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Baker, sitting supervisor among finalists for clerk-recorderThe Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will interview six applicants for appointment to the open county clerk-recorder/elections...
Original post made on Jan. 15, 2020Last comment by Jayne, on Jan 16, 2020 at 9:31 am | 4 comments | 3022 Views
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Danville council to talk bike safety on Diablo Road, skate park, flavored vaping banThe Danville Town Council is set to discuss potential bicycle improvements for the west side of Diablo Road during a special...
Original post made on Jan. 14, 2020Last comment by Mads, on Jan 15, 2020 at 10:43 am | 3 comments | 2309 Views
AROUND TOWN
San Ramon: Commission to continue review of Bishop Ranch 'CityWalk Master Plan'The San Ramon Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a study session on Tuesday evening to discuss the newly renamed "CityWalk...
Original post made on Jan. 7, 2020Last comment by SRVdad, on Jan 14, 2020 at 1:44 pm | 4 comments | 5434 Views
RESTAURANTS
Philz Coffee to join ranks of offerings found at City Center Bishop RanchSan Ramon residents will soon have the opportunity to break up the morning grind, with the recent announcement that the San...
Original post made on Jan. 10, 2020Last comment by Sam Ramon , on Jan 13, 2020 at 10:48 am | 2 comments | 2928 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Pair arrested in connection with Alamo home burglariesTwo Clayton men are facing multiple burglary charges after their arrest Wednesday while in possession of stolen property,...
Original post made on Jan. 13, 2020Last comment by Nick, on Jan 13, 2020 at 9:07 am | 2 comments | 3787 Views
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Danville: Prickly Pear Cantina closes its doors for goodThe owners of Prickly Pear Cantina in Blackhawk Plaza announced that the restaurant permanently closed after nearly a decade...
Original post made on Jan. 9, 2020Last comment by Nick, on Jan 10, 2020 at 10:51 am | 3 comments | 3319 Views
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DSRSD Board of Directors gets a pay raiseThe Dublin San Ramon Services District Board of Directors received a raise in compensation in the new year. Read the full...
Original post made on Jan. 10, 2020Last comment by Skooter, on Jan 10, 2020 at 8:12 am | 1 comment | 1338 Views
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SRVUSD to open wellness centers at Dougherty Valley, Cal High next school yearIn an effort to curb the rising rates of anxiety and to promote mental wellness among students, the SRVUSD has announced...
Original post made on Jan. 8, 2020Last comment by JLK, on Jan 9, 2020 at 2:21 pm | 3 comments | 2930 Views
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BART board to consider systemwide wireless upgradesCellphones and other wireless devices could work better on BART trains and stations if the transit agency's Board of Directors...
Original post made on Jan. 9, 2020Last comment by Long Term Resident, on Jan 9, 2020 at 11:44 am | 1 comment | 760 Views
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Man charged with murder for death during home invasion robbery in DublinA Vallejo man was charged on Monday with special circumstances murder for the shooting death of his female accomplice in...
Original post made on Jan. 7, 2020Last comment by AC, on Jan 9, 2020 at 9:18 am | 6 comments | 2915 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Cyber attack snarls Contra Costa County Library system networkIt may take several days to recover from a ransomware attack that has shuttered the online network linking all branches Contra...
Original post made on Jan. 5, 2020Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Jan 7, 2020 at 6:32 pm | 5 comments | 2230 Views
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Tri-Valley protesters hold rally to support impeachment proceedingsSeveral hundred protesters turned out in Livermore on Tuesday evening to show support for the congressional impeachment hearing,...
Original post made on Dec. 19, 2019Last comment by Bob, on Jan 7, 2020 at 5:35 pm | 8 comments | 1360 Views
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Census 2020: County officials to issue grants seeking to ensure that every person countGrant amounts will range between $500 to $3,000 and be used to fund grantees that are committed to ensuring a complete count...
Original post made on Jan. 6, 2020Last comment by Kjgamble, on Jan 7, 2020 at 9:53 am | 2 comments | 3681 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Dublin: Woman killed by ex-boyfriend in self-defense identifiedA woman who was fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend when she allegedly broke into his Dublin home with an armed male accomplice...
Original post made on Jan. 6, 2020Last comment by Resident, on Jan 6, 2020 at 2:05 pm | 2 comments | 3153 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police arrest man after brief foot chase through downtown DanvilleAfter a brief chase on foot through downtown Danville that took police on top of the rooftops of some of the businesses along...
Original post made on Jan. 3, 2020Last comment by Citizen, on Jan 6, 2020 at 7:55 am | 3 comments | 2264 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Glazer proposes bills to 'harden' communication, safety systems in power shutoffsTri-Valley State Sen. Steve Glazer said Wednesday he plans to introduce legislation in January designed to help medical equipment...
Original post made on Jan. 3, 2020Last comment by John Heller, on Jan 3, 2020 at 1:25 pm | 1 comment | 943 Views
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'Comedy with Liz Grant and Friends' to return to Danville in 2020Ringing in the new year with a bellyful of laughter, local comedian Liz Grant will be returning to Danville for her laughtacular...
Original post made on Jan. 3, 2020Last comment by Mama Mia, on Jan 3, 2020 at 7:40 am | 1 comment | 2066 Views
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Dublin roads deemed Bay Area's best; San Ramon Valley ranks strong in pavement indexFor the third year running, the city of Dublin has topped the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s (MTC) annual regional...
Original post made on Dec. 31, 2019Last comment by Dave, on Jan 2, 2020 at 10:06 am | 2 comments | 3938 Views
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City of Dublin, U.S. Army reach 'first-of-its-kind' dealCamp Parks will save taxpayer money by using janitorial, pest control and solid waste services contracted by the city of...
Original post made on Jan. 2, 2020Last comment by Dave, on Jan 2, 2020 at 10:04 am | 1 comment | 2750 Views
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Judge approves billions for PG&E settlements; firm says bankruptcy milestone reachedA federal bankruptcy judge in San Francisco on Dec. 17 approved two settlements totaling $24.5 billion between PG&E and victims...
Original post made on Dec. 30, 2019Last comment by frank s, on Dec 30, 2019 at 5:39 pm | 2 comments | 2461 Views
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