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Aaron Negherbon and Troops Direct
Aaron Negherbon currently reaches some 1,000 Marines with his organization Troops Direct.
Elizabeth Shemaria, Patch Staff
Elizabeth Shemaria, Patch Staff
- Danville, CA
I am a multimedia journalist, writer and storyteller. I've reported from Thailand, Burma and the San Francisco Bay Area, covering censored artists, BART neighborhoods, earthquake recovery, go-kart racing and more.
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<b>You may reach me at lizs@patch.com or 925 209-8624. </b>
Before coming to Patch (see my welcome video to learn more), my work was published with Human Rights Watch, the <i>San Francisco Bay Guardian</i>, <i>Santa Cruz Sentinel</i>, <i>Diablo</i> magazine, California Watch and News21, a new media incubator funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
I am a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, where I earned a bachelor's degree in art history and master's degree in journalism with an emphasis on new media.
My favorite Danville activities are buying produce at the Saturday Farmers Market, drinking a cappuccino (or watermelon mint cooler) at Sideboard and taking dance classes at Two Left Feet studio.
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Car Hits Toddler in Bike Carrier in Alamo
The 2-year-old girl was taken to Children's Hospital in Oakland after a car hit the bike carrier her dad was towing.
Elizabeth Shemaria, Patch Staff
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How's the Town Spending Its Money?
The town approved a $26.2 million budget for the 2010-2011 fiscal year last month. You can view it in the attached PDF document.
Elizabeth Shemaria, Patch Staff
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Garage Sales: July 17 and 18
Want to check out the garage sales in Danville and San Ramon this weekend? Here is a guide.
Elizabeth Shemaria, Patch Staff
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Alma Desnuda: Musicians Return Home for Benefit Concert
Three of the four members of Alma Desnuda grew-up in Danville, returning home Monday for a benefit concert at Maria Maria.
Elizabeth Shemaria, Patch Staff
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Winners Announced: Best Photo Contest Kids at the Fair
See who had the best photos in our photo contest from the Alameda County Fair.
Elizabeth Shemaria, Patch Staff
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Photo of the Week: Fourth of July Personalities
A look at the highlights from the parade on Hartz Avenue.
Elizabeth Shemaria, Patch Staff
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New Police Chief Appointed
Steve Simpkins, a 16 year veteran of the Contra Costa County Sheriff's office has been selected as the new Police Chief, expected to take his post in August.
Elizabeth Shemaria, Patch Staff
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Crash With Utility Box and Pole on Camino Tassajara, One Person Airlifted to Hospital
Car accident Sunday sends one person to the hospital by helicopter paramedic.
Elizabeth Shemaria, Patch Staff
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Helicopter Transports Bike Crash Rider Off Mt. Diablo
A helicopter transported a person off Mt. Diablo after they crashed their bike.
Elizabeth Shemaria, Patch Staff
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Demolition Begins on Vets Memorial Building
The multi-million dollar renovation project continues as part of the old building was demolished Thursday.
Elizabeth Shemaria, Patch Staff
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Rodney Worth, The Little Pear
Chef Rodney Worth opened the highly-popular restaurant, The Peasant and The Pear, six years ago. His new venture,The Little Pear, opens in Blackhawk Plaza Tuesday, July 6.
Elizabeth Shemaria, Patch Staff
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Video: Highlights From the Fourth of July Parade
Thousands lined Hartz Avenue in Danville for the town's most popular event of the year complete with marching bands, mini-cars and dancing dragons.
Elizabeth Shemaria, Patch Staff
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Photo of the Week: Relay for Life
More than 350 people gathered at Dougherty Valley High in San Ramon for the 24-hour American Cancer Society fundraiser last weekend.
Elizabeth Shemaria, Patch Staff
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Town Breaks Ground on Vets Memorial Building Project
Local officials, veterans and residents were among about 100 people who attended a groundbreaking ceremony Friday.
Elizabeth Shemaria, Patch Staff
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Three Teens Arrested After Clubhouse Shooting
No one was injured Saturday night when a teen fired shots into the Sycamore Clubhouse on Old Orchard Drive during a party.
Elizabeth Shemaria, Patch Staff
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School Board Approves Budget and Contract with Subway Sandwiches
At the last school board meeting of the school year the budget was approved to meet a July 1 deadline. The board also took the next step toward having Subway Franchises in the high schools.
Elizabeth Shemaria, Patch Staff
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Downtown Danville Parade Route, Street Closures for July 4th
Watching the parade on July 4th or wondering how to get around it? Here is some important info.
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Danville Man Released From Hospital After Fatal Blackhawk Fire
Officials at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center said San Ramon physician Robert Litman was released from the hospital Sunday.
Elizabeth Shemaria, Patch Staff
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Police Log: Shots Fired on Old Orchard Drive, $3,000 Bicycle Test-Ride Turns Into Theft, Sup. Piepho Threatened
A summary of notable incidents from the weekly Danville Police log.
Elizabeth Shemaria, Patch Staff
