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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
BART: Robberies and violent crime down, assaults and arrests on the rise
Robberies and violent crimes are down so far this year on BART, but aggravated assaults and felony arrests are both up, according to data released by BART officials last month.
Tuesday, 12:01 PM | No comments yetMonday, June 18, 2018
Kidchella brings children's rock to Danville
Back by popular demand is the Danville-sponsored kids summer music program Kidchella: A Children's Reading & Music Festival.
Monday, 5:18 PM | No comments yetGet the scoop: Ice cream trail coming to the Tri-Valley
The trail involves ice cream shops from Pleasanton and Livermore up through Dublin and then Danville. Its objective is for players to visit at least five of the 16 participating shops -- for every five shops visited, the trail's sponsor Visit Tri-Valley will donate $5 to local nonprofit the Valley Humane Society.
Monday, 4:55 PM | 1 commentStone Valley Middle School welcomes new principal
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education announced at last week's board meeting that Justin White, an assistant principal from San Ramon Valley High School, was selected to take over the position effective July 1.
Monday, 12:56 PM | 1 commentVoters approve creating BART inspector general position
While most voters know the passage of Regional Measure 3 means Bay Area bridges will see $3 in toll increases during the coming years, the initiative's victory on Election Day also establishes a new inspector general position to serve as an independent watchdog for BART -- an effort spearheaded by local State Senator Steve Glazer.
Monday, 12:03 PM | No comments yetFriday, June 15, 2018
Sheriff's office now taking texts to 911 during emergencies
Emergencies in unincorporated Contra Costa County can now be reported by text messages to 911, county sheriff's officials said.
Friday, 4:57 PM | No comments yetDanville Town Council to discuss committee appointments
At a special meeting Tuesday afternoon, the Danville Town Council will interview several candidates for available positions at three different local and county commissions.
Friday, 4:53 PM | No comments yetSummerfest returns to downtown Danville for 27th year
Danville Summerfest 2018 will be returning this weekend for its 27th year, celebrating community, commerce and summer fun.
Friday, 3:50 PM | No comments yetThursday, June 14, 2018
Hiking -- a Deus family tradition
Pleasanton resident John Deus and his son Tom began a tradition years ago to enjoy hikes together every Father's Day, sometimes even backpacking the entire weekend.
Thursday, 5:56 PM | No comments yetBecton set to become Contra Costa's new DA
Interim District Attorney Diana Becton is set to become Contra Costa County's new DA for a full term.
Thursday, 5:32 PM | 2 commentsDeSaulnier's anti-opioid act passes in U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Concord) achieved a victory in his fight against opioid addiction on Wednesday when a bi-partisan bill he co-sponsored was unanimously approved by the House of Representatives.
Thursday, 5:15 PM | No comments yetAlameda County Fair: Summer showcase begins 18-day run in Pleasanton
No need to worry about that rumbling near downtown Pleasanton on Friday morning. Those are the sounds and sights of cowboys and cowgirls herding steer to and from the fairgrounds via Main Street in the second annual cattle drive to usher in opening day of the 2018 Alameda County Fair.
Thursday, 3:49 PM | No comments yetWednesday, June 13, 2018
Music in the Park returns to Danville
Danville's popular summer concert series "Music in the Park" will be returning for its 33rd year, with a wide variety of musical entertainment, all performed outdoors so audience members can enjoy the town's cool summer nights.
Wednesday, 5:26 PM | No comments yetVideo story time now offered by county libraries
The Contra Costa County Library system is now offering online video story time through its YouTube channel.
Wednesday, 5:09 PM | No comments yetDanville and San Ramon launch new websites for 2018
Both Danville and San Ramon have recently launched newly designed websites, with the goal of making it easier for their residents to navigate the government sites and stay informed of community happenings, town officials say.
Wednesday, 2:18 PM | No comments yetTuesday, June 12, 2018
Rotary Club of Alamo honors Educators and Students of the Year
With the school year having come to a close, the Rotary Club of Alamo recognized the accomplishments of both students and teachers in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District at an awards ceremony on May 23.
Tuesday, 6:33 PM | No comments yetBlackhawk Museum brings back its Father's Day Car Show
The Blackhawk Museum's 11th annual Father's Day Classic Car Show is returning this Sunday to celebrate Danville dads with music and a diverse collection of cars from across the Tri-Valley.
Tuesday, 6:08 PM | No comments yetDeputies investigating death at county jail
An inmate was pronounced dead while in custody Tuesday morning at the Martinez Detention Facility, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office.
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An inmate was pronounced dead while in custody Tuesday morning at the Martinez Detention Facility, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office.
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Historical buildings celebrated in Danville
Members of both the Danville Heritage Resource Commission and Town Council have issued five historical plaques to buildings throughout the town.
