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Thursday, June 22, 2017
Spare the Air alert issued for Friday
A Spare the Air smog alert has been issued for Friday in the Bay Area, the second day in a row that regional air district officials have warned of unhealthy air quality expected.
Thursday, 8:25 PM | No comments yetSan Ramon: City still negotiating sale of old Mudd's property
San Ramon city officials remain in negotiations regarding the sale of city-owned property on Boardwalk Place that used to house the old Mudd's restaurant.
Thursday, 5:25 PM | No comments yetBART board OKs sanctuary policy, fare increase; repeals 'seat hog' ordinance
BART's Board of Directors at its meeting in Oakland on Thursday morning passed a sanctuary resolution declaring the agency's commitment to being a secure and inclusive transit system for all passengers regardless of demographic or immigration status.
Thursday, 4:53 PM | 1 commentMotorcyclist killed in solo crash on Camino Tassajara
A 21-year-old Massachusetts man was killed in a solo motorcycle crash on Camino Tassajara in Danville on Wednesday evening.
Thursday, 10:54 AM | No comments yetWednesday, June 21, 2017
Monte Vista High teacher selected for national fellowship
A Monte Vista High English teacher was named a Global Learning Fellow by the National Education Association (NEA) Foundation last week.
Wednesday, 9:42 PM | No comments yetAlamo man inducted into Vietnam veterans' 'In Memory' program
A late Alamo resident last weekend joined the ranks of over 2,800 Vietnam veterans who have been honored for their service as part of the nonprofit "In Memory" program.
Wednesday, 5:07 PM | 3 commentsOpening day of fair horse racing canceled because of heat
And they're off ... almost. Oak Tree at Pleasanton will wait an extra day before kicking off horse racing at the 2017 Alameda County Fair, with officials postponing opening race day until Friday because of high heat forecast for Pleasanton on Thursday.
Wednesday, 4:22 PM | No comments yetRegistration underway for annual July 4th Run San Ramon event
The city of San Ramon will kick off the Independence Day holiday with its annual Fourth of July Run San Ramon 10-kilometer run/5K run and walk early that morning.
Wednesday, 4:04 PM | 1 commentTuesday, June 20, 2017
San Ramon seeks community feedback on energy provider
The city of San Ramon is requesting feedback from community members regarding the city's potential move to join MCE Clean Energy as the default energy provider for electricity in San Ramon.
Tuesday, 10:38 PM | 2 commentsPodcast series aims to introduce residents to Mt. Diablo's history, beauty
Audible Mount Diablo is releasing its newly updated program “Introducing Mount Diablo " -- a podcast series of 14 videos -- over the course of 14 weeks on its Facebook page, seeking to educate viewers on the cultural and natural history of the East Bay's highest peak.
Tuesday, 10:32 PM | 1 commentCooling centers offer respite from triple-digit temperatures
It's been a sweltering few days for the Tri-Valley, and temperatures are still climbing, projected to reach triple digits in San Ramon and Danville on Wednesday and Thursday. But never fear, cool breezes are on the horizon! Friday's high is expected to dip to the low 90s and next week's forecasts suggest that maybe -- just maybe -- next week will see temperatures in the mid-70s.
Tuesday, 4:49 PM | No comments yetSchool board to review superintendent's performance
The San Ramon Valley school board is set to conduct a public employee performance evaluation of the superintendent at a special meeting Wednesday morning.
Tuesday, 4:18 PM | 5 commentsMonday, June 19, 2017
San Ramon eighth-grader takes seventh in National Spelling Bee
An eighth-grader from San Ramon's Gale Ranch Middle School spelled her way to the finals of the 90th Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee, ultimately taking seventh in the final championship round.
Monday, 9:44 PM | 1 commentTri-Valley author spotlights social media savvy
Katie Lance was already in marketing, working mainly with real estate agents, when social media exploded -- and she immediately grasped the impact.
Monday, 9:28 PM | No comments yetSan Ramon Planning Commission to talk retail policy changes
The San Ramon Planning Commission is set to discuss three potential retail land-use alternatives that could help spur economic development in the city Tuesday.
Monday, 1:28 PM | No comments yetDanville council to consider contract for new bike lanes on key roadways
The Danville Town Council is set to consider awarding a construction contract to a landscaping company for bicycle lane marking improvements to three major roads Tuesday night.
Monday, 1:20 PM | 3 commentsSunday, June 18, 2017
Contra Costa County unemployment at 3.5%
Four San Francisco Bay Area counties had unemployment rates below 3 percent last month and four more had unemployment rates between 3 and 4 percent, including Contra Costa County, according to the California Employment Development Department.
Sunday, 7:51 PM | No comments yetDanville: Role Players examine race relations with staging of 'Honky'
Role Players Ensemble brings the conversation about race relations to center stage at the Peace Lutheran Church next weekend with script-in-hand performances of “Honky," a comedic play spotlighting racism and advertising in America.
Sunday, 3:34 PM | 5 commentsRIP, Cabo: Tri-Valley canine volunteer touched the hearts of many
As the purple balloons lifted slowly into the sky at Smith Elementary School in Livermore last week, the children called out. "Bye, Cabo!" "Bye, Cabo!"
