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FDA advisory panel recommends emergency use approval of Novavax COVID vaccineAn advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted last week to recommend an emergency use authorization for...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2022Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Jun 13, 2022 at 6:49 am | 1 comment | 1993 Views
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Contra Costa County homelessness jumps nearly 35% since 2019There are nearly 35% more homeless people in Contra Costa County than three years ago, according to an annual survey of homelessness,...
Original post made on May. 23, 2022Last comment by Felicity Walters, on Jun 11, 2022 at 1:34 pm | 3 comments | 2885 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville mayor condemns racist display near BlackhawkDanville Mayor Newell Arnerich released a statement Monday, condemning the group of masked people who on Saturday held up...
Original post made on May. 17, 2022Last comment by Jeff Husted, on Jun 11, 2022 at 8:27 am | 35 comments | 6262 Views
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Time-served sentence for shooter in Steinle case will not end his American legal odysseyJose Inez Garcia-Zarate, a Mexican national who fired the shot that killed Pleasanton native Kate Steinle on Pier 14 in 2015,...
Original post made on Jun. 9, 2022Last comment by Nebuchadnezzar, on Jun 9, 2022 at 7:28 am | 1 comment | 3765 Views
SPORTS
Back in the saddle again: Livermore Rodeo returns this weekendThe Livermore Rodeo tradition is set to return this weekend after a two-year hiatus. New Rodeo Association President Sheila...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2022Last comment by Jennofur, on Jun 9, 2022 at 12:22 am | 3 comments | 1813 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Teen charged with murder after victim in Tri-Valley crash dies in hospitalA teenager has seen his charges upgraded to include murder after a Livermore woman seriously injured in a car crash allegedly...
Original post made on May. 10, 2022Last comment by Neighbor, on Jun 7, 2022 at 9:41 am | 2 comments | 6001 Views
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Staying Healthy: Tri-Valley mom turns to activism during son's drug battleJacqui Berlinn had been quiet about her son's battle with drug addiction, until a picture she saw on social media -- and...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2022Last comment by Local Fun Guy, on Jun 6, 2022 at 8:39 am | 1 comment | 4251 Views
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Soros-backed PAC spends $1.95 million on local DA campaignA political action committee funded by billionaire investor George Soros has contributed more than $1.95 million to Diana...
Original post made on May. 30, 2022Last comment by Madeleine Mills, on Jun 1, 2022 at 5:21 am | 5 comments | 3095 Views
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Four in the running for Contra Costa County clerk-recorderContra Costa County voters will have their choice of candidates for their next clerk-recorder with a range of backgrounds...
Original post made on May. 16, 2022Last comment by Also a Parent and also a Voter, on May 31, 2022 at 9:45 pm | 2 comments | 19703 Views
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Man arrested after shooting in downtown DanvilleA young man from Concord with an outstanding burglary warrant was taken into custody in Danville after police allege he fired...
Original post made on May. 29, 2022Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on May 29, 2022 at 11:03 pm | 1 comment | 14472 Views
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What a Week: Why no endorsementsYou may have noticed our editorial board has not issued endorsements ahead of this primary election. I know some candidates...
Original post made on May. 27, 2022Last comment by Birkman Tillary, on May 29, 2022 at 8:49 am | 7 comments | 2724 Views
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Election preview: Andrews, Kramer battle for Contra Costa County assessor seatContra Costa County Assessor Gus Kramer is facing a challenge to his seat for the first time since 2010, by political newcomer...
Original post made on May. 21, 2022Last comment by Jennifer, on May 21, 2022 at 8:53 am | 1 comment | 7976 Views
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Measure G puts future of vehicle abatement program in county voters' handsAmid a county election season with a number of hotly contested races, at least one item on the ballot in the upcoming primary...
Original post made on May. 19, 2022Last comment by Parent and Voter, on May 19, 2022 at 12:21 pm | 2 comments | 7824 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
County DA election: Incumbent Becton, challenger Knox debate issues ahead of primaryContra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton and challenger Mary Knox, a longtime prosecutor in the DA's office, addressed...
Original post made on May. 9, 2022Last comment by The Dude, on May 17, 2022 at 8:23 pm | 6 comments | 10040 Views
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California's $100 billion surplus: What to know about Newsom's spending planGov. Gavin Newsom reveals his revised May budget, including his inflation relief plan and spending priorities on education,...
Original post made on May. 16, 2022Last comment by nd1976, on May 16, 2022 at 6:53 am | 1 comment | 1734 Views
AROUND TOWN
SRVUSD reverses course, keeps Slip schedules for kindergarten studentsOfficials at the San Ramon Valley Unified School District have reinstated a popular scheduling system for kindergarten students...
Original post made on May. 13, 2022Last comment by H, on May 13, 2022 at 7:33 am | 1 comment | 3987 Views
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EBMUD customers to see 8% drought surcharge starting July 1Facing down a second consecutive dry year, the East Bay Municipal Utility District board decided this week to impose an 8%...
Original post made on May. 12, 2022Last comment by Parent and Voter, on May 12, 2022 at 7:50 am | 1 comment | 2835 Views
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Danville: Commission to vote on 2-story, mixed-use building on Hartz AvenueThe Danville Planning Commission is set Tuesday to consider allowing a proposed development consisting of condos, commercial...
Original post made on May. 10, 2022Last comment by Dapper Danville, on May 11, 2022 at 7:05 pm | 3 comments | 4996 Views
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Diablo Vista band teacher announced as finalist for county Teacher of the YearDiablo Vista Middle School music teacher Chavonta Edington has advanced as a finalist at the Contra Costa County level in...
Original post made on May. 4, 2022Last comment by Danville Mom, on May 7, 2022 at 2:44 am | 1 comment | 2993 Views
AROUND TOWN
SRVUSD announces end of Slip schedule for kindergartnersSRVUSD kindergarteners will no longer have the option of Slip schedules, which allow for smaller class sizes and more personalized...
Original post made on May. 3, 2022Last comment by H, on May 6, 2022 at 8:40 am | 4 comments | 3649 Views
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2023 guide to summer camps
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.
