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Two shot in Alamo in attempted jewelry store robberyTwo people were shot last night in Alamo, reported San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Chief Richard Price. The shooting...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2009Last comment by hal bailey, on Dec 4, 2009 at 6:58 pm | 32 comments | 4564 Views
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Playing gamesThe GOP rallied against Social Security in the 1930s, Medicare in the '60s and now ObamaCare, Tom Cushing writes in this...
Original post made on Oct. 9, 2013Last comment by C. R. Mudgeon, on Oct 16, 2013 at 10:47 am | 32 comments | 4368 Views
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Algae blooms, new water source blamed for bad-tasting waterSome San Ramon Valley residents may have noticed a strange taste or bad smell in their water in recent weeks. Read the...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2015Last comment by Derek, on Oct 15, 2015 at 5:06 pm | 32 comments | 13350 Views
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Dirty politicsEmotions are running high in the Alamo incorporation election, but that is no reason to start playing dirty. Read the full...
Original post made on Feb. 20, 2009Last comment by Community courtesy, on Feb 25, 2009 at 7:14 pm | 32 comments | 5196 Views
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Summerhill Homes to hold meeting about Magee RanchPeople who live on the south side of Diablo and Blackhawk roads will have a chance to listen and talk to developers Wednesday...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2010Last comment by MZ, on Apr 8, 2011 at 9:41 am | 31 comments | 6702 Views
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Open space preservation initiative falls short of 2014 ballotA grassroots ballot initiative aimed at strengthening voter rights on future development may have garnered enough support,...
Original post made on May. 11, 2013Last comment by Melinda, on May 20, 2013 at 12:05 pm | 31 comments | 4379 Views
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Cumulus killed the radio star?After Cumulus Media fired seven talk-show personalities and several producers, KGO-AM changed to a mostly news format, leaving...
Original post made on Jan. 9, 2012Last comment by Old Dude, on Jan 18, 2012 at 3:03 pm | 31 comments | 7321 Views
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A day in the life of a firefighterOn any given day, a firefighter could be called on to climb a flights of stairs while carrying more than 50 pounds of equipment,...
Original post made on Mar. 23, 2011Last comment by Idea, on Mar 28, 2011 at 8:46 am | 31 comments | 5827 Views
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Protestors call for county DA's resignation, sheriff's office to end contract with ICEA rally Wednesday outside the Contra Costa County Administration Building in Martinez called for the sheriff's office to...
Original post made on Jan. 26, 2017Last comment by C. R. Mudgeon, on Feb 10, 2017 at 2:53 pm | 31 comments | 5270 Views
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Danville police use 'bait bike' to catch would-be thievesProspective criminals looking to snatch a new two-wheeler have been put on alert by the Danville Police Department, which...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2019Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Nov 19, 2019 at 12:45 am | 31 comments | 5699 Views
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Candidate forum showcases different sides of DanvilleThe Danville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum for Town Council candidates last week, offering those in the business...
Original post made on Oct. 9, 2012Last comment by no more dougherty valleys, on Oct 15, 2012 at 9:21 am | 31 comments | 18893 Views
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Statewide funding measures defeatedThe state of California's ongoing budget mess got no help Tuesday from voters, who turned down several ballot measures aimed...
Original post made on May. 20, 2009Last comment by Rick, on May 27, 2009 at 10:53 am | 31 comments | 5510 Views
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Five schools flip the switchSan Ramon Valley Unified students and staff gathered with residents and various dignitaries on Monday afternoon to dedicate...
Original post made on Oct. 25, 2011Last comment by Jake, on Nov 2, 2011 at 9:09 pm | 31 comments | 6194 Views
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Families say they were denied go-kart rides at Boomers because of faithsA Sikh family from Alameda and a Muslim family from Sunnyvale have alleged that they were barred from riding go-karts at...
Original post made on May. 7, 2014Last comment by oh!riley, on May 14, 2014 at 11:07 am | 31 comments | 6364 Views
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Danville ranks among state's 'safest cities'The town of Danville was named the ninth-safest city in the state, according to a security-industry ranking released Monday. Read...
Original post made on Nov. 19, 2013Last comment by San Ramon Valley Resident, on Aug 22, 2014 at 8:45 pm | 31 comments | 15767 Views
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San Ramon: City Center Bishop Ranch is open for businessAfter decades of planning and about 18 months of construction, San Ramon finally has a central community gathering place...
Original post made on Nov. 10, 2018Last comment by Alamoaner, on Dec 26, 2018 at 9:09 am | 31 comments | 12741 Views
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Supervisor Uilkema announces plan to retireAfter two decades of public service in Contra Costa County, District 2 Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema announced that she plans...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2011Last comment by East County Watch, on Nov 30, 2011 at 10:29 am | 31 comments | 5054 Views
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High court takes no action on Proposition 8The U.S. Supreme Court took no action Monday on Proposition 8, California's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage. The...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2012Last comment by Diane, on Dec 9, 2012 at 9:14 am | 30 comments | 4574 Views
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Monte Vista to get new principalThe School Board took action in closed session Tuesday night for a new principal to take the helm at Monte Vista High School....
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2009Last comment by educatorfromoutside, on Nov 22, 2009 at 6:29 pm | 30 comments | 6344 Views
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Group 'forecloses' on Bank of America in AlamoMembers of the activist group MoveOn gathered in Alamo Plaza on Wednesday afternoon to protest actions taken by Bank of America...
Original post made on May. 10, 2012Last comment by Sam, on May 17, 2012 at 10:56 am | 30 comments | 5179 Views
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