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Staying Healthy: San Ramon high-schoolers target plastic pollutionLocal high schoolers recognized the influence that environmental health issues like plastic pollution have on human communities....
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2020Last comment by Sharad Lathker, on Jun 23, 2020 at 10:58 pm | 4 comments | 3294 Views
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San Ramon City Council to review commemorative flag policy during special meetingThe San Ramon City Council is set to discuss the city's flagpole policy and will consider issuing a new policy that would...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2020Last comment by SR_Resident, on Jun 23, 2020 at 12:47 pm | 10 comments | 2987 Views
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Tri-Valley swimmers seek to reform 'toxic' sports cultureSwimmer safety is back in the local spotlight after several former Tri-Valley swimmers recently came forward alleging years...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2020Last comment by Ben, on Jun 20, 2020 at 10:44 am | 2 comments | 4945 Views
AROUND TOWN
'Hearts Around Hartz' - Danville's new art exhibit showcase this summerDowntown Danville is showcasing a new art exhibit called "Hearts Around Hartz," featuring heart sculptures on display into...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2020Last comment by Claudette McDermott, on Jun 19, 2020 at 2:09 pm | 2 comments | 4281 Views
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Disgraced former Contra Costa clerk-recorder charged with 34 feloniesThe Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office on Wednesday filed 34 felony charges against former county elected official...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2020Last comment by Pat Smith, on Jun 19, 2020 at 1:13 pm | 1 comment | 3670 Views
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San Ramon Vice Mayor Sabina Zafar declares candidacy for mayorSan Ramon Vice Mayor Sabina Zafar has officially announced her bid to run for mayor and lead the city after Mayor Bill Clarkson...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2020Last comment by Member, on Jun 19, 2020 at 10:45 am | 1 comment | 5280 Views
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SRVUSD board holding two special meetings on superintendent searchThe San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education has scheduled two in-person special meetings -- for this...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2020Last comment by , on Jun 19, 2020 at 8:51 am | 1 comment | 2065 Views
AROUND TOWN
Staying Healthy: Mental health care during lockdownFeelings of anxiety, isolation and depression have become more commonplace due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and local...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2020Last comment by Jennifer, on Jun 18, 2020 at 10:18 pm | 1 comment | 2935 Views
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Danville: Protesters visit Contra Costa sheriff's home in caravan demonstrationApproximately 100 motorists turned out for a car protest through Danville on Monday afternoon, in the most recent Tri-Valley...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2020Last comment by MAWA, on Jun 18, 2020 at 3:21 pm | 3 comments | 3507 Views
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Board approves contract for Malloy to become next SRVUSD superintendentJohn Malloy officially agreed to a three-year contract on June 9 that includes a base salary of $340,792 per year, exclusive...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2020Last comment by Parent, on Jun 18, 2020 at 7:14 am | 4 comments | 3748 Views
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San Ramon resident Luz María Gómez declares candidacy for City CouncilThe race to lead San Ramon officially has its first non-incumbent candidate throw their hat into the ring, with the announcement...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2020Last comment by Stephen Maris, on Jun 17, 2020 at 2:57 pm | 2 comments | 5647 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
The choice model: Dublin Unified advances plan for reopening schoolsDublin Unified is moving forward with a plan to reopen schools in the fall that allows families to choose whether their student...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2020There are no comments yet. 6080 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
Supervisors approve cuts in library jobs and hoursThe Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved laying off more than 30 library workers and adjusting county...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2020There are no comments yet. 1812 Views
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San Ramon police chief bans carotid restraint as part of response to '8 Can't Wait'San Ramon Police Chief Craig Stevens issued a letter to the community late Friday afternoon addressing all eight policy points...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2020Last comment by Dan, on Jun 16, 2020 at 10:16 am | 7 comments | 4243 Views
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Danville council to review budget proposal with $5M in cuts due to COVID-19 impactsWhile the town of Danville is no exception to the COVID economy, town officials say despite looming $5 million budget cuts,...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2020Last comment by Dan Davis, on Jun 16, 2020 at 6:46 am | 1 comment | 3443 Views
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Regional Rail Authority seeks $400 million for Valley Link projectThe Alameda County Transportation Commission recently opened a 45-day comment period to consider requests from the Tri-Valley-San...
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2020There are no comments yet. 2717 Views
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Alamo club among 24 Hour Fitness centers closing for good amid pandemicSan Ramon-based 24 Hour Fitness chain is preparing to open many of its locations as novel coronavirus restrictions are eased,...
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2020Last comment by Grandma, on Jun 15, 2020 at 9:23 am | 2 comments | 3779 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD board to consider confirming contract for new superintendentThe San Ramon Valley school board is set to discuss appointing John Malloy, Ed.D., as the next superintendent to lead the...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2020Last comment by Parent , on Jun 14, 2020 at 4:38 pm | 1 comment | 2567 Views
RESTAURANTS
Danville Town Council approves downtown street closures for outdoor diningIn response to the town's effective local curtailment of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Danville Town Council has...
Original post made on Jun. 9, 2020Last comment by B. Johnson, on Jun 11, 2020 at 12:14 pm | 2 comments | 7710 Views
AROUND TOWN
DSRSD wastewater service charge hearing next TuesdayDublin San Ramon Services District will hold a public hearing during the Board of Directors regular meeting next Tuesday...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2020Last comment by Yiao-tee Hsia, on Jun 10, 2020 at 9:44 pm | 1 comment | 1789 Views

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