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Teachers rally behind 'state of emergency' weekThe "state of emergency" resolution addresses the potential financial crisis the district faces if the state adopts a "cuts...
Original post made on May. 4, 2011Last comment by Mike, on May 18, 2011 at 10:20 pm | 35 comments | 5175 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville teen pleads guilty to rape, sentenced to six years in prisonSam Nesis pleaded guilty today to one felony count of raping an intoxicated person and a second felony count of oral copulation...
Original post made on Dec. 21, 2011Last comment by Speak Truth, on Dec 23, 2011 at 4:05 pm | 35 comments | 9097 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
San Ramon Planning Commission OKs Faria Preserve developmentThe Faria Preserve residential development appears on track to move forward after receiving unanimous support from the San...
Original post made on May. 9, 2014Last comment by Resident of SAN RAMON not Danville, on Jul 30, 2014 at 7:56 am | 35 comments | 10494 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School District concerned with new state education funding proposalA new funding formula proposed by Gov. Jerry Brown has San Ramon Valley educators worried about the future of the district,...
Original post made on Apr. 17, 2013Last comment by Conservator, on Apr 23, 2013 at 10:54 pm | 34 comments | 6109 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Ban 4th of July Parades!These 4th of July parades are just conservative-supporting, RightWing, pro-American displays and are not reflective of Democrat...
Original post made by ! on Jun. 30, 2011Last comment by Bob Landy, on Jul 5, 2011 at 5:13 pm | 34 comments | 5416 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 | 11397 Views
AROUND TOWN
Couple told they can't remove tree that blocks sunlightA Danville couple's quest to have a large redwood tree removed from their back yard will continue, after the Town Planning...
Original post made on Apr. 3, 2009Last comment by Ty, on Apr 22, 2009 at 9:58 pm | 34 comments | 9462 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville icon passes away at 57Phil Hellsten, 57, artist and "Starman," whose daily routine included a lot of walking around downtown Danville, was found...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2009Last comment by "Swampy" Joe Bagley, on Jul 14, 2009 at 1:36 pm | 34 comments | 7724 Views
AROUND TOWN
Residents pack meeting hall for hearing on affordable housingThe issue of affordable housing and the rezoning of 25 Danville properties brought a crowd of more than 160 residents to...
Original post made on Dec. 17, 2009Last comment by leo, on Dec 21, 2009 at 5:49 pm | 34 comments | 5305 Views
AROUND TOWN
Jogger leaps out of roadway, still gets struck in hit-and-runA man jogging eastbound at 6:30 a.m. Saturday in the bike lane on Crow Canyon Road near Barbados Drive was struck by a vehicle...
Original post made on Dec. 22, 2009Last comment by Bud, on Jan 12, 2010 at 9:38 pm | 34 comments | 5021 Views
AROUND TOWN
Town scrutinizes busy intersection at Hartz and ProspectDowntown merchants, worried that the intersection of Hartz and Prospect is dangerous, presented the Town of Danville with...
Original post made on Jan. 7, 2010Last comment by jrm, on Jan 20, 2010 at 4:47 pm | 34 comments | 5091 Views
AROUND TOWN
Town manager responds to General Plan update concernsIn an open letter to residents, Town Manager Joe Calabrigo discusses he draft 2030 General Plan and draft Sustainability...
Original post made on Jan. 17, 2013Last comment by JRM, on Jan 23, 2013 at 9:43 am | 34 comments | 5549 Views
AROUND TOWN
Assembly election: Bauer-Kahan jumps ahead to 2,500-vote lead; Baker concedesDemocrat Rebecca Bauer-Kahan has declared victory in the District 16 election after a concession call from Republican Assemblywoman...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2018Last comment by Matty, on Dec 3, 2018 at 12:50 am | 34 comments | 5520 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Stores changing at Blackhawk PlazaBlackhawk Plaza will be seeing a lot of changes in the near future as some stores and services are leaving and new ones are...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2009Last comment by long time local, on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:18 pm | 34 comments | 9234 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Report shows work needs to be done to narrow achievement gap for minoritiesAn Oakland-based school research firm has released figures that show Pleasanton and San Ramon Valley schools are doing poor...
Original post made on Mar. 26, 2012Last comment by Phil, on Mar 30, 2012 at 8:48 pm | 34 comments | 4624 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
New law requires drivers to give cyclists 3-foot bufferWhile cars passing bicyclists always had to give them a safe distance, California has now defined that distance as three...
Original post made on Sep. 17, 2014Last comment by JT, on Sep 26, 2014 at 8:41 am | 34 comments | 5075 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville teen robbed outside Pleasanton mallA 17-year-old girl from Danville was pushed to the ground and her purse grabbed by one of three assailants Saturday night...
Original post made on Feb. 22, 2016Last comment by Dave, on Mar 7, 2016 at 11:33 am | 34 comments | 6993 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Elena Cadet dies in car accidentElena Cadet, a 2009 graduate of Monte Vista High, died in a car accident over the weekend. She was well known in the area...
Original post made on Nov. 23, 2009Last comment by candace, on Nov 26, 2009 at 9:21 pm | 34 comments | 12086 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Blackhawk Plaza car burglar in custodyPolice recovered some stolen goods last night and today are calling victims to say they have their purses, cameras and cell...
Original post made on Dec. 23, 2009Last comment by Thankful to DPD, on Jan 5, 2010 at 4:59 pm | 34 comments | 6266 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Danville sets 10-year record for sheriff's office liability costsDanville ranks at the top of liability costs amongst the other two cities that contract with the county sheriff's office,...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2022Last comment by Phyllis Lange, on Aug 4, 2022 at 1:36 pm | 34 comments | 3422 Views
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