SPORTS Drew Brees Drew Brees is not only the MVP of the Super Bowl, but also a man of integrity whose generosity has helped save the city of New Orleans. Seeing legend Lenny Dawson(Purdue alum... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Boilermaker, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Feb 7, 2010 at 7:26 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent 9 hours ago.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Dangerous tree removal, Part 1 The first step was taken yesterday in the removal of the large valley oak tree on the Iron Horse Trail in Alamo that is growing adjacent to the exposed Kinder Morgan petroleum... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 5, 2010 at 8:32 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent 3 hours ago.
AROUND TOWN FOUND: Wheelchair leg rests FOUND:
A pair of wheelchair leg rests. These items were found on La Gonda Way after the Alamo MAC meeting last Tuesday night. They may have bounced out of a truck or car a... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Steve Mick, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood, on Feb 5, 2010 at 2:43 pm
AROUND TOWN Diablo Views: Road rage leads to five years in prison As bicyclists try our patience on Danville Boulevard, we would do well to ponder the case of Dr. Christopher Thompson who gave in to his road rage. [http://www.danvilleweekly.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 5, 2010 at 1:25 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Feb 5, 2010 at 1:25 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES County Fair outpaces all others The Alameda County Fair, with a 21.5 percent increase in attendance last year, has outpaced all the Top 50 Fairs in America for 2009, reported Carnivalwarehouse.com, and 19 of... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 4, 2010 at 5:37 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Feb 4, 2010 at 5:37 pm.
EDITOR'S BLOG Road rage leads to five years in prison Next time you feel yourself getting impatient with rude bicyclists, consider the case of Christopher Thompson, who acted on his impatience. Yes, I know: Most cyclists follow t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Dolores Ciardelli, editor of the Danville Weekly, on Feb 4, 2010 at 3:50 pm There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent 7 hours ago.
AROUND TOWN Exchange Club offers behind-the-scenes look at the County Fair On February 10, 2010, the Exchange Club of the San Ramon Valley will host Rick K. Pickering, CEO of the Alameda County Fair, who will talk about "Pigs, Music, Rides – Stories ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Steve Mick, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood, on Feb 4, 2010 at 9:05 am
COMMENTS ON STORIES New firehouse sparks discussion at MAC meeting Fire Chief Richard Price discussed plans for a new Station 32 on Tuesday night that drew some opponents but more supporters, resulting in standing room only at the meeting of ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 3, 2010 at 5:49 pm There have been 23 comments on this topic, the most recent 6 hours ago.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Stolen purses, laptops, etc., send strong message In just one case, Danville police recovered 125 purses, and more than 400 articles of ID and credit cards, laptops, cameras and other assorted electronic devices stolen out of... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 3, 2010 at 5:41 pm There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 4, 2010 at 11:59 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES YMCA reacts to growing need in the East Bay YMCA childcare subsidies for parents in need have gone from 16 percent to 43 percent, in just one example of growing demands on the Mt. Diablo Region YMCA. To keep pace, it ha... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 3, 2010 at 11:26 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Feb 3, 2010 at 11:26 am.
AROUND TOWN The Stars and Stripes Club Dear Dolores,
Would you please explain http://www.marynejedlypiepho.com/takeaction/starsstripesform.pdf.
What is the Stars and Stripes Club and what are the club's curre... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Ralph N. Shirlet, a resident of another community, on Feb 3, 2010 at 8:11 am
SCHOOLS & KIDS Houses for Haiti Sharpies, mat board and a glue stick. The art students at Los Cerros Middle School are hoping the cute little houses created with these supplies will add up to dollars for the... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 2, 2010 at 5:17 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 4, 2010 at 5:46 pm.
AROUND TOWN Epicure: Super Bowl - Super Snacking America will consume 450 million chicken wings on Super Bowl Sunday, reports Epicure Jacqui Love Marshall, as well as 11 million pounds of potato chips and 2 million pizzas. G... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 2, 2010 at 4:47 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 3, 2010 at 9:33 am.
AROUND TOWN Exchange Club offers behind-the-scenes look at the County Fair On February 10, 2010, the Exchange Club will host Rick K. Pickering, CEO of the Alameda County Fair, who will talk about "Pigs, Music, Rides – Stories from the Alameda County ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Steve Mick, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood, on Feb 2, 2010 at 12:35 pm
COMMENTS ON STORIES Alamo Tree is now news of regional importance KPIX channel 5 aired a story on the hazardous condition of the large tree on the Iron Horse Trail in Alamo.
Here's the link http://cbs5.com/video/?id=61092@kpix.dayport.com READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Sue M., a resident of the Alamo neighborhood, on Feb 2, 2010 at 7:17 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 5, 2010 at 2:58 pm.
AROUND TOWN Abe Lincoln is a hit with Freedom Shrines President Abraham Lincoln helped members of the Exchange Club dedicate new Freedom Shrines in two San Ramon Valley schools on Jan. 27. Diablo Vista Middle School was just fini... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 2, 2010 at 7:17 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 3, 2010 at 3:10 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Alamo MAC to hear Fire Chief Fire Chief Richard Price will give a presentation at this week's Alamo Municipal Advisory Council meeting on plans for the new Fire Station 32 at 2100 Stone Valley Road.
Rea... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Feb 2, 2010 at 7:07 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 2, 2010 at 10:18 am.
EPICURE Super Bowl Snacks Take Wings Super Bowl…Super Snacking? Let’s be honest here. We all watch the game -- and the compelling commercials -- yet, the truth is, many of us park in front of the television set t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Feb 1, 2010 at 5:02 pm
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Football Incorporated is not that SUPER! Dear Dolores,
I usually look forward to the Pro Bowl in Hawaii because I know the season is over and all the selected players and their families have come together to provi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Ralph N. Shirlet, a resident of another community, on Feb 1, 2010 at 12:46 pm
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL Jobs creation in the Iron Horse Corridor Dear Dolores,
Resident economists and professionals in our corridor have provided an excellent white paper on job creation based on primary changes in HUB industries. The P... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by CDSI Research, a resident of another community, on Jan 31, 2010 at 9:56 am
SPORTS Mustang Fury - the best in the West The girls U12 Mustang Fury soccer team has achieved its quest to be recognized as the top team in the country by capturing the Far West Regional Championships in Hawaii. The F... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jan 30, 2010 at 11:06 pm
AROUND TOWN Chief Price, we support you! Dear Dolores,
This Tuesday evening next week a redundant review of the fire station will occur at the CCC-MAC Alamo meeting. A thorough review and discussion was already c... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Hal Bailey, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood, on Jan 29, 2010 at 7:33 pm There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 4, 2010 at 7:14 am.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS 'No hard feelings' after Alamo woman crashes into home An Alamo woman backing out of her driveway yesterday morning lost control and accelerated into a neighbor's home across the street, then shifted into drive and crashed into he... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jan 29, 2010 at 4:15 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 1, 2010 at 4:36 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Halftime dancin' at the Orange Bowl Celebrate good times, come on! That's what 30 girls from SRVHS did, along with 970 others for a cool one thousand dancing, prancing teens on the football field during half tim... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jan 29, 2010 at 10:57 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 29, 2010 at 10:57 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Tree threatening petroleum pipeline on Iron Horse Trail The county OK'd a permit last week for Kinder Morgan Energy Partners to remove an oak tree next to its petroleum pipeline on the Iron Horse Trail in Alamo that residents fear ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jan 28, 2010 at 5:47 pm There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 2, 2010 at 7:30 am.