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STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Valley Link receives $400 million in Alameda County fundingThe Valley Link rail project now has nearly a third of funds needed to build out the planned regional transit system, after...
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2020Last comment by Nayak4Mayor, on Sep 30, 2020 at 11:51 am | 1 comment | 3760 Views
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Contra Costa County Supervisors beef up commercial tenant rent, eviction protectionsThe Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday enacted new protections for commercial rental tenants who can prove...
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2020Last comment by Darlene G, on Sep 30, 2020 at 9:29 am | 1 comment | 3716 Views
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California sees steep drop in reports of child abuse since school campuses closedNo group in California reports more suspected cases of child abuse than teachers. And with teachers no longer seeing students...
Original post made on Sep. 27, 2020Last comment by The Dude, on Sep 27, 2020 at 9:07 pm | 1 comment | 2895 Views
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Staying Healthy: Anxiety is challenging many kids during pandemicSheltering in place and remote learning are new ways of life for many Tri-Valley residents, and local mental health experts...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2020There are no comments yet. 5176 Views
AROUND TOWN
San Ramon: Fourth annual Culture in the Community Celebration going virtualIn light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, San Ramon's annual Culture in the Community Celebration is going virtual this...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2020Last comment by cathy247, on Sep 23, 2020 at 9:10 am | 1 comment | 2343 Views
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County supervisors mull extending rent, eviction protectionsThe Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is expected to vote Tuesday on whether, and how, to extend protections for residential...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by Kjgamble, on Sep 22, 2020 at 6:49 am | 1 comment | 2598 Views
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Six candidates vie for three seats on Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Board of DirectorsThe Central San Board of Directors is one of the special districts is set to appear on San Ramon Valley voters' ballots during...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2020Last comment by Sharon, on Sep 21, 2020 at 12:38 pm | 1 comment | 22854 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Principal Krolikowski leaving San Ramon Valley High, accepts job in Palo AltoSan Ramon Valley High School principal Jason Krolikowski has announced that he will be leaving the Danville school after...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2020Last comment by Reader, on Sep 19, 2020 at 5:43 pm | 2 comments | 7467 Views
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MTC seeks comments on new I-680 toll express lanes north of San Ramon ValleyThe Metropolitan Transportation Commission is asking Bay Area residents to learn about, and comment on, regional express...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2020Last comment by Pete, on Sep 17, 2020 at 6:36 pm | 2 comments | 5750 Views
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Danville cancer care advocate wins national awardDanville resident Lori Garcia has been awarded the Ambassador Constituent Team Lead of the Year award by the American Cancer...
Original post made on Sep. 17, 2020Last comment by Maria Johnson, on Sep 17, 2020 at 6:33 am | 1 comment | 5215 Views
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Some changes as Contra Costa County adopts state restrictions for coronavirus blueprintMost regulations were already closely aligned with state policies; however, county officials say the move simplifies the...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2020Last comment by Mark Lonergan, on Sep 16, 2020 at 2:13 pm | 2 comments | 6032 Views
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Secretary of State Padilla talks voting access, safety in November electionCalifornia Secretary of State Alex Padilla spoke to reporters last week about voting access and safety this year during the...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2020Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Sep 16, 2020 at 7:39 am | 1 comment | 2342 Views
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Rep. DeSaulnier to participate in 'Conversation on Race' town hallLocal U.S. Congressman Mark DeSaulnier will be participating in a virtual Conversation on Race town hall on Tuesday, and...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2020Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Sep 15, 2020 at 7:59 am | 1 comment | 2123 Views
AROUND TOWN
CityWalk Master Plan approved as council denies residents' appealThe San Ramon City Council unanimously denied an appeal challenging the city's approval of the CityWalk Master Plan, which...
Original post made on Sep. 9, 2020Last comment by Patrick, on Sep 10, 2020 at 6:37 pm | 3 comments | 15396 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville seeks residents to serve on advisory board openingsThe town of Danville is recruiting residents to volunteer for openings available on several vitally important advisory boards...
Original post made on Sep. 9, 2020There are no comments yet. 4475 Views
AROUND TOWN
San Ramon: Residents appeal CityWalk Master Plan; City Council to debate TuesdayThe San Ramon City Council is set Tuesday to consider resident group's appeal of the CityWalk Master Plan, which includes...
Original post made on Sep. 6, 2020Last comment by vikee, on Sep 8, 2020 at 9:15 am | 5 comments | 6799 Views
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Walnut Creek: City signs off on bond issue for Christian school constructionThe Walnut Creek City Council on Tuesday approved the issuance of up to $20 million in tax-exempt bonds by a local Christian...
Original post made on Sep. 7, 2020Last comment by Carol H, on Sep 7, 2020 at 10:26 am | 1 comment | 4386 Views
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Contra Costa Community College District trustees knocked for ethics violationsAnother assertion upheld by that investigation is that Gordon, while intoxicated, called several district employees and fellow...
Original post made on Sep. 5, 2020Last comment by Vicky Vino, on Sep 5, 2020 at 9:44 am | 1 comment | 9948 Views
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'Everyone counts, everyone matters'While the Tri-Valley community's census self-response rates remain above the state and national average, there are still...
Original post made on Sep. 4, 2020Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Sep 4, 2020 at 8:02 am | 1 comment | 4582 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
San Ramon residents convicted of $2 million insurance and tax fraud schemeTwo San Ramon residents have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit insurance premium fraud and other related felonies on...
Original post made on Sep. 3, 2020Last comment by Median Joe, on Sep 3, 2020 at 6:16 am | 1 comment | 6936 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.