Last Week in Danville and Alamo: New Fire Station Project Moves Forward, Hoot 'n Holler Closing and Pot Club Ban Extended

Did you get a chance to read Danville Patch last week? Here are a few top stories in case you missed them:

We told you about Hoot 'n Holler closing in downtown Danville. The local shop is an example of how the economy's slow recovery is hurting small business owners. Read more about the store closing.

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is one step closer to building a new fire station in Alamo, after getting approval for a land use permit from the county. The land-use permit was approved Monday by a county zoning administrator, who added a handful of conditions to her approval following a showing of emotional opposition from residents. Read more about the project and last week's meeting.

The Danville Town Council agreed unanimously Tuesday to adopt a zoning ordinance banning medical marijuana dispensaries. The decision was prompted by the fact that a current moratorium on the issue set by the city expires Oct. 6. Read more about the ordinance. 

The owner of San Ramon spa, Shiny Toes, was arrested Monday. Authorities accused the owner of Bay Area spa chain Shiny Toes of practicing without a license, endangering a child and swindling customers. Read more about this case. 

Danville had its first Thursday night street festival of the summer. Despite an un-summerlike chill in the air, hundreds in the community headed downtown for the event. Read more and see photos from the event.