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.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Elderly man critically injured in hit-and-run collision Police are attempting to track down a suspect in a hit-and-run collision in San Ramon last Friday that critically injured an elderly man.
Read the full story here Web Link.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Nov 16, 2012 at 8:52 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 16, 2012 at 8:52 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Pair arrested after allegedly burglarizing home, evading police in stolen car A man and woman suspected of burglarizing a home in Castro Valley were arrested in Danville Tuesday morning after allegedly fleeing from
police, who continue to search for a... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Nov 16, 2012 at 7:07 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 16, 2012 at 11:25 am.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL The Ingredients Challenge Game Here's the challenge: This is a list of ingredients of a product that I found in my pantry. Your job is to tell what the product is. I'll post the answer in a day or so.
... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Alamo Ron, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood, on Nov 15, 2012 at 1:10 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 17, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Bond Oversight Statute grants the Grand Jury with power to investigate and report upon the operations, accounts, and records of our County, cities, and special districts. The Grand Jury has ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Contra Costa County Grand Jury, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Nov 14, 2012 at 7:08 pm
COMMENTS ON STORIES Missing Walnut Creek man found dead in Humboldt County Walnut Creek resident Michael Steven McNulty had been missing for more than a week and was found dead in Humboldt County, according to a Facebook page dedicated to locating hi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Nov 14, 2012 at 10:15 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 14, 2012 at 10:15 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Talks resume between Raley's, its butchers union that's on strike Contract talks between workers, including its striking meat department workers in Pleasanton, and the management of Raley's and Nob Hill Foods grocery stores resumed Sunday.
... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Nov 13, 2012 at 9:30 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 13, 2012 at 1:50 pm.
DOING COLLEGE The Secret Sauce in College Admissions It is true that showing your interest in a college can be a tip factor in getting that acceptance letter.
Visiting your colleges, writing to ask intelligient questions to l... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Doing College, a resident of another community, on Nov 12, 2012 at 5:28 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 15, 2012 at 7:26 am.
RAUCOUS CAUCUS Of Petraeus and Portia
This has been a big week for empathy in my household -- starting with the elections, as we watched those who lost bear-up bravely under crushing disappointments. My week a... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Nov 12, 2012 at 9:23 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 15, 2012 at 8:07 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Attend a fundraiser to help victims of Hurricane Sandy Three restaurants in Blackhawk Plaza will hold a fundraiser tonight for victims of Hurricane Sandy. A percentage from the proceeds from lunch and dinner at The Little Pear, Th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Nov 12, 2012 at 8:48 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 12, 2012 at 10:47 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Streetwise: Fall foliage Cold weather is finally pricking the skin of San Ramon Valley residents, as the Indian Summer faded this week. With the spirit of fall in the air, Roving Reporter Stan Wharton... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Nov 12, 2012 at 8:44 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 12, 2012 at 11:19 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Million dollar grant will help D.A. prosecute fraud The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office received $1.3 million in grants to combat insurance fraud, District Attorney Mark Peterson announced Friday. The grants will... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Nov 12, 2012 at 8:41 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 13, 2012 at 5:03 pm.
SIMPLY STERLING Change Can Happen We retired and moved away. A year and a half later we returned.
In the relatively short time we were gone a major change took place in downtown Danville. There stood a re... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Nov 10, 2012 at 10:31 am
AROUND TOWN Shop for sweet treats and gifts at Candy Cane Boutique Shop for holiday gift items and home-baked goods at the Candy Cane Boutique. Held at Creekside Community Church (1350 Danville Blvd., Alamo) on Friday, Nov. 9 from 4-8 p.m. an... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Nov 9, 2012 at 10:03 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 12, 2012 at 8:47 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Rakestraw Books hosts wine critic Enjoy an evening with New York Times wine critic Eric Asimov as he presents his new book, "How to Love Wine: A Memoir and Manifesto," on Friday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. And, yes, th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Nov 9, 2012 at 8:49 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 12, 2012 at 10:42 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Woman kidnapped from business center parking lot then abandoned in Oakland hills A woman leaving work in Walnut Creek Wednesday night was kidnapped by two men who forced her to withdraw money from various ATMs before abandoning her in the Oakland Hills, Wa... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Nov 9, 2012 at 6:54 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 21, 2012 at 9:13 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Walnut Creek Chick-Fil-A opens its doors to crowds, protests The Bay Area's newest Chick-fil-A restaurant opened its doors in Walnut Creek Thursday morning, ushering in hungry patrons while protesters outside continued to demonstrate ag... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Nov 9, 2012 at 6:28 am There have been 44 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 20, 2012 at 5:46 pm.
AROUND TOWN Danville voters buck county trend, favor Romney over Obama Barack Obama may have won the popular vote, but if Danville voters had their way, a Republican would be president, voting documents show. Mitt Romney took in 9,011 votes in th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Nov 9, 2012 at 6:08 am There have been 50 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 20, 2012 at 11:17 am.
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