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Teaching kids to vote
Danville Mayor Candace Andersen is calling all area children 12 and under to get out and vote - not for the Danville Town Council or even the next president of the United States, but for their favorite flavor of ice cream or gelato.


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ClubSport runs over Rebels in thrilling championship
The fifth-grade girls of Team ClubSport of San Ramon won the AAU National Basketball Championships held in Reno earlier this month, beating an experienced team from Los Angele...
Last comment from Dee S Fisher, a resident of another community, on Aug 23, 2008 at 4:34 pm (Comments: 1)

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 sight...
Last comment from Helene K., a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Aug 15, 2008 at 2:33 pm (Comments: 2)

Meeting talks money for an incorporated Alamo
Will Alamo become a town? According to a recently released financial study, it's quite possible. Residents had a chance to get some of their questions answered at a community ...
Last comment from Jennifer Crest, a resident of another community, on Aug 25, 2008 at 9:45 am (Comments: 29)



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MASTER COMMUNITY CALENDAR
A sample of events happening today from your posts on the Danville Weekly Master Community Calendar
Open Gym (Health)
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San Ramon Valley Tennis Club (Sports)
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News&Views

Dogs lock man out of air-conditioned car - on a hot day
Police responding to a report of animal cruelty Sunday instead found an owner outfoxed by his pets.

Blood supply reaches critical level
American Red Cross Northern California Blood Services Region announced today that several blood types, especially type O, are at extremely low levels.

Surfin' USA
The high school youth group of East Bay Fellowship in Danville just returned from its third annual "OC Surf" trip, where members camped in Southern California near San Clemente from Aug. 10-15.

Alamo gears up for Wine & Music Fest
Alamo Rotary invites everyone to come enjoy the 26th annual Alamo Wine and Music Festival it is hosting this year Saturday, Sept. 6, at Alamo Plaza. The event is also known as the Alamo Block Party, a place where people see neighbors they may only run into doing their weekly shopping at Safeway.

Convention coverage to offer local slant
Danville resident and longtime Bay Area TV anchorman Mark Curtis will be reporting from the political conventions during the next two weeks via a new version of his Web site, www.MarkCurtisMedia.com.

Danville discusses Vets Hall renovation
After the Town Council recently approved the agreement transferring building ownership from the county to Danville for $200,000, council members and the veterans committee that spearheaded the project kicked into high-gear planning mode.

A last golden walk
Laura and Jeff Ajer walk their three golden retrievers early last week along Camino Tassajara, part of the 13 mile jaunt they've been doing for almost two years to get into shape. Riley and Buddy trot along on leashes while Beau rides in the wagon because he is suffering from cancer. Photo by Chris Scott/www.calsportsphoto.com

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

Mustangs stampede to the top
Danville fears state may target funds
An eye on Dougherty Valley

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Philippe Petit in Man on Wire

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Man on Wire

With breathtaking harmony James Marsh balances tempo, humor and passion in the re-telling of high-wire artist Philippe Petit's stunning walk across New York's City's Twin Towers.

From a tender age Petit had a dream, the as-yet-unfinished World Trade Center Towers galloping in his brain as the object of an unquenchable quest.

Tightroping across the gothic cathedral of Notre Dame wasn't enough. Nor was Australia's Sydney Harbor Bridge. In... (Read the full review here.) View movie trailer

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