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Rep. Swalwell's new book is part tribute, part impeachment memoirA newly announced book by U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Livermore) that began as a tribute to his father partly "morphed" into...
Original post made on Feb. 26, 2020Last comment by Resident, on Feb 29, 2020 at 1:35 pm | 9 comments | 1303 Views
AROUND TOWN
San Ramon: Four new merchants set to open in City Center Bishop RanchThe City Center Bishop Ranch family just got a little bigger this month, with the recent announcement that four new tenants...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2020Last comment by Katie, on Feb 29, 2020 at 11:16 am | 8 comments | 10293 Views
RESTAURANTS
Business Briefs: McGah's closing after sale in Danville; new Trader Joe's in San RamonAfter nearly a decade of providing Danville with games, sports and beer, McGah’s Pub & Pianos is issuing its final last...
Original post made on Feb. 28, 2020Last comment by Member, on Feb 28, 2020 at 2:22 pm | 1 comment | 4302 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Vote by TuesdayWhile many eyes will be focused on the results of California's Democratic Party presidential primary, there are also plenty...
Original post made on Feb. 27, 2020Last comment by D15 Resident, on Feb 27, 2020 at 2:29 pm | 1 comment | 3472 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD placed on College Board's AP District Honor Roll for 10th consecutive yearIn recognition of the SRVUSD’s efforts to promote advanced learning opportunities, the school district has been placed...
Original post made on Feb. 27, 2020Last comment by Pedal Power, on Feb 27, 2020 at 12:21 pm | 1 comment | 1419 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Guest Opinion: Understanding the 2019 novel coronavirusIn less than two weeks after the first cases of pneumonia were reported in Wuhan, scientists identified the viral culprit...
Original post made on Feb. 15, 2020Last comment by Not needed, on Feb 25, 2020 at 6:35 pm | 2 comments | 1722 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Clarkson reflects on San Ramon during final State of the City addressSan Ramon Mayor Bill Clarkson held his eighth and final State of the City Address on Wednesday, during which time he reflected...
Original post made on Feb. 21, 2020Last comment by Fred Johns, on Feb 24, 2020 at 7:59 pm | 4 comments | 2986 Views
AROUND TOWN
Editorial: Vote Yes on Measure Y in Danville to approve Magee Preserve projectWe recommend a Yes vote on Measure Y on March 3, in favor of the Magee Preserve residential development with 69 houses clustered...
Original post made on Feb. 3, 2020Last comment by WFS, on Feb 20, 2020 at 9:49 pm | 40 comments | 6229 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Valley Views: Valentine to last a lifetimeThis column is really a love story. My grief was only possible because of the happiness of my long marriage. I am sorry fate...
Original post made on Feb. 14, 2020Last comment by Dolores Fox Ciardelli, on Feb 20, 2020 at 3:47 pm | 5 comments | 1258 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Report: Bay Area housing numbers fall by 30% in 2019Despite a narrative that housing construction in the Bay Area is going gangbusters, the number of units built last year was...
Original post made on Feb. 17, 2020Last comment by Jerry, on Feb 19, 2020 at 8:39 am | 2 comments | 1410 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Camp Connection: Camps support independence in safe settingToday's parents may wrestle with giving their children independence while keeping them safe. School offers some opportunities...
Original post made on Feb. 18, 2020There are no comments yet. 1035 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Teachers union holds rally prior to start of SRVUSD board meetingNearly 300 San Ramon Valley Education Association union members held a rally outside of the school district's board meeting...
Original post made on Feb. 13, 2020Last comment by Sarah, on Feb 15, 2020 at 12:45 pm | 3 comments | 2673 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
SRVUSD board to discuss state funding, local bond and parcel tax planningThe financial future of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District will be the main topic of conversation during the Board...
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2020Last comment by Sarah, on Feb 12, 2020 at 7:42 am | 1 comment | 826 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
San Ramon council to review waste services ordinance, consider Styrofoam banThe San Ramon City Council is set to look over its garbage and waste policies during its regular meeting on Tuesday, during...
Original post made on Feb. 10, 2020Last comment by Resident, on Feb 11, 2020 at 11:02 pm | 3 comments | 1544 Views
AROUND TOWN
Stepper unanimously selected to serve as mayor of Danville for 2020Longtime town councilwoman Karen Stepper was named mayor of Danville for the fourth time on Tuesday, after her fellow council...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2019Last comment by Been there, on Feb 10, 2020 at 2:20 pm | 10 comments | 2686 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
San Ramon man charged with dumping man out of wheelchairA San Ramon man has been charged with assault and attempted kidnapping after he allegedly got into an argument over a handicap...
Original post made on Feb. 1, 2020Last comment by Steve, on Feb 7, 2020 at 8:06 pm | 9 comments | 3389 Views
AROUND TOWN
Questions for Danville Mayor Karen Stepper on Measure YThis week I received a 2 page letter from Danville Mayor Karen Stepper encouraging me to vote in favor of proposition Y....
Original post made by A concerned Danville Resident on Feb. 7, 2020There are no comments yet. 242 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville: Would-be burglar kicks in door, flees after finding resident insideA brazen home burglary attempt occurred in a Danville neighborhood on Thursday morning, with the culprit kicking in the front...
Original post made on Jan. 19, 2020Last comment by American, on Feb 7, 2020 at 4:13 pm | 7 comments | 5364 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
San Ramon Planning Commission to review new fire training facilityThe San Ramon Planning Commission is set to review plans for a new San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District training facility...
Original post made on Feb. 4, 2020Last comment by David D., on Feb 4, 2020 at 11:26 pm | 8 comments | 2314 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
‘Nothing Compares to San Ramon’ in new tourism campaignDiscover San Ramon revealed its strategy to drive tourism in San Ramon during the City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday,...
Original post made on Jan. 31, 2020Last comment by Resident, on Feb 4, 2020 at 12:38 pm | 6 comments | 3700 Views
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