SIMPLY STERLING Scrabble is my passion My mother taught me to play Scrabble when I was eleven. For years we played a game every night after supper. I couldn't wait. Then in my teens I began playing with my friends.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Dec 3, 2012 at 11:54 pm
DOING COLLEGE Is Resistance Futile? Avoiding Serious Misconceptions in College Admissions Widespread misconceptions flourish in the college admissions world, providing advantages to colleges but often hurting applicants and their families. You can resist falling pr... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Doing College, a resident of another community, on Dec 3, 2012 at 5:15 pm
COMMENTS ON STORIES An alternative to shopping As savvy shoppers flocked to stores for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday deals, Linda Stolow Sterling decided to take a different route to holiday happin... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Dec 3, 2012 at 10:12 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Dec 3, 2012 at 10:12 am.
AROUND TOWN Be Santa's little helper Every "Who" in Who-ville, ages 1-9, can celebrate the season with Santa, crafts and joy at the Elf Workshop, 9-11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 at the Danvi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Dec 3, 2012 at 9:53 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Dec 3, 2012 at 9:53 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Cal High basketball coach 'forced to resign,' implores school board to change policies In a tearful, impassioned speech to San Ramon Valley Unified's Board of Education on Nov. 13, California High School's Bob Donovan implored the school district to change its p... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Dec 3, 2012 at 8:38 am There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 7, 2012 at 3:26 pm.
AROUND TOWN Found! A diamond in Danville Enhance your body, mind and spirit at Jolie Salon and Spa, located in the heart of downtown Danville. With services ranging from hair, nails, and spray tanning, to facials, ma... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Dec 3, 2012 at 2:03 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Dec 3, 2012 at 2:03 am.
AROUND TOWN Streetwise: The fiscal cliff As discussion of the impending fiscal cliff saturates the airwaves, Roving Reporter Stan Wharton went to the Danville Livery to ask residents ==B Have you ever been on a fisca... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Nov 30, 2012 at 8:54 am There have been 40 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 11, 2012 at 1:13 pm.
AROUND TOWN ??? Where is the coverage of the 2030 General Plan DEIR meeting? READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Dee, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Nov 30, 2012 at 6:20 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Dec 3, 2012 at 11:39 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Tri-Valley Heroes: Sustainable Danville honored for environmental stewardship Finding that neighbors like learning from neighbors, Sustainable Danville Area was founded as a local resource to connect and share information about sustainable practices. Be... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Nov 29, 2012 at 9:09 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 29, 2012 at 9:09 pm.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Suspect in Monday stabbing appears in court Livermore resident Jesse Serpa was arraigned in Pleasanton Wednesday afternoon and will return to court Friday to enter a plea, an Alameda County district attorney's spokeswom... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Nov 29, 2012 at 4:10 pm There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 10, 2012 at 9:39 am.
SIMPLY STERLING An alternative to shopping I didn't get up early and take advantage of Black Friday. Seems I've lost my taste for physical gift giving so waiting in long lines and fighting a crowd is no longer fun. May... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Nov 29, 2012 at 12:58 am
RAUCOUS CAUCUS Fiscal Cliff-diving: Play the Principles and Priorities Game (with Prizes!) Okay, we all know that Congress is in disrepute with The Electorate -- otherwise, why would we have returned so many Incumbents to their seats in the Capitol? We also harbor ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Nov 28, 2012 at 12:38 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 3, 2012 at 11:24 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Stabbing suspect arrested in Manteca The Livermore man wanted in a Nov. 14 stabbing in Pleasanton has been arrested. Jesse Serpa, 33, was taken into custody at about 6 p.m. Nov. 26 near his sister's home in Mante... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Nov 28, 2012 at 9:32 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 28, 2012 at 9:32 am.
AROUND TOWN This week's police log The Danville Police Department provides Danville Express with a record of its calls each week. This is a sampling, omitting the more mundane, such as routine traffic stops, se... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Nov 28, 2012 at 7:49 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 28, 2012 at 9:25 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Tri-Valley Heroes: Chris Miller honored for stand-up community spirit If you've noticed the yellow banners on Main Street or joined with hundreds of others in welcoming Pleasanton military men and women back home from the wars in Iraq and Afghan... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Nov 28, 2012 at 7:42 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 28, 2012 at 9:32 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Tax dodge nets San Ramon man 21 months in prison A San Ramon man was sentenced Tuesday to nearly two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to tax evasion charges. Thomas Calise, 50, was sentenced to 21 months in pris... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Nov 27, 2012 at 10:10 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 28, 2012 at 12:38 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES San Ramon Valley holds host of holiday happenings If you missed Danville's annual lighting of the Old Oak Tree on Friday, don't worry. There are still plenty of activities to get you in the holiday spirit.
Read the full stor... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Nov 26, 2012 at 11:10 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 3, 2012 at 9:55 am.
AROUND TOWN Status of Pac-12 Cable Network Negotiations? This morning I was hoping to see the Oregon-Oregon State football game and it appears my cable carrier (ATT) has not yet come to terms with the Pac-12 network. Can anyone... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by JRM, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community, on Nov 24, 2012 at 9:15 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 28, 2012 at 10:55 pm.
SIMPLY STERLING Thanksgiving First I don’t know about you, but for me, October means rick or treat, costumes and candy in short: Halloween. So I was very surprised when I was driving down Alcosta Blvd. in San ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Nov 24, 2012 at 12:01 am
AROUND TOWN Donate two wheels or a helping hand for adopt-a-family bikes Adopt-A-Family Bikes collects donated, used bikes from the community, has volunteers clean up and repair them, and donates them during the holidays to non-profits and schools ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Nov 23, 2012 at 12:14 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 11, 2012 at 7:27 am.
AROUND TOWN Tri-Valley Heroes awards go to 8 community leaders for service throughout region The Danville Express and its sister publications -- San Ramon Express, Pleasanton Weekly and Dublin Tri-Valley Views -- presented their first-ever Tri-Valley Heroes awards Mon... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Nov 21, 2012 at 7:16 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 21, 2012 at 7:16 am.
RAUCOUS CAUCUS Belly Button Lint It’s navel gazing season again, as it is in the wake of every general election. Both sides are analyzing the results of this month’s electoral festivities, from very differen... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Nov 20, 2012 at 6:59 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 1, 2012 at 9:24 am.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS PG&E offers $10k reward for kidnappers of Walnut Creek employee Pacific Gas and Electric Company is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for kidnapping a PG&E contrac... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Nov 20, 2012 at 5:41 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 24, 2012 at 1:28 am.
AROUND TOWN Arrest made in armed robbery spree Matthew Fagan, 42, was arrested Tuesday night after allegedly robbing the Walgreens on San Ramon Valley Boulevard at Alcosta and the Dublin Old Navy store.
Read the full sto... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Nov 19, 2012 at 8:57 am There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 30, 2012 at 1:22 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Pet of the Week: Rhett Rhett is a sweet, gentle soul who is desperately looking for his forever home. We are estimating his age to be about 8yrs old. Because this 8-year-old is the best boy and does... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Nov 17, 2012 at 12:09 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 18, 2012 at 9:30 pm.