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CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Budget Crisis = "Police State" Activity
It appears as if our so called "wonderful" police force has been really cracking down on activity in and around Downtown bars and restaurants in an effort to enhance City reve... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Falsely Accused Victim, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Jun 30, 2009 at 3:39 pm
There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 30, 2010 at 8:49 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Alamo Today, Sharon Burke and the AIA: a good READ!
Dear Dolores and neighbors, In the Alamo Today arriving in your mail, you will find some quality review of Alamo area politics including the proposed MAC and Z-36 reviews. ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Hal Bailey, a resident of another community, on Jun 30, 2009 at 2:16 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 30, 2009 at 8:29 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Check out these videos of Starman
Phil "Starman" Hellsten lives on in his art, in people's memories - and on video. Check out these clips on youtube.com to smile, mourn and learn. Read the full story here htt... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 30, 2009 at 10:54 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 30, 2009 at 10:54 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
1950s 'My Little Margie' star Gale Storm, 87, dies in Danville
Gale Storm, whose wholesome appearance and perky personality made her one of early television's biggest stars on "My Little Margie" and "The Gale Storm Show," died Saturday at... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 29, 2009 at 3:08 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 29, 2009 at 3:08 pm.

AROUND TOWN
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... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 29, 2009 at 11:01 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 29, 2009 at 11:01 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Blackhawk residents rebuff plan to sell parcels
A recent proposal by Blackhawk Country Club to rezone two parcels of land from "Parks and Recreation" to "Residential" hit a roadblock when homeowners wouldn't OK the change. ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 29, 2009 at 8:13 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 29, 2009 at 11:26 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Letters to the editor
No MAC for Alamo Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, June 26, 2009, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 28, 2009 at 12:41 pm
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 1, 2009 at 8:20 am.

AROUND TOWN
Phil Hellsten, 1952-2009 : A personal remembrance
Destiny, dharma, kismet, calling—whatever you might want to call it—Phil Hellsten's determination to complete his magnum opus on the roof of 524 Hartz Avenue was r... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 27, 2009 at 10:47 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 10, 2009 at 8:13 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tauscher confirmed for top U.S. arms control post
U.S. Rep. Ellen Tauscher, D-Alamo, was confirmed by the Senate late Thursday as under secretary for Arms Control and International Security at the U.S. State Department. The g... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 26, 2009 at 8:01 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 28, 2009 at 9:16 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Schools keep small classes for one more year
Despite the ongoing fiscal uncertainty at the state level, members of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District on Tuesday gave their unanimous approval to a $215.5 million... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 26, 2009 at 10:00 am
There have been 18 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 3, 2009 at 5:53 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Undercover operation results in arrest
An undercover detail aimed at car burglars resulted in the arrests of a man and woman from Alameda County. From March to May, officers responded to 36 calls regarding car brea... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 26, 2009 at 7:23 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 26, 2009 at 3:14 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Contra Costans are watching Alamo's MAC results!!
Dear Dolores, Contra Costans are becoming more one community with the advent of e-exchanges. This morning, Kensington, El Sobrante, Byron, Bay Point and those yet to be MA... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Community courtesy, a resident of another community, on Jun 24, 2009 at 5:32 pm
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 29, 2009 at 10:50 pm.

AROUND TOWN
Danville icon passes away at 57
Phil Hellsten, 57, artist and "Starman," whose daily routine included a lot of walking around downtown Danville, was found dead in his home early Tuesday afternoon, having app... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 24, 2009 at 3:46 pm
There have been 33 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 14, 2009 at 1:36 pm.

AROUND TOWN
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 ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 24, 2009 at 10:07 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 24, 2009 at 11:08 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Cyclist hospitalized after collision at Iron Horse Trail crossing
An unidentified male bicyclist suffered minor injuries Tuesday morning after colliding with an automobile at the intersection where the Iron Horse Tail crosses Greenbrook Driv... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 24, 2009 at 8:26 am
There have been 30 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 13, 2010 at 12:54 am.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Teen performs CPR after sudden cardiac arrest on BART
The ride home from school turned out to be anything but normal for 15-year-old Sara Broski of Alamo. The teenager, a sophomore at the College Preparatory School in Oakland, wa... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 24, 2009 at 6:26 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 24, 2009 at 12:00 pm.

AROUND TOWN
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... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Hal Bailey, CDSI Research, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood, on Jun 22, 2009 at 8:10 am
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 30, 2009 at 7:41 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Marijuana brownie almost does in dog
A marijuana brownie probably caused the critical condition of a Danville poodle living next to the Iron Horse Trail. Her owner thinks someone tossed the brownie into her yard.... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 20, 2009 at 5:14 pm
There have been 20 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 2, 2009 at 9:45 pm.

AROUND TOWN
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... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 19, 2009 at 8:32 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 20, 2009 at 5:00 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Alamo MAC discussion continues
Talks concerning the establishment of a Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC) were the main focus of the June 11 meeting of the Alamo Community Council. Over 40 residents attende... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 19, 2009 at 7:01 am
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 25, 2009 at 1:32 am.

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
McNerney seeks millions to keep things moving
U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney (D., 11th) released a list of transportation project funding requests Wednesday that he is submitting for the 11th Congressional District. They will b... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 18, 2009 at 8:56 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 18, 2009 at 8:56 am.

AROUND TOWN
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... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 18, 2009 at 5:30 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 19, 2009 at 6:22 pm.

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Second swine flu-related death in Contra Costa County
A middle-aged Contra Costa County man with H1N1 (swine flu) has died. His death is the second in the county involving a person with the virus, county health officials confirme... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 17, 2009 at 6:51 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 17, 2009 at 6:51 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Art through group effort
Fifth-graders at Sycamore Valley Elementary School learned about the art of masters such as Seurat, Monet and Van Gogh while at the same time learning about the value of teamw... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 17, 2009 at 1:58 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 24, 2009 at 1:27 pm.

COMMENTS ON STORIES
Alamo MAC discussion continues
Establishing a Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC) was the main focus of the June 11 meeting of the Alamo Community Council. More than 40 residents attended the meeting to find... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 17, 2009 at 7:17 am
There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 25, 2009 at 1:38 am.

 

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