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Who do you trust on Measure W?
Who do you trust?
Johnny Carson hosted a TV quiz show back in the 1950's called "Who Do You Trust?" I remember watching it when I was a kid, but I don't remember many of t... |
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on Sep 30, 2010 at 5:39 pm by H.Sachs, a resident of San Ramon |
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Ernie's a purr machine
Meet Ernie, a five-month-old male Tabby with beautiful markings and an affectionate purr-sonality! He would be a fun and loving addition to any family. Visit the East County A... |
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on Sep 26, 2010 at 7:02 pm by Emily West, editor of the San Ramon Express |
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DSRSD says recently approved worker bonuses not likely
Even though the Dublin San Ramon Services District board of directors recently approved plans to award workers with bonuses - some as high as $30,000 - they say it doesn't nec... |
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on Sep 19, 2010 at 3:46 pm by jrm, a resident of Danville |
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Federal government addresses pipeline safety after San Bruno blast
In the wake of last week's deadly pipeline explosion in San Bruno, a Congressional committee met in Washington, D.C., this morning to discuss pipeline safety.
Read the full s... |
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on Sep 16, 2010 at 12:06 pm by Roz Rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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Joan Buchanan is no friend of animals
As many of my readers know, I'm involved in animal rescue groups. For years we have supported spay and neuter laws. Senate Bill 250 would have applied current law related to ... |
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on Sep 15, 2010 at 5:59 pm by Roz Rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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Stupid Messages Last Forever
Has anyone left a stupid message on a telephone answering machine and wished you could take it back? I've seen this plot in a sitcom, maybe it was Seinfeld, where someone lef... |
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on Aug 31, 2010 at 8:00 pm by Roz Rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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Vehicle hits 2-year-old riding in a bicycle carrier in Alamo
A vehicle struck a two-year-old girl while she was riding in a carrier attached to a bicycle Saturday afternoon, an officer for the California Highway Patrol said. The inciden... |
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on Jul 19, 2010 at 1:34 pm by Roz Rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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Help pets with a new license plate
Help reduce the unwanted animals put to sleep at shelters every year by supporting the new Spay & Neuter license plates. The additional fee for a Spay & Neuter license plate w... |
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on Jul 15, 2010 at 11:22 am by Roz Rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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Save Tassajara Valley forum on 6/28
I just received an announcement from Save Mount Diablo that they are holding a forum at 7 pm on 6/28 at the San Ramon Library. I'm posting a summary of the meeting here.
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on Jun 28, 2010 at 11:13 am by Roz Rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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My Picks for the Republican Primary
I'm still a Republican, but I'm not happy with the direction the Republican Party has moved in the last 10 years. I switched parties in 1980, when Ronald Reagan was elected Pr... |
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on Jun 8, 2010 at 2:19 pm by Roz Rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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Farmers Market opens on a sunny day
San Ramon Farmer's Market opened at 9 a.m. Saturday under beautiful blue skies for its fourth season at Forest Home Farms Historic Park. The market featured more than 40 vendo... |
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on May 18, 2010 at 10:57 am by Amory Gutierrez, San Ramon Express, a resident of San Ramon |
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San Ramon Needs Our Own Animal Control
Last fiscal year (2009/2010) the City of San Ramon spent $311,500 on animal control. All of that money went to the Contra Costa County Animal Services Department (ASD) in Mart... |
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on Apr 19, 2010 at 3:40 pm by Roz Rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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Save an animal and enrich your life
This is the subtitle of a presentation Elise Stewart and I are giving at the Alcosta Senior & Community Center (also known as the San Ramon Senior Center at 9300 Alcosta Blvd.... |
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on Apr 6, 2010 at 5:51 pm by Roz Rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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Fat is Thin, and other observations on my weight and life
Yes folks, I am what is medically referred to as "morbidly obese," which means I'm more than 100 lbs over my ideal weight. My ideal weight, as determined by someone else, not... |
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on Mar 24, 2010 at 10:09 pm by Roz Rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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Tanks for the Memory
Last month I described the operation of my new rainwater laundry system. I installed a small electric point-of-use tankless water heater for my laundry system. Shortly after ... |
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on Jan 22, 2010 at 2:58 pm by Roz Rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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McNerney Campaigning at Taxpayer's Expense
This week I received two glossy, full-color fliers telling me about all of the good things Representative Jerry McNerney has been doing for the 11th Congressional District. O... |
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on Jan 6, 2010 at 6:46 pm by Roz Rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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Monday is Wash Day
I finally tried out my new rainwater laundry system today. The barrels were about 15% full from the last two or three rains. The electric point-of-use tankless water heater wa... |
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on Dec 16, 2009 at 2:27 am by Roz Rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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Voluntary Kindness
I turned 67 in October, so that makes me a Senior. I'm on the mailing list for the Senior Center Newsletter. When I saw there was a Thanksgiving Lunch scheduled for November ... |
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on Nov 29, 2009 at 2:40 pm by Roz Rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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Election Post Mortem
There isn't much to say about the results of the City Council election, except that it proved once again that the vocal opposition is in the minority and the silent majority o... |
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on Nov 23, 2009 at 5:04 pm by Paul Mitchell, a resident of another community |
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Taking the High Road
I'm surprised by the level of civility in the San Ramon City Council election this year. The last time Hudson and Livingstone ran for City Council they trounced their opponen... |
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on Oct 30, 2009 at 10:08 pm by Longtime Resident, a resident of San Ramon |
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Comfort Zone
I've been asked whom I'm endorsing for City Council. I've decided not to endorse any of the candidates, but I will give you my opinions (don't I always) on them.
I'm con... |
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on Oct 30, 2009 at 9:38 am by Bob, a resident of San Ramon |
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Sparky George Needs Volunteers
George Cave, also known as Sparky George, needs volunteers to hand out fliers on Hat's Off America at the 4th of July parade in Danville.
Hat's Off America is the non-profi... |
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on Oct 22, 2009 at 9:05 am by Mr.Carrot79, a resident of Blackhawk |
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Saving rain for a sunny day
Rainwater harvesting, or capturing, has become necessary in states and countries where water is becoming more and more scarce. Some southern states, like Georgia and North Ca... |
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on Oct 9, 2009 at 1:36 pm by roz rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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Safe-Cat Story Updated on ABC News
Earlier this year the Channel 7 ABC News broadcast a story on Safe-Cat Foundation, a cat rescue group in San Ramon. The story has been updated and Channel 7 News at 6 pm will ... |
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on Sep 25, 2009 at 5:09 pm by Roz Rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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Government Health Care - Not so bad
I was laid off from my job at 60 years old. I took COBRA coverage. As I got older the payments increased until it was costing me almost $700 a month.
I turned 65 two years... |
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on Sep 6, 2009 at 3:23 pm by roz rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |