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Friday, February 22, 2019
County Supervisor Burgis going in for heart surgery
Contra Costa County Supervisor Diane Burgis, whose district includes parts of the San Ramon Valley, has announced that she will be going in for open heart surgery on Monday.
Friday, 5:57 PM | No comments yetCal High alum, daughter of school board president dies in car crash
Madeline "Maddie" Hurd, a 2015 California High School graduate and the daughter of San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education President Rachel Hurd, was in her senior year working toward a bachelor's degree in recreation at Western Washington University. She was 21 years old.
Friday, 4:08 PM | No comments yetSRVUSD board selects preferred map for district-based elections
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District is well on its way to changing its election method from at-large to district-based voting, as the school board has officially selected a preferred map to guide future elections, pending approval by the Contra Costa County Board of Education.
Friday, 1:36 PM | No comments yetThursday, February 21, 2019
San Ramon: Clarkson talks open space preservation, looming challenges at State of the City
San Ramon Mayor Bill Clarkson met with residents on Wednesday afternoon to give his annual State of the City address, where he described the challenges facing his city, the achievements it has earned and its plans for the future.
Thursday, 4:17 PM | No comments yetSan Ramon: City Center hosting first Community Block Party
City Center Bishop Ranch is slated to launch a new tradition on Saturday, when it will hold its first-ever Community Block Party open to all.
Thursday, 4:13 PM | No comments yetPictures for People: The art of really seeing someone
Using these talents, Thompson has embarked on Pictures for People, a project to get to know folks on the streets, capture their spirit in personal portraits, then sell the paintings to help provide them with services.
Thursday, 3:34 PM | No comments yetAround Town: Plan a party, help a charity
Alamo-based Party In-Kindness (PIK) is changing the way groups can raise money for worthy charities by making it easy, fun and meaningful for donors.
Thursday, 3:32 PM | No comments yetWednesday, February 20, 2019
School board to consider selecting preferred trustee-area maps
San Ramon Valley Unified School District officials are set to hold a public hearing on the planned conversion of trustee elections to district-based on Thursday, where they will discuss potentially choosing a preferred boundary map which would then be reviewed by the Contra Costa County Committee on School District Organization.
Wednesday, 10:18 PM | No comments yetSan Ramon: Clarkson to discuss open space preservation at Mayor's Breakfast
This month, Clarkson will discuss an issue that is a hot topic to many residents in San Ramon and review the city's efforts in open space preservation.
Wednesday, 4:51 PM | No comments yetSRVUSD in line for $1.1 million state grant to support low-performing students
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District is taking advantage of some one-time funding from Sacramento, with the school board approving a funding plan Tuesday for the Low Performing Student Block Grant to help support students who are struggling in its schools.
Wednesday, 4:46 PM | 2 commentsAmador Valley High principal takes leave of absence
First-year Amador Valley High School principal Alberto Solorzano was granted a leave of absence for personal reasons on Wednesday, according to Pleasanton Unified School District officials.
Wednesday, 3:00 PM | No comments yetTuesday, February 19, 2019
San Ramon: Mayor Clarkson set to deliver State of the City address
San Ramon Mayor Bill Clarkson is gearing up for his annual State of the City address on Wednesday, where he will review the various accomplishments the city has achieved and the challenges it has faced over the past year, while also looking ahead to what lies in store for San Ramon.
Tuesday, 5:48 PM | No comments yetSandia Livermore continues growing
The welcome mat is out at Sandia National Laboratories' Livermore campus, where the lab is continuing a hiring binge.
Tuesday, 4:22 PM | No comments yetDanville set to acquire new property to house town offices, police department
While escrow is not expected to close until the later part of 2019, according to Town Manager Joe Calabrigo, the current building owners have accepted the town's purchase offer of $12.75 million.
Tuesday, 4:16 PM | 1 commentCounty receives national award for class to improve voting access
Efforts to improve voter accessibility in Contra Costa County were recognized with a national award.
