AROUND TOWN Unemployment rates continue to drop The California unemployment rate fell to 9.4 percent in March, down from 9.6 percent in February and well below a year ago when it stood at 10.7 percent, according to the Cali... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 22, 2013 at 9:19 am There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 27, 2013 at 9:07 am.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Where's Obama? Part Deux There was a stampede by the libs to comment on the atrocity in Boston. Then they found out what type of people were responsible and then...
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No comm... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Rick Pshaw, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Apr 22, 2013 at 7:28 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 22, 2013 at 8:30 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Where's Obama? Now that the terrorists have been either killed or captures, where's Obama? For that matter, where's Biden, Pelosi, and Reid?
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DOING COLLEGE What exactly is a meaningful summer? A student from Danville asks:
I keep hearing counselors talk about students having meaningful summers. Well, what exactly does that mean and what are some good ideas? Than... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Doing College, a resident of another community, on Apr 19, 2013 at 2:56 pm
COMMENTS ON STORIES Running community hits the pavement in memorial The Bay Area running community honored those killed or wounded in the Boston Marathon bombings with a memorial run in Oakland Thursday night followed by a candlelight vigil, a... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 19, 2013 at 9:19 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 19, 2013 at 8:19 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Repairs under way on Mt. Diablo beacon Volunteers will replace the lead-based paint peeling on the beacon and properly repaint the Eye with weather resistant paint. Crews will need to repair the bare metal on the b... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 19, 2013 at 8:49 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 19, 2013 at 8:49 am.
RAUCOUS CAUCUS Sustainability 2: Green Tyranny? According to one popular philosopher, “Life moves pretty fast.” But has the world really gone from ‘Silent Spring’ to ‘Green Tyranny’ in three generations? Some folks would ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Apr 18, 2013 at 6:28 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 10, 2013 at 9:59 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Sequestration causes changes at Eugene O'Neill and John Muir National Historic Sites Visitors to the Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site and Tao House will see changes in operation hours and services as a result of sequestration, a series of automatic, acro... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 18, 2013 at 8:32 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 23, 2013 at 8:49 am.
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL State Senate committee hears arguments on stronger gun control laws Voices on both sides of the gun control debate were heard Tuesday in Sacramento, as the Senate Committee on Public Safety discussed a package of new laws that could place new ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 18, 2013 at 7:12 am There have been 24 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 24, 2013 at 11:38 pm.
SIMPLY STERLING Boston My Hometown Boston made the news big time this week. Unfortunately, it was due to a bombing that wreaked havoc with the Boston Marathon, a race that I remember vividly as a kid growing u... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Apr 17, 2013 at 11:29 pm
COMMENTS ON STORIES Volunteer at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Looking for a way to give back to the community? Anyone interested in volunteering at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) is invited to a volunteer recruitment event ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 17, 2013 at 9:14 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 17, 2013 at 9:14 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS School District concerned with new state education funding proposal A new funding formula proposed by Gov. Jerry Brown has San Ramon Valley educators worried about the future of the district, student services and employees. The district's Boar... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 17, 2013 at 8:46 am There have been 34 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 23, 2013 at 10:54 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Former Danville resident, real estate author busted in fraud A former Danville resident, real estate expert and FOX news contributor has been charged with felony embezzlement by the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office. Ken E.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 16, 2013 at 3:34 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 18, 2013 at 5:28 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES New Farm is old news As local environmental organizations celebrate a recent victory over the withdrawal of the New Farm project, concern is growing over a new development on the same site. Tassaj... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 16, 2013 at 3:32 pm There have been 21 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 24, 2013 at 11:51 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES District announces its teachers of the year Two San Ramon Valley Unified teachers went above and beyond this school year and are being recognized for their efforts. The district's Board of Education recognized Cindy Ega... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 16, 2013 at 9:44 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 16, 2013 at 9:44 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Local runners safe after Boston Marathon blasts Several runners are safe and one narrowly missed being a victim of the deadly explosions that took place Monday along the Boston Marathon. "I finished maybe six, seven, eight ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 16, 2013 at 9:39 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 16, 2013 at 3:38 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Health department release free restaurant inspection app Foodies are now able to easily access the inspection results of their favorite restaurants, thanks to a new smartphone app released by Contra Costa Health Services. California... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 15, 2013 at 9:29 pm There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 18, 2013 at 8:37 am.
AROUND TOWN Mr.Gilette: Why is Fort Ugly So Heinous? Question for Geoff to respond to....as a communication outlet to all of us, seriously, what is up with the prison walls? Our Planning Commission is asleep at the wheel. Afte... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Montair Monitor, a member of the Montair Elementary School community, on Apr 13, 2013 at 6:31 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 14, 2013 at 11:36 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Five SRVUSD schools given Distinguished School award Thirteen Contra Costa County middle and high schools were designated as California Distinguished Schools for 2013 Friday. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlak... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 13, 2013 at 6:24 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 16, 2013 at 3:23 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Lady Oaks rugby team are rising stars Danville's best kept sports secret won't be under the radar for much longer. The nationally-ranked [Web Link Danville Lady Oaks], a varsity girls' ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 12, 2013 at 8:07 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 12, 2013 at 8:07 am.
ART SPACE The Skainting is the Message By Bill Carmel
In a demonstration of making art with unconventional media, Danville writer John Barry scored a victory. On a beautiful April 6 Saturday afternoon in Danvil... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by John Barry, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Apr 11, 2013 at 11:02 pm
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Walnut Creek man among 5 arrested for conspiracy to sell stolen goods online Five individuals have been arrested for their participation in a conspiracy to sell stolen goods on the internet going back almost a decade, United States Attorney Benjamin B.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 11, 2013 at 6:59 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 11, 2013 at 6:59 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Sustainability Pt.1: The Commons This week's [Web Link Raucous Caucus] tackles sustainability and the common good, as well as the concept of "green tyranny." "... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 11, 2013 at 9:04 am There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 16, 2013 at 1:26 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Fleet Week plans scaled back after Blue Angels cancel air show Navy officials announced the cancellation of all upcoming performances by its precision flight demonstration team, which was scheduled to visit San Francisco from Oct. 10-14.
... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Apr 10, 2013 at 6:48 am There have been 19 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 17, 2013 at 10:25 am.
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