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San Ramon police arrest teens after armed robbery at Pleasanton houseThree teenagers were arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a Pleasanton home on Saturday afternoon, according to...
Original post made on Apr. 13, 2021Last comment by Niners/Warriors/A's, 48 minutes ago | 3 comments | 5093 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Pleasanton: Triple-fatal Christmas crash spurs multiple legal actionsThe school and Dublin community at-large mourned together in what seemed like a very public grieving process in the days...
Original post made on Apr. 11, 2021Last comment by Nina, on Apr 11, 2021 at 11:24 am | 1 comment | 3439 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Protesters condemn fatal police shooting in DanvilleDozens of protesters marched through Danville on Sunday, coming out to condemn the death of 32-year-old Tyrell Wilson, who...
Original post made on Mar. 31, 2021Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Apr 7, 2021 at 9:21 am | 17 comments | 4663 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
Pleasanton: NASA retiree shares life lessonsDonald G. James, a longtime Pleasanton resident who retired from NASA after more than three decades, says manners are more...
Original post made on Apr. 3, 2021Last comment by Mark, on Apr 3, 2021 at 2:18 pm | 1 comment | 5685 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Dublin mourns the loss of local 'superhero' Catherine KuoHundreds of residents attended a candlelight vigil on Sunday evening in memory of DUSD Trustee Catherine Kuo, who was killed...
Original post made on Mar. 30, 2021Last comment by Elizabeth, on Mar 30, 2021 at 9:16 am | 1 comment | 3212 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD to transition to full-day, in-person learning four days a weekThe SRVUSD has taken another step toward returning to full-time in-person learning with the decision to bring hybrid students...
Original post made on Mar. 26, 2021Last comment by IM2Curious, on Mar 29, 2021 at 7:18 am | 2 comments | 4254 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Family retains civil rights attorney after officer-involved shooting subject diesThe family of Tyrell Wilson, who died in a hospital Wednesday after being struck by gunfire in an officer-involved shooting...
Original post made on Mar. 18, 2021Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Mar 27, 2021 at 9:52 am | 10 comments | 3812 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
SRVUSD considers opening schools for full-day, in-person learning four days a weekThe SRVUSD Board of Education will discuss bringing students back to full-day, in-person instruction for four days a week...
Original post made on Mar. 25, 2021Last comment by Anne, on Mar 25, 2021 at 9:31 am | 2 comments | 5236 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Dublin USD Trustee Catherine Kuo killed in car crash on campusIn what police and school officials described as a 'tragic accident,' Dublin Unified School District Trustee Catherine Kuo...
Original post made on Mar. 25, 2021Last comment by HC, on Mar 25, 2021 at 5:50 am | 1 comment | 11246 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tri-Valley residents, officials condemn violence against Asian AmericansTri-Valley residents and officials alike are publicly condemning rising occurrences of anti-Asian violence seen in the U.S.,...
Original post made on Mar. 24, 2021Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Mar 24, 2021 at 8:11 am | 1 comment | 3017 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville: Transient shot by police officer last week dies in hospitalTyrell Wilson, the 32-year-old man shot by a police officer in Danville last week, has died at the hospital from his wounds,...
Original post made on Mar. 17, 2021Last comment by 2BConsidered, on Mar 22, 2021 at 2:57 pm | 22 comments | 5153 Views
SPORTS
Contra Costa County supervisors expected to hire firm for large wetlands projectThe Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday is likely to hire a contractor for the sweeping Lower Walnut Creek...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2021Last comment by Charles Nighbor, on Mar 21, 2021 at 7:55 pm | 1 comment | 6498 Views
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Dougherty Valley High School wins 2021 National Science Bowl regional competitionThe student team at Dougherty Valley High School showed off their scientific prowess earlier this month by winning the the...
Original post made on Mar. 19, 2021Last comment by Christie Mehta, on Mar 19, 2021 at 9:09 am | 1 comment | 2831 Views
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Officials urge caution as two cases of U.K. COVID variant detected in Contra Costa CountyThe first two known cases of the infectious B.1.117 U.K. variant of COVID in Contra Costa County have been confirmed by laboratory...
Original post made on Mar. 17, 2021Last comment by Geoff Gillette, on Mar 18, 2021 at 1:53 pm | 5 comments | 5287 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Newsom blasts 'naysayers and dooms-dayers' as he touts pandemic progressIn his State of the State speech on Tuesday, Gov. Newsom declared that the pandemic is nearly over and reached out to key...
Original post made on Mar. 15, 2021Last comment by Maskedman, on Mar 16, 2021 at 3:52 pm | 2 comments | 2848 Views
AROUND TOWN
Authorities identify subject, officer from Danville police shootingTwo days after a police shooting in Danville, authorities have ID'd the man who remains in critical condition with a gunshot...
Original post made on Mar. 14, 2021Last comment by Jennifer, on Mar 15, 2021 at 11:22 am | 7 comments | 5309 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Dublin: Man sentenced for carjacking shortly after being released from jailA Walnut Creek man with the memorable name Rocky Lee Music faced the music last Monday in federal court in San Francisco,...
Original post made on Mar. 15, 2021Last comment by Tom Stevens , on Mar 15, 2021 at 7:08 am | 1 comment | 2340 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police: Officer shoots knife-wielding man in DanvilleA Danville police officer shot and wounded a man at the intersection of Sycamore Valley Road and Camino Ramon on Thursday...
Original post made on Mar. 12, 2021Last comment by Artsyone, on Mar 13, 2021 at 9:47 pm | 3 comments | 4955 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Swalwell sues Trump, allies over Jan. 6 Capitol riotLocal U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell has sued former President Donald Trump, his son and two allies in federal court, alleging their...
Original post made on Mar. 9, 2021Last comment by I know a Little, on Mar 11, 2021 at 7:28 pm | 7 comments | 2410 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD: Secondary students might return to in-person learning next weekWith coronavirus cases throughout the East Bay generally trending downward, the SRVUSD has announced that secondary school...
Original post made on Mar. 11, 2021Last comment by Elizabeth, on Mar 11, 2021 at 2:55 pm | 1 comment | 2989 Views
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