Tuesday, 12:25 PM | No comments yetMonday, June 11, 2018
Alameda County Fair opens Friday
Downtown Pleasanton will be thrown back to its old west beginnings this Friday as the second annual cattle drive is set to rumble through Main Street to mark opening day of the 2018 Alameda County Fair.
Monday, 5:49 PM | No comments yetSan Ramon students among Swalwell's nominees to U.S. service academies
Two recent San Ramon graduates were among six students nominated this year by Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) to attend U.S. service academies.
Monday, 3:56 PM | No comments yetSchool board to hold public hearing on upcoming CSEA negotiations
The San Ramon Valley school board will hold a public hearing to discuss the upcoming labor negotiations for classified employees at its regular meeting Tuesday evening.
Monday, 12:51 PM | No comments yetDanville doctor dies in crash after large tree falls onto I-680
A woman killed when a tree fell onto northbound Interstate 680 on Monday in Danville has been identified as Lyudmila Beyzer, a doctor of 15 years at John Muir Health.
Monday, 10:01 AM | No comments yetSunday, June 10, 2018
Interim DA Becton moves to 50.01% of vote; 60,000 ballots still to count
Contra Costa County Interim District Attorney Diana Becton has moved ever so slightly ahead -- by 17 votes -- of the 50% threshold needed to win outright in the primary election, according to the latest results released by county election officials.
Sunday, 1:07 PM | 7 commentsFriday, June 8, 2018
Moonlight Movies returns to Danville
The popular Moonlight Movies series is returning to Danville this summer, bringing fun-filled outdoor movie screenings the whole family can enjoy.
Friday, 3:29 PM | No comments yetSan Ramon council preparing for November's election
The San Ramon City Council has several election-related topics concerning the regulation of candidates' campaigns for its regular meeting Tuesday night.
Friday, 1:18 PM | No comments yetThursday, June 7, 2018
Local youth theater company brings musical 'Pippin' musical to Danville
"I Can Do That," a nonprofit youth theater company based in Danville, is bringing the musical "Pippin" to the Village Theatre in Danville starting next Friday.
Thursday, 5:34 PM | No comments yetTraveling the world: Tri-Valley family recalls adventures they wrap up journey
The Gillette family -- mom Audrey, dad Bryan, and sons Colin, 11, and Decker, 9 -- were on safari with a guide midway through their yearlong travel adventure, parked on the savanna in Botswana.
Thursday, 4:54 PM | 1 commentDeSaulnier hosting town hall meeting in Danville
Congressman Mark DeSaulnier will visit Danville next week to conduct his 65th town hall meeting since taking office in January 2015.
Thursday, 4:44 PM | No comments yetProspective San Ramon City Council candidates begin to emerge
While the November election is still five months away, with the announcement that Councilman Harry Sachs will not seek re-election, an opportunity has opened up for at least one person to bring a new face to the San Ramon City Council.
Thursday, 4:00 PM | 3 commentsHacker guilty on all counts in attack on DanvilleSanRamon.com
A federal jury on Wednesday convicted former San Francisco resident Ross M. Colby of two felonies and three misdemeanors relating to computer hacking that preceded the Sept. 17, 2015, take-down of DanvilleSanRamon.com and four other websites of parent company Embarcadero Media.
Thursday, 8:29 AM | No comments yetWednesday, June 6, 2018
Landsea Homes acquires Danville property for housing development
The Abigail Place housing community, located along Old Blackhawk Road and Camino Tassajara in Danville, will provide 17 single-family homes for residents. Construction will begin later this year with the first new homes expected to be completed by spring 2019.
Wednesday, 2:53 PM | No comments yetInaugural Contra Costa County Teacher Appreciation Night held
The event began with a special reception in their honor, inside the Coliseum's Treehouse Eastside Club, then the teachers were taken out onto the field for a tour prior to the Oakland Athletics game against the Seattle Mariners.
Wednesday, 2:22 PM | No comments yetCoroner determines SRVHS student's drowning was accidental
Contra Costa County coroner's officials have ruled the drowning death of freshman Benjamin Curry in the San Ramon Valley High School pool on May 8 was accidental, according to a copy of the coroner's report obtained by DanvilleSanRamon.com.
Wednesday, 2:01 PM | 17 commentsElection: County DA race tight for runoff; bridge toll hike poised to pass
Contra Costa County appears poised for two runoff elections for countywide seats after the district attorney and superintendent of schools contests saw no candidate receive the required 50%-plus voter support required to win the office outright in the primary, according to semi-official election results reported early Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, 12:42 AM | 1 comment
Couples: “True love is a decision between the head and the heart . . .
By Chandrama Anderson | 1 comment | 1,067 views
Some election thoughts
By Tim Hunt | 3 comments | 591 views
Nominations due by Sept. 17
DanvilleSanRamon.com and Pleasanton Weekly are once again putting out a call for nominations and sponsorships for the annual Tri-Valley Heroes awards - our salute to the community members dedicated to bettering the Tri-Valley and the lives of its residents.
