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Bay Area counties ordering shelter-in-place amid coronavirusSix Bay Area counties will institute a shelter-in-place order Tuesday in an effort to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus,...
Original post made on Mar. 16, 2020Last comment by Chris fox, 17 hours ago | 6 comments | 6049 Views
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Local high-risk residents hunker down during shelter-in-place orderWhile many residents feel increased stress and anxiety associated with COVID-19, those feelings have been heightened for...
Original post made on Apr. 2, 2020Last comment by Andi Callaway, 23 hours ago | 1 comment | 1317 Views
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Contra Costa County reports 175 cases, three deaths from coronavirusAs of Sunday afternoon, Contra Costa County had reported 175 confirmed novel coronavirus cases and three deaths from COVID-19,...
Original post made on Mar. 30, 2020Last comment by K Wild, on Mar 30, 2020 at 10:43 am | 1 comment | 2777 Views
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Hospitals in Contra Costa brace for coronavirus surge: Are they ready?Facing an unprecedented health crisis across the country, Contra Costa County health providers are struggling to ramp up...
Original post made on Mar. 19, 2020There are no comments yet. 2169 Views
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Two coronavirus cases transported to Contra Costa County for medical careContra Costa Health Services officials confirmed Tuesday that two novel coronavirus patients among a group of quarantined...
Original post made on Feb. 26, 2020Last comment by Nick, on Mar 2, 2020 at 9:59 am | 4 comments | 4591 Views
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San Ramon council to review waste services ordinance, consider Styrofoam banThe San Ramon City Council is set to look over its garbage and waste policies during its regular meeting on Tuesday, during...
Original post made on Feb. 10, 2020Last comment by Resident, on Feb 11, 2020 at 11:02 pm | 3 comments | 1557 Views
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Danville: Commission to explore implications of state's Housing Crisis ActThe Danville Planning Commission is set to receive a report detailing the state of California’s efforts to create housing...
Original post made on Jan. 28, 2020Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Jan 28, 2020 at 8:32 am | 1 comment | 1961 Views
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Contra Costa County clerk-recorder joins DMV to improve 'Real ID' record accessThe California Department of Motor Vehicles and the Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder's Office are joining to make it easier...
Original post made on Jan. 21, 2020Last comment by MO, on Jan 21, 2020 at 11:50 am | 2 comments | 3275 Views
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President Trump impeached by HouseU.S. President Donald Trump was impeached Wednesday by the U.S. House of Representatives led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi...
Original post made on Dec. 20, 2019Last comment by peggy, on Dec 20, 2019 at 9:08 am | 1 comment | 947 Views
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Power shutoff looms again for San Ramon ValleyPG&E customers in parts of Contra Costa County, including some in the San Ramon Valley, have been told to expect they’ll...
Original post made on Oct. 25, 2019Last comment by Al, on Oct 25, 2019 at 9:24 am | 1 comment | 3241 Views
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PG&E leaves Tri-Valley residents in the dark with power shutoffsAs its Public Safety Power Shutoffs affected parts of the Tri-Valley into Thursday, PG&E officials left residents in the...
Original post made on Oct. 11, 2019Last comment by John S, on Oct 13, 2019 at 8:01 pm | 2 comments | 2029 Views
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Danville council to consider position on new county transportation sales taxThe Danville Town Council on Tuesday is set to debate a resolution to support a new 0.5% sales tax countywide in order to...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2019Last comment by Long Term Resident, on Oct 2, 2019 at 9:18 am | 2 comments | 1890 Views
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Rebecca Bauer-Kahan: A new voice in SacramentoFirst-term Tri-Valley Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, in an interview ahead of the new floor session, said staying true...
Original post made on Sep. 6, 2019Last comment by LQ, on Sep 16, 2019 at 7:10 am | 4 comments | 1965 Views
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DeSaulnier talks immigration, gun control, impeachment at Danville town hallU.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier spoke at Charlotte Wood Middle School in Danville on Thursday night, where several hundred residents...
Original post made on Aug. 9, 2019Last comment by Long Term Resident, on Aug 13, 2019 at 8:00 am | 4 comments | 2090 Views
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Still lamenting FCC directive, San Ramon council OKs outside firm to help with small cell wirelessThe San Ramon council talked Tuesday about the influx of applications for small cell wireless facilities, as council members...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2019Last comment by DanteW Verizon Employee, on Aug 9, 2019 at 2:03 pm | 3 comments | 2325 Views
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Playwright in the hills: Eugene O'Neill Festival returns this monthThe 20th annual Eugene O'Neill Festival, which runs Aug. 24 to Sept. 29, is the perfect opportunity to explore Tao House...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2019Last comment by Jennifer, on Aug 8, 2019 at 3:53 pm | 1 comment | 2714 Views
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Rep. Swalwell ends presidential campaign, vows to seek re-election to CongressTri-Valley Congressman Eric Swalwell officially ended his presidential bid on Monday after three months of campaigning, becoming...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2019Last comment by Ranger Up, on Jul 26, 2019 at 11:41 pm | 23 comments | 1948 Views
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Danville council approves policy updates on small cell wireless facilitiesAs Federal Communications Commission regulations over the installation of small cell wireless facilities in communities continue...
Original post made on Apr. 18, 2019Last comment by Dr. V, on Apr 18, 2019 at 7:44 pm | 1 comment | 2488 Views
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Danville council to review wireless cell facility policies amid new FCC regulationsThe debate over the installation of wireless communication facilities continues in Danville, as the Town Council is set to...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2019Last comment by hamilton, on Apr 18, 2019 at 8:21 am | 3 comments | 1951 Views
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Congressman DeSaulnier to discuss federal shutdown at town hall SaturdayWith the partial government shutdown having officially become the longest in U.S. history, U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Concord)...
Original post made on Jan. 17, 2019Last comment by dbrower, on Feb 2, 2019 at 12:46 pm | 11 comments | 1740 Views
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