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Slithery surprise greets Alamo man in his yardAn Alamo resident stepping outside for a quiet glass of wine instead found a stressful surprise. Rich Conti said on Sept....
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2009Last comment by Bi-coloured python rock snake, on Oct 14, 2009 at 4:40 pm | 61 comments | 32506 Views
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McNerney to hold 'Congress at Your Corner' Friday in DanvilleCongressman Jerry McNerney (11th District) will be meting with residents at "Congress at Your Corner" from 2 to 3 p.m., Friday,...
Original post made on Jun. 2, 2010Last comment by NationalHealthHorrorStories, on Jun 5, 2017 at 11:35 pm | 61 comments | 10646 Views
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So, where'd the "Special Interest Group" posting go?Very odd. Some concerned citizen wrote a brief article expressing her worry that the Day of Silence at Dougherty Valley...
Original post made by Tom Cushing on Apr. 18, 2011Last comment by Fact be Known, on May 1, 2011 at 3:30 pm | 61 comments | 15537 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School libraries in the SRVUSDAs the San Ramon Valley Unified School District approaches another year of difficult decision making, I strongly urge the...
Original post made by Larissa Worth on Feb. 22, 2010Last comment by Bob, on Mar 2, 2010 at 4:02 pm | 60 comments | 7095 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Did you hear that McNerney voted for ObamaCare?Well Jerry never heard that either, or at least he would like you think that. But the unfortunate reality is that HE DID...
Original post made by Rick Pshaw on Oct. 29, 2010Last comment by jrm, on Nov 5, 2010 at 8:58 pm | 59 comments | 5452 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School district employees get new contract, one-time bonusSan Ramon Valley Unified School District teachers obtained their first contract since 2008 Tuesday night, leaving the negotiating...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2013Last comment by Elisabeth, on Jul 10, 2013 at 12:20 pm | 58 comments | 9937 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board talks calendar changeThe San Ramon Valley school board learned new details Tuesday about an early draft calendar for the 2016-17 school year that...
Original post made on May. 14, 2015Last comment by Jake, on Jun 12, 2015 at 7:19 am | 58 comments | 9157 Views
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Speakers protest reinstatement of SRVHS student leader at center of video controversyIt was standing-room-only with students and parents spilling out into the hallway at the school board meeting on Tuesday...
Original post made on May. 25, 2017Last comment by really!?!, on May 30, 2017 at 1:06 pm | 58 comments | 13170 Views
SPORTS
Business Ethics and Youth BasketballA few months ago the Pleasanton community experienced an extreme uproar over the Amador Valley H.S. varsity coach’s involvement...
Original post made by Referee on Nov. 23, 2009Last comment by Leatherball, on Jan 5, 2011 at 10:58 pm | 55 comments | 18779 Views
AROUND TOWN
Alamo MAC to be decided TuesdayThe future of Alamo will be a topic of discussion at this Tuesday's meeting of the Contra Costa county Board of Supervisors....
Original post made on Aug. 9, 2009Last comment by Dolores Ciardelli, on Aug 12, 2009 at 3:18 pm | 55 comments | 5858 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Honey Bee closing; Rakestraw movingFaithful customers are flocking to Honey Bee Fashions in Danville's Iron Horse Plaza these days to check the going-out-of-business...
Original post made on Feb. 15, 2009Last comment by Inga, on Feb 23, 2009 at 12:27 pm | 55 comments | 8619 Views
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New plans for Danville Hotel 'eyesore'The old Danville Hotel area is rundown, acknowledged Mayor Mike Doyle recently, but be patient. New plans are on the drawing...
Original post made on Jan. 25, 2010Last comment by Lepetomaine, on Jul 7, 2010 at 10:12 pm | 54 comments | 7345 Views
AROUND TOWN
Why so many cops?I drove to school today about a 10. min drive and then sat waiting for class to start so another 7 min. between the two I...
Original post made by Andrew on Mar. 2, 2010Last comment by Andrew, on Mar 16, 2010 at 9:33 pm | 53 comments | 5414 Views
RESTAURANTS
Bishop Ranch announces 10 new retail, dining tenants coming to City CenterTen new lifestyle and dining tenants have officially have signed leases to be among the inaugural tenants at San Ramon's...
Original post made on Feb. 7, 2018Last comment by Alamo voice, on Mar 16, 2018 at 2:47 am | 53 comments | 32131 Views
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Board of Education votes to put bond on November ballotThe $260 million bond would be used for technology infrastructure improvements -- equipment, cables and software -- for schools,...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2012Last comment by Informed Parent, on Aug 13, 2012 at 4:12 pm | 52 comments | 6640 Views
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A Silent IncorporationAlamo neighbors wonder why incorporation proponents ended their communication on November 22 as noted on their website. It...
Original post made by Susan West on Dec. 20, 2007Last comment by Alise, Miranda Neighborhood, on Jan 5, 2008 at 5:36 pm | 51 comments | 7958 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
District approves Chinese dual immersion program for fallThe San Ramon Valley Unified School District's Board of Education unanimously approved the inclusion of a Chinese dual immersion...
Original post made on May. 12, 2011Last comment by An Indian recognizing that Mandarin is the way to go, on Mar 14, 2012 at 9:12 pm | 51 comments | 8400 Views
AROUND TOWN
Health Care Reform Protesters Gather In Danville Friday Night(Danville, California) The health care reform debate has finally come to my town. Tonight Senator Barbara Boxer, (D-CA),...
Original post made by Mark Curtis on Aug. 14, 2009Last comment by Marie, on Aug 25, 2009 at 11:39 pm | 50 comments | 6121 Views
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Great performance by Piepho in Oakley at BOS meetingI'm sitting watching the BOS meeting on TV that was held in our City of Oakley council chambers. I was wondering why the...
Original post made by Oakleyite on Jan. 12, 2012Last comment by Informed Resdent, on Jan 22, 2012 at 8:09 pm | 50 comments | 5415 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville voters buck county trend, favor Romney over ObamaBarack Obama may have won the popular vote, but if Danville voters had their way, a Republican would be president, voting...
Original post made on Nov. 9, 2012Last comment by Janey, on Nov 20, 2012 at 11:17 am | 50 comments | 6348 Views
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