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Gun Control
Gun Control is an issue that comes up whenever there's a horrible tragedy and fades away with the national memories of it until the next horrible tragedy. So I'm going to weig... |
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on Apr 28, 2013 at 5:38 pm by Steve Dallas, a resident of San Ramon |
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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 Mar 30, 2012 at 8:11 am by A Little Bird, a resident of another community |
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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 Oct 12, 2010 at 4:03 pm by Eric Wallis, a resident of San Ramon |
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Frank Ganz revealed!
At the Town Hall meeting on Monday, August 22nd, I boasted that I knew who ganzfrank@ymail.com is and would reveal the identity in my Friday blog on the San Ramon Express. Som... |
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on Aug 29, 2011 at 3:46 pm by Foz Faroff, a resident of San Ramon |
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Election Suprises
The first surprise was that President Obama trounced Gov. Romney in both electoral votes and the popular vote. Polls were touting a close race with maybe Obama squeaking throu... |
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on Nov 15, 2012 at 7:34 pm by Tom Cushing, a resident of Alamo |
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Keeping Toyota in San Ramon
Toyota Motor Sales USA has owned a property on the corner of Norris Canyon Blvd. and Bishop Drive for over 25 years. This isn't some ugly warehouse, but a beautifully landscap... |
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on Feb 11, 2011 at 7:44 am by Bob P., a resident of San Ramon |
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Harry Sachs?
I've known Harry Sachs for about ten years. I recall he came over to me at a function at the Community Center and told me how much he liked my San Ramon Observer website. I st... |
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on Jun 10, 2013 at 9:03 am by Harry S., a resident of San Ramon |
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Election Post Mortem
This election was easy to predict and my predictions came out right on the money, except for the percent spread between Wilson and O'Loane. I thought Wilson would do better, b... |
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on Dec 5, 2011 at 6:39 pm by Roger Zou, a resident of San Ramon |
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My Choice for Mayor of San Ramon
It's a tradition like pumpkins at Halloween or turkey at Thanksgiving. When election season rolls around opinion writers tell voters whom we believe they should vote for, as i... |
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on Oct 5, 2011 at 10:00 pm by Roz Rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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Is anybody there?
I've been writing about San Ramon for ten years. When I started the San Ramon Observer website in January of 2002 I covered City Council meetings and tried to be objective abo... |
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on Jun 29, 2012 at 6:43 pm by Roz Rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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"This is a good thing"
That’s what Bishop Ranch owner, Alex Mehran, said about the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane entrance and exit on I-680 planned for Norris Canyon by Caltrans.
Most of th... |
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on Dec 11, 2011 at 9:18 pm by Paul Mitchell, a resident of another community |
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Changing Vets
I originally planned to write this blog about transitioning from Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center to Bollinger Canyon Animal Hospital, but events this week changed some of those... |
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on May 29, 2013 at 10:51 am by Ms. Bunny, a resident of San Ramon |
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San Ramon's magic wand
We want this, we don't want that. Ah if it were only that simple. San Ramon residents, or at least those who post in online blogs on the Express, seem to believe that the City... |
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on Feb 29, 2012 at 8:09 pm by kevin, a resident of San Ramon |
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More on City Council fireworks
Well my last blog on the "fireworks" at the last City Council meeting was rather sedate for a meeting with fireworks. Also I didn't use up nearly the number of column inches p... |
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on May 9, 2013 at 5:54 pm by Roz Rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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Redeveloping the RDA
Redevelopment Agencies (RDA) are under fire from Governor Brown. Cities are regrouping to reenergize their Redevelopment Agencies and keep them and the money they bring in fr... |
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on Jul 25, 2011 at 1:11 pm by Roz Rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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San Ramon Observer on Blogtalkradio.com
I signed up with Blogtalkradio.com to host an online San Ramon Observer interview show. My first "program" is scheduled for 11:30 am Wednesday, April 18, 2012.
I asked Mik... |
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on May 8, 2012 at 11:06 am by Roz Rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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Stopping the Leakage
In 2003-04 I was a Member at Large on the Community Television Board of Directors. The Directors met once a month at the City Offices in Livermore. I don't like to drive aft... |
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on Mar 7, 2011 at 5:00 pm by Denise, a resident of San Ramon |
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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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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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Part 1: The Accident
Some of you may have seen or read about an accident in the intersection of Bollinger Canyon Road and Alcosta Blvd on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at about 1:15 PM. An SUV ran a... |
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on Feb 1, 2013 at 12:03 pm by Roz Rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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Priceless
I didn't know much about San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District (SRVFPD) Fire Chief, Richard Price, before last year. I may have seen his name or read a press release from ... |
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on Jan 28, 2013 at 9:38 pm by Kevin, a resident of San Ramon |
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Play it again, Barack
With much fanfare, President Obama announced his new Jobs Stimulus plan, only it sounds a lot like his old Jobs Stimulus plan. You know the one where he reduced taxes on worki... |
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on Sep 25, 2011 at 11:39 pm by Roz Rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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Set Zone 7 Free
Zone 7 isn't a secret place in New Mexico where little green men from outer space are studied in hidden labs. Zone 7 is a water wholesaler for the cities of Livermore and Plea... |
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on May 5, 2012 at 1:12 pm by Roz Rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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The Dark Side
I persuaded Jim Gibbon to help save Mudd’s Restaurant building from the City's plan to tear it down. Jim attended the last City Council meeting and announced in Public Comment... |
Roz Rogoff |
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on Nov 23, 2011 at 9:10 am by Bob P, a resident of another community |
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Observer's view of Candidate Forum
The Diablo Valley League of Women Voters held a Candidate Forum at the Community Center in San Ramon for residents to ask questions of the three candidates for City Council an... |
Roz Rogoff |
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on Oct 10, 2011 at 7:48 pm by kevin, a resident of San Ramon |
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