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Rep. Swalwell gearing up for first presidential debate next weekPresidential hopeful and Tri-Valley Congressman Eric Swalwell has made the cut for the Democrats' first presidential debate...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2019Last comment by Nolan, 8 hours ago | 4 comments | 424 Views
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San Ramon Planning Commission to review city's small wireless facility policiesThe San Ramon Planning Commission is set to meet on Tuesday to discuss updating the city’s policies regulating small cell...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2019Last comment by BobB, on Jun 18, 2019 at 11:52 am | 4 comments | 488 Views
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BART board approves new fare hikesThe BART Board of Directors reversed course last week and approved three fare hikes following initial disagreement on fare...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2019Last comment by Long Term Resident, on Jun 18, 2019 at 9:26 am | 1 comment | 442 Views
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EBMUD board votes to increase water rates nearly 13% over two yearsEast Bay Municipal Utility District directors voted 5-1 on Tuesday to approve a water rate increase totaling nearly 13% over...
Original post made on Jun. 12, 2019Last comment by cathy247, on Jun 18, 2019 at 7:47 am | 11 comments | 1329 Views
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Dublin raises LGBTQ pride flag; council changes course after outcryThe rainbow Pride flag was raised at Dublin Civic Center on Tuesday night, shortly after the Dublin City Council unanimously...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2019There are no comments yet. 728 Views
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Statewide journalism prize awarded for Coverage of Local Government in wake of Ben Curry's deathThe Pleasanton Weekly took home seven awards, including first place for online Coverage of Local Government, for stories...
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2019Last comment by Carl, on Jun 15, 2019 at 12:20 am | 1 comment | 818 Views
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Former Boston guitarist brings therapeutic music to San Ramon RegionalRecognizing the therapeutic properties music can have on patients, San Ramon Regional officials welcomed David Victor (formerly...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2019Last comment by Janet B, on Jun 13, 2019 at 9:52 pm | 1 comment | 805 Views
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San Ramon moves forward with district-based electionsThe San Ramon City Council has approved the map which will be used to divide up the city for future elections and set June...
Original post made on Jun. 12, 2019Last comment by Steve, on Jun 13, 2019 at 9:32 am | 2 comments | 866 Views
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Editorial: Universal district-based elections do not make sense hereMany municipalities in the Tri-Valley are being forced to adopt district-based elections or risk being sued, which could...
Original post made on May. 27, 2019Last comment by The Dude, on Jun 10, 2019 at 7:02 pm | 8 comments | 1104 Views
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SRVUSD holds initial talk on future general obligation bond, parcel tax planningFor their summer project, administrators at the San Ramon Valley Unified School District will explore potential general obligation...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2019Last comment by Carl, on Jun 10, 2019 at 12:24 pm | 3 comments | 1118 Views
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County Supervisor Andersen set to deliver State of the District addressContra Costa County District 2 Supervisor Candace Andersen is preparing to meet with residents in Danville on July 16, to...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2019Last comment by Laura Vranas, on Jun 6, 2019 at 4:22 pm | 1 comment | 964 Views
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Contra Costa DA creates special unit to investigate wrongful conviction claimsContra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton acknowledges that sometimes, the justice system fails to identify the...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2019Last comment by June Steckhahn, on Jun 5, 2019 at 12:24 pm | 1 comment | 988 Views
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Magee Preserve development returns for reconsideration by Danville officialsThe Magee Preserve proposal has been a hotly debated topic in Danville for several years, and discussion over the project...
Original post made on May. 28, 2019Last comment by Olivia , on Jun 3, 2019 at 12:30 pm | 4 comments | 1882 Views
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SRVUSD to consider reducing classified employee hours for next school yearClassified employee staff hour reductions will be on the San Ramon Valley Unified School district's agenda Thursday morning,...
Original post made on May. 30, 2019Last comment by Carl, on Jun 2, 2019 at 3:29 am | 6 comments | 1358 Views
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Union nurses hold 'informational picket' outside of San Ramon RegionalIt was a small gathering outside of San Ramon Regional -- participating nurses would join the picket line in shifts, ensuring...
Original post made on May. 29, 2019Last comment by Karin, on Jun 1, 2019 at 2:17 am | 2 comments | 1059 Views
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Castlewood moving forward with 'ADA+Remodel' upgrade plansThe Castlewood Country Club, after members voted to reject a takeover by the Bay Club, is moving ahead with plans to remodel...
Original post made on May. 31, 2019Last comment by Skooter, on May 31, 2019 at 9:15 am | 2 comments | 582 Views
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Draw the line: District-based elections taking hold in Tri-ValleyMany local elections in the Tri-Valley are in the midst of a major makeover, and come 2020, voters in the area will find...
Original post made on May. 18, 2019Last comment by BobB, on May 27, 2019 at 10:14 pm | 15 comments | 2304 Views
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Danville native Chris Wondolowski becomes Major League Soccer's all-time scoring leaderSan Jose Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski has written his name in the record books as the all-time MLS goal scoring...
Original post made on May. 22, 2019Last comment by Laura Vranas, on May 22, 2019 at 10:47 am | 1 comment | 1254 Views
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SRVUSD confirms new principals for Del Amigo/Venture, Tassajara Hills, Vista GrandeAs can be common for the end of the school year, the San Ramon Valley Unified School District has announced imminent changes...
Original post made on May. 21, 2019Last comment by Patti vasconcellos, on May 21, 2019 at 11:35 pm | 1 comment | 2841 Views
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San Ramon: City Center welcomes new eateries, women's fashion store to lineupMuch-anticipated eateries C CASA and MIXT have officially opened their doors for customers and will soon be joined by tapas-wine-fusion...
Original post made on May. 17, 2019Last comment by Marie, on May 20, 2019 at 8:24 am | 3 comments | 1641 Views
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