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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 | 4128 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 | 4294 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 | 3804 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 | 4469 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 | 17519 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 | 3313 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 | 14266 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 | 4892 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 | 3975 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 | 10356 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 | 3317 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Garcia Zarate found not guilty in Steinle murder caseJurors Thursday afternoon found Jose Ines Garcia Zarate, the 45-year-old Mexican citizen charged in the 2015 fatal shooting...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2017Last comment by Tom T, on Dec 5, 2017 at 4:53 pm | 31 comments | 3978 Views
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Joan Buchanan: Resign your Assembly seatJoan Buchanan: Resign your Assembly seat. Quoting from your campaign for the State Assembly: "California's budget is a mess!"...
Original post made by David Abelmann on May. 14, 2009Last comment by ED COSGROVE, on Jul 7, 2009 at 4:23 pm | 30 comments | 5524 Views
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Meeting talks money for an incorporated AlamoWill Alamo become a town? According to a recently released financial study, it's quite possible. Residents had a chance to...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2008Last comment by Jennifer Crest, on Aug 25, 2008 at 9:45 am | 30 comments | 5215 Views
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Incorporation proponents get a glimpse of what lies aheadAs the Alamo incorporation vote March 3 draws near, proponents attended a luncheon to hear more about forming a new town;...
Original post made on Feb. 26, 2009Last comment by Alamo Resident, on Mar 4, 2009 at 9:23 am | 30 comments | 4675 Views
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Cyclist hospitalized after collision at Iron Horse Trail crossingAn unidentified male bicyclist suffered minor injuries Tuesday morning after colliding with an automobile at the intersection...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2009Last comment by Jack, on May 13, 2010 at 12:54 am | 30 comments | 5185 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 | 4758 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 | 4053 Views
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Fire chief's home catches fireA small fire caused minimal damage to the home of San Ramon Valley Fire Chief Richard Price on Tuesday morning. No one was...
Original post made on Jul. 23, 2012Last comment by Sam, on Jul 30, 2012 at 12:51 pm | 30 comments | 4049 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 | 3575 Views
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