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County supervisors to receive Measure X spending update
In a special joint meeting with the Measure X Community Advisory Board on Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will receive Measure X project updates from county departments.
Checking on a cold case: Nine years since Danville teacher killed at Oakland park
It was nine years ago this Saturday that David Ruenzel, a popular journalism and literature teacher in the Tri-Valley, was gunned down on a public trail in the Oakland hills. His murder remains unsolved, so I wanted to check in with...
FTC sues to block John Muir Health's purchase of SRRMC
The FTC is seeking to block John Muir Health's acquisition of San Ramon Regional Medical Center from Tenet Healthcare, citing concerns about the planned deal's potential to reduce competition and threaten quality and costs to patients.
2023-24 Holiday Fund begins
A tradition close to our hearts, the 22nd annual Holiday Fund is now underway as our news organization turns its attention toward generating financial support and community awareness for 10 nonprofit beneficiaries.
Shelter pups turned ag inspectors work to keep crops safe
A federal program is giving a second shot at life to shelter dogs while ensuring the protection of California farmlands, including in Contra Costa County...
Finding joy in the kitchen
Parisa Z. Ambwani's latest cookbook installment "Enlightened Home-Chef III" shares over 140 vegetarian meals for everyday cook's to try. Along with recipes, the author offers her own tips and advice on how to live the happiest life.
SRVUSD officials talk CAASPP scores, student success strategies
SRVUSD leaders discussed the latest insights into student success rates and assessment outcomes at the district's most recent board meeting ahead of the holiday break and following the release of state standardized testing results...
Take Us Along! Vodka on vacation
From left: Denny Carr, Kathie Carr, Sue Connolly, Paul Martens, Mary Huk and John Huk enjoyed the Weekly on a tour of the Ocean Organic Vodka distillery in Kula, Maui in May. It is the only vodka in the world crafted from a blend of distilled organic sugar cane and deep ocean mineral water. Send us your trip photo today!
Movie theater, combat sports center among new businesses coming to Blackhawk Plaza
Blackhawk Plaza is set to once again be home to a movie theater -- following the closure of Century Theater last year -- with the coming arrival of Apple Cinemas, according to property managers who also revealed...
EBMUD: Fall-run salmon population sets 80-year record
More fall-run Chinook salmon are returning to spawn in the Mokelumne River this year than in any year since 1940, when wildlife officials first began tracking the population, according to the East Bay Municipal Utility District.
Community rallies for Dublin teachers
Dozens of parents, students and community members stood side-by-side with teachers last week in an attempt to urge Dublin Unified School District leaders to hear their demands ahead of upcoming negotiations.
Cross-country runner shines once again
De La Salle cross-country sensation Trey Caldwell has once again come out on top at a North Coast Section meet. Caldwell reflects on posting the fastest overall time of the five divisions contested -- despite making a wrong turn.
Recognizing fake news now a required subject in California schools
Pushing back against the surge of misinformation online, California will now require all K-12 students to learn media literacy skills -- such as recognizing fake news and thinking critically about what they encounter on the internet.
DanvilleSanRamon to become a nonprofit in 2024
Embarcadero Media, a 44-year-old Bay Area news publisher and the parent company of the DanvilleSanRamon news website, announced today that it will become a nonprofit organization at start of 2024.
Pleasanton Preps: 'Jerry's Miles for Manhattans' honors late PGSL leader
Being a fun-loving guy with s larger-than-life personality, it was no surprise that when his three grown daughters and wife decided to host a walk for Jerry Fourie to celebrate his legacy, they had no problem getting folks involved...
Holiday Happenings
Thanksgiving arrives next week, December is just around the corner and before we know it 2024 will be here. The Tri-Valley has a slew of special events to celebrate the spirit of this time of year. Here's our overview ...
Kristi Yamaguchi Ice Rink returns for seasonal run
City Center Bishop Ranch is again hosting the seasonal ice rink named after Olympian and San Ramon Valley resident Kristi Yamaguchi.
Fourth former guard at Dublin women's prison sentenced for sexually abusing inmates
Yet another former correctional officer at the federal prison in Dublin has been sentenced for sexually abusing women who were incarcerated there, the U.S. Department of Justice announced...
Ardent Goods among new tenants at City Center
San Ramon's City Center Bishop Ranch is now home to a new bath and body goods store, along with a showroom for potential residents of the mixed-use City Village project that will add 404 residential units to a neighboring site.
Bay Club acquires Crow Canyon CC
Crow Canyon Country Club is in new ownership hands, with The Bay Club announcing it has acquired the sports and special events venue in Danville as the first milestone of major growth planned for the San Francisco-based company.
A message from Embarcadero Media's CEO
Adam Dawes, CEO of Embarcadero Media, the parent company of the DanvilleSanRamon news website, explains why the 44-year-old news publisher is becoming a nonprofit in 2024.
California reduces payments for rooftop solar power -- for second time in a year
After months of debate and two postponed votes, California's utility regulator unanimously voted last week to overhaul incentives for owners of apartment buildings, schools and businesses that install solar panels.

SRPD: Case of reported forced cash withdrawal actually fake jewelry scam with no threats
SRPD has provided an update on what has been initially suspected to be a robbery and kidnapping targeting an Amazon driver... Last comment on Nov 23, 2023 at 7:41 am | 1 comment

FTC sues to block John Muir Health's acquisition of San Ramon hospital
The FTC is seeking to block John Muir Health's acquisition of San Ramon Regional Medical Center from Tenet Healthcare, citing... Last comment on Nov 20, 2023 at 10:02 am | 1 comment

Movie theater, combat sports center among new businesses coming to Blackhawk Plaza
Blackhawk Plaza is set to once again be home to a movie theater -- following the closure of Century Theater last year --... Last comment on Nov 16, 2023 at 11:25 am | 1 comment

SRVUSD officials talk CAASPP scores, student success strategies
SRVUSD leaders discussed the latest insights into student success rates and assessment outcomes at the district's most recent... Last comment on Nov 25, 2023 at 3:21 pm | 1 comment

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