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'Let's go fly a kite!' Art and Wind Festival returns this weekend
After a two-year hiatus, San Ramon's free Art and Wind Festival returns to Central Park this Memorial Day weekend.
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Crews contain 91.2-acre fire in Tassajara Valley
A fire that ignited in the vicinity of Highland Road and Camino Tassajara in Contra Costa County was contained after reaching 91.2 acres on Monday afternoon. The cause remains under investigation.
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Measure G puts future of vehicle abatement program in voters' hands
Measure G comes to Contra Costa County voters as part of a 10-year renewal process for the vehicle abatement program fee.
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Bay Area schools see families leave cities, flock to suburbs like Dublin
The city's building boom following the Great Recession resulted in the Dublin Unified tripling its number of students since 2000 -- the only Bay Area district to do so while the region as a whole saw a 3.7% increase from 2000 to 2019.
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Election preview: Andrews, Kramer battle for assessor
Contra Costa County Assessor Gus Kramer is facing a challenge to his seat for the first time since 2010, by political newcomer Floy Andrews, following allegations of misconduct in his office in recent years.
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Mirza appointed to head HR for San Ramon Regional Medical Center
The San Ramon Regional Medical Center has announced Hassan Mirza as the hospital's next chief human resources officer.
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SRVUSD reverses course, keeps Slip schedules for kindergarten students
Officials at the San Ramon Valley Unified School District have reinstated a popular scheduling system for kindergarten students that aims to foster smaller class sizes and more personalized learning experiences for young students.
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Walnut Creek council extends outdoor dining program; permanent policy to be considered in June
The Walnut Creek City Council unanimously voted last week to extend its pandemic-era outdoor dining program into the summer while city officials continue developing a permanent program.
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Dublin council approves East Ranch project as developer amends plans via state law
A large housing development rejected earlier this year after facing a referendum petition is now back on the horizon in Dublin following the council's approval of an amendment to the project that will bind it to state housing laws...
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Tri-Valley student wins state Spelling Bee
Shradha Rachamreddy from Dublin's Quarry Lane School has been crowned champion of the 2022 California State Spelling Bee. The 12-year-old will now head to the national competition.
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How bad is water use in California? March is the worst so far, up 19%
Ignoring urgent pleas from water officials, Californians used substantially more water after a record-dry three months gripped the state.
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County DA Becton, challenger Knox debate the issues
Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton and challenger Mary Knox, a longtime prosecutor in the DA's office, addressed voters on a range of topics during a public forum on May 3 at Diablo Valley College.
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Sheriff Livingston, challenger Therriault face off in forum
Sheriff David Livingston and challenger Benjamin Therriault debated issues such as deadly shootings by a deputy in Danville, property crimes, accountability, transparency and employee morale at a candidates forum on May 3.
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Election preview: Zone 7 Board of Directors
As the drought continues to squeeze the water supply, Tri-Valley residents will cast important ballots for the future of local water reliability with four seats up for grabs on the Zone 7 Water Agency Board of Directors.
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BART to launch pilot program for rider pass compatible with all Bay Area transit agencies
BART plans to launch a pilot program later this year to test the viability of a global transit pass compatible with every public transit agency in the nine-county Bay Area.
Danville mayor condemns racist display near Blackhawk
Danville Mayor Newell Arnerich released a statement Monday, condemning the group of masked people who on Saturday held up... Last comment 4 hours ago | 30 comments
Election preview: Andrews, Kramer battle for Contra Costa County assessor seat
Contra Costa County Assessor Gus Kramer is facing a challenge to his seat for the first time since 2010, by political newcomer... Last comment on May 21, 2022 at 8:53 am | 1 comment
Four in the running for Contra Costa County clerk-recorder
Contra Costa County voters will have their choice of candidates for their next clerk-recorder with a range of backgrounds... Last comment on May 16, 2022 at 7:32 am | 1 comment
Measure G puts future of vehicle abatement program in county voters' hands
Amid a county election season with a number of hotly contested races, at least one item on the ballot in the upcoming primary... Last comment on May 19, 2022 at 12:21 pm | 2 comments
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