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Danville police looking for suspect in attempted bank robberyAn unidentified suspect allegedly tried unsuccessfully to rob a US Bank in central Danville on Friday afternoon, and town...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2020Last comment by The Dude, on Oct 6, 2020 at 9:38 pm | 1 comment | 4720 Views
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Campaign for countywide sales tax measure beginsContra Costa County officials on Friday formally kicked off a campaign supporting a half-cent countywide sales tax ballot...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2020Last comment by Chris, on Oct 6, 2020 at 1:50 pm | 4 comments | 6925 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
COVID Testing at Long Term Care FacilitiesPrivate health care providers operating within Contra Costa County must now provide timely COVID-19 tests to essential workers...
Original post made by Partha Parthasarathy on Oct. 2, 2020There are no comments yet. 1828 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD Board of Education candidates debate ahead of Nov. 3 electionCandidates for the SRVUSD squared off during an online election forum Wednesday evening, taking time to debate over the policies...
Original post made on Sep. 25, 2020Last comment by Jay, on Oct 2, 2020 at 10:23 am | 2 comments | 10097 Views
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 | 3833 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 | 3768 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 | 2955 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. 5231 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 | 2397 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 | 2648 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 | 23016 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 | 7590 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 | 5801 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 | 5269 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 | 6092 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 | 2384 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 | 2161 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 | 15528 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. 4523 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 | 6877 Views
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