SCHOOLS & KIDS 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.
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COMMENTS ON STORIES Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run collision Police are looking for the driver of a Mercedes suspected of fleeing the scene of a fatal collision with a bicyclist late Tuesday night, a police lieutenant said. The accident... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, 12 hours ago There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent 12 hours ago.
AROUND TOWN 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 locav... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 16, 2012 at 7:47 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 16, 2012 at 10:14 am.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS 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.
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AROUND TOWN 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... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 16, 2012 at 7:02 am There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent 13 hours ago.
AROUND TOWN 5,900 motorists in Bay Area cited for cell phone violations last month, CHP reports Cell phone calls, texts and other distractions on the road earned nearly 6,000 Bay Area motorists citations from the California Highway Patrol last month, the CHP announced Fr... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 15, 2012 at 8:31 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent 10 hours ago.
COMMENTS ON STORIES The top 10 factors that get you into college Is it SATs or GPAs? Extracurricular activities or active involvement on campus? In this week's [Web Link Doing College] expert... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 15, 2012 at 7:20 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 16, 2012 at 11:12 pm.
DOING COLLEGE The Top 10 Factors that Get You into College The single, most common question I hear as a college advisor is some version of the question "What does it take to get into a selective college?" Here are my selections for t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Doing College, a resident of another community, on May 14, 2012 at 3:00 pm
COMMENTS ON STORIES The GOP is the problem In this week's [Web Link Raucous Caucus], educator and recruiter Tom Cushing discusses "It's Even Worse Than It Looks." The bo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 14, 2012 at 6:22 am There have been 37 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 16, 2012 at 6:38 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Local businesses awarded at annual county luncheon Held May 4, the Contra Costa Council's annual small business awards luncheon honored 12 outstanding small businesses owners. Cottage Jewel owner Marcia Harmon was recommended ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 13, 2012 at 8:50 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 13, 2012 at 8:50 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES 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 ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 11, 2012 at 4:57 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 11, 2012 at 4:57 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS 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... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 11, 2012 at 1:28 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 11, 2012 at 1:28 pm.
AROUND TOWN Where Can I Donate My Old Books? I would appreciate suggestions from my fellow citizens, I have a sizable amount of books accumulated over the years and I need to do a bit of a "purge"...I have heard Gar... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by JRM, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community, on May 10, 2012 at 6:07 pm There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 15, 2012 at 8:28 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Native American skull in limbo It seems, for the moment at least, that no one is researching how a Native American skull landed at Pleasanton's recycling center. Police said the skull likely came in on one ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 10, 2012 at 3:58 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 10, 2012 at 3:58 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES One week remains to register to vote Only one week remains for residents to register to vote in the June 5, 2012 election. To register to vote, complete the Secretary of State online application. Military and ov... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 10, 2012 at 9:11 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 10, 2012 at 3:33 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Group 'forecloses' on Bank of America in Alamo Members of the activist group MoveOn gathered in Alamo Plaza on Wednesday afternoon to protest actions taken by Bank of America and other institutions. Protesters identifying ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 10, 2012 at 6:46 am There have been 29 comments on this topic, the most recent 13 hours ago.
SCHOOLS & KIDS San Ramon Valley schools named top in the state The U.S. News and World Report recently released its [Web Link list of top high schools] in the nation. All ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 10, 2012 at 6:05 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 11, 2012 at 8:50 am.
RAUCOUS CAUCUS What is The Problem? The GOP is The Problem. The first thing you need to know about Norm Ornstein and Thomas Mann is where they work – at the American Enterprise Institute and the Brookings Institution, respectively. Th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on May 9, 2012 at 10:35 pm There have been 29 comments on this topic, the most recent 8 hours ago.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Residents held at gunpoint during home robbery Police continue to search for four suspects following a home invasion robbery in Walnut Creek early Monday morning. The suspects ran through the house looking for items to ste... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 9, 2012 at 3:22 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 9, 2012 at 3:22 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES A Spending Spree at the College District? Another thread on the Danville Town Square Forum offers a link to a Grand Jury report on Education Board compensation in the county. The board with the highest compensation i... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Wise Owl, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood, on May 9, 2012 at 2:42 pm There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 16, 2012 at 11:12 am.
AROUND TOWN Breastfeeding support group meets tonight San Ramon Regional Medical Center hosts the breastfeeding support group which meets at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at the hospital (6001 Norris Canyon Road, ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 9, 2012 at 7:58 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 9, 2012 at 7:58 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS St. Isidore principal retires after 21 years St. Isidore School's beloved school principal, Jean Schroeder recently announced her retirement and will say many tearful goodbyes in June. Schroeder has spent 21 years at St.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 9, 2012 at 6:18 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 9, 2012 at 8:24 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Neighbor saves elderly woman from house fire A 96-year-old woman is safe after her home caught fire, thanks to two watchful neighbors. According to reports, crews arrived at 33 Via Aspero to find the the garage, carport ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 8, 2012 at 6:50 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 8, 2012 at 6:50 pm.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Amazing! The mail-in ballots are still on their way Dear Gina, Jessica and Mary, Editors, Danville Express,
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AROUND TOWN Pair sentenced in San Ramon pimping case Two men convicted of running a prostitution ring out of San Ramon in 2009 and committing sex crimes against their underage victims are facing years in prison. Duwan Fields, 33... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on May 8, 2012 at 1:41 pm
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