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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 | 11001 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 | 8756 Views
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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 | 7276 Views
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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 | 4981 Views
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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 | 4645 Views
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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 | 4757 Views
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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 | 5219 Views
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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 | 4999 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 | 8704 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 | 4301 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 | 4671 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 | 6490 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 | 11266 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 | 5882 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Acceptance-related activities in local high schools?My daughters attended MV and SRV high schools, and one of many reasons I'm proud of them is that both were involved with...
Original post made by Tom Cushing on Oct. 2, 2010Last comment by Tom Cushing, on Dec 16, 2010 at 8:20 am | 33 comments | 6981 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD gets aggressive with bulliesThe San Ramon school district is getting tough on bullies. The district recently reviewed its policy and has established...
Original post made on Dec. 28, 2010Last comment by Robert, on Jan 4, 2011 at 8:43 am | 33 comments | 6014 Views
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Patrick David's offers solution to gift card complaintsPeople who bought Patrick David's gift cards at Costco can't use them at the restaurant, but at least they can get their...
Original post made on Oct. 27, 2010Last comment by Yuck, on Nov 4, 2010 at 9:10 am | 33 comments | 6593 Views
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Mayor highlights projects, fiscal responsibility in State of the Town speechMayor Candace Andersen delivered the annual State of the Town address Thursday afternoon, which highlighted the town's fiscal...
Original post made on Mar. 22, 2012Last comment by CW, on Mar 30, 2012 at 5:47 pm | 33 comments | 5229 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Alamo concerned over lack of police at nighttimeResidents expressed concerns about lack of police response amid the ongoing county cutbacks, reporting at a recent meeting...
Original post made on Jul. 23, 2009Last comment by Askidoo, on Aug 9, 2009 at 10:15 pm | 33 comments | 5539 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Thieves rush Livermore Outlets store, steal thousands of dollars worth of designer jeansIn a brazen daytime robbery, as many as 10 suspects rushed a Livermore outlet store and stole thousands of dollars worth...
Original post made on May. 28, 2013Last comment by Dave, on Jun 7, 2013 at 1:56 am | 33 comments | 5861 Views
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