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Nip and tuck
In a crowded restaurant, a woman hikes up her skirt to show a plastic surgeon her thigh. At a private party, another corners a plastic surgeon to discuss a "private matter" re... |
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on Jul 2, 2009 at 1:15 pm by Laura, a resident of the Walnut Creek neighborhood |
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It's official - coast redwoods off protected list
The ongoing saga of whether or not coast redwoods would remain protected trees came to an end at the last Danville Town Council meeting when members approved an update to the ... |
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on Jul 1, 2009 at 12:16 pm by Bob, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Should the Alamo Business District be its own special district?
Dear Dolores,
I would hope your readers would consider Alamo's business district as a regional destination for retail, commercial, and hospitality. At present, with vacant... |
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on Jun 30, 2009 at 7:41 pm by Hal Bailey, a resident of another community |
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A cooler summer for Danville kids
The water features at Danville parks will be turned on July 1 since EBMUD has lifted restrictions on water usage that have been in effect for a year. Water rationing that bega... |
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on Jun 29, 2009 at 11:01 am by Barb, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Alamo petition toward incorporation begins
The feeling in the air was "rah-rah sis-boom-bah!" for enthusiastic supporters of Alamo's cityhood last week, as the Alamo Incorporation Movement kicked off its petition launc... |
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on Jun 24, 2009 at 2:30 pm by RandyB, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Vets Hall design is ready for public review
After 12 meetings stretching out over the first half of 2009, the Veterans Building Steering Committee has finalized its plans for a renovated Veterans Hall and started it on ... |
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on Jun 24, 2009 at 11:08 am by Sandy, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Council approves lean spending plan
The Danville Town Council OK'd a $25.3 million operating budget Tuesday, reflecting large scale losses of revenue from previous years and forecasting few gains in the next fiv... |
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on Jun 20, 2009 at 5:00 pm by Rick, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Presenting the Past: The Howard Ranch and White Gate Farm
When the San Ramon Valley Historical Society put historical plaque No. 4 at the White Gate house in Green Valley, they recognized two families from the 19th and 20th centuries... |
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on Jun 19, 2009 at 6:22 pm by Chris Scott, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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San Ramon grad leads 'green' march in D.C.
Danville native Jeff Gustafson joined more than 10,000 young leaders from across the country from Feb. 27-March 2 for Power Shift '09 in Washington, D.C., to demand that Presi... |
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on Jun 18, 2009 at 1:37 pm by nikolas, a member of the Tassajara Hills Elementary School community |
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The lack of definition ONCE AGAIN
Dear Dolores,
No comment from district 3 and no coverage from media. Curious?
A MAC undefined by district 3 is the repeated reality of our local politics. Even though ... |
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on Jun 18, 2009 at 11:25 am by Informed Resident, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community |
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Turnover at the Rose Garden
Patrons arriving at the Burke Williams Day Spa last week were surprised to find locked doors, as the health care establishment shut down after less than a year in operation at... |
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on Jun 17, 2009 at 10:55 am by Claudette, a resident of another community |
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'Small gym' being demolished at SRVHS
The gymnasium next to the parking lot on Danville Boulevard at San Ramon Valley High School is being torn down today. Known as the "small gym" and in previous years as the "gi... |
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on Jun 15, 2009 at 6:44 am by DW, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Danville goes to the dogs
From Chihuahuas to Pyranees, the dogs were in downtown Danville this evening, as were those services that support them. Doggie Night was sponsored by Discover Danville and hel... |
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on Jun 12, 2009 at 7:42 am by Kathy Till, a resident of the Blackhawk neighborhood |
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Rose Garden wants more 'personal services'
The Danville Planning Commission approved a parking variance request last week that will mean a wider variety of businesses will be able to take up residence at the Rose Garde... |
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on Jun 8, 2009 at 8:59 am by Citizen Paine, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Mark Curtis talking to Exchange Club
Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley is hosting Mark Curtis at its meeting from noon-1 p.m., today, May 13, at Faz Restaurant, 600 Hartz Ave., Danville. Cost is $16 for members; ... |
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on Jun 7, 2009 at 11:40 am by Steve, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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EBMUD: arbitrary allocation methods & penalties
A message to our region's neighbors from EBMUD:
"Thank you for your efforts in conserving water. I know how difficult it is, especially in hotter climate. If your circums... |
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on Jun 5, 2009 at 1:02 pm by Community courtesy, a resident of another community |
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Disincorporation: what are the advantages??
Dear Dolores,
Let me suggest that Dawn's message this morning under the ACE story should be discussed separately:
Posted by Dawn, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood,
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on Jun 3, 2009 at 7:05 pm by Karl Toland, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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'Salute to Blue' gets green light
The Danville Town Council gave its go ahead to a large scale downtown fundraiser May 31 to benefit the family of slain Oakland Police Officer Sgt. Irvin Romans, called "Salute... |
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on May 31, 2009 at 1:19 pm by Kevin, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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DANVILLE THRIFT STATION
THE THRIFT STATION SHOULD BE LISTED FOR "BEST OF EVERYTHING". IN THIS ECONOMY, THERE IS NO BETTER PLACE TO SHOP, FROM NEW TO "GENTLY USED", THEY HAVE EVERYTHING. IT GIVES YOU ... |
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on May 21, 2009 at 5:56 pm by barbara, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Stop signs raise residents ire
More than a dozen residents turned out at Tuesday's meeting of the Danville Town Council to protest plans by the town to put stop signs at several side streets along Del Amigo... |
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on May 17, 2009 at 7:02 pm by Steve Walker, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Alamo teen putting a face on diabetes for Congress
Alex Riley, 14, has been picked to go to Washington, D.C., to ask Congress to support an increase in federal funding for research on diabetes. The Alamo teen was diagnosed wit... |
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on May 14, 2009 at 9:02 am by Stephen Woodward, a resident of another community |
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Orchard owner Armand Borel passes away
Armand Borel, owner of the last orchard in Danville, died peacefully April 19 at the age of 80. The Danville Weekly ran a story on Mr. Borel and his orchard on April 6, 2007. ... |
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on May 11, 2009 at 7:39 am by dogfather, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Teen crashes on Blackhawk Road
A 16-year-old male Monte Vista student crashed his 1998 Acura into a tree on Blackhawk Road at 7:50 a.m. this morning about two miles north of the Camino Tassajara junction in... |
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on May 9, 2009 at 6:09 pm by Aurora, a resident of the Blackhawk neighborhood |
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Spinning a yarn
Sixty-five sheep had their annual haircut at the sixth annual Sheep Shearing event April 25 at Forest Home Farms in San Ramon. Some were very young, born this February, but st... |
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on May 6, 2009 at 7:36 pm by Beth M. Anderson, a resident of another community |
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Acupuncture can help with cancer treatment
The Wellness Community will host a workshop on how acupuncture can complement cancer treatment, with Dr. Amy Matecki from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, at the Wellness Community, ... |
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on May 4, 2009 at 4:38 pm by Julia Pardini, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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