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Governor suggests state could issue new stay-at-home orderGov. Gavin Newsom suggested Monday the state could issue a new stay-at-home order for the majority of California's counties...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2020Last comment by C. R. Mudgeon, on Dec 1, 2020 at 4:13 pm | 2 comments | 95379 Views
SPORTS
Pleasanton Preps: Decision to postpone high school sports again makes me 'as mad as hell'With high school sports, at least the kids had Dec. 7 as the carrot to point their hopes toward. Now that is gone and who...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2020Last comment by Tom Stevens , on Dec 1, 2020 at 3:23 pm | 5 comments | 4241 Views
AROUND TOWN
Foothill student is first female Eagle Scout in Tri-ValleyLauren Swenson-Lennox of Pleasanton has become the Tri-Valley's first female Eagle Scout, completing her Board of Review...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2020Last comment by cathy247, on Dec 1, 2020 at 8:28 am | 1 comment | 2643 Views
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Motorcyclist dies in crash with bicycle on San Ramon Valley BoulevardA Danville man died after his motorcycle crashed into a downed bicycle on San Ramon Valley Boulevard on the south side of...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2020Last comment by Jeremy Walsh, editor, on Nov 29, 2020 at 11:38 am | 2 comments | 8110 Views
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Governor implements nightly curfew for non-essential activities in Contra Costa CountyThe order is for counties in the purple or most-restrictive tier, including Contra Costa County, in the state's Blueprint...
Original post made on Nov. 19, 2020Last comment by Jimbo, on Nov 27, 2020 at 6:37 am | 4 comments | 18274 Views
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Cal High wins top honors at Contra Costa County Model UN ConferenceThe student delegation from California High School in San Ramon took top honors during the 30th annual Contra Costa County...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2020Last comment by Christie Mehta, on Nov 25, 2020 at 8:23 am | 2 comments | 4091 Views
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Contra Costa DA readies to investigate anticipated health restriction violation complaintsThe Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office has set up a task force to educate merchants and others about the rules,...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2020Last comment by NickV, on Nov 20, 2020 at 7:20 am | 4 comments | 5407 Views
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San Ramon Planning Commission to again debate proposed Costco gas stationThe San Ramon Planning Commission is set to consider approving plans Tuesday for a new 32-pump Costco gas station which,...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2020Last comment by ProfessorReyes, on Nov 17, 2020 at 5:06 pm | 4 comments | 10123 Views
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Contra Costa, Alameda among counties moved to purple tier as governor pulls 'emergency brake' on reopening plansMost of the Bay Area's counties will move into more-restrictive reopening tiers this week as the state attempts to extinguish...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2020Last comment by DanvilleDude, on Nov 16, 2020 at 3:09 pm | 1 comment | 15814 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville: Voters cast ballots in favor of continuity for Town CouncilVoters in the town of Danville have cast their ballots in favor of continuity and have voted to re-elect council members...
Original post made on Nov. 12, 2020Last comment by dand d, on Nov 12, 2020 at 8:32 am | 1 comment | 6599 Views
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San Ramon: Costco gas station heading back to commission soonThe proposal to bring a new Costco gas station to San Ramon across the street from the Costco Wholesale store in Danville...
Original post made on Nov. 2, 2020Last comment by Joseph S, on Nov 11, 2020 at 2:00 pm | 4 comments | 13884 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
County supervisors to consider forming Office of Racial Equity and Social JusticeThe Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors could on Tuesday approve forming an Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice...
Original post made on Nov. 10, 2020Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Nov 11, 2020 at 7:38 am | 3 comments | 3490 Views
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Letter: Bright orange skies are not normalCorporations have their hands in the pockets of government, from city council, county judges, to the President. These corporations...
Original post made by Online Editor on Nov. 2, 2020Last comment by I know a Little, on Nov 10, 2020 at 10:48 am | 2 comments | 1313 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Contra Costa County DA takes aim at reducing racial disparities through 'Reshaping Prosecution'The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office has announced its participation in the Vera Institute of Justice's Reshaping...
Original post made on Nov. 5, 2020Last comment by Danville, on Nov 7, 2020 at 7:24 am | 3 comments | 5970 Views
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Presidents, Populism, and the Crisis in Democracy: Meeting November 11Professor William Howell of Univ. of Chicago & Professor Terry Moe of Stanford Univ. discuss their book, "Presidents, Populism,...
Original post made by Brodie Hilp on Nov. 6, 2020There are no comments yet. 1297 Views
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Danville: Monte Vista alum ID'd as pilot killed in SoCal 'trike' plane crashA man who grew up in Danville has been identified as the pilot who died when his ultralight "trike" airplane crashed moments...
Original post made on Nov. 5, 2020There are no comments yet. 7773 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Zone 7 directors reject water connection fee increaseCiting an effort to support the local economy through hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Zone 7 Water Agency...
Original post made on Oct. 30, 2020Last comment by angela angie, on Oct 30, 2020 at 2:53 am | 1 comment | 1867 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
San Ramon Valley candidates raise hundreds of thousands amid pandemic election seasonWhile the ongoing coronavirus pandemic may have hampered traditional campaigning this election season, hundreds of thousands...
Original post made on Oct. 29, 2020Last comment by Gina M Channell, Publisher, on Oct 29, 2020 at 1:14 pm | 6 comments | 6876 Views
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Danville: Resident appeals town mandate to replace illegally removed treesA Danville resident has appealed conditions of a tree removal permit granted by town staff that includes mandating the property...
Original post made on Oct. 29, 2020There are no comments yet. 4792 Views
RESTAURANTS
Danville cancels weekend street closures due to COVID-19 concernsFaced with repeated COVID-19 health order violations by a handful of downtown Danville establishments, and capped by an Oct....
Original post made on Oct. 28, 2020Last comment by Geoff Gillette, on Oct 28, 2020 at 10:41 am | 3 comments | 6324 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.
