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McNerney, area mayors discuss regional issues
Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-11), Mayor Karen Stepper and three other Tri-Valley mayors met in Washington, D.C. Wednesday to discuss regional priorities for the area. Above,... |
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on Jan 29, 2011 at 6:35 pm by psmacintosh, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Political parties have post-convention fervor
The conventions have ended, the delegates have gone home. Now it falls to the candidates to secure electoral and popular votes over the next seven weeks. As the dust settles f... |
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on Sep 23, 2008 at 5:42 pm by Karen Sexton, a resident of another community |
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Schools prepare for deep cuts
The school board was handed a possible script for the pending deep cuts, at its meeting Feb. 10, and few programs were left unscathed. Superintendent Steven Enoch had predicte... |
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on Feb 16, 2009 at 11:33 am by Marie, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Dream world for a day
Something special is happening in Danville this Sunday. People of many different beliefs are coming together to talk, share food and celebrate together at the fourth annual In... |
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on Sep 29, 2008 at 10:51 am by Abdul Zamani, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Buchanan heads to Sacramento
Alamo resident Democrat Joan Buchanan won the race for State Assembly District 15 yesterday; and U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney (D., Pleasanton) retained his seat in the 11th Congre... |
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on Nov 5, 2008 at 7:27 am by whatashame, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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How-to: Letters to the Editors
Dear Dolores,
An often asked question requests an outline for writing letters to you and other editors that will gain readership and consideration. I often recommend direc... |
Just me |
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on Oct 11, 2008 at 2:51 pm by Hal Bailey, a resident of another community |
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Mail-in ballots may be key in local elections
Thirty years ago -- back when they were called "absentee ballots" -- only about 6 percent of people in Contra Costa County mailed in their votes. Now, more than half mail thei... |
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on Nov 4, 2010 at 11:54 am by C. R. Mudgeon, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Sister's murder sparks activism
Denise Brown says she knows her sister Nicole Brown Simpson was murdered by her ex-husband O.J. Simpson. Brown was the keynote speaker at Monday's 16th annual Rebuilding Lives... |
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on Oct 24, 2008 at 9:09 am by peanut, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Father Frank's Kids
In 1954, a little boy in a Mexican village stole some money from the poor box of the small church. The young priest, an American named William Wasson, would not press charges ... |
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on Nov 14, 2008 at 9:36 am by Lauren Rettagliata, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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On this Veteran's Day
Dear neighbors,
Please take a moment today to understand your role in wars past and present. Ask how all people in our country contribute to war and can provoke peace. Wha... |
Hal Bailey |
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on Nov 10, 2008 at 6:51 am by Hal Bailey, a resident of another community |
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Streetwise: What is your New Year's resolution for 2011?
Whether you make resolutions or not, someone will inevitably ask what yours are this time of year. In celebration of potentially steadfast resolve, roving reporter Stan Wharto... |
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on Dec 31, 2010 at 10:12 am by Julia, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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KKSF, becomes new; "The new SEWER Radio"
Dear Dolores,
For the many music fans that enjoy smooth jazz, the new KKSF is a sewer project. Rather than exceptional Diana Krall and more, the industrial sounds of nothi... |
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on Oct 22, 2009 at 7:06 pm by Barbara82, a resident of the Blackhawk neighborhood |
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Warming globally? Part Deux
Where are the global-warming wingnuts? They ignore their favorite fantasy in the middle of winter but come out in droves (like locusts) when the weather warms up. Folks, it's... |
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on Jan 12, 2010 at 8:42 am by Reader, a resident of the Walnut Creek neighborhood |
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Please read my position and agenda on family:
Please read my policies and agenda concerning family:
Around Town, posted by Obama, a resident of another community, 24 minutes ago
Ten days after taking office, the Preside... |
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on Jul 29, 2009 at 8:06 am by Alamo Ron, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Water district OKs rationing
County residents must reduce their water usage by 15 percent beginning May 1, according to a county drought management plan OK'd last week by the Water District board. However... |
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on Apr 10, 2009 at 9:48 am by Community courtesy, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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UPDATE: Republicans start lining up to run for Tauscher's seat
U.S. Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D., Alamo) has accepted an offer from the Obama administration to serve in a post at the U.S. State Department, sparking speculation about who will f... |
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on Mar 21, 2009 at 9:27 am by Community courtesy, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Who is an informed resident?
Dear Dolores,
Today, neighbors in the Livorna West neighborhoods were defining an informed resident. Clearly, such specification is based on research resources and willing... |
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on Jun 9, 2009 at 12:50 pm by Informed Resident, a resident of another community |
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State Fiscal Crisis and Local Government Budgets
Dear Dolores,
Our State fiscal crisis has potential for dire impact on county and cities budgets in our region. The flow of funds owed to cities from various tax resources... |
Hal Bailey |
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on Dec 2, 2008 at 3:24 pm by Rachel Wells, a resident of another community |
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Editor's Blog: The end of an era
My heart is breaking.
As of 10 this morning, KUSF 90.3 FM was unexpectedly taken off the air. Broadcasting new music, cultural programs and news out of the University of Sa... |
Jessica Lipsky |
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on Jan 25, 2011 at 9:51 pm by dbrower, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Tolls may be raised at all seven Bay Area bridges
A key transportation committee is considering raising tolls by at least $1 on the Bay Area's seven state-owned bridges next year, but the proposal doesn't seem to be generatin... |
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on Nov 6, 2009 at 7:40 am by SPCWT, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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School forums look at sticky issue of budget cuts
With the state's funding issues worsening, officials with the San Ramon Valley Unified School District are looking at the possibility of getting the parcel tax back on the bal... |
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on Jan 23, 2009 at 9:50 pm by Janie, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community |
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Probable cases of swine flu close elementary school in Pittsburg
Highlands Elementary School in Pittsburg is closed today in response to three students who have been diagnosed with probable cases of the swine flu, Contra Costa Health Servic... |
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on Apr 30, 2009 at 10:27 am by Rick, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Republicans to hear about water supply
The San Ramon Valley Republican Women are hosting a luncheon with guest speaker John Coleman, EBMUD director, at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 28, at Crow Canyon Country Club, 71... |
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on Aug 13, 2009 at 10:08 am by testman, a resident of the Blackhawk neighborhood |
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Protest UC Berkeley Cutting Baseball
The Athletic Director at UC Berkeley needs to be fired! She falsely told supporters of the baseball team that they needed to raise money for all 5 sports that were being cut, ... |
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on Feb 16, 2011 at 11:26 am by Milan Moravec, a member of the Alamo Elementary School community |
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Guy Houston for Congress..move to Alamo!!
A personal message to Guy,
You are invited to be our US Representative to Congress from our district.
What do you say??
Hal Bailey, always a supporter!! |
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on Mar 21, 2009 at 9:09 am by Texas Hal, The Pop(u)lar Pal, a resident of another community |
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