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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 | 5124 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 | 1280 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 8768 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 | 11888 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 10184 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 | 10115 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
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 | 1614 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville extends nightly curfew; sheriff holds off on mandatory countywide orderThe town of Danville is continuing its nighttime curfew order for another three days in light of civil unrest in the East...
Original post made on Jun. 2, 2020Last comment by Oscar Pinelli, on Jun 3, 2020 at 8:51 pm | 5 comments | 16197 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Retail shopping, childcare among the businesses reopening in Contra Costa CountyBay Area public health officers announced Monday that they "expect to move forward with additional openings" of businesses...
Original post made on Jun. 3, 2020Last comment by Resident of 30plus yrs, on Jun 3, 2020 at 12:41 pm | 1 comment | 3250 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Mt. Diablo school board fires superintendent, rejects deal with teachersMt. Diablo Unified School District's Board of Education at its meeting on Thursday voted unanimously to fire Superintendent...
Original post made on Jun. 3, 2020Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Jun 3, 2020 at 7:30 am | 1 comment | 2310 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
SR Planning Commission to review proposed fitness center in former OSH locationThe San Ramon Planning Commission on Tuesday will review a proposal for a fitness center on the former Orchard's Supply Hardware...
Original post made on Jun. 2, 2020Last comment by Anne Cavazos, on Jun 2, 2020 at 10:14 am | 5 comments | 4116 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville Town Council to review local effects of coronavirus pandemic during special meetingThe Danville Town Council is set to meet and discuss a variety of COVID-19 related issues facing the town on Tuesday evening,...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2020Last comment by RT, on Jun 2, 2020 at 6:42 am | 1 comment | 2516 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
County library system facing cuts as cities pay for fewer extra hoursMost Bay Area cities face budget problems owing directly to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, and in Contra Costa County,...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2020Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Jun 1, 2020 at 11:06 am | 1 comment | 2679 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board OKs 2.56% raises for executive cabinet, management staffThe SRVUSD Board of Education approved plans to award its executive cabinet, management staff and confidential employees...
Original post made on May. 27, 2020Last comment by Parent, on Jun 1, 2020 at 9:46 am | 16 comments | 4311 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Tri-Valley police prepare amid looting around Bay AreaPolice agencies in the Tri-Valley braced for potential looting attempts in local communities amid similar cases around the...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2020There are no comments yet. 22024 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Enough is EnoughAs a proud parent of 3 children in or through the San Ramon Valley school district, I have always felt blessed with how great...
Original post made by Steve Wilcox on May. 28, 2020Last comment by SRVUSD parent, on May 30, 2020 at 7:04 am | 2 comments | 631 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
County health officer says COVID-19 restrictions will loosen carefully, deliberatelyDr. Chris Farnitano said he knows Bay Area residents are getting frustrated with what feels like a glacial pace in reopening...
Original post made on May. 27, 2020Last comment by Dickita P, on May 29, 2020 at 12:56 pm | 8 comments | 3477 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD board to consider raises for executive cabinet, managementThe SRVUSD board is set to give retiring Superintendent Rick Schmitt, his executive cabinet and management staff 2.56% retroactive...
Original post made on May. 26, 2020Last comment by Disgusted SRVUSD parent, on May 28, 2020 at 9:41 am | 16 comments | 5874 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville council holding in-person meeting to discuss revenue shortfalls from COVID-19 pandemicThe Danville Town Council is set to review the ongoing financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic during a special budgetary...
Original post made on May. 25, 2020Last comment by RodgerD, on May 25, 2020 at 5:39 pm | 1 comment | 1523 Views
RESTAURANTS
San Ramon council considering new policies for restaurants, businesses to operate outdoorsThe San Ramon City Council is set Tuesday to discuss adopting an interim policy and waive application fees that would allow...
Original post made on May. 25, 2020Last comment by Susan, on May 25, 2020 at 11:09 am | 1 comment | 5055 Views
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