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Danville: Protesters visit Contra Costa sheriff's home in caravan demonstrationApproximately 100 motorists turned out for a car protest through Danville on Monday afternoon, in the most recent Tri-Valley...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2020Last comment by MAWA, on Jun 18, 2020 at 3:21 pm | 3 comments | 2447 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Board approves contract for Malloy to become next SRVUSD superintendentJohn Malloy officially agreed to a three-year contract on June 9 that includes a base salary of $340,792 per year, exclusive...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2020Last comment by Parent, on Jun 18, 2020 at 7:14 am | 4 comments | 2416 Views
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San Ramon resident Luz María Gómez declares candidacy for City CouncilThe race to lead San Ramon officially has its first non-incumbent candidate throw their hat into the ring, with the announcement...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2020Last comment by Stephen Maris, on Jun 17, 2020 at 2:57 pm | 2 comments | 4398 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
The choice model: Dublin Unified advances plan for reopening schoolsDublin Unified is moving forward with a plan to reopen schools in the fall that allows families to choose whether their student...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2020There are no comments yet. 3960 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
Supervisors approve cuts in library jobs and hoursThe Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved laying off more than 30 library workers and adjusting county...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2020There are no comments yet. 1202 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
San Ramon police chief bans carotid restraint as part of response to '8 Can't Wait'San Ramon Police Chief Craig Stevens issued a letter to the community late Friday afternoon addressing all eight policy points...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2020Last comment by Dan, on Jun 16, 2020 at 10:16 am | 7 comments | 3444 Views
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Danville council to review budget proposal with $5M in cuts due to COVID-19 impactsWhile the town of Danville is no exception to the COVID economy, town officials say despite looming $5 million budget cuts,...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2020Last comment by Dan Davis, on Jun 16, 2020 at 6:46 am | 1 comment | 2509 Views
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Regional Rail Authority seeks $400 million for Valley Link projectThe Alameda County Transportation Commission recently opened a 45-day comment period to consider requests from the Tri-Valley-San...
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2020There are no comments yet. 1716 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Alamo club among 24 Hour Fitness centers closing for good amid pandemicSan Ramon-based 24 Hour Fitness chain is preparing to open many of its locations as novel coronavirus restrictions are eased,...
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2020Last comment by Grandma, on Jun 15, 2020 at 9:23 am | 2 comments | 2507 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD board to consider confirming contract for new superintendentThe San Ramon Valley school board is set to discuss appointing John Malloy, Ed.D., as the next superintendent to lead the...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2020Last comment by Parent , on Jun 14, 2020 at 4:38 pm | 1 comment | 1811 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Palmer School, 81-year-old private campus, closes abruptly in Walnut CreekThe Palmer School for Boys and Girls, a Walnut Creek-based private school that has served students in Contra Costa County...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2020Last comment by Former Palmer Student, on Jun 14, 2020 at 1:35 pm | 1 comment | 5983 Views
RESTAURANTS
Danville Town Council approves downtown street closures for outdoor diningIn response to the town's effective local curtailment of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Danville Town Council has...
Original post made on Jun. 9, 2020Last comment by B. Johnson, on Jun 11, 2020 at 12:14 pm | 2 comments | 5851 Views
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DSRSD wastewater service charge hearing next TuesdayDublin San Ramon Services District will hold a public hearing during the Board of Directors regular meeting next Tuesday...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2020Last comment by Yiao-tee Hsia, on Jun 10, 2020 at 9:44 pm | 1 comment | 1258 Views
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Danville debates closing downtown streets for outdoor dining as county health lifts more restrictionsThe Danville Town Council will consider closing some streets in downtown to give local restaurants additional space to offer...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2020Last comment by Danville resident 33+ years, on Jun 8, 2020 at 7:45 pm | 9 comments | 5039 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Bay Area breaks from governor, maintains ban on curbside pickup at retail storesBay Area health officers warned that the regional COVID-19 shelter-in-place guidelines will remain in place through at least...
Original post made on May. 9, 2020Last comment by Virginia McDonnell, on Jun 5, 2020 at 1:13 pm | 3 comments | 1219 Views
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Hundreds of demonstrators close streets in non-violent protest in DublinHundreds of protesters shut down the streets in central Dublin on Monday afternoon, as Tri-Valley residents joined the numerous...
Original post made on Jun. 2, 2020Last comment by Jennifer, on Jun 5, 2020 at 8:46 am | 12 comments | 8715 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Contra Costa County declares indefinite curfew in response to civil unrestStarting on Tuesday, the curfew requires Contra Costa County residents and visitors to stay indoors from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m....
Original post made on Jun. 2, 2020Last comment by Sci Geek, on Jun 5, 2020 at 7:44 am | 7 comments | 11763 Views
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San Ramon residents take to the streets in mass demonstration against racism, police brutalityHundreds of protesters took to the streets of San Ramon on Wednesday evening in a mass demonstration that condemned racism...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2020Last comment by Sci Geek, on Jun 5, 2020 at 7:15 am | 27 comments | 10099 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Governor says hair salons can reopen in 47 counties; Contra Costa not on listGov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that 47 counties across the state, including Solano and Napa counties, can reopen hair...
Original post made on May. 27, 2020Last comment by Davy tran, on Jun 4, 2020 at 7:02 pm | 4 comments | 10062 Views
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Gold Award benefits visually impaired children in IndiaWhen Saachi Bhayani mulled over ideas for her Girl Scout Gold Award project, she knew she wanted to help underserved youngsters...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2020Last comment by Member, on Jun 4, 2020 at 8:27 am | 1 comment | 1504 Views
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