Sunday, 3:26 PM | No comments yetFriday, June 16, 2017
Cattle drive downtown ushers in start of Alameda County Fair
Thousands of residents crowded in and around downtown Pleasanton on Friday morning to watch as dozens of steers were herded down Main Street to mark the start of the Alameda County Fair at the nearby fairgrounds.
Friday, 4:39 PM | 1 commentThursday, June 15, 2017
Diablo Vista sixth-grader reaches National Geographic Bee finals
A sixth-grader from Danville's Diablo Vista Middle School recently advanced to the National Geographic Bee finals, taking seventh at the event held in Washington, D.C. last month.
Thursday, 9:59 PM | 1 commentCompetitions galore at Alameda County Fair
The Alameda County Fair is opening in Pleasanton on Friday, offering its familiar array of carnival rides, horse races, fireworks and concerts, but it also features a multitude of intriguing annual contests that span diverse interests, unusual hobbies and extraordinary talents.
Thursday, 9:45 PM | No comments yetSan Ramon seeks input for city's first-ever Bike Master Plan
San Ramon is in the process of developing the first citywide Bike Master Plan, to improve bicycle safety and access and encourage biking throughout the city.
Thursday, 12:21 PM | No comments yetBoard selects new principal for Montevideo Elementary School
Local assistant principal Kathleen "Katie" Cavanaugh has been appointed as the new principal of San Ramon's Montevideo Elementary School, effective July 1.
Thursday, 12:09 PM | 12 commentsWednesday, June 14, 2017
Board talks school climate in wake of SRVHS campaign video backlash
School climate took center stage at Tuesday night's school board meeting, among board members and audience members alike.
Wednesday, 3:57 PM | 19 commentsHealth officials warn of salmonella risks linked to backyard poultry
The California Department of Public Health has issued a warning to residents about the risk of salmonella infection from contact with live poultry.
Wednesday, 3:02 PM | No comments yetDanville Summerfest to take place downtown this weekend
Danville Summerfest 2017 will be taking over downtown this weekend. The event will be held on Hartz Avenue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, featuring artwork, food and beer, a train and other family attractions.
Wednesday, 2:51 PM | No comments yetCounty district attorney resigns after pleading no contest to perjury
Contra Costa County's embattled District Attorney Mark Peterson resigned Wednesday and pleaded no contest to a single charge of perjury amid the fallout from a political misconduct scandal that's plagued him for months.
Wednesday, 1:58 PM | 6 commentsTuesday, June 13, 2017
Ceremony to commemorate new Alamo bocce courts
The new Livorna Park bocce ball courts will be unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony this Friday evening.
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The new Livorna Park bocce ball courts will be unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony this Friday evening.
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Alameda County Fair opens Friday
The Alameda County Fair is set to open its extended 2017 run this week, ushering in the opening day with a cattle drive and other cowpoke activities on Main Street from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday as part of Western Weekend at the fair.
Tuesday, 9:31 PM | No comments yetDSRSD board to vote on sewer rate increase
Next Tuesday the Dublin San Ramon Services District board of directors will consider a proposed five-year wastewater rate increase that would take effect July 1 for customers in Dublin and south San Ramon.
Tuesday, 9:30 PM | No comments yetSan Ramon's Doggie Day returns Saturday
San Ramon's second annual Doggie Day in the Park is set to take place in the San Ramon Memorial Park dog park this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday, 4:19 PM | No comments yetMonday, June 12, 2017
Alamo summer series begins Friday
Friday's showing of "The Secret Life of Pets" will kick off Alamo's movie under the stars program, one of two that will be featured at Livorna Park throughout the summer.
Monday, 9:46 PM | 1 commentSchool board to consider approving salary increases for classified workers
The San Ramon Valley school board is set to consider approving tentative agreements for salary increases and other provisions with the district's classified employee unions Tuesday night.
Monday, 2:35 PM | No comments yetSan Ramon council to discuss selling old Mudd’s site
The San Ramon City Council is scheduled to talk in closed session Tuesday night about selling city-owned property on Boardwalk Place that was once home to the old Mudd's restaurant.
Monday, 2:16 PM | 6 commentsDanville council to interview for commission spots, talk office improvements
The Danville Town Council is set to interview applicants for arts, recreation and transportation-related commission positions as well as hear a report on the improvement project to renovate the town offices during a pair of meetings Tuesday morning.
Monday, 12:13 PM | No comments yetSunday, June 11, 2017
County jail expansion receives $70M in state funding
A state board that administers grants to counties for jail construction projects voted Thursday to approve $70 million for Contra Costa County's planned expansion of Richmond's West County Detention Facility.
Sunday, 4:12 PM | 5 commentsRobbery, thefts, injury crashes lead Danville cop log
The Danville Police Department provides DanvilleSanRamon.com with a record of its calls each week. This is a sampling from May 7-13, omitting the more mundane.
Sunday, 4:06 PM | No comments yetLocal students honored for excellence in career prep classes
