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Editorial: Steinle case -- A complete miscarriage of justiceWith the news last week that a U.S. magistrate has dismissed the family's lawsuit against the federal government, the Kate...
Original post made on Jan. 16, 2020Last comment by Malcolm Hex, 5 hours ago | 5 comments | 892 Views
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Bay East honors best in local real estate from 2019The Bay East Association of Realtors joined together last week to recognize some of its most outstanding members for achievement...
Original post made on Jan. 17, 2020Last comment by miSFit, on Jan 17, 2020 at 12:15 pm | 1 comment | 855 Views
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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 | 1948 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 | 1812 Views
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San Ramon City Council to review state's 'Housing Crisis Act of 2019'The San Ramon City Council is set to discuss California’s housing crisis and how state legislation is limiting local control...
Original post made on Jan. 14, 2020Last comment by Resident, on Jan 14, 2020 at 12:57 pm | 2 comments | 2352 Views
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Thousands of pot convictions in county to be cleared after Prop 64Thousands of marijuana convictions out of Contra Costa County will be dismissed as part of a push by the district attorney's...
Original post made on Jan. 14, 2020Last comment by Nick, on Jan 14, 2020 at 8:36 am | 1 comment | 1971 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 | 1052 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 | 2500 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 | 484 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 | 1176 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 | 3272 Views
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Danville: Ballot arguments released for Magee Preserve development referendumThe debate over the Magee Preserve project continues in Danville with official ballot arguments for both sides of the issue...
Original post made on Dec. 20, 2019Last comment by Resident, Danville, on Jan 5, 2020 at 10:28 pm | 6 comments | 3699 Views
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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 | 815 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 | 2426 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 | 2081 Views
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Madireddi becomes first candidate to declare for San Ramon mayor raceThe race to replace outgoing Mayor Bill Clarkson has officially begun, with Aparna Madireddi becoming the first resident...
Original post made on Dec. 25, 2019Last comment by Aparna , on Dec 26, 2019 at 4:08 am | 3 comments | 3875 Views
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Sheriff's office releases video of Danville police fatal shootingThe video shows Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Hall shooting 33-year-old Newark resident Laudemer Arboleda...
Original post made on Dec. 9, 2019Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Dec 24, 2019 at 10:10 pm | 88 comments | 5316 Views
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County supervisors want more precision in determining cost of ending some criminal justice feesThe Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors asked Tuesday for more information about how much the county should pay the...
Original post made on Dec. 20, 2019Last comment by The Dude, on Dec 20, 2019 at 8:58 am | 1 comment | 656 Views
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San Ramon: Commission to discuss proposed 56-unit residential complex off Crow CanyonThe San Ramon Planning Commission is set to discuss Tuesday a landowner's proposal to turn a paved lot into a 56-unit multi-family...
Original post made on Dec. 17, 2019Last comment by Resident, on Dec 19, 2019 at 1:03 pm | 2 comments | 3087 Views
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Critics pick top ho-ho-holiday films; see where your favorites rankIs "Die Hard" a Christmas movie? The terrorist strike does take place at an office Christmas party. And the final scene when...
Original post made on Dec. 18, 2019Last comment by danville cynthia, on Dec 18, 2019 at 11:42 am | 3 comments | 746 Views
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