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McNerney votes for resolution to pull out of AfghanistanCongressman Jerry McNerney (Pleasanton, 11th) voted today in favor of the Afghanistan War Powers Resolution, directing the...
Original post made on Mar. 17, 2011Last comment by American, on Mar 22, 2011 at 5:16 pm | 19 comments | 3430 Views
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Discovery Bay is "Local News"Dear Editor, BANG's San Ramon Valley Times' Local News segment is now covering Discovery Bay's Community Service District...
Original post made by [removed] on Nov. 8, 2011Last comment by Informed resident, on Nov 14, 2011 at 10:37 am | 19 comments | 2921 Views
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The power of appropriate apologyIn this week's [http://danvilleexpress.com/square/index.php?i=3&d=&t=3560 Raucous Caucus], educator and recruiter Tom Cushing...
Original post made on Mar. 7, 2012Last comment by cardinal, on Mar 14, 2012 at 5:18 pm | 19 comments | 4028 Views
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A Spending Spree at the College District?Another thread on the Danville Town Square Forum offers a link to a Grand Jury report on Education Board compensation in...
Original post made by Wise Owl on May. 9, 2012Last comment by JRM, on May 22, 2012 at 8:53 pm | 19 comments | 3854 Views
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County offering breast exams for uninsured womenUninsured women in Contra Costa County can take advantage of free breast exams and mammograms at health centers throughout...
Original post made on Oct. 26, 2012Last comment by American, on Oct 30, 2012 at 8:10 pm | 19 comments | 5400 Views
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Feinstein to Introduce updated assault weapons bill in new CongressSenator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), author of the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban that expired in 2004, announced this week that...
Original post made on Dec. 19, 2012Last comment by Tea Party Forever, on Dec 26, 2012 at 1:45 pm | 19 comments | 5341 Views
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Reusable bag ordinance goes into effect Tuesday in Pleasanton, but not DanvilleStarting Jan. 1, the reusable bag ordinance is in effect which states that grocery stores, mini-marts, and other stores selling...
Original post made on Dec. 31, 2012Last comment by Derek, on Jan 9, 2013 at 3:21 pm | 19 comments | 4541 Views
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Streetwise: America's greatest presidentIn honor of President's Day, Roving Reporter Stan Wharton went to a local donut shop to ask residents who they thought was...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2013Last comment by Danville Independent, on Feb 25, 2013 at 10:41 pm | 19 comments | 3803 Views
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Fleet Week plans scaled back after Blue Angels cancel air showNavy officials announced the cancellation of all upcoming performances by its precision flight demonstration team, which...
Original post made on Apr. 10, 2013Last comment by John Fretes, on Apr 17, 2013 at 10:25 am | 19 comments | 3639 Views
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Protesters rally against money in politics, environmental impact at Chevron headquartersActivists called on Chevron to refrain from political spending and oust CEO John Watson outside the company's annual shareholders...
Original post made on May. 30, 2013Last comment by Rob Andrews, on May 31, 2013 at 10:55 pm | 19 comments | 4692 Views
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No charges in case of Tri-Valley man beaten outside his homeNo charges will be filed against the teens involved in an altercation that left a Pleasanton man bleeding and unconscious...
Original post made on Feb. 10, 2014Last comment by Peter Kluget, on Feb 14, 2014 at 1:38 pm | 19 comments | 22665 Views
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Danville mayor gives State of the Town addressDanville town leaders remain focused on smart spending, keeping a strong record on public safety, promoting a vibrant downtown...
Original post made on Mar. 28, 2014Last comment by local resident, on Apr 2, 2014 at 11:09 pm | 19 comments | 4678 Views
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Faria Preserve discussion extended againThe San Ramon City Council extended its Faria Preserve development public hearing for the second time after much discussion...
Original post made on Aug. 5, 2014Last comment by Danville resident, on Aug 8, 2014 at 1:22 pm | 19 comments | 5524 Views
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Walgreens proposal heads to San Ramon Planning CommissionThe San Ramon Planning Commission on Tuesday (Sept. 2) will hold a public hearing about a new Walgreens proposed for the...
Original post made on Sep. 2, 2014Last comment by WindermereRes, on Sep 18, 2014 at 9:55 am | 19 comments | 5103 Views
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Congressman holding town halls SaturdayLocal Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) is hosting two public town hall meetings in his district this Saturday, including...
Original post made on Aug. 4, 2017Last comment by Mississippi, on Aug 8, 2017 at 12:22 pm | 19 comments | 2655 Views
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Danville soliciting public comments for Magee Ranches developmentThe town of Danville is currently seeking public comments regarding the initiation of an environmental impact report for...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2017Last comment by Long term resident, on Sep 27, 2017 at 6:57 am | 19 comments | 4951 Views
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Danville seeks community feedback on skate park projectA new skate park may be coming to Danville, and the town is seeking residents' feedback on the project. Read the full story...
Original post made on Dec. 13, 2017Last comment by NO NO NO!! Please stop., on Mar 6, 2018 at 1:29 pm | 19 comments | 6126 Views
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San Ramon Valley primary election 2020 voter's guideThe 2020 primary election is upon us, with Contra Costa County election officials sending out vote-by-mail ballots starting...
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2020Last comment by Mike2020, on Mar 3, 2020 at 11:20 am | 19 comments | 14596 Views
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Contra Costa County issues emergency proclamation in response to coronavirusIn order to address the potential spread of the novel coronavirus, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors unanimously...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2020Last comment by Nick, on Mar 12, 2020 at 8:00 am | 19 comments | 26984 Views
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Pair arrested after alleged smash-and-grab car burglaries, police chaseA man and woman were arrested on suspicion of burglary and auto theft Friday after someone allegedly spotted the woman breaking...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2013Last comment by Jessica Lipsky, on Aug 9, 2013 at 10:53 am | 19 comments | 4287 Views
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