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Teens arrested in multiple Danville auto burglariesTwo teens have been arrested in connection with a week-long crime spree targeting cars in Danville. The teens, both boys,...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2010Last comment by Toni, on Jul 22, 2010 at 12:32 pm | 29 comments | 8677 Views
AROUND TOWN
Lafayette man will run for county supervisorA long-time Lafayette resident will run for Contra Costa County District 2 supervisor to replace current supervisor Gayle...
Original post made on Feb. 24, 2012Last comment by Informed Resident, on Mar 13, 2012 at 11:42 am | 29 comments | 5341 Views
AROUND TOWN
What can we learn from Stockton's bankruptcy?We are likely to see the largest municipal bankruptcy in the history of America in the very near future. What lessons...
Original post made by CCCTaxpayer on Mar. 15, 2012Last comment by AndreaC, on Apr 19, 2012 at 11:26 pm | 29 comments | 4703 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville mayor, councilwoman file election papersA pair of Danville Town Council seats are up for election this November, and the two incumbents were the first candidates...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2014Last comment by Derek, on Sep 11, 2014 at 5:43 pm | 29 comments | 10518 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville student settles free-speech lawsuit against SRVUSD, will receive $665,000 and public apologyAs a part of the settlement, the district will award the former San Ramon Valley High School student body president $665,000...
Original post made on Apr. 7, 2020Last comment by XH, on Apr 9, 2020 at 11:45 pm | 29 comments | 43112 Views
AROUND TOWN
Local Rep. DeSaulnier wants federal government to investigate Antioch policeU.S. Reps. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Concord) and John Garamendi (D-Fairfield) have asked U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland...
Original post made on Apr. 26, 2023Last comment by Hakeem James, on May 21, 2023 at 8:12 am | 29 comments | 1316 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Weekly recommendations for Alamo electionThe time has come for the Town of Alamo to become a reality. The community has the resources - both financial and in its...
Original post made on Feb. 6, 2009Last comment by Mike, on Feb 11, 2009 at 11:32 pm | 29 comments | 6267 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville restaurant accused of skimming tipsOperators of a Danville restaurant are facing a $425,000 civil suit amid allegations of a number of violations of employee...
Original post made on Aug. 5, 2009Last comment by Danville Sushi Fan, on Sep 24, 2009 at 7:50 pm | 29 comments | 5889 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
District ups K-3 classes to 28 studentsThe School Board reluctantly voted tonight to increase class sizes to 28 students in kindergarten through third grade, and...
Original post made on Feb. 10, 2010Last comment by East Side Neighbor, on Feb 15, 2010 at 4:51 pm | 29 comments | 4263 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tempest in a TEApotTaxed Enough Already was the theme at the TEA Party held from 2-7 p.m. Thursday at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, which...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2010Last comment by Steven, on Apr 22, 2010 at 7:29 am | 29 comments | 5033 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
District 2 candidates talk politics, personal beliefs at supervisor debateOn April 26, the Danville Express hosted a community forum and debate for Contra Costa County District 2 supervisor candidates....
Original post made on May. 2, 2012Last comment by Informed Resident, on May 9, 2012 at 11:07 am | 29 comments | 5687 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Vote No on Props. 30, 38Of the 11 statewide propositions on the Nov. 6 General Election, the San Ramon and Danville Expresses, along with the Pleasanton...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2012Last comment by George, on Nov 2, 2012 at 2:29 pm | 29 comments | 4804 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Chevron will move 800 jobs to TexasSan Ramon-based Chevron Corporation will move 800 jobs in the Bay area to Texas, the oil giant told employees on Thursday....
Original post made on Dec. 21, 2012Last comment by Derek, on Jan 9, 2013 at 3:28 pm | 29 comments | 6183 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville council to hear update on I-680 express lanesNew toll express lanes on Interstate 680 through the San Ramon Valley are set to be the main talking point during a Danville...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2015Last comment by Randy, on Dec 7, 2015 at 6:05 am | 29 comments | 6882 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville council to explore downtown parking optionsThe Danville Town Council is set to continue discussing ways to enhance public parking downtown during a study session Tuesday...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2015Last comment by Derek, on Aug 21, 2015 at 4:24 pm | 29 comments | 6144 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
47 Alameda County sheriff's deputies moved to desk jobs after audit finds they failed psychological examsAlameda County sheriff's officials believe 47 deputies who allegedly failed a psychological exam and now have desk jobs will...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2022Last comment by Erin Winslow, on Oct 10, 2022 at 6:12 am | 29 comments | 4849 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
District addresses budget crisis in the schoolsThe School District is facing a potential shortfall of approximately $30 million during the next two years, and a portion...
Original post made on Jan. 27, 2010Last comment by Mary, on Feb 10, 2010 at 11:47 am | 28 comments | 6171 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Subway franchise headed to high schoolsIn an effort to keep kids on campus and feed them more efficiently, the San Ramon Valley Unified School District board unanimously...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2010Last comment by Duke, on Jul 13, 2010 at 4:25 pm | 28 comments | 12947 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Kid's Country facilities won't be closed, exec director saysFour Kid's Country facilities in San Ramon and Danville will not be losing their licenses, according to the organization's...
Original post made on Jun. 9, 2011Last comment by Jenn, on Aug 11, 2011 at 5:49 pm | 28 comments | 4937 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
McNerney wins re-election but opponent won't concedeCongressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) has clearly won his re-election bid against Republican challenger David Harmer,...
Original post made on Nov. 26, 2010Last comment by Chet, on Dec 1, 2010 at 10:56 pm | 28 comments | 6645 Views
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