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Grab a bite of delicious Danville Memorial Day weekend
The town of Danville and the Tri-Valley Visitor's Bureau are asking residents to take a staycation this Memorial Day weekend. Foodies, gourmands, cooking enthusiasts and locavores will convene downtown to discover Danville's thriving food scene during Simply Delicious Danville.


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Pedestrian struck by car in crosswalk
Police were notified at 10:33 a.m. that the pedestrian had been hit in a crosswalk near Interstate Highway 680 and Sycamore Valley Road, Sgt. Nate McCormack said. Read the fu...
Last comment from Bernie, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, 11 hours ago (Comments: 7)

Click It or Ticket campaign heats up for summer
Police will be enforcing seat belt usage by drivers and passengers, but will also be issuing citations for those who do not have children under the age of 8 properly buckled i...
Last comment from Sam, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, 13 hours ago (Comments: 7)

District announces classified employees of the year
San Ramon Valley Unified School District recently announced its classified employees of the year -- those important staff members who play key roles in student achievement, sa...
Last comment from Tango, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on May 11, 2012 at 1:28 pm (Comments: 1)

Remembering a driving force in the East Bay
Known to many as larger-than-life, Margaret Lesher left an indelible impact on the East Bay through philanthropic work and her forceful personality. Wife to newspaper magnate ...
Last comment from Louise, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on May 11, 2012 at 4:57 pm (Comments: 1)


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Kinkade, Breath Mint of the Passion Painters
So-called painter of light Thomas Kinkade died recently. I'd always thought of Kinkade as a kitschmeister and con artist. I still do. But millions of people do not share that ...
Posted on Apr 13, 2012 at 8:26 am
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"Danville Kings win MVP Title!"
The Danville Kings, an MVP League basketball team made up of players from San Ramon Valley High and Monte Vista, won the 2011 Spring League title for the High School Varsity Division, defeating Lafayette/Acalanes 43-41. Pictured: John Kapulica (head coach), Griffen Kapulica, Gavin Foltz, Clayton Correa, Jack McGinn, Duke Dalton, Garrett Linck, Logan Loucks, Michael Hernbroth, Rob Louks (asst. coach).

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Senior Sneaker Trips (Seniors)
Danville Lions Club (Clubs)
Senior Center Volunteers are Needed (Volunteering)
State Park Announces Junior Ranger Program (Kids and Teens)

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San Ramon Police arrest resident in series of home burglaries
San Ramon Police arrested a 23-year-old resident in connection with more than a dozen residential burglaries. Chase Adamic was taken into custody Wednesday night after a search of his home.

Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run identified
A man who was struck and killed in a hit-and-run collision while riding his bicycle in Dublin on Tuesday night has been identified by the
Alameda County coroner's bureau as Bo Hu. Hu was visiting the area, possibly from abroad, according to a coroner's technician.

Housing starts gain 2.6 percent in April
Nationwide housing production gained 2.6 percnet from an upwardly revised pace in March to hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 717,000 units in April, according to newly released figures from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD.

Streetwise: Is 'Click It' campaign fair?
As Danville Police and many localities throughout the state gear up for the Click It or Ticket campaign, Roving Reporter Stan Wharton went to downtown Danville to ask residents Are the seat belt and distracted driving fines appropriate?

Down Syndrome Education Alliance launched at San Ramon Valley schools
Developmentally disabled students in the San Ramon Valley will now receive extra attention to ensure scholastic success, thanks to an advocacy group.

Funeral services set for man found dead at Pleasanton Ridge
Funeral services are planned for this weekend for a Pleasanton man who was found hanged in Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park on May 4.

Pedestrian struck by car in crosswalk
Police were notified at 10:33 a.m. that the pedestrian had been hit in a crosswalk near Interstate Highway 680 and Sycamore Valley Road, Sgt. Nate McCormack said.

Click It or Ticket campaign heats up for summer
Police will be enforcing seat belt usage by drivers and passengers, but will also be issuing citations for those who do not have children under the age of 8 properly buckled into an appropriate child safety seat.

Strike gold at Museum of the San Ramon Valley
This exhibit tells the Gold Rush story, from the first electric moment until it played out in Danville and San Ramon as miners arrived searching for attractive home sites. The exhibit features trail diaries, rifles and more artifacts from pioneer San Ramon Valley families who established themselves locally after finding their fortune.

This week's police log
5,900 motorists in Bay Area cited for cell phone violations last month, CHP reports
Suits saddle up for Bike to Work Day
Investigation continues in shooting deaths
Singing and sliding with Springsteen
Remembering a driving force in the East Bay

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Well-bred writer-director Lawrence Kasdan ("The Big Chill") goes to the dogs with "Darling Companion," a currish new ensemble "comedy." Kasdan's 11th feature as a director rounds up regular collaborators Kevin Kline and Diane Keaton, but great opp...(Read the full review here)

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