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Landslide mitigation work under way at KB Homes developmentDuring the approval process for Quail Ridge, geotechnical reports identified an area south of the planned development that...
Original post made on Apr. 9, 2013Last comment by JT, on Apr 15, 2013 at 12:24 pm | 18 comments | 7917 Views
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Stepper, Storer claim re-election to Danville councilDanville voters have again placed their support in Town Council incumbents, re-electing Karen Stepper and Robert Storer by...
Original post made on Nov. 6, 2014Last comment by SR Resident, on Nov 14, 2014 at 1:17 pm | 18 comments | 5693 Views
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String of burglaries in Blackhawk under investigationThe Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a series of Blackhawk burglaries, three of which occurred...
Original post made on Aug. 14, 2017Last comment by Tom, on Aug 17, 2017 at 4:24 pm | 18 comments | 6503 Views
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BART fares go up 2.7% in new yearFares increased for BART riders in the new year, with everyone paying 2.7% more than in 2017, according to the transit agency. Read...
Original post made on Jan. 2, 2018Last comment by Long term resident, on Jan 16, 2018 at 6:38 pm | 18 comments | 3517 Views
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San Ramon: Commission to review plans for 284 apartments at The MarketplaceThe San Ramon Planning Commission is set to hold a workshop Tuesday to discuss the design concept for a five-story, 284-unit...
Original post made on Jan. 4, 2021Last comment by Gina M Channell, Publisher, on Jan 21, 2021 at 9:32 am | 18 comments | 17615 Views
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SRVUSD: Parents air frustrations at board meetingFrustrations over the SRVUSD's decision to postpone in-person learning amid surging coronavirus cases were on display during...
Original post made on Jan. 13, 2021Last comment by Andy, on Jan 30, 2021 at 10:28 pm | 18 comments | 8216 Views
RESTAURANTS
The Daily Meal calls Danville a top foodie townAlong with Asheville, N.C., Edgartown, Mass., and Evanston, Ill., Danville is listed as a town that serves food to rival...
Original post made on Apr. 14, 2011Last comment by Foodie, on Apr 19, 2011 at 11:38 am | 18 comments | 5452 Views
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San Ramon commission to talk apartment complex, Wendy's restaurantThe San Ramon Planning Commission on Tuesday is set to discuss a proposed mixed-use apartment and commercial complex and...
Original post made on Jul. 21, 2015Last comment by Louise, on Jul 21, 2015 at 4:44 pm | 18 comments | 7199 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Alamo residents blast Piepho for new lane proposalDistrict 3 Supervisor Mary N. Piepho says she will request that the Tri-Valley Transportation Council drop its plan to enlarge...
Original post made on May. 15, 2008Last comment by Kathy Bell, on May 21, 2008 at 9:25 am | 18 comments | 5230 Views
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Alamo flocks to Peasant's Courtyard openingThe Peasant's Courtyard offered tastings of its signature foods at the grand opening Monday, three months after starting...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2009Last comment by Jenny, on Sep 1, 2010 at 4:45 pm | 18 comments | 5096 Views
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Councilman Michael Shimansky diesDanville Councilman Michael Shimansky died today, after coming down with bacterial meningitis Aug. 17. He was visiting his...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2009Last comment by Bob and Susie Hill, on Oct 1, 2009 at 10:55 am | 18 comments | 1540 Views
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Danville Weekly to stop print edition after 4 1/2 yearsThe Danville Weekly will publish its last print edition Oct. 2 and shift its focus entirely online, publisher Gina Channell-Allen...
Original post made on Sep. 17, 2009Last comment by jakefarsh, on Sep 24, 2009 at 4:59 pm | 18 comments | 4909 Views
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Trustees OK negotiations for solar energyThe School Board authorized district staff to enter into negotiations with a vendor to add solar panels at six campuses,...
Original post made on Mar. 24, 2010Last comment by Jack Fulcher, on Apr 15, 2010 at 3:59 pm | 18 comments | 4933 Views
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Bicyclist injured on I-680 on-ramp in AlamoA bicyclist was taken to a hospital after being struck by a car on an Interstate Highway 680 on-ramp in Alamo this morning,...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2010Last comment by drew, on Jul 8, 2010 at 9:56 am | 18 comments | 3272 Views
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Danville takes short term solution to problems at corner of Prospect and HartzWith street safety improvements set to be completed in Danville in conjunction with the Veterans Memorial renovation, the...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2010Last comment by elsie, on Aug 24, 2010 at 11:48 am | 18 comments | 4099 Views
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SRVFPD receives international accreditationIt is official: the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is the first agency is accredited by a unanimous vote from...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2010Last comment by Julia, on Sep 1, 2010 at 12:48 pm | 18 comments | 5995 Views
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Jessica Lipsky knows the identity of commentatorsDear Editor, You have now been caught misrepresenting the reality of this forum. In the very informative posting by Don...
Original post made by [removed] on Jan. 19, 2012Last comment by Informed Resident, on Jan 22, 2012 at 8:31 pm | 18 comments | 2902 Views
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PG&E to provide bills in Spanish, Chinese beginning this yearThe revised bills are expected to start appearing in the second half of this year, and PG&E will conduct outreach in Spanish...
Original post made on Mar. 14, 2012Last comment by Riddler, on Mar 16, 2012 at 10:26 am | 18 comments | 4132 Views
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SRVUSD students excel at exit examThe California Department of Education released results from the California High School Exit Examination Wednesday afternoon...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2012Last comment by Dave, on Sep 4, 2012 at 1:45 pm | 18 comments | 4600 Views
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County health plan selected to participate in state insurance exchangeThe state agency charged with organizing health care exchanges as part of the federal Affordable Care Act announced recently...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2013Last comment by Conservator, on Jun 10, 2013 at 3:42 pm | 18 comments | 4806 Views
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