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Let's make a real comparison of city manager's salariesBuchanan's taking pot shots at the salary of the San Ramon city manager. But wait a minute - San Ramon does not have an assistant...
Original post made by Rick Pshaw on Oct. 16, 2010Last comment by sprtndad, on Oct 19, 2010 at 11:03 am | 16 comments | 5206 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Why Doesn't President Obama Call in National Guard to stop Occupy protestors from closing Port of Oakland?President Obama took an oath to support and follow the Constitution and all laws. Why, then, does he not call in the National...
Original post made by Danville on Dec. 13, 2011Last comment by frustrated conservative, on Dec 15, 2011 at 4:08 pm | 16 comments | 5086 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Brown urges voters to pass Prop. 30 tax measure, but poll shows it's failingGov. Jerry Brown, seeking to promote his Proposition 30 tax initiative, told a San Francisco audience Thursday that, "the...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2012Last comment by Caroline, on Nov 7, 2012 at 12:03 pm | 16 comments | 4493 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Swalwell bill aims to prevent U.S. president, family from profiting off foreign powersThe Tri-Valley's U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin), one of Congress's more vocal critics of President Donald Trump and many...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2018Last comment by Lincoln, on Aug 3, 2018 at 8:48 am | 16 comments | 3973 Views
AROUND TOWN
ObituariesMadolyn Olofson Read the full story here http://www.danvilleweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4223 posted Friday, March 7, 2008,...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2008Last comment by Shannan Cambern , on Sep 9, 2013 at 7:43 pm | 16 comments | 15972 Views
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Congressman delivering $200,000 for Vets HallU.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney (D., 11th) will be in Danville on Thursday for a happy occasion. The congressman will deliver a...
Original post made on Jan. 6, 2010Last comment by spcwt, on Jan 13, 2010 at 4:33 pm | 16 comments | 3432 Views
AROUND TOWN
Streetwise: What do you like about the Danville farmers' market?Streetwise reporter Stan Wharton stepped out for some sunshine and fresh produce to query some locals. There he asked, ==B...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2010Last comment by tom, on Jul 6, 2010 at 10:01 am | 16 comments | 5429 Views
AROUND TOWN
Political Signs - When will they be removed?I note with concern and displeasure the fact that Desaulnier political signs are still up even though they should have been...
Original post made by Rick Pshaw on Jun. 18, 2014Last comment by Darby Plaza neighbor, on Jun 24, 2014 at 9:57 am | 16 comments | 3117 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville council restricts parking near SRVHSThe Danville Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday to restrict parking on Las Barrancas Drive near San Ramon Valley High...
Original post made on Aug. 15, 2014Last comment by MrsS, on Jan 2, 2015 at 11:15 pm | 16 comments | 7253 Views
AROUND TOWN
Buchanan announces State Senate bidFormer San Ramon Valley assemblywoman Joan Buchanan announced this week that she will seek a soon-to-be-vacated seat in the...
Original post made on Dec. 15, 2014Last comment by voter, on Jan 8, 2015 at 1:09 pm | 16 comments | 5418 Views
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Residents give surprise gift to Danville Costco greeter battling cancerArlie Smith's is the first face many customers see when they enter Costco in Danville and his voice the last many will hear...
Original post made on Mar. 11, 2015Last comment by Jeff, on Mar 15, 2015 at 11:53 am | 16 comments | 11237 Views
AROUND TOWN
Judge: Danville must rescind 69-home project approval amid bike-safety reviewA Contra Costa County judge last week ruled the town of Danville must rescind its previous approval of a 69-home development...
Original post made on Mar. 22, 2016Last comment by david, on Mar 24, 2016 at 2:04 pm | 16 comments | 6417 Views
AROUND TOWN
Police: Shot fired, intervening witness pistol-whipped in Danville robberyA man was robbed at gunpoint with a shot fired and a witness attempting to intervene was pistol-whipped in broad daylight...
Original post made on Aug. 7, 2022Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Aug 10, 2022 at 1:46 am | 16 comments | 10361 Views
RESTAURANTS
Primo's to change ownership in JulyOn July 1, Drew Nichols will take over as operator of Primo's. Nichols has owned The Dog (110 Hartz Ave.) for 15 years and...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2011Last comment by Norb, on Jun 30, 2011 at 11:19 am | 16 comments | 9705 Views
RESTAURANTS
Bishop Ranch to open new dining centerSan Ramon's Bishop Ranch, in a partnership with San Rafael-based Moana Restaurant Group, is creating a new culinary hub set...
Original post made on May. 13, 2015Last comment by H2O ahhh, on Jul 2, 2015 at 7:53 am | 16 comments | 8955 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
LAFCO to reconsider incorporationLAFCO Executive Officer Lou Ann Texeira said the commission has received a formal request for reconsideration of its Sept....
Original post made on Oct. 10, 2008Last comment by John, on Oct 19, 2008 at 5:05 pm | 16 comments | 4805 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Middle school students cited for drug possessionFour students at Charlotte Wood Middle School were removed from school after an investigation by police regarding drugs on...
Original post made on Mar. 4, 2009Last comment by nada, on Apr 12, 2010 at 1:35 pm | 16 comments | 4643 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Crowds line Hartz Ave. in Tax Day ProtestApril 15 is normally a pretty busy day at the post office, but today it also brought crowds to downtown Danville as more...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2009Last comment by R Morris, on Apr 20, 2009 at 11:08 pm | 16 comments | 5467 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
A time for resignation or recall, Mary N. PiephoDear Dolores, Since June 2008, the recall of Mary N. Piepho, as district 3 supervisor, has been the focus of alliance...
Original post made by Community courtesy on May. 17, 2009Last comment by Allen, on Jun 2, 2009 at 11:14 pm | 16 comments | 3774 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Alamo MAC discussion continuesEstablishing a Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC) was the main focus of the June 11 meeting of the Alamo Community Council....
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2009Last comment by Informed Resident, on Jun 25, 2009 at 1:38 am | 16 comments | 3665 Views
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