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Occupy movement joins annual protest at Chevron HQ
A coalition of environmental groups and community activists joined outside Chevron's national headquarters in San Ramon during the company's shareholder's meeting Wednesday, p...
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The conflicts of learning by example
In my role with global governments I have committed by conflict of interest agreements to not become an appointed or elected official in any community. In the 26 years of r...
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Candidate profiles: Tomi Van de Brooke
Contra Costa Community College Governing Board President Tomi Van de Brooke already has insight into the workings of a county supervisor -- the Orinda resident was chief of st...
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High-speed rail releases new 2012 business plan
The 212-page report contains significant changes from a draft plan that was released by the CHSRA in November 2011, including a total estimated cost that is $30 billion less, ...
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Rick Santorum in Alamo tonight
Dear Editor,
Rick Santorum will be in Alamo, March 29, for a Tea Party fundraiser in a gated community on a private lane. This is not a public event and it is strictly aim...
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Fur flies over proposed change to animal shelter law
Valley Humane Society would be negatively impacted if Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal to repeal the 1998 Hayden Law goes through. It mandates that public shelters must hold animal...
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How do we get regular Diablo Views
Dear Dolores,
Neighborhoods from Walnut Creek to Sunol in the 680 south corridor are looking for more content from you on EMCEB websites including your own BLOG covering ou...
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Economic Growth in Contra Costa County
Dear Editor,
There has been a growing discussion among capital groups to determine what industries can be added and what higher level jobs are needed in our region to stabi...
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Report: Halt state funding for high-speed rail
California's quest to build a high-speed rail system between San Francisco and Los Angeles suffered a heavy blow Tuesday when a peer-review committee recommended that state le...
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What will be the important stories of 2012?
Dear Editor,
Joyous wishes for the holidays to your readers, EMCEB staff and you.
This morning, many among local e-exchanges, linkedin connections and e-greetings from f...
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Campaigns and Communication: what should we expect?
Dear Editor,
Readers in several forum exchanges have provided a unique subject for your town square forum and the example of the Magee and Weber Ranch development to be an ...
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Streetwise: Servicemen reflect on Veterans Day
As Danville residents gear up for patriotic presentations and ceremonies, Roving Reporter Stan Wharton went to the Crow Canyon Country Club to ask veterans ==B As a vet, what ...
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SRV High grad killed in Afghanistan
A 19-year-old Marine from Danville was killed in Afghanistan Friday afternoon, according to Councilmember Mike Doyle. Joshua Corral was a 2010 graduate of San Ramon Valley Hi...
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Governments community engagement and communication
Dear Editor,
Today, a group of neighbors met with current and past elected officials for coffee discussion in Walnut Creek. The topic was communicating with governments in...
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Where Can We Donate All That Extra Halloween Candy?
I see that Operation Gratitude would like candy to be sent to deployed military personnel. www.opgratitude.com
Is there any business or group accepting candy for this or anot...
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CA Supreme Court denies 2 redistricting challenges
What a terrific kick in the GOP nads!
... The California Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously rejected two Republican challenges to the state's new electoral maps, deal...
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Good Samaritan saves Danville man from car wreck
Danville resident Joseph Culley was unresponsive in his vehicle when a stranger spotted smoke coming from the front end of his 2005 Prius on Monday morning. The 52-year-old ha...
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