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SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD shows support for LGBT students with 1st-ever Day of Silence resolutionThe National Day of Silence is set to return to some San Ramon Valley schools on Friday, but it arrives this year with an...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2016Last comment by Herman Glates, on Apr 20, 2016 at 1:04 pm | 45 comments | 7014 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pros and cons of Alamo incorporationThe issue of Alamo incorporation has been polarizing the community with strong statements on both sides of the issue for...
Original post made on Feb. 2, 2009Last comment by Ann Onymous, on Feb 27, 2009 at 2:03 pm | 45 comments | 9673 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville Express endorsements: Experience mattersDanville is lucky to have a handful of qualified candidates in the race, which has many residents divided on whether to re-elect...
Original post made on Oct. 23, 2012Last comment by Danville Voter, on Nov 7, 2012 at 4:38 pm | 45 comments | 7619 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
State moves to revoke Kid's Country licenseThe state is taking steps to shut down four sites of San Ramon Valley's child-care program Kid's Country. The California...
Original post made on Jun. 7, 2011Last comment by Jennifer Allen, on Apr 5, 2012 at 11:51 pm | 44 comments | 7799 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
A man of Peace??So Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize. There is no greater evidence needed to confirm that this award is totally political and...
Original post made by Fred F on Oct. 9, 2009Last comment by cardfark, on Oct 14, 2009 at 1:35 pm | 44 comments | 6065 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Too close for comfort?Call 9-1-1 to report a fire or health emergency in the San Ramon Valley and within five minutes, a crew will arrive prepared...
Original post made on Aug. 15, 2009Last comment by Alamo Resident, on Sep 13, 2009 at 6:24 pm | 44 comments | 6564 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Mayor Andersen will run for District 2 supervisorDanville Mayor Candace Andersen has announced that she will be running for District 2 County Supervisor. If successful, ...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2011Last comment by [removed], on Dec 25, 2011 at 7:51 am | 44 comments | 6749 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Walnut Creek Chick-Fil-A opens its doors to crowds, protestsThe Bay Area's newest Chick-fil-A restaurant opened its doors in Walnut Creek Thursday morning, ushering in hungry patrons...
Original post made on Nov. 9, 2012Last comment by Derek, on Nov 20, 2012 at 5:46 pm | 44 comments | 7958 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Curry lawsuit: Family of teen who drowned during PE class settles suit with SRVUSD for $8 millionNearly two years after the on-campus drowning death of 15-year-old San Ramon Valley High School freshman Ben Curry, the family...
Original post made on Feb. 10, 2020Last comment by Bill, on Apr 17, 2020 at 10:12 pm | 44 comments | 20912 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Man cared more about his fence than my sonOn Valentine's Day around 4:30 I received the phone call every parent fears, my 16 year old son had been in a bike accident....
Original post made by Lonna Corder on Mar. 11, 2010Last comment by Dylan, on Apr 23, 2010 at 9:08 pm | 44 comments | 8956 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Danville woman charged with leaving infants in car while shoppingA Danville woman who faces felony child endangerment in connection with leaving her two infant twins in a car last week at...
Original post made on Feb. 14, 2012Last comment by Poor People, on Feb 22, 2012 at 10:34 pm | 43 comments | 6372 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Residents voice displeasure with Common CoreA new set of learning standards is coming to California this school year, but a group of local residents told the San Ramon...
Original post made on Nov. 14, 2013Last comment by Bayareamom, on Jun 24, 2014 at 4:40 pm | 43 comments | 22560 Views
AROUND TOWN
Prop 8 supporters brave rain, motoristsNearly 100 supporters of Proposition 8 camped out in windy, cold and wet conditions for over two hours at the intersection...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2008Last comment by Karen, on Nov 9, 2008 at 5:26 pm | 43 comments | 5782 Views
AROUND TOWN
Should Public Employee Pensions be taken over by SSI ?In another blog a commenter named "Say What" complained that the public employees do not get the benefit of Social Security....
Original post made by East County Watch on Mar. 6, 2012Last comment by Informed Resident, on Mar 14, 2012 at 10:45 am | 43 comments | 4775 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
School solar initiative exceeds expectationsSince the systems first came online in October 2011, average production has exceeded 100 percent of expected kiloWatt hours...
Original post made on Mar. 28, 2012Last comment by Alvez, on Apr 3, 2012 at 5:24 pm | 43 comments | 7444 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Faria Preserve receives San Ramon council supportThe proposed 740-home Faria Preserve residential development received the support of the San Ramon City Council on Tuesday...
Original post made on Sep. 10, 2014Last comment by Ms. bunny, on Sep 23, 2014 at 9:47 am | 43 comments | 6161 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Bullying a priority for SRVUSDFor years, bullying was seen as no big deal, and for many, a rite of passage. Freshmen were hazed by seniors, and when they...
Original post made on Jan. 14, 2013Last comment by Dave, on Jan 22, 2013 at 12:43 pm | 42 comments | 8582 Views
AROUND TOWN
Supervisor Campains Should Focus on Solving Unfunded County DebtThe amount of debt this county owes to its employees should be the main subject of campaigns for Supervisors. The potentially...
Original post made by Concerned Debt on Mar. 4, 2012Last comment by The Queen, on Mar 8, 2012 at 8:42 pm | 42 comments | 5208 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Protesters arrested at ChevronA protest group said that several of its members were arrested this morning for blocking a gate at Chevron's headquarters...
Original post made on Dec. 8, 2009Last comment by Dick P, on Dec 15, 2009 at 10:35 am | 42 comments | 5170 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
And the trees come downNary a tree hugger was in sight this morning as the rows of redwood and cedar trees at the Veterans Memorial Building in...
Original post made on Jan. 19, 2010Last comment by Rachel, on Feb 1, 2010 at 12:57 pm | 42 comments | 5637 Views
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Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
