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Parks commissioner Sridhar Verose launches campaign for San Ramon City CouncilSan Ramon Parks and Community Services Commissioner Sridhar Verose is the most recent local resident to announce their candidacy...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2020Last comment by Dianne Lim, on Jul 11, 2020 at 1:53 pm | 4 comments | 4958 Views
AROUND TOWN
Valley Views: Pleasanton cafe owner keeps smiling despite her lossOne month after her husband died, Theary Chem is carrying on the family business, Bagel Café on Main Street near Stanley....
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2020Last comment by Johnny, on Jul 11, 2020 at 12:30 pm | 1 comment | 6727 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Guest Opinion: Police unions' power wanes, but how about teachers?Fundamentally, the political clout that police unions have wielded in California for decades is no different from what other...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2020Last comment by Jameson, on Jul 10, 2020 at 8:36 pm | 1 comment | 2040 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville: Abigail Place by Landsea Homes sells out after less than a yearCalifornia developer Landsea Homes has announced Abigail Place, its 17 single-family home community in Danville, has officially...
Original post made on Jul. 9, 2020Last comment by Darren, on Jul 9, 2020 at 3:15 pm | 3 comments | 8500 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Danville: Nude cyclist steals from CVS, evades policeA naked bicyclist evaded local police on Monday, escaping on a bicycle after allegedly stealing a bottle of alcohol from...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2020Last comment by Pedal Power, on Jul 8, 2020 at 6:33 pm | 2 comments | 9503 Views
RESTAURANTS
Danville council to receive special report from Contra Costa Health ServicesThe Danville Town Council is set to hold a special meeting on Tuesday evening, during which time town officials will talk...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2020Last comment by DEE, on Jul 8, 2020 at 6:44 am | 1 comment | 4676 Views
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San Ramon: Planning Commission to review 169-room City Center Hotel projectThe San Ramon Planning Commission is set Tuesday to review plans for the construction of a 169-room hotel on the Bishop Ranch...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2020Last comment by Kris Huff, on Jul 7, 2020 at 2:16 pm | 2 comments | 7782 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville Town Council warns residents to remain diligent in social distancing as coronavirus cases spikeThe Danville Town Council has issued a warning strongly encouraging residents to remain diligent in taking all available...
Original post made on Jul. 2, 2020Last comment by Bob Foster, on Jul 3, 2020 at 3:01 pm | 2 comments | 5609 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Police: Danville man dies in 'tragic' family accident in PennsylvaniaA Danville man died after being accidentally hit by a car driven by his brother at a park in eastern Pennsylvania last weekend,...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2020Last comment by Cam Reed, on Jul 3, 2020 at 2:47 pm | 1 comment | 7982 Views
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Danville entrepreneur receives $100,000 deal on 'Shark Tank'A Danville local dove into the "Shark Tank" last week, and came out with a $100,000 investment after a successful pitch on...
Original post made on May. 28, 2020Last comment by Alex, on Jul 2, 2020 at 8:53 pm | 3 comments | 21048 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Council rejects 77-acre At Dublin development proposalThe Dublin City Council denied the At Dublin project last week, rejecting the proposed retail and housing development spanning...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2020Last comment by M, on Jul 2, 2020 at 3:55 pm | 3 comments | 11019 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD to consider classified personnel layoffs due to local financial instabilityThe SRVUSD Board of Education is planning to discuss staff reductions during a special meeting on Monday, a move district...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2020Last comment by Parent, on Jul 2, 2020 at 8:54 am | 5 comments | 7204 Views
SPORTS
San Ramon student creates winning design for new California license plate on mental healthA student at Dougherty Valley High School designed the winning entry for California’s "Mental Health Awareness License...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2020Last comment by Diane, on Jul 1, 2020 at 12:31 pm | 6 comments | 15967 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Golden State Killer: Man pleads guilty to slew of murders, rapes -- including San Ramon Valley crimesThe man known as the "Golden State Killer" pleaded guilty Monday to 13 murders, 13 kidnappings and dozens of other crimes,...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2020Last comment by American, on Jul 1, 2020 at 9:50 am | 2 comments | 6389 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Glazer calls for more protections for those vulnerable to COVID-19Local State Sen. Steve Glazer on Monday called on Gov. Gavin Newsom to do more to protect seniors and medically vulnerable...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2020Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Jul 1, 2020 at 7:37 am | 2 comments | 2507 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Contra Costa Health delays reopening timeline indefinitelyCCHS will postpone indefinitely its reopening timeline for businesses that had been slated to return on Wednesday, citing...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2020Last comment by me, on Jun 30, 2020 at 7:46 am | 1 comment | 10013 Views
RESTAURANTS
Danville council to talk weekend street closures for outdoor diningThe Danville Town Council is set to discuss additional temporary street closures in the downtown area for local restaurants...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2020Last comment by Kathy, on Jun 26, 2020 at 10:42 am | 3 comments | 4149 Views
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Danville, San Ramon governments fly LGBTQ+ pride flagIn a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community members who live in the San Ramon Valley, both the Danville Town Council and San...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2020Last comment by Kjgamble, on Jun 24, 2020 at 10:22 am | 2 comments | 5951 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Staying Healthy: San Ramon high-schoolers target plastic pollutionLocal high schoolers recognized the influence that environmental health issues like plastic pollution have on human communities....
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2020Last comment by Sharad Lathker, on Jun 23, 2020 at 10:58 pm | 4 comments | 4658 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
San Ramon City Council to review commemorative flag policy during special meetingThe San Ramon City Council is set to discuss the city's flagpole policy and will consider issuing a new policy that would...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2020Last comment by SR_Resident, on Jun 23, 2020 at 12:47 pm | 10 comments | 4349 Views
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