COMMENTS ON STORIES
'Ode on a Grecian TurnUp' tackles Hercules, Greek life in zany play
"Ode on a Grecian TurnUp" is a zany play by Monte Vista High's AP Lit class in which Hercules attempts to rush a fraternity. The play debuts on Friday, June 7 at 7 p.m. Ticket... |
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on Jun 10, 2013 at 12:32 pm by ben \"head writer\" shear, a member of the Monte Vista High School community |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Deputy requests jury trial on misdemeanor charges
An Alameda County Sheriff's deputy is asking for a jury to decide a misdemeanor case against him for forwarding confidential information to a San Ramon attorney. Deputy Ryan S... |
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on Jun 10, 2013 at 12:01 pm by Shame On Brian, a member of the Montair Elementary School community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
5-year-old hits hole in one
Cale Ripley Coleman, a 5-year-old Danville resident might be the next Tiger Woods or Phil Mickelson. A golfer since age 2, Cale recently completed a feat on the green that man... |
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on Jun 7, 2013 at 2:19 pm by Jessica Lipsky, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Livermore Lab asks 600 employees to quit jobs by June 13
The Lawrence Livermore Laboratory has asked 600 employees to consider quitting with applications for Self-Select Voluntary Separation Program being accepted now and those who... |
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on Jun 7, 2013 at 1:59 pm by Julia, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Thieves rush Livermore Outlets store, steal thousands of dollars worth of designer jeans
In a brazen daytime robbery, as many as 10 suspects rushed a Livermore outlet store and stole thousands of dollars worth of designer jeans Thursday afternoon, a Livermore poli... |
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on Jun 7, 2013 at 1:56 am by Dave, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Sad day - Michele Bachmann is not seeking re-election
If there was one person who was the hope for our country, that was her. Please call/email her and ask her to reconsider the decision.
Thanks for listening.
Julia Pardini... |
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on Jun 6, 2013 at 6:56 pm by Jake, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Danville Rotarians visit Nigeria
Local Rotarians traveled to Nigeria in May to oversee a large grant for supplies at a large healthcare event. Primary sponsor Danville Rotary coordinated fundraising for the $... |
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on Jun 6, 2013 at 8:46 am by Editor, Danville Weekly Online |
RAUCOUS CAUCUS
Three Speeches in One
Contrary to press reports, The President gave three foreign policy speeches last week. Granted, they were integrated into one appearance before the National Defense Universit... |
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on Jun 5, 2013 at 11:43 am by C. R. Mudgeon, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
State calls Anthem Blue Cross rate increases 'excessive and unreasonable'
California's Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones said yesterday that his department has found the latest rate increase by Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company are... |
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on Jun 5, 2013 at 8:22 am by Matty, a resident of the Blackhawk neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police seek suspect in armed robbery
Danville Police are looking for a suspect in connection with the Thursday evening armed robbery of a Subway sandwich shop at the Rose Garden Shopping Center on Camino Ramon.
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on Jun 4, 2013 at 12:44 am by Resident, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
The Little Word That Means A Lot in College Admissions
Many parents are surprised to discover that unless their child is failing and placed on academic probation they will not hear from the student's college or university. They a... |
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on Jun 3, 2013 at 5:27 pm by Doing College, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Board of Supervisors respond to draft Plan Bay Area concept
Contra Costa County's Board of Supervisors believe the draft Plan Bay Area is a good first step in setting regional goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to a le... |
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on Jun 3, 2013 at 1:38 pm by Dave, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Mass shoplifting at Stoneridge mirrors earlier theft
A woman who was apparently the slowest of a group of grab-and-run thieves at the mall was arrested May 21 after police were called to two separate mass shopliftings. It's the ... |
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on Jun 3, 2013 at 1:19 pm by Dave, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Streetwise: Stepping back in time
Visiting the one-room schoolhouse in the Tassajara Valley is one of the highlights of attending elementary school in the San Ramon Valley, as well as a long-lasting memory. Th... |
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on Jun 3, 2013 at 9:20 am by Bill, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Question for Mike Arata
Hello Mr. Arata,
Regarding the recent Measure D bond election, you noted in your post of Oct 18, 2012 that you "...haven’t yet had time to check on campaign-finance filings... |
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on Jun 3, 2013 at 8:24 am by Raymond, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
SIMPLY STERLING
More Birthday Surprises
Recently I wrote about my 60th birthday celebration which turned into a surprise party for my friends. Well, they liked it so much they begged me to do it annually. So a tra... |
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on Jun 2, 2013 at 12:22 am by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Protesters rally against money in politics, environmental impact at Chevron headquarters
Activists called on Chevron to refrain from political spending and oust CEO John Watson outside the company's annual shareholders meeting Wednesday morning. A coalition of cit... |
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on May 31, 2013 at 10:55 pm by Rob Andrews, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville educator among county finalists for teacher of the year
Two San Ramon Valley Unified teachers went above and beyond this school year and are being recognized by the county for their efforts. Cindy Egan and Nick Zefeldt have been na... |
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on May 31, 2013 at 7:08 pm by Ethan Vanders, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Register for the Greater Danville Open Golf Tournament
Danville Rotary's 20th annual Greater Danville Open Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, June 3 at the Blackhawk Country Club. The event includes a putting contest, closest... |
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on May 31, 2013 at 5:31 pm by Terry, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
San Ramon girl places 25th in national spelling bee
A San Ramon middle school girl was the last of three Bay Area students to fall at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Audrey Bantug, 13, who is an eighth-grader at Iron Horse M... |
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on May 31, 2013 at 9:36 am by Alan, a resident of the Blackhawk neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Chromatica sings in Danville
Chromatica, a new chorus in Danville, will perform two concerts of classical music including a world premiere at 8 p.m., Friday, May 31, at Clayton Presbyterian Church, and 8 ... |
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on May 30, 2013 at 7:03 pm by bz, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Learn about the fundamentals of creating a nation in'Breaking Iraq'
Colonel Ted Spain, retired commander of the 18th Military Police Brigade during the first year of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Terry Turchie, retired deputy director of counte... |
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on May 30, 2013 at 5:35 pm by Wes Spain, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Mother and daughter dead after auto collision on Monday afternoon
The accident occurred around 4:30 p.m., when a vehicle traveling westbound on Sycamore Valley Road collided with another auto moving southbound through the intersection on Bro... |
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on May 30, 2013 at 5:00 pm by Resident, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Local company shuts its doors for a day to give back
Dozens of employees of ArmaninoLLP took the day off to dig in the dirt. And the boss is OK with it.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on May 29, 2013 at 9:47 am by resident, a resident of the Diablo neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Learn about distaster readiness for your pet
Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center and Urgent Care is partnering with the San Ramon Fire Department to educate pet owners on how to plan and prepare for their pets' well-being in ... |
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on May 29, 2013 at 7:53 am by Animal lover, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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