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Danville council to vote on garbage rate increaseThe Danville Town Council is set to consider a fee increase for the town's garbage and recycling services in its first regular...
Original post made on Jan. 10, 2023Last comment by Becky Bhatt, on Jan 11, 2023 at 2:49 pm | 5 comments | 3878 Views
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Tri-Valley schools assessed in new District Readiness IndexTri-Valley school districts are among those rated on a number of different rankings intended to measure the foundations,...
Original post made on Jan. 5, 2023Last comment by Mike Arata, on Jan 9, 2023 at 10:29 pm | 2 comments | 1777 Views
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Newmark sells 52,149-square-foot, mixed-use space in San RamonA large office and retail space in San Ramon has changed hands, with a San Francisco-based real estate company acquiring...
Original post made on Jan. 3, 2023There are no comments yet. 3056 Views
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New bridge toll assistance programs to go into effect in 2023Two bridge toll assistance programs are set to go into effect in early 2023, offering free crossings for eligible military...
Original post made on Jan. 2, 2023There are no comments yet. 1233 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
DA charges Colorado man after hate speech, battery incidents in San Ramon ValleyThe Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office has filed charges against a Denver man for two separate reported incidents...
Original post made on Dec. 31, 2022Last comment by Samantha Jenkins, on Jan 1, 2023 at 4:02 pm | 6 comments | 4696 Views
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Lawsuit alleges Acalanes district, Miramonte High staff knew about sex abuseFormer students of Miramonte High School in Orinda filed a lawsuit against the school and the Acalanes Union High School...
Original post made on Dec. 28, 2022Last comment by Jennifer, on Dec 28, 2022 at 9:31 pm | 1 comment | 2385 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pearl Harbor Day beacon lighting returns to Mount DiabloThe beacon that has sat atop Mount Diablo since its installation before World War II is set to be illuminated next week in...
Original post made on Nov. 29, 2022Last comment by Fred Jackson, on Dec 28, 2022 at 9:20 am | 8 comments | 2391 Views
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San Ramon: Police arrest man on suspicion of hate crime after racist rant at In-N-OutPolice said Monday they have arrested a Denver man suspected of a racist and homophobic rant against two people at a San...
Original post made on Dec. 27, 2022Last comment by MobettaJenkum, on Dec 27, 2022 at 5:37 pm | 4 comments | 8807 Views
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SRVUSD board swears in newcomer vanZee, returning trustees Hurd and OrdwayThe San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education formalized additional four-year terms for two of its trustees,...
Original post made on Dec. 18, 2022Last comment by Gina M Channell, Publisher, on Dec 27, 2022 at 9:23 am | 2 comments | 2157 Views
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Dublin police investigating armed robbery at Mike's Camera storeOn Dec. 14 Dublin Police Services responded to reports of an armed robbery at Mike's Camera store. Five individuals were...
Original post made on Dec. 22, 2022There are no comments yet. 1374 Views
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Crumbl Cookies shops in Tri-Valley hit with penalties for child labor violationsPopular dessert chain Crumbl Cookies is currently facing financial penalties following a federal investigation that found...
Original post made on Dec. 22, 2022There are no comments yet. 4001 Views
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San Ramon Valley teacher, cheer coach ordered to face jury trialA cheer coach and teacher in the San Ramon Valley is set to remain in jail ahead of an arraignment date at the start of the...
Original post made on Dec. 19, 2022Last comment by Mike Arata, on Dec 21, 2022 at 6:34 pm | 3 comments | 3811 Views
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Be a virtual volunteer - give the gift of time this season!This time of year is one of the loneliest for our unhoused neighbors. Be a light in someone’s world this holiday season...
Original post made by Colette on Dec. 19, 2022There are no comments yet. 765 Views
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San Ramon commissioners discuss future of Chevron Park propertyThe San Ramon Planning Commission recently debated next steps for the former home of Chevron's global headquarters, following...
Original post made on Dec. 19, 2022Last comment by dlq, on Dec 19, 2022 at 11:19 am | 1 comment | 6614 Views
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Blackhawk Plaza movie theater closes abruptlyThe San Ramon Valley is now down to one movie theater throughout the region, following the recent closure of an entertainment...
Original post made on Dec. 15, 2022Last comment by Jennifer, on Dec 16, 2022 at 4:11 pm | 2 comments | 6635 Views
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Danville police search for strong-arm robbery suspectsPolice in Danville concluded a search of strong-armed robbery suspects on Tuesday evening and one suspect is still outstanding,...
Original post made on Dec. 14, 2022Last comment by BGal, on Dec 14, 2022 at 8:15 am | 1 comment | 3222 Views
RESTAURANTS
'Shawn's Boat' fundraiser, honoring late Danville native, more than halfway to goalMore than four months after the death of a Danville-born woman who was hit by a truck while bicycling to work in Washington...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2022Last comment by Claes Elfving, on Dec 6, 2022 at 12:35 pm | 1 comment | 3634 Views
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Supervisors to consider allowing cannabis sales in county areasThe Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday is set to consider an ordinance allowing the sale and delivery of...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2022Last comment by Gary Petris, on Dec 6, 2022 at 11:03 am | 1 comment | 2290 Views
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County supervisors approve controversial Seven Hills Ranch developmentAfter hearing from at least 50 speakers spanning about six hours, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2022Last comment by Cyndie, on Nov 30, 2022 at 1:08 pm | 1 comment | 3877 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
County sheriff's office says phone scammers threaten arrest to get moneyCCCSO is warning people about a scam involving phone calls from someone claiming to be from the sheriff's office, saying...
Original post made on Nov. 29, 2022Last comment by Harrison Tamaki, on Nov 29, 2022 at 12:10 pm | 1 comment | 1747 Views
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