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Danville council to talk transportation, Iron Horse Trail usage during study sessionTown of Danville officials are set to meet and discuss a variety of transportation, community outreach and public recognition...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2020Last comment by June Farrell, on Mar 10, 2020 at 2:33 pm | 1 comment | 2250 Views
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Dublin cancels St. Patrick's Day Celebration amid coronavirus concernsFor the first time in its 36-year history, the annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in Dublin has been canceled due to...
Original post made on Mar. 9, 2020Last comment by Amanda , on Mar 9, 2020 at 9:47 pm | 2 comments | 2307 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Danville police chase ends with collision in AlamoTwo suspected car burglars were apprehended by police on Tuesday after they took officers on a vehicular chase that ended...
Original post made on Mar. 6, 2020Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Mar 6, 2020 at 11:22 am | 4 comments | 5178 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville's Measure Y too close to call as Magee Preserve approval holds slim leadAs of Election Night, Danville’s long-debated Measure Y, the Magee Preserve project, maintains a slim lead that is too...
Original post made on Mar. 4, 2020Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Mar 5, 2020 at 8:53 pm | 4 comments | 7860 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
San Ramon Valley teachers union votes to authorize strike if negotiations break downLabor negotiations in the SRVUSD management and SRVEA union representatives escalated on Monday morning, with the announcement...
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2020Last comment by Confused, on Mar 4, 2020 at 6:25 pm | 6 comments | 2146 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville council to consider three options for new multi-use skate parkPotential options for a future skate park will be the main topic of conversation during the Danville Town Council’s upcoming...
Original post made on Mar. 3, 2020Last comment by MaryJo, on Mar 4, 2020 at 11:04 am | 6 comments | 3035 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD board could authorize use of temporary employees if teachers strikeThe item would allow the district to "provide necessary staffing" in the event of any strike, walk-out, slowdown, sick out...
Original post made on Mar. 2, 2020Last comment by Teacher, on Mar 4, 2020 at 8:13 am | 5 comments | 2496 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
San Ramon: Commission to discuss new Russian School of Mathematics tutoring centerThe San Ramon Planning Commission is scheduled to consider a land-use permit application to establish and operate a Russian...
Original post made on Mar. 2, 2020Last comment by Sarah, on Mar 4, 2020 at 7:13 am | 4 comments | 1943 Views
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San Ramon Valley primary election 2020 voter's guideThe 2020 primary election is upon us, with Contra Costa County election officials sending out vote-by-mail ballots starting...
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2020Last comment by Mike2020, on Mar 3, 2020 at 11:20 am | 19 comments | 10811 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Measure Y: Danville voters to settle debate on Magee Preserve projectVoters in the town of Danville will have the final say in deciding the fate of the hotly-contested Magee Preserve development...
Original post made on Jan. 29, 2020Last comment by AC, on Mar 3, 2020 at 9:10 am | 27 comments | 7068 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
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 | 5062 Views
AROUND TOWN
Election 2020: Candidate list for March primary solidifiedThe primary election candidate list is finalized as the nomination deadline to qualify for the March 2020 ballot passed on...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2019Last comment by Sue, on Feb 29, 2020 at 1:35 pm | 11 comments | 8064 Views
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Rep. Swalwell's new book is part tribute, part impeachment memoirA newly announced book by U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Livermore) that began as a tribute to his father partly "morphed" into...
Original post made on Feb. 26, 2020Last comment by Resident, on Feb 29, 2020 at 1:35 pm | 9 comments | 1634 Views
AROUND TOWN
San Ramon: Four new merchants set to open in City Center Bishop RanchThe City Center Bishop Ranch family just got a little bigger this month, with the recent announcement that four new tenants...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2020Last comment by Katie, on Feb 29, 2020 at 11:16 am | 8 comments | 11263 Views
RESTAURANTS
Business Briefs: McGah's closing after sale in Danville; new Trader Joe's in San RamonAfter nearly a decade of providing Danville with games, sports and beer, McGah’s Pub & Pianos is issuing its final last...
Original post made on Feb. 28, 2020Last comment by Member, on Feb 28, 2020 at 2:22 pm | 1 comment | 5227 Views
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Vote by TuesdayWhile many eyes will be focused on the results of California's Democratic Party presidential primary, there are also plenty...
Original post made on Feb. 27, 2020Last comment by D15 Resident, on Feb 27, 2020 at 2:29 pm | 1 comment | 3870 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD placed on College Board's AP District Honor Roll for 10th consecutive yearIn recognition of the SRVUSD’s efforts to promote advanced learning opportunities, the school district has been placed...
Original post made on Feb. 27, 2020Last comment by Pedal Power, on Feb 27, 2020 at 12:21 pm | 1 comment | 1735 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Guest Opinion: Understanding the 2019 novel coronavirusIn less than two weeks after the first cases of pneumonia were reported in Wuhan, scientists identified the viral culprit...
Original post made on Feb. 15, 2020Last comment by Not needed, on Feb 25, 2020 at 6:35 pm | 2 comments | 2150 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Clarkson reflects on San Ramon during final State of the City addressSan Ramon Mayor Bill Clarkson held his eighth and final State of the City Address on Wednesday, during which time he reflected...
Original post made on Feb. 21, 2020Last comment by Fred Johns, on Feb 24, 2020 at 7:59 pm | 4 comments | 3520 Views
AROUND TOWN
Editorial: Vote Yes on Measure Y in Danville to approve Magee Preserve projectWe recommend a Yes vote on Measure Y on March 3, in favor of the Magee Preserve residential development with 69 houses clustered...
Original post made on Feb. 3, 2020Last comment by WFS, on Feb 20, 2020 at 9:49 pm | 40 comments | 7471 Views
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