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Editorial: Experiment aimed at improving tone and dialogue on our Town Square forumBeginning Saturday, Aug. 1, participation in DanvilleSanRamon.com's popular Town Square reader forum will be limited to those...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2020Last comment by Becky Bhatt, on Aug 4, 2020 at 8:52 am | 2 comments | 11284 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Undercover millionaire makes a differenceWhen Danville resident Hilary DeCesare set out to ensure online safety for children with a website, she didn't expect to...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2012Last comment by Lisa, on Jul 18, 2012 at 8:13 am | 12 comments | 11278 Views
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...
Original post made on Apr. 4, 2013Last comment by Matty, on Jun 5, 2013 at 8:22 am | 34 comments | 11264 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVHS parents criticize district for punishment in bullying caseA recent case of bullying in Danville has gained national attention, as parents of a San Ramon Valley High School sophomore...
Original post made on May. 31, 2017Last comment by Unveil, on Jun 2, 2017 at 5:52 pm | 29 comments | 11248 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Alamo: Hiker dies from 'major medical event' in Las Trampas Regional ParkA hiker died after experiencing a major medical event while walking in Las Trampas Regional Park in Alamo on Wednesday morning. Read...
Original post made on May. 20, 2021Last comment by Jeff Bruno, on May 20, 2021 at 8:26 pm | 1 comment | 11196 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Man arrested for 'anti-Christian' mall disturbancePolice arrested 22-year-old Abdul Walid Hamid of Hayward on the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 4, after he reportedly tore a...
Original post made on Nov. 11, 2009Last comment by Dolores Ciardelli, on Nov 12, 2009 at 10:03 am | 101 comments | 11183 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
I-680 northbound ranked 5th most congested Bay Area commuteA list of the Bay Area's top 10 most congested freeway commutes in 2014 was released Thursday by the Metropolitan Transportation...
Original post made on Dec. 17, 2015Last comment by Chavez542, on Oct 9, 2017 at 12:24 am | 12 comments | 11165 Views
AROUND TOWN
Organic foods a favorite among healthy shoppersOrganic foods have become a favorite among many shoppers who consider them more nutritious and healthy, with 40 studies published...
Original post made on Jan. 24, 2013Last comment by Danville Mom, on Jan 25, 2013 at 8:41 pm | 5 comments | 11161 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
UPDATED: One dead, another found unconscious in Blackhawk house fire Tuesday nightA 19-year-old man was found dead in a Blackhawk home by San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District firefighters Tuesday night,...
Original post made on Jun. 23, 2010Last comment by Step Stool, on Jul 2, 2010 at 11:26 pm | 50 comments | 11146 Views
RESTAURANTS
Alamo's Courtyard Cafe closing TuesdayThe Courtyard Cafe, a popular breakfast and lunch venue in Alamo for almost 25 years, is closing its doors Tuesday, March...
Original post made on Mar. 16, 2009Last comment by bobs big boy staue., on Apr 22, 2010 at 11:58 pm | 75 comments | 11113 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
Actor Robin Williams dies; made his mark in Danville with 'Mrs. Doubtfire'Actor Robin Williams, who was found dead at his Bay Area home Monday, left his mark in Danville in the early-1990s with the...
Original post made on Aug. 27, 2014Last comment by Gregg, on Aug 27, 2014 at 11:39 pm | 1 comment | 11066 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Yellow Wood Coffee and Tea to goThe economic downturn has claimed two more victims, this time a much-loved coffee shop and its companion store in the Alamo...
Original post made on Sep. 17, 2010Last comment by Georeg, on Sep 20, 2010 at 2:15 pm | 9 comments | 11053 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville girls take gold in Water Polo Jr. OlympicsMore than 500 water polo teams and over 8,000 athletes spent the better part of two weeks in battling it out at the sport's...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2013Last comment by BJ's, on Aug 7, 2013 at 7:02 am | 1 comment | 11046 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
San Ramon fire results in complete loss of homeA residential fire erupted in San Ramon on Monday afternoon and while no residents or firefighters were injured by the blaze,...
Original post made on Apr. 22, 2020Last comment by Ryan J. Degan, on Apr 22, 2020 at 9:29 am | 3 comments | 11028 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Council rejects 77-acre At Dublin development proposalThe Dublin City Council denied the At Dublin project last week, rejecting the proposed retail and housing development spanning...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2020Last comment by M, on Jul 2, 2020 at 3:55 pm | 3 comments | 11019 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Council limits parking near two Danville high schoolsThe potential for off-campus student parking has been reduced in one neighborhood near a pair of Danville high schools. Read...
Original post made on Feb. 21, 2014Last comment by Susan, on Feb 27, 2014 at 11:40 am | 9 comments | 10986 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Thousands mourn loss of Taylor Family Foundation co-founderBarry Taylor, the co-founder of the Taylor Family Foundation, died Saturday of an apparent heart attack. He was 74 years...
Original post made on Nov. 26, 2013Last comment by Diana Martini Sheppard, on Nov 26, 2013 at 11:18 am | 1 comment | 10955 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Design Review Board approves plans for Danville Hotel propertyThe Design Review Board met on Thursday at Town Hall to discuss a proposed [http://www.danvilleexpress.com/news/show_story.php?id=9827...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2013Last comment by Huh?, on Aug 8, 2013 at 4:30 pm | 18 comments | 10924 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
District: Students at center of SRVHS bullying case won't attend same school anymoreThe San Ramon Valley Unified School District announced Friday that district officials have taken action to make sure the...
Original post made on Jun. 2, 2017Last comment by Sam, on Jun 6, 2017 at 9:28 am | 11 comments | 10900 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Missing teen believed to have jumped off bridgeOfficials with the California Highway Patrol announced Wednesday that the ground search for missing Danville teenager Allison...
Original post made on May. 25, 2011Last comment by Marie, on May 30, 2011 at 11:25 am | 39 comments | 10880 Views
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