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Danville seeks residents to serve on advisory board openingsThe town of Danville is recruiting residents to volunteer for openings available on several vitally important advisory boards...
Original post made on Sep. 9, 2020Last comment by bestortcom, 9 minutes ago | 1 comment | 3162 Views
AROUND TOWN
Editorial: Vote Clark for SRVUSD Area 2, Roberts for Area 3Voters should elect board members with a range of perspective and a campaign centered around fresh, informed ideas to improve...
Original post made on Oct. 19, 2020Last comment by Gina M Channell, Publisher, 1 hour ago | 10 comments | 1544 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville council looks to formally oppose Tassajara Parks housing developmentThe Danville Town Council is set to consider issuing formal opposition to the Tassajara Parks housing development proposed...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2020Last comment by Parent and Voter, 2 hours ago | 1 comment | 1772 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Blackhawk: Shots fired after man allegedly tries to run down law enforcement officersA Stockton man was arrested after allegedly running his car into a Contra Costa County sheriff's deputy and Danville police...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2020Last comment by Parent and Voter, 2 hours ago | 1 comment | 1157 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Meet the Danville Town Council candidatesIt's a crowded field of candidates for the Danville Town Council election and to help local voters make an informed decision,...
Original post made on Oct. 8, 2020Last comment by Bruce B., 18 hours ago | 9 comments | 5324 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville Costco could be getting a gas station, across the street in San RamonThe Costco Wholesale store in Danville appears on track to getting a major upgrade -- a Costco gas station, across the street...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2020Last comment by Magnus Back, on Oct 19, 2020 at 9:11 am | 4 comments | 16248 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Vote to re-elect Bauer-Kahan, Glazer, DeSaulnier, SwalwellLegislative experience, actionable priorities and institutional knowledge are vital for 2021 and beyond. Vote to re-elect...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2020Last comment by Kjgamble, on Oct 19, 2020 at 6:40 am | 2 comments | 839 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tech engineer Nasser Mirzai seeks to bring fresh perspective to Danville Town CouncilTechnology engineer Nasser Mirzai is campaigning to join the Danville Town Council, running on a platform to reinvigorate...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2020Last comment by Ray Hosseini, on Oct 17, 2020 at 11:01 am | 1 comment | 2454 Views
AROUND TOWN
Editorial: Vote Arnerich, Morgan, Fong for Danville Town CouncilDanville is well-managed, with a balanced budget and no unfunded liability, and a lot of the credit goes toward its current...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2020Last comment by Dirty Politics , on Oct 16, 2020 at 9:38 pm | 2 comments | 1397 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Editorial: Vote Hudson for mayor, Verose and Perkins for council in San RamonIn a crucial election this fall, we recommend voters elect Dave Hudson as mayor of San Ramon, Sridhar Verose in City Council...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2020Last comment by Judy, on Oct 14, 2020 at 5:36 pm | 3 comments | 2626 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Editorial: Vote Walters for CCCCD Ward 2, the most important local election you're not paying attention toThe CCCCD Governing Board is clearly in need of new leadership, and Ward 2 voters should usher in that change by voting for...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2020Last comment by Vicky Vino, on Oct 14, 2020 at 8:48 am | 1 comment | 3521 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
San Ramon mayoral candidates differentiate themselves at virtual forumThe race to lead San Ramon as the next mayor saw candidates trying to set themselves apart during an online forum last week...
Original post made on Sep. 29, 2020Last comment by 50 year resident, on Oct 13, 2020 at 6:36 pm | 3 comments | 5142 Views
AROUND TOWN
Businessman Allen Timmons campaigning for Danville Town Council on 'no-growth platform'Danville resident and business executive Allen Timmons has officially launched a campaign to represent his community on the...
Original post made on Aug. 17, 2020Last comment by dbrower, on Oct 12, 2020 at 7:06 pm | 11 comments | 3580 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
San Ramon: Mayoral candidate fends off attacks after staying away from forumA candidate for mayor of San Ramon is taking criticism for declining to take part in an election forum sponsored by a Muslim...
Original post made on Oct. 8, 2020Last comment by Herman Glates, on Oct 9, 2020 at 8:12 am | 2 comments | 2643 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Former San Ramon principal dies in Nevada after going missingLivermore Valley Joint Unified School District assistant superintendent Mike Biondi was found dead Wednesday near Walker...
Original post made on Oct. 2, 2020Last comment by DM, on Oct 8, 2020 at 5:02 pm | 2 comments | 33939 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
County officials talk safety, security measures for voting this electionFor the first time in California history, every single registered voter in the state is set to have a ballot delivered to...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2020There are no comments yet. 3238 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville police looking for suspect in attempted bank robberyAn unidentified suspect allegedly tried unsuccessfully to rob a US Bank in central Danville on Friday afternoon, and town...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2020Last comment by The Dude, on Oct 6, 2020 at 9:38 pm | 1 comment | 2702 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Campaign for countywide sales tax measure beginsContra Costa County officials on Friday formally kicked off a campaign supporting a half-cent countywide sales tax ballot...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2020Last comment by Chris, on Oct 6, 2020 at 1:50 pm | 4 comments | 4900 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
COVID Testing at Long Term Care FacilitiesPrivate health care providers operating within Contra Costa County must now provide timely COVID-19 tests to essential workers...
Original post made by Partha Parthasarathy on Oct. 2, 2020There are no comments yet. 742 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD Board of Education candidates debate ahead of Nov. 3 electionCandidates for the SRVUSD squared off during an online election forum Wednesday evening, taking time to debate over the policies...
Original post made on Sep. 25, 2020Last comment by Jay, on Oct 2, 2020 at 10:23 am | 2 comments | 5578 Views
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