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STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Are you ready for the presidential election?We all like to be fully I nformed, but it takes a lot of time! There is a lot of hypocrisy, exaggeration, double standard,...
Original post made by Marie on Nov. 6, 2016Last comment by Dave, on Mar 24, 2017 at 4:24 pm | 31 comments | 2029 Views
AROUND TOWN
Don't Give Up On Health Care ReformThe recent headlines regarding Anthem's decision to raise rates up to 39% for individual policy holders is yet another...
Original post made by jrm on Feb. 9, 2010Last comment by jrm, on Feb 22, 2010 at 12:44 pm | 31 comments | 4093 Views
AROUND TOWN
Annual Salary of San Ramon City Manager ShockingWow...there was an article posted in the San Ramon Express recently (I can't seem to find it now, curiously) that highlighted...
Original post made by jrm on Aug. 10, 2010Last comment by jw, on Aug 22, 2010 at 4:04 pm | 31 comments | 9336 Views
AROUND TOWN
Mike Doyle receives $750 contribution from Shapell HomesWhy is candidate for Danville Town Council incumbent Mike Doyle accepting a large contribution from major homebuilder SHAPELL...
Original post made by Follow the money on Oct. 12, 2012Last comment by Bill, on Oct 24, 2012 at 6:53 am | 31 comments | 4528 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Statewide funding measures defeatedThe state of California's ongoing budget mess got no help Tuesday from voters, who turned down several ballot measures aimed...
Original post made on May. 20, 2009Last comment by Rick, on May 27, 2009 at 10:53 am | 31 comments | 4884 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Summerhill Homes to hold meeting about Magee RanchPeople who live on the south side of Diablo and Blackhawk roads will have a chance to listen and talk to developers Wednesday...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2010Last comment by MZ, on Apr 8, 2011 at 9:41 am | 31 comments | 5933 Views
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A day in the life of a firefighterOn any given day, a firefighter could be called on to climb a flights of stairs while carrying more than 50 pounds of equipment,...
Original post made on Mar. 23, 2011Last comment by Idea, on Mar 28, 2011 at 8:46 am | 31 comments | 5340 Views
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Five schools flip the switchSan Ramon Valley Unified students and staff gathered with residents and various dignitaries on Monday afternoon to dedicate...
Original post made on Oct. 25, 2011Last comment by Jake, on Nov 2, 2011 at 9:09 pm | 31 comments | 5678 Views
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Supervisor Uilkema announces plan to retireAfter two decades of public service in Contra Costa County, District 2 Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema announced that she plans...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2011Last comment by East County Watch, on Nov 30, 2011 at 10:29 am | 31 comments | 4554 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Cumulus killed the radio star?After Cumulus Media fired seven talk-show personalities and several producers, KGO-AM changed to a mostly news format, leaving...
Original post made on Jan. 9, 2012Last comment by Old Dude, on Jan 18, 2012 at 3:03 pm | 31 comments | 6044 Views
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Candidate forum showcases different sides of DanvilleThe Danville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum for Town Council candidates last week, offering those in the business...
Original post made on Oct. 9, 2012Last comment by no more dougherty valleys, on Oct 15, 2012 at 9:21 am | 31 comments | 18355 Views
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Open space preservation initiative falls short of 2014 ballotA grassroots ballot initiative aimed at strengthening voter rights on future development may have garnered enough support,...
Original post made on May. 11, 2013Last comment by Melinda, on May 20, 2013 at 12:05 pm | 31 comments | 3938 Views
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Danville ranks among state's 'safest cities'The town of Danville was named the ninth-safest city in the state, according to a security-industry ranking released Monday. Read...
Original post made on Nov. 19, 2013Last comment by San Ramon Valley Resident, on Aug 22, 2014 at 8:45 pm | 31 comments | 15034 Views
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Families say they were denied go-kart rides at Boomers because of faithsA Sikh family from Alameda and a Muslim family from Sunnyvale have alleged that they were barred from riding go-karts at...
Original post made on May. 7, 2014Last comment by oh!riley, on May 14, 2014 at 11:07 am | 31 comments | 5763 Views
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Protestors call for county DA's resignation, sheriff's office to end contract with ICEA rally Wednesday outside the Contra Costa County Administration Building in Martinez called for the sheriff's office to...
Original post made on Jan. 26, 2017Last comment by C. R. Mudgeon, on Feb 10, 2017 at 2:53 pm | 31 comments | 4749 Views
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San Ramon: City Center Bishop Ranch is open for businessAfter decades of planning and about 18 months of construction, San Ramon finally has a central community gathering place...
Original post made on Nov. 10, 2018Last comment by Alamoaner, on Dec 26, 2018 at 9:09 am | 31 comments | 11800 Views
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Danville police use 'bait bike' to catch would-be thievesProspective criminals looking to snatch a new two-wheeler have been put on alert by the Danville Police Department, which...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2019Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Nov 19, 2019 at 12:45 am | 31 comments | 4828 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Garcia Zarate found not guilty in Steinle murder caseJurors Thursday afternoon found Jose Ines Garcia Zarate, the 45-year-old Mexican citizen charged in the 2015 fatal shooting...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2017Last comment by Tom T, on Dec 5, 2017 at 4:53 pm | 31 comments | 5195 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Joan Buchanan: Resign your Assembly seatJoan Buchanan: Resign your Assembly seat. Quoting from your campaign for the State Assembly: "California's budget is a mess!"...
Original post made by David Abelmann on May. 14, 2009Last comment by ED COSGROVE, on Jul 7, 2009 at 4:23 pm | 30 comments | 6179 Views
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Meeting talks money for an incorporated AlamoWill Alamo become a town? According to a recently released financial study, it's quite possible. Residents had a chance to...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2008Last comment by Jennifer Crest, on Aug 25, 2008 at 9:45 am | 30 comments | 5948 Views
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