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When neighbors are informed, communities thrive. Reliable local journalism helps residents make sense of complex issues, participate meaningfully in civic life, and hold institutions accountable. It builds the shared understanding that allows a community to move forward together.
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the stories that made the greatest impact in Danville, San Ramon and across the Tri-Valley — stories that sparked public conversations, elevated unheard voices, and led to meaningful change.
In April, Associate Publisher / Editorial Director Jeremy Walsh investigated the sudden departure of Emerald High’s principal, detailing the internal conflicts, leadership concerns, and administrative pressures that ultimately led to his resignation. Walsh’s reporting laid out the sequence of events and the issues at play, bringing clarity to a situation that had left many families and staff members confused and searching for answers.
Reporter Jeanita Lyman chronicled the evolving character and future of our local communities through her Downtown Series, featuring in-depth looks at San Ramon (in July) and Alamo (in October). Her reporting on downtown San Ramon’s long-term transformation described how planning decisions made today will shape the area for decades to come, from walkability and design to economic development and housing. Her coverage of Alamo’s shifting landscape brought similar clarity to how that community is navigating its own changes, highlighting the opportunities and concerns raised by residents and local businesses. Together, these stories foster a more informed and engaged conversation about the future of our shared public spaces.
Lyman also reported on one of the year’s most consequential legal developments: the San Ramon Valley Unified School District’s $7 million settlement of a sex abuse case. Her article examined the circumstances surrounding the case and the broader questions it raised about district management, oversight, and student safety.
These stories, and dozens more published throughout the year reveal the lasting impact that trusted local reporting has in our community. They inform civic decisions, elevate diverse perspectives, and ensure that power is held to account.
The Embarcadero Media Foundation exists to keep independent, community-focused journalism strong. Your gift supports the Danville & San Ramon and the other local newsrooms we operate in the Tri-Valley and Mid-Peninsula areas. Together, we’re sustaining something irreplaceable: informed communities and connected neighbors.
As we look toward 2026, we remain committed to producing reporting that strengthens and serves the community we all share.
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