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SCHOOLS & KIDS
District names new Monte Vista principalThe San Ramon Valley school district has hired Eric Saibel as the new principal of Danville's Monte Vista High School --...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2015Last comment by District Teacher, on Jul 17, 2015 at 5:00 pm | 18 comments | 10323 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial: School district, sheriff's office stonewalling unacceptableThe Tri-Valley community continues to mourn the death of Ben Curry, who drowned during PE class at San Ramon Valley High...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2018Last comment by Ted, on Jan 10, 2019 at 1:42 pm | 18 comments | 8040 Views
SPORTS
David Piepho: the eighth member of the Alamo MAC?Dear Dolores, The volume of comments on the BANG editorial this morning disclosing the nepotism of the Piepho's in protecting...
Original post made by Hal on Sep. 14, 2010Last comment by Crooked, on Nov 26, 2010 at 1:43 pm | 18 comments | 5957 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
McNerney, area mayors discuss regional issuesCongressman Jerry McNerney (CA-11), Mayor Karen Stepper and three other Tri-Valley mayors met in Washington, D.C. Wednesday...
Original post made on Jan. 21, 2011Last comment by psmacintosh, on Jan 29, 2011 at 6:35 pm | 18 comments | 5303 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Bin Laden deadOsama Bin Laden, the "face of evil," is dead. Tell us, where were you when you first learned of the 9/11 attacks? And what...
Original post made by Gina Channell-Allen on May. 1, 2011Last comment by Inman, on May 5, 2011 at 11:12 pm | 18 comments | 3880 Views
AROUND TOWN
Editorial opinion: Dirty politicsEmotions are running high in the Alamo incorporation election, but that is no reason to start playing dirty. You may have...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2009Last comment by Valero Gas Station, on Feb 24, 2009 at 9:45 pm | 18 comments | 4541 Views
AROUND TOWN
Streetwise: Favorite American presidentAs President Obama visits the Bay Area for campaign fundraisers, Danville residents take time to reflect on previous commanders-in-chief....
Original post made on Feb. 17, 2012Last comment by Scrotey McBoingboing, on Feb 22, 2012 at 9:29 am | 18 comments | 4299 Views
AROUND TOWN
Con Fire Tax is another wasteThe new tax asked for by Con Fire and the Board of Supervisors needs to be voted down just like East County. These politicians...
Original post made by Taxpayer out of money on Jul. 1, 2012Last comment by Factchecker, on Jul 19, 2012 at 9:10 pm | 18 comments | 12567 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville & The Presidential Election of 2012The Contra Costa Times had a recent article that noted that Danville has the highest percentage of registered Republicans...
Original post made by American on Sep. 12, 2012Last comment by Dave, on Sep 25, 2012 at 10:21 pm | 18 comments | 4400 Views
AROUND TOWN
Unemployment rates drop sharply across Bay Area, stateUnemployment rates fell sharply across California in September, including in the Bay Area where one county's rate fell below...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2012Last comment by Gerard, on Oct 26, 2012 at 12:03 pm | 18 comments | 3604 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 8223 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 5957 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 6820 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 3746 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 18393 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 8638 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 | 5724 Views
RESTAURANTS
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 | 7608 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 | 5487 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
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 | 5342 Views
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