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Walmart grand opening scheduled for Wednesday
The Bay Area's first Walmart Neighborhood Market will officially open on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 9100 Alcosta Boulevard (inside the Country Club Village Center). The store is l... |
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on Sep 21, 2012 at 6:01 am by Beth, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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Cheers and checks at Walmart grand opening
A large crowd of eager shoppers gathered early Wednesday morning to celebrate the opening of San Ramon's first Walmart Neighborhood Market, which filled a vacant storefront at... |
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on Sep 20, 2012 at 7:42 pm by Sweeties, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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Valley gathers for Sept. 11 rememberance
Twelve years ago, Sept. 11 was just an ordinary day, maybe somebody's birthday or wedding anniversary. Now, it marks a point in American history that those who were old enough... |
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on Sep 14, 2012 at 1:37 pm by David, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony features admiral, Pearl Harbor survivors
Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley and local veterans organizations will host the annual Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony. This event will feature prominent speakers, Scouts with ... |
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on Sep 11, 2012 at 11:07 am by Julia, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Learn how to save money on your utility bills
The California Public Utilities Commission offers many programs that can save you money or provide a needed service. These include such things as a 20 percent discount on your... |
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on Sep 4, 2012 at 3:52 pm by spcwt, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Woman sexually assaulted by police officer impersonator in Pleasanton
The Pleasanton Police Department and allied agencies are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the suspects in two sexual assaults that occurred earlier this month. T... |
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on Aug 31, 2012 at 12:15 pm by Ashley, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Breaking away: Is San Ramon pulling away from the Tri-Valley alliance?
The city near the center of the Tri-Valley is at the center of a debate about cooperation among the five cities that have worked together for years -- Pleasanton, Livermore, D... |
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on Aug 29, 2012 at 6:37 am by bz, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Fire in Alamo hills was 'human caused'
The fire was first reported at 4:52 p.m. at the end of Hemme Drive in Alamo, which backs to Las Trampas Regional Wilderness. Crews from CalFire, San Ramon Valley Fire and the ... |
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on Aug 22, 2012 at 3:30 pm by bob, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Pedestrian safety project improves road near Alamo Elementary
While the crosswalk lights are currently being tested, a ribbon cutting ceremony officiated by District 2 Supervisor Candace Andersen held a ribbon cutting ceremony for an imp... |
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on Aug 20, 2012 at 10:50 am by Julia, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Costly damages in commercial fire on Bollinger Canyon Road
The blaze was first reported around 4:40 p.m. at a private commercial building, said Fire Chief Richard Price. The 4,000 square foot building, which housed home improvement an... |
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on Aug 17, 2012 at 11:49 am by Jessica Lipsky, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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San Ramon man identified in fatal I-680 crash
The Contra Costa County Coroner's Office identified San Ramon resident Merhrdad Emami, 46, as the passenger in a silver BMW that was struck by a Nissan Maxima while headed sou... |
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on Aug 16, 2012 at 8:01 pm by Sally, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Enjoy hot summer nights and cool cars Thursday night
Danville's Hot Summer Nights Car Shows combine classic cars and camaraderie to create an evening of summer celebration. Downtown streets are lined with muscle cars, hot rods, ... |
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on Aug 15, 2012 at 11:03 pm by Editor, Danville Weekly Online |
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Citizens committee prioritizes goals for future July 4 events
The first step of the citizens' committee meeting, held on Aug. 8, was to brainstorm and determine a list of goals appropriate to focus the Independence Day event around. Afte... |
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on Aug 15, 2012 at 12:25 pm by JT, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Seeking Tri-Valley heroes
The Danville Express will recognize the true, yet often anonymous, Tri-Valley Heroes this holiday season with several awards. Nominations for Tri-Valley Heroes are open to ind... |
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on Aug 14, 2012 at 8:19 am by SALLY, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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The Danville Dukes - where it all began
It has been said that a picture is worth a thousand words. In this particular case, a photo taken in a Danville driveway spawned a thousand memories for me as well as a world ... |
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on Aug 10, 2012 at 3:40 pm by Mystic Blaze, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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Man arrested for alleged lewd conduct in park restrooms
Officers arrested 35-year-old Ryan Meulpolderon, a Crockett resident, on suspicion of lewd conduct at a Walnut Creek park after ongoing complaints tipped police off to the act... |
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on Aug 9, 2012 at 3:35 pm by Dickita P, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Sentinels of Freedom gives 5 wounded vets chance to sail on historic schooner
As the sun came up very early over the San Francisco Bay last Saturday morning, a sleek 113 foot Sailing Schooner named Eros quietly slipped her moorings and raised her sails ... |
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on Aug 9, 2012 at 2:07 pm by Sam, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Danville businesswoman gives soles to those in need
Much of Lisa Brown's life revolves around shoes -- the Danville resident and Tootsies owner busily moves around her shop, which sells footwear, accessories and offers pedicure... |
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on Aug 8, 2012 at 11:10 am by Debbie, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Eagle Scout expands garden space for Food Bank produce
To become an Eagle Scout, one San Ramon Valley High student helped build infrastructure that will feed hundreds throughout the county.
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on Aug 6, 2012 at 11:23 pm by Marilyn Lucey, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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A tough mind and a tender heart
Martin Luther King once said that we must combine the toughness of the serpent and the softness of a dove, a tough mind and a tender heart.
He could have been talking about ... |
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on Aug 3, 2012 at 8:37 pm by Robert Rouner, a resident of another community |
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Hotly contested Davidon Homes discussed at public hearing
The project proposes the construction of 22 single-family homes and one life estate parcel as well as a new vehicular connection between Blemer Road and Matadera Way to allevi... |
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on Aug 3, 2012 at 6:42 pm by Sue, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Recycle to help reduce environmentally-caused breast cancer
Recycle for Breast Cancer is open seven days a week to accept unwanted e-waste such as computers, monitors, cell phones, laptops, servers and TVs, at 31 Beta Ct., Suite C, San... |
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on Aug 3, 2012 at 3:17 pm by Sally, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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Grading begins on Elworthy property
Motorists on San Ramon Valley Boulevard are advised of increased traffic near the Danville border as crews begin the process of grading for the Quail Ridge subdivision. The 45... |
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on Aug 3, 2012 at 1:30 am by movedaway, a resident of another community |
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Downtown Danville comes alive
The Thursday night street fair is from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 9 in downtown Danville on Hartz and Prospect avenues. For more information, visit www.discoverdanvilleca.com.
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on Aug 2, 2012 at 9:08 am by Editor, Danville Weekly Online |
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Police warn of lottery scam
Danville Police are looking for information in connection with a "confidence scam" run on an individual last Thursday. San Ramon Valley residents should be on the lookout for ... |
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on Aug 1, 2012 at 12:41 pm by Dave, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |