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2022 primary election turnout down nearly 5% from 2018 in Contra Costa CountyThis year's voter turnout in Contra Costa County dropped nearly 5% since the last midterm primary in 2018, according to numbers...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2022Last comment by Greg Atchison, on Jul 12, 2022 at 11:17 am | 10 comments | 2782 Views
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San Ramon debuts alarm permit programThe city of San Ramon is implementing a new registration system for alarms this year that is intended to reduce the approximately...
Original post made on Jul. 9, 2022Last comment by The Dude, on Jul 11, 2022 at 1:17 pm | 2 comments | 2266 Views
AROUND TOWN
Rehkopf appointed as Greenbrook Elementary School principalAilsa Rehkopf, a former vice principal in Pleasanton, is taking the reins of operations at Greenbrook Elementary School in...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2022Last comment by David A, on Jul 9, 2022 at 11:32 am | 2 comments | 2894 Views
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Danville unveils housing plan simulation toolDanville officials are continuing to seek input from residents on how to proceed with the next phase of the drafting process...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2022Last comment by Rick Davis, on Jul 8, 2022 at 11:57 am | 4 comments | 2068 Views
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Director Lane announces retirement from East Bay Parks boardBeverly Lane, a former Danville mayor and longtime member of the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors, announced...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2022Last comment by Robin Taylor, on Jul 6, 2022 at 12:56 pm | 1 comment | 2492 Views
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Livermore: Hells Angels founder Ralph 'Sonny' Barger dies at 83Barger died at the age of 83 of cancer in Livermore and was the founding member of the Oakland branch of the Hells Angels...
Original post made on Jul. 4, 2022Last comment by Biker Mama, on Jul 5, 2022 at 1:03 pm | 2 comments | 5536 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Supreme Court overturns federal abortion rightsThe Supreme Court reversed the court's Roe v. Wade decision granting women the federal right to an abortion in the U.S.,...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2022Last comment by Fergus Young, on Jul 4, 2022 at 4:12 pm | 2 comments | 2043 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Two teens arrested at end of hour-plus freeway chase following armed carjacking in Tri-ValleyTwo Merced teenagers were taken into custody last week after allegedly leading CHP officers on a high-speed chase up and...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2022Last comment by Philomena Watkins, on Jul 3, 2022 at 1:46 pm | 7 comments | 2112 Views
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California tax relief: What's in the dealAfter weeks of talks, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders announce a tax relief plan that includes refunds of as much...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2022Last comment by The Dude, on Jun 28, 2022 at 12:14 am | 1 comment | 1386 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville: Demonstrators call for more action from officials following 'White Lives Matter' displayTwo prominent features of civic engagement in the pandemic era -- spirited public comment sessions at virtual meetings and...
Original post made on May. 27, 2022Last comment by Local Fun Guy, on Jun 23, 2022 at 9:42 am | 7 comments | 5745 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
County sheriff election: Incumbent Livingston, challenger Therriault face off in public safety forumSheriff David Livingston and challenger Benjamin Therriault debated issues such as deadly shootings by a deputy in Danville,...
Original post made on May. 6, 2022Last comment by Jeff Husted, on Jun 22, 2022 at 5:14 pm | 20 comments | 14415 Views
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Livingston wins fourth term as Contra Costa County sheriffContra Costa County Sheriff-Coroner David Livingston is poised to serve for a fourth term, defeating a challenge to his seat...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2022Last comment by Lillian Jacobs, on Jun 22, 2022 at 4:07 pm | 24 comments | 4372 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police: Robbery suspects, neighbor exchange gunfire in DanvilleDanville police were investigating into the night Tuesday after a robbery attempt reportedly turned into an exchange of gunfire...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2022Last comment by Jeff Husted, on Jun 22, 2022 at 2:51 pm | 15 comments | 11936 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Cal High principal Keefer resigns position to return to teachingSome are questioning the timing of Cal High principal Megan Keefer's resignation, given the recent controversy over the school's...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2022Last comment by H, on Jun 21, 2022 at 10:00 am | 22 comments | 14197 Views
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Smash-and-grab robbery hits Macy's in Walnut CreekPolice investigators in Walnut Creek are looking for the three men responsible for a smash-and-grab robbery at the Macy's...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2022Last comment by Dapper Danville, on Jun 20, 2022 at 2:10 pm | 1 comment | 2466 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD board poised to extend contracts of Superintendent Malloy, cabinet membersThe San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education is set to vote on renewing the contracts for Superintendent...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2022Last comment by Efren Guerrero, on Jun 15, 2022 at 4:35 pm | 5 comments | 2407 Views
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Danville council to discuss Downtown Master Plan updateThe Danville Town Council is set for a study session Tuesday in which they will review an update on the long-discussed Downtown...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2022Last comment by ddmom, on Jun 14, 2022 at 8:30 am | 1 comment | 2168 Views
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Becton takes victory for re-election as Contra Costa County district attorneyContra Costa County DA Diana Becton is set to continue in her position for a second full term after finishing Election Night...
Original post made on Jun. 9, 2022Last comment by Chantelle Davis, on Jun 14, 2022 at 8:13 am | 14 comments | 4825 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Families demand SRVUSD Superintendent Malloy be fired over handling of Cal High cheer mannequin controversyStudents and parents from the California High School cheer and stunt team are calling for Superintendent John Malloy to be...
Original post made on Jun. 3, 2022Last comment by H, on Jun 14, 2022 at 8:08 am | 35 comments | 7741 Views
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FDA advisory panel recommends emergency use approval of Novavax COVID vaccineAn advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted last week to recommend an emergency use authorization for...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2022Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Jun 13, 2022 at 6:49 am | 1 comment | 1926 Views
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