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Lafayette principal Chaplan placed on leave as district investigates allegations from her time at SRVHS
Stanley Middle School principal Nikki Chaplan has been placed on leave by the Lafayette School District while officials investigate her role in sex abuse accusations against a former San Ramon Valley Unified School District teacher.
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Community college district picks union leader as finalist for HR chief
CCCCD officials have announced their top choice for a permanent replacement for a former cabinet member who was put on leave from the position prior to a settlement agreement last year that saw him formally part ways with the district.
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San Ramon Mayor Hudson absent indefinitely after stroke
San Ramon Mayor Dave Hudson is currently not participating in City Council meetings and other city business while he recovers from a recent stroke. Vice Mayor Mark Armstrong filling in for mayoral duties...
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Dublin man dies after shooting in San Francisco
A 44-year-old Dublin man was shot and killed in San Francisco's Potrero Hill District on Saturday, according to police. The investigation is still in the early stages, per SFPD.
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Officials respond to racial slur at San Ramon Valley High basketball game
A recent high school boys' basketball game between two Tri-Valley teams resulted in widespread condemnation after one or more San Ramon Valley students allegedly subjected a player on a rival team to racist remarks.
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Rep. Schiff, a Monte Vista alum, running for U.S. Senate
U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, who was raised in Alamo and graduated from Monte Vista High School in Danville, has announced a bid for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by longtime California Democrat Dianne Feinstein.
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Father, sister of missing teen looking for answers one year later
If Brandon Abbett was a 10-year-old girl, his father and sister say his disappearance a year ago last week may have received more attention. Brandon was a freshman at College Park High School when his family says he went out ...
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Social media video shows fight involving Pleasanton Middle School students outside city library
A video posted to social media of a youth, later identified as a Pleasanton Middle School student, punching and stomping on another student's head was taken in front of the Pleasanton Public Library on Jan. 19, according to police.
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Remembering Clare Schmitt, a legend in local horse racing
We took another big hit when Clare Schmitt passed away. Clare and husband George became major owners in Northern California horse racing and could be found at the Pleasanton fairgrounds race track regularly.
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BART on the brink?
Barring a sudden return to pre-pandemic ridership levels, BART's long-term future will likely hinge on a future ballot measure that would partially subsidize the transit agency, officials said last week.
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Care home worker charged in death of elderly resident who drank cleaner in Walnut Creek
A worker who allegedly allowed for an elderly resident at the Atria Walnut Creek assisted living facility to ingest cleaning solution last summer has been charged in his death, the Contra Costa County DA's Office announced Friday.
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What a Week: Our 23rd anniversary
That's right; it's a time for celebration here as the Embarcadero Media East Bay Division marks its 23rd anniversary. The debut edition of the Pleasanton Weekly published on the final Friday of January 2000: 'Read All About It!'
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Real Estate Preview 2023
Real estate markets throughout the Tri-Valley have experienced significant changes since 2019 -- and more are on the way...
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New EBRPD directors sworn into office
The two newly elected Tri-Valley directors for the East Bay Regional Park District kicked off their four-year terms after a swearing-in ceremony at the board meeting in January.
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Person dies following house fire in Dublin
Alameda County firefighters continue to investigate the circumstances of a house fire in Dublin that claimed the life of one person and displaced eight residents on Monday afternoon.
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Storm damage residents in Contra Costa County can potentially qualify for aid
Contra Costa County is asking residents with recent storm damage to their property or business to come forward to see if they qualify for aid. Danville is also among seven municipalities in the county to proclaim local emergency.
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Danville council signs off on Housing Element update
The Danville Town Council voted unanimously last week to endorse the town's next eight-year Housing Element (despite concerns and frustrations over requirements under new state affordable housing laws) ahead of an upcoming deadline.
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San Ramon police investigating suspicious death in common area of apartment complex
The San Ramon Police Department is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a young man who was found in the common area of an apartment complex in the Dougherty Valley on Friday.
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Massive Bishop Ranch solar project enters phase two
The Tri-Valley is now set to house another one of the world's most ambitious renewable energy projects to date, with thousands of new solar panels set for installation at Bishop Ranch in San Ramon.
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John Muir Health poised to acquire San Ramon Regional Medical Center
San Ramon Regional Medical Center is set to be sold in full to John Muir Health, pending the approval and completion of a nine-figure deal with the current majority owner, Tenet Healthcare.
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Terminated Meta content moderators worry about fake news flourishing in their absence
Nearly 200 Meta content moderators who used to work in Mountain View say that the company abruptly terminated their contracts.
Lafayette principal Chaplan placed on leave as district investigates allegations from her time at SRVHS
Stanley Middle School principal Nikki Chaplan has been placed on leave by the Lafayette School District while officials... Last comment on Feb 3, 2023 at 3:16 pm | 9 comments
Around the Valley: Don't trust until you verify
There is a campaign to discredit newly-elected SRVUSD trustee Jesse vanZee. One of vanZee's competitors, Michelle Petersen,... Last comment on Jan 26, 2023 at 4:14 pm | 10 comments
San Ramon Mayor Hudson absent indefinitely while recovering from illness
San Ramon Mayor Dave Hudson is currently not participating in City Council meetings and other city business while he recovers... Last comment on Jan 31, 2023 at 1:26 pm | 2 comments
Rep. Schiff, a Monte Vista alum, running for U.S. Senate
U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, who was raised in Alamo and graduated from Monte Vista High School in Danville, this week announced... Last comment 26 minutes ago | 37 comments
A New Shade of Green
by Sherry Listgarten
Mandates or Markets for Environmental Policy?
Feb 5, 2023 | 1 comment
Tim Talk
by Tim Hunt
Remembering Mr. Mayor
Feb 3, 2023 | 1 comment
Notes on the Valley
by Monith Ilavarasan
The future of homework
Feb 1, 2023 | 0 comments
Doing College
by Elizabeth LaScala
Deferred? Now What?
Feb 1, 2023 | 1 comment
The Danville Police Department is working to identify and locate the suspects involved in a residential burglary earlier in the week in one of the town's southeastern neighborhoods. Saturday, 1:59 PM
San Ramon police arrest trio in overnight break-in at liquor store
I-680 northbound closure postponed to final three weekends in February
'From Sand to Silicon Chip' debuts at Village Theatre gallery
Cal High ceramics teacher ousted after 'inappropriate verbal interaction'
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