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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. 830 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
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 | 6891 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
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 | 7392 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
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 | 3494 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 | 3780 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 2446 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 | 4126 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 | 1911 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
About-face: Why Newsom relented, released $1 billion despite lackluster local homeless plansTwo weeks after withholding $1 billion in homelessness funding over lackluster local plans, the governor is now yielding. Read...
Original post made on Nov. 29, 2022Last comment by Harrison Tamaki, on Nov 29, 2022 at 12:08 pm | 1 comment | 1976 Views
AROUND TOWN
Holiday Happenings 2022The winter holiday season is officially upon us. Here's our review of the events calendar in Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin,...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2022Last comment by Kief Bergman, on Nov 27, 2022 at 12:18 pm | 3 comments | 4602 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
County DA determines 2021 fatal police shooting was justifiedThe county DA's office on Friday released a report concluding that the fatal shooting of a man by Pittsburg police at an...
Original post made on Nov. 22, 2022Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Nov 27, 2022 at 12:15 am | 13 comments | 2322 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Sheriff's office inundated with concealed weapon permit requestsThe Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office says it has been inundated with requests for concealed carry weapon permits since...
Original post made on Nov. 23, 2022Last comment by David, on Nov 24, 2022 at 11:20 am | 2 comments | 3000 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD discusses updates to athletics policiesOfficials and community members at the San Ramon Valley Unified School District debated updates to district policies on its...
Original post made on Oct. 28, 2022Last comment by Mike Arata, on Nov 21, 2022 at 2:27 pm | 29 comments | 3265 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
vanZee pulls ahead to healthy lead in latest election count for SRVUSD Area 1More than a week after the election, the race for SRVUSD Area 1 has flipped again, with current leader Jesse vanZee now at...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2022Last comment by Gina M Channell, Publisher, on Nov 21, 2022 at 10:06 am | 7 comments | 4945 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Contra Costa DA won't press charges in 2020 police shootingThe use of force by police resulting in the 2020 death of Juan Carlos Ayon Barraza in Richmond was "reasonable under the...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2022Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Nov 19, 2022 at 8:59 pm | 9 comments | 2577 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Around the Valley: Influencing electionsA close look at San Ramon's 2022 candidate campaign finance filings set off alarm bells for me. It appears special interests...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2022Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Nov 18, 2022 at 7:04 am | 1 comment | 2813 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Election: Petersen regains lead over vanZee in latest count for SRVUSD Area 1The results of the race for the one competitive seat on the SRVUSD board have flipped twice so far as county officials continue...
Original post made on Nov. 11, 2022Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Nov 11, 2022 at 5:43 pm | 1 comment | 4113 Views
AROUND TOWN
Why I Am Voting For Jesse vanZee on Tuesday from a Mom of 3 Children in AlamoOf the three candidates running for SRVUSD Area 1 School Board, Jesse vanZee is the only candidate who has demonstrated a...
Original post made by Hilarie Bako on Nov. 7, 2022Last comment by H, on Nov 10, 2022 at 4:57 pm | 3 comments | 2412 Views
AROUND TOWN
Editorial: Vote for vanZee to bring change to SRVUSDAll three candidates have admirable strengths and would serve with dedication, but only Jesse vanZee promises to bring the...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2022Last comment by Mike Arata, on Nov 9, 2022 at 9:59 pm | 26 comments | 6769 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Settlement announced over Chevron diesel fuel leak in 2021The county DA's Office and state Department of Fish and Wildlife on Friday announced a settlement with Chevron over a leak...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2022Last comment by The Dude, on Nov 8, 2022 at 10:41 am | 1 comment | 2425 Views
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