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Oh, say, can you see Danville?
Grace Leer, 16, of Danville belts out the Star-Spangled Banner as she tries out Saturday, July 12, to sing the national anthem at a San Francisco 49er football home game this season.


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Man arrested for hot dog
A Danville man was cited for animal cruelty after leaving his dog for 20 minutes in a parked car with the windows up, in near 100-degree heat on Tuesday last week. Read the ...
Last comment from sue, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Jul 20, 2008 at 11:26 am (Comments: 2)

Council members seeking re-election
Danville Mayor Candace Andersen, Vice Mayor Newell Arnerich and Councilman Mike Doyle announced last week that they will run for re-election to the Town Council. Read the ful...
Last comment from Judy Gilchrist, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Jul 23, 2008 at 8:02 am (Comments: 2)

Sharing the road
Driving has taken on a whole new dimension now that summer's in full swing. There seem to be cyclists at every turn, whizzing down the road in throngs that take up half the la...
Last comment from Todd, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Jul 17, 2008 at 5:26 pm (Comments: 23)


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Contra Costa Academy of Fine Art (Volunteering)
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Newly Formed Proactive Group for Women (Support Groups)
Synergy Institute Award Winning Contest (Miscellaneous)

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BREAKING NEWS
Cell phone abuses and excuses
CHP has issued 811 tickets for talking on cell phones while driving since the law went into effect July 1, but those stopped had ready excuses: One man told an officer that he was using the phone to scratch his head. Yet another swore he thought there were 31 days in June.

Cars cruisin' in Danville this Thursday
Thursday is the first Danville Hot Summer Nights car show of the year. And this time, expect to see some things old and some things new.

Tale of the mighty oak
Nothing says "Danville" like the Old Oak Tree on Diablo Road. Oft-adorned with brightly colored signs wishing residents "Happy Birthday" or "Congratulations," the landmark tree holds a lot of significance in town.

Man arrested for hot dog
A Danville man was cited for animal cruelty after leaving his dog for 20 minutes in a parked car with the windows up, in near 100-degree heat on Tuesday last week.

Newest Living Treasure: Beverly Lane
The Living Treasures series continues tomorrow night with a tribute to Museum of the San Ramon Valley curator Beverly Lane, also a three-time Danville mayor, author and parks director.

From waste to wattage
It sounds too good to be true: East Bay Municipal Utility District has teamed up with Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority, which serves Danville and Alamo, in a groundbreaking pilot program that will save food trash and convert it into renewable energy.

Drought may be drawing mountain lions
Police searched the area where a mountain lion was sited last week but didn't see any tracks, dead game or other evidence of a cougar. They are calling it an unconfirmed sighting but took care to notify neighbors door to door.

Know a senior volunteer?
Entries are due July 31 for the Senior Volunteer Awards being offered by the Culture to Culture Foundation, which is based in Alamo and Danville. The awards are being given to focus on what the older generation can do, not what it can't do, say organizers.

What's with the HOUSE on the HILL?!
Kelly Adamic's eccentric Alamo home on the hill has been bashed left and right. Now, the owner of one of Alamo's most notorious houses tells his story. Photo by Natalie O'Neill.

Dr. Playboy
Kevin Degnan, a plastic surgeon who throws glamorous large-scale parties at his home in the Alamo hills, is being sued by his neighbors. "Dr. D" says it's a case about personal freedoms. Photo courtesy www.magicsf.com

Happy Birthday Danville!
Danville goes all out for Hay Days and parade
Council members seeking re-election
Kitten sale - half price in July
Sharing the road

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Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway in Get Smart

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Get Smart

Director Peter Segal got smart about the casting. Watching the always-likable Steve Carell share the screen with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Alan Arkin in "Get Smart" is the best thing about Hollywood's most recent reach into the recycle bin. They partner sweet-natured sensibilities with perfect comic timing in this fairly entertaining remake of the classic television spy spoof. It's a good thing the Cone of Silence high-tech spy gadget... (Read the full review here.) View movie trailer

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