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Contra Costa County DA's academy teaches public how criminal justice system worksContra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton is inviting residents to learn how her office works this fall in the 2023...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2023Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Jun 14, 2023 at 12:54 am | 16 comments | 4672 Views
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San Ramon council to recognize LGBTQ+ Pride MonthThe San Ramon City Council is set to officially proclaim June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in a resolution at its regular meeting...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2023Last comment by Glenda Thompson, on Jun 13, 2023 at 9:58 am | 1 comment | 2218 Views
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Major injuries in fiery crash after police chase driver who ran red light in DanvilleA car fleeing from police after running a red light in Danville collided with another vehicle, rolled over and caught fire,...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2023Last comment by Holly Raines, on Jun 10, 2023 at 11:42 am | 12 comments | 6548 Views
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Antisemitic callers criticize Walnut Creek City CouncilIn what seemed to be a coordinated effort, multiple people called into the public comment portion of Tuesday night's Walnut...
Original post made on Jun. 9, 2023There are no comments yet. 1880 Views
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House Ethics Committee closes investigation into Swalwell, takes no actionThe House Ethics Committee has ended its investigation into U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell without taking any further action related...
Original post made on May. 24, 2023Last comment by Helen Burks, on May 31, 2023 at 11:21 am | 22 comments | 3622 Views
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Construction begins on Iron Horse Trail overcrossing at Bollinger Canyon RoadFollowing nearly a decade of discussions, studies and public outreach, work has begun on a pedestrian and bicycle overcrossing...
Original post made on May. 24, 2023Last comment by ddmom, on May 24, 2023 at 7:55 am | 1 comment | 4970 Views
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San Ramon police arrest shoplifting suspectA shoplifting suspect is in custody following a police response and subsequent arrest outside of Target in San Ramon on Tuesday. Read...
Original post made on May. 17, 2023Last comment by Scott, on May 18, 2023 at 9:41 am | 2 comments | 3039 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Walnut Creek police warn people to look out for ATM card thievesWalnut Creek police said they've received reports of two subjects approaching people after watching them use an ATM or enter...
Original post made on May. 11, 2023Last comment by Aron Kaplan, on May 16, 2023 at 9:21 am | 2 comments | 3054 Views
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'Veterans Never Stop Serving'Mike Conklin, founder of Tri-Valley nonprofit Sentinels of Freedom, grew up listening to news about the Vietnam War -- and...
Original post made on May. 6, 2023There are no comments yet. 3466 Views
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Dublin's Emerald High School unveils new mascotAfter months of debate, Dublin's new second high school has officially announced its mascot, as well as the accompanying...
Original post made on Mar. 9, 2023Last comment by Another Former Inmate, on May 6, 2023 at 9:09 am | 5 comments | 5256 Views
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Contra Costa DA releases text messages related to ongoing Antioch police scandalThe Contra Costa County DA's Office released a 14-page report Monday detailing a series of racist text messages allegedly...
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2023Last comment by Kevin, on Apr 30, 2023 at 8:32 am | 1 comment | 2438 Views
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Autonomous shuttle program debuts in San RamonThis week marks the start of a new transit option in San Ramon's central commercial core, with an autonomous shuttle making...
Original post made on Apr. 27, 2023Last comment by Janet, on Apr 27, 2023 at 6:15 pm | 2 comments | 6827 Views
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Formal charges filed in killing of Home Depot employee; court documents detail circumstancesThe DA's Office issued a six-count criminal complaint Thursday against the two suspects arrested in the fatal shooting of...
Original post made on Apr. 21, 2023Last comment by Jesse Wilkins, on Apr 27, 2023 at 12:42 pm | 11 comments | 3733 Views
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Sunol parents speak out after Trustee Hurley wades into San Ramon Valley school board debate over gender identity bookSome Sunol Glen School parents spoke out to either convey their disappointment in new Trustee Linda Hurley, or to offer support...
Original post made on Apr. 10, 2023Last comment by Rebecca Peters, on Apr 26, 2023 at 1:03 pm | 48 comments | 4061 Views
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Reading together: One City, One BookThroughout the month of March, the city of Dublin will be engaging in a unifying literacy initiative known as One City, One...
Original post made on Apr. 26, 2023There are no comments yet. 1479 Views
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SRVUSD board to debate issuing support for dyslexia legislationThe SRVUSD board is set to vote Tuesday on a letter outlining its support for proposed new state legislation that seeks to...
Original post made on Apr. 25, 2023Last comment by Kate Ruby, on Apr 25, 2023 at 10:24 am | 1 comment | 2831 Views
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BART on track to hit 'fiscal cliff' by March 2025, per preliminary budgetBART is on track to run out of federal relief funds by March 2025, with estimated operating deficits of more than $300 million...
Original post made on Apr. 17, 2023Last comment by Jennifer, on Apr 24, 2023 at 5:02 pm | 3 comments | 2412 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police ID victim, suspects in fatal shooting at Home Depot in PleasantonThe Pleasanton Police Department has identified both the 26-year-old Home Depot employee who died after being shot on Tuesday...
Original post made on Apr. 20, 2023Last comment by Harrison Tamaki, on Apr 23, 2023 at 9:19 am | 5 comments | 7178 Views
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Tri-Valley man among 3 alleged gang members charged in killing of young girl in freeway shootingThree suspected gang members, including one from Pleasanton, have been charged in the shooting death of a 5-year-old girl...
Original post made on Apr. 17, 2023Last comment by Harrison Tamaki, on Apr 23, 2023 at 9:08 am | 2 comments | 3385 Views
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Trumark Townhomes set for commission vote in San RamonThe San Ramon Planning Commission is set to consider approving the required measures for a proposed townhome development...
Original post made on Apr. 18, 2023Last comment by C. Pronzini, on Apr 18, 2023 at 10:00 am | 1 comment | 3016 Views
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