Community Corner

Week in Review: August 5 through 9

A look back at the top Danville news of the week.

Hartz Avenue Burglar Hits Eight Businesses in One Night -- Boxing gloves autographed by Muhammad Ali is among the items swiped in a string of burglaries that hit eight businesses along Hartz Avenue on July 30.

August and September: Most Critical Months for West Nile Virus
-- 12 more birds were found across Contra Costa County testing positive for the virus.

Danville Girls Take Gold in Water Polo Jr. Olympics -- In a sport that is dominated by teams from Southern California, the girls from 680 beat the odds and came out as victors.

Animal Shelter Notes Dramatic Decline in Pet Adoptions -- The Tri-Valley Animal Rescue is experiencing a record number of animals available for adoption this summer.

Fall Sports Bloggers Wanted: Share News About Your Team on Danville Patch -- Patch is looking for parents, players, coaches and fans to blog about their favorite fall sports teams!

VIDEO: One Minute With a Plastic Surgeon -- Ever wonder what the top-three plastic surgery procedures are in Danville? Dr. Brett Stompro takes a minute to talk about his trade.

Chevron Pleads No Contest, Agrees to Pay $2 Million Fine and Costs -- A Chevron lawyer entered the energy company's no contest plea during the company's subsequent arraignment before Superior Court Judge William Kolin in Martinez.

Police Log: String of Burglaries; Car Repo; Arrests -- Vandalism, car burglaries and more from July 28 to August 3.


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