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Guest Opinion: Danville residents should voice concerns about cell wireless equipment safety to legislators"This is a sure way to dismantle the FCC's mandates and buys us time to figure out what is right for our towns, time for...
Original post made on May. 6, 2019Last comment by BobB, 5 hours ago | 7 comments | 2158 Views
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Rep. Swalwell gearing up for first presidential debate next weekPresidential hopeful and Tri-Valley Congressman Eric Swalwell has made the cut for the Democrats' first presidential debate...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2019Last comment by Nolan, 8 hours ago | 4 comments | 424 Views
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San Ramon Planning Commission to review city's small wireless facility policiesThe San Ramon Planning Commission is set to meet on Tuesday to discuss updating the city’s policies regulating small cell...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2019Last comment by BobB, on Jun 18, 2019 at 11:52 am | 4 comments | 488 Views
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BART board approves new fare hikesThe BART Board of Directors reversed course last week and approved three fare hikes following initial disagreement on fare...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2019Last comment by Long Term Resident, on Jun 18, 2019 at 9:26 am | 1 comment | 442 Views
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EBMUD board votes to increase water rates nearly 13% over two yearsEast Bay Municipal Utility District directors voted 5-1 on Tuesday to approve a water rate increase totaling nearly 13% over...
Original post made on Jun. 12, 2019Last comment by cathy247, on Jun 18, 2019 at 7:47 am | 11 comments | 1329 Views
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Dublin raises LGBTQ pride flag; council changes course after outcryThe rainbow Pride flag was raised at Dublin Civic Center on Tuesday night, shortly after the Dublin City Council unanimously...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2019There are no comments yet. 728 Views
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Statewide journalism prize awarded for Coverage of Local Government in wake of Ben Curry's deathThe Pleasanton Weekly took home seven awards, including first place for online Coverage of Local Government, for stories...
Original post made on Jun. 15, 2019Last comment by Carl, on Jun 15, 2019 at 12:20 am | 1 comment | 818 Views
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Former Boston guitarist brings therapeutic music to San Ramon RegionalRecognizing the therapeutic properties music can have on patients, San Ramon Regional officials welcomed David Victor (formerly...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2019Last comment by Janet B, on Jun 13, 2019 at 9:52 pm | 1 comment | 805 Views
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San Ramon moves forward with district-based electionsThe San Ramon City Council has approved the map which will be used to divide up the city for future elections and set June...
Original post made on Jun. 12, 2019Last comment by Steve, on Jun 13, 2019 at 9:32 am | 2 comments | 866 Views
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Editorial: Universal district-based elections do not make sense hereMany municipalities in the Tri-Valley are being forced to adopt district-based elections or risk being sued, which could...
Original post made on May. 27, 2019Last comment by The Dude, on Jun 10, 2019 at 7:02 pm | 8 comments | 1104 Views
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SRVUSD holds initial talk on future general obligation bond, parcel tax planningFor their summer project, administrators at the San Ramon Valley Unified School District will explore potential general obligation...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2019Last comment by Carl, on Jun 10, 2019 at 12:24 pm | 3 comments | 1118 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD to discuss allocating $1.5M to finish Stone Valley modernization projectDistrict officials will discuss allocating approximately $1.5 million toward the completion of the Stone Valley project,...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2019Last comment by bb, on Jun 10, 2019 at 7:07 am | 3 comments | 974 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Grand jury seeks to remove County Assessor Kramer from officeCounty Assessor Gus Kramer is accused of violating the state's Fair Employment and Housing Act by making unwanted and harassing...
Original post made on Jun. 7, 2019Last comment by J.J., on Jun 7, 2019 at 12:53 pm | 1 comment | 998 Views
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County Supervisor Andersen set to deliver State of the District addressContra Costa County District 2 Supervisor Candace Andersen is preparing to meet with residents in Danville on July 16, to...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2019Last comment by Laura Vranas, on Jun 6, 2019 at 4:22 pm | 1 comment | 964 Views
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Contra Costa DA creates special unit to investigate wrongful conviction claimsContra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton acknowledges that sometimes, the justice system fails to identify the...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2019Last comment by June Steckhahn, on Jun 5, 2019 at 12:24 pm | 1 comment | 988 Views
AROUND TOWN
Diablo Country Club moves forward with $31 million renovationAt a time when many country clubs are struggling with shrinking membership, the Diablo Country Club membership has undertaken...
Original post made on May. 23, 2019Last comment by ryanairflight , on Jun 5, 2019 at 8:01 am | 5 comments | 2187 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Contenders ready for Dublin school board special electionVoters may experience a case of deja vu on Tuesday when the two candidates for Dublin Unified School District Trustee Area...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2019Last comment by Bharath Mehta, on Jun 4, 2019 at 9:44 am | 1 comment | 751 Views
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SRPD warns of danger from children playing with realistic-looking toy gunsSan Ramon police officers shared a photo of the recently acquired guns and asked residents if they could identify if they...
Original post made on Jun. 3, 2019Last comment by Confused Neighbor, on Jun 3, 2019 at 10:36 pm | 1 comment | 688 Views
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Magee Preserve development returns for reconsideration by Danville officialsThe Magee Preserve proposal has been a hotly debated topic in Danville for several years, and discussion over the project...
Original post made on May. 28, 2019Last comment by Olivia , on Jun 3, 2019 at 12:30 pm | 4 comments | 1882 Views
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SRVUSD to consider reducing classified employee hours for next school yearClassified employee staff hour reductions will be on the San Ramon Valley Unified School district's agenda Thursday morning,...
Original post made on May. 30, 2019Last comment by Carl, on Jun 2, 2019 at 3:29 am | 6 comments | 1358 Views
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