Tuesday, 2:05 PM | No comments yetMonday, February 18, 2019
SRVUSD board to talk budget, opioid awareness, parcel tax oversight
The San Ramon Valley school board is set to host a series of presentations Tuesday evening, with topics including the district's budget, prescription drug awareness and AP Honor Roll success.
Monday, 12:19 PM | 2 commentsSan Ramon Planning Commission to discuss updating telecom ordinance
The San Ramon Planning Commission is set to review its telecommunications ordinance Tuesday night, and at the request of city staff, debate amending it to allow the installation of “small cell wireless facilities" to be placed upon city owned light standards and utility poles.
Monday, 11:29 AM | No comments yetCamp Connection: Adventures beckon
Summer is quickly approaching, which means a long vacation when schools let out. How can parents make these months stimulating, productive and fun?
Monday, 11:22 AM | No comments yetDanville council to review sewage regulations
Danville Town Council members are set to discuss the town's health regulations as it pertains to local and countywide sewage collection and disposal methods Tuesday night.
Monday, 11:21 AM | No comments yetSunday, February 17, 2019
'San Ramon Voyager' takes to the high seas
San Ramon has taken to the high seas -- symbolically -- as Chevron Corp.'s new crude oil tanker, the "San Ramon Voyager," has begun transporting oil on behalf of the locally headquartered company, primarily between the Arabian Gulf and the United States.
Sunday, 8:32 PM | 1 commentCal High football receives $1,000 from sports photo contest
Bella Vista Elementary School teacher Dwight Pratt has secured a $1,000 grand prize for California High School's football program, doing so by submitting the winning photo to T-Mobile's High School Sports Photo Contest.
Sunday, 8:25 PM | No comments yetGuest Opinion: Reflections on our Tri-Valley mayors' trip to Washington
In my role as Pleasanton's mayor, I recently traveled with the other Tri-Valley mayors for our annual trip to Washington, D.C. for the U.S. Conference of Mayors. I'm pleased to report that despite the government shutdown, we had a successful trip advocating for our region.
Sunday, 8:22 PM | No comments yetFriday, February 15, 2019
San Ramon Valley teachers rally in support of union negotiators
Hundreds of teachers from the San Ramon Valley Education Association donned their red union colors and gathered at Dougherty Valley High School Friday afternoon, to show support for their collective bargaining team and rally support for the union.
Friday, 3:50 PM | 4 commentsThursday, February 14, 2019
Residents needed to serve on San Ramon city advisory boards
The city of San Ramon is searching for residents to volunteer on various advisory boards in need of new members and help advise the City Council on the pressing issues affecting the community.
Thursday, 10:20 PM | No comments yetLocal 4-H members attend agri-science summit
For three dynamic days last month, local 4-H members -- Anika and Austin Nicolas of Pleasanton, Cara Rubin of Danville, and Liliana Wheeler of Livermore -- participated in workshops focused on precision agriculture, food and health, animal science, wildlife biology, biobased products and bioenergy.
Thursday, 10:17 PM | No comments yetLovin' guitars: Iconic instrument is a joy to hear, play and behold
Pick up a guitar. With your left fingers hold down a string or two. Strum with your right hand. Sound! Music? Magic. John Kibildis, owner of JAMS Music in Dublin, said his favorite instrument has always been the guitar.
Thursday, 5:16 PM | No comments yetSan Ramon still skeptical while moving forward with district-based elections
At the council's regular meeting on Tuesday night, residents and council members alike were divide over supporting or opposing the creation of districts, although the majority acknowledged that the transition was inevitable.
Thursday, 1:25 PM | No comments yetWednesday, February 13, 2019
Livermore company fined for safety violations in fatal trench collapse
A Livermore-based business has been cited more than $242,000 for safety violations related to the death of a worker in the collapse of a trench in Daly City last July, California Division of Occupational Safety and Health officials said Wednesday.
Wednesday, 4:38 PM | 1 commentSan Ramon: Craig Stevens sworn in as permanent police chief
After several months of having a temporary appointment, the city of San Ramon has selected local police veteran Craig Stevens to serve as the city's fourth police chief to lead the San Ramon Police Department on a permanent basis.
Wednesday, 4:27 PM | No comments yetEBRPD buys 160 acres to expand preserve south of San Ramon
The Tri-Valley's Doolan Canyon Regional Preserve has nearly 160 acres of new publicly owned open space, with EBRPD closing escrow on the nearly $1.3 million acquisition paid for largely by the district's Measure WW open space bond funds.
Wednesday, 2:53 PM | 1 commentCounty supervisors extend deadline for cannabis business applicants
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday morning to extend the application timeline for entrepreneurs seeking land-use permits for cannabis-based businesses like retail storefronts, commercial grows and manufacturing operations.
Wednesday, 12:22 PM | No comments yetTuesday, February 12, 2019
San Ramon brings residents to far away lands with 'Friday Foreign Film Series'
The city of San Ramon is giving residents the opportunity to experience new settings, appreciate thought-provoking stories and soak up some culture from around the world as its "Friday Foreign Film Series" continues this month.
Tuesday, 4:55 PM | No comments yetNominations open for local special education 'Bright Lights Awards'
Promoted by the SRVUSD Special Education Community Advisory Committee, the Bright Lights Awards are designed to recognize teachers, administrators and district partners go above and beyond to engage, educate and empower students receiving special education services.
Tuesday, 4:03 PM | No comments yetSRVUSD set to hold another public meeting on district election maps
As the San Ramon Valley Unified School District continues the process of overhauling its election system, district officials will be holding their fourth public hearing Thursday morning in seeking community input on potential trustee areas maps for district-based elections.
Tuesday, 3:59 PM | No comments yetMonday, February 11, 2019
Man dies in car crash in Dublin
Dublin police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred near the center of town amid wintry conditions on Saturday afternoon.
Monday, 3:15 PM | No comments yetSan Ramon council set to discuss overhaul of local election system
District-based elections will be the main topic of conversation at the San Ramon City Council's regular meeting Tuesday evening, and city officials are encouraging residents to attend the meeting to learn about upcoming changes to local elections and participate in the process.
Monday, 1:53 PM | No comments yetDanville: Tuesday meetings to review Bay Area housing crisis, new daycare permit
Danville town leaders will be holding two meetings to discuss issues facing the town on Tuesday, including the local and state housing situations and a proposed daycare center inside a house in southeast Danville.
Monday, 1:23 PM | No comments yetCounty supervisors could approve cannabis business process
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors is set to decide Tuesday whether to approve a selection process for a set number of commercial cannabis permits for unincorporated areas of the county.
Monday, 9:15 AM | No comments yetMount Diablo plane crash victim identified
The pilot who died in Friday night's single-engine plane crash on Mount Diablo has been identified on a Facebook tribute page and via other sources as 49-year-old Chris de Bar of Granite Bay, near Roseville.
Monday, 9:04 AM | No comments yetSunday, February 10, 2019
County judge rules in favor of police records release; unions likely to appeal
A Contra Costa County Superior Court judge on Friday blocked a move by officers with five county police departments and the sheriff's office to resist the potential release of pre-2019 records of officer shootings and potential misconduct.
Sunday, 4:21 PM | 4 commentsPilot killed in plane crash on Mount Diablo
The pilot of a small plane that took off from Hayward Executive Airport is dead after that plane crashed and burned on Mount Diablo on Friday night, a Federal Aviation Administration spokesman said Saturday.
Sunday, 4:15 PM | No comments yetCommunity volunteers needed for Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission
Applications are due Feb. 22 for the commission, which is tasked with advising the County Board of Supervisors on issues related to sustainability such as the implementation of the county's Climate Action Plan, achieving equity and fairness for sustainability programs, and engaging with the community.
Sunday, 4:11 PM | No comments yetNegotiations between SRVUSD, teachers stall as SRVEA declares impasse
Labor negotiations between the San Ramon Valley Unified School District and local teachers have hit a snag, with union negotiators from the San Ramon Valley Education Association declaring that bargaining talks have reached an impasse.
Sunday, 4:09 PM | 10 comments
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