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Redwoods coming off town's protected tree listRecent questions concerning Danville's tree ordinance have prompted the Town Council to begin the process of revamping the...
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2009Last comment by Scott Sussman, on Dec 23, 2015 at 7:40 pm | 10 comments | 13633 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Tree branch falls on cars on I-680 in AlamoA large tree branch fell on two vehicles this morning on Interstate Highway 680 in Alamo, prompting the California Highway...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2010Last comment by Julia, on Aug 26, 2010 at 7:52 pm | 11 comments | 13603 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD hires four new principalsThe San Ramon Valley school board named new principals at all three school levels and paved the way for two additional principal...
Original post made on Apr. 30, 2015Last comment by Mom, on Jan 6, 2016 at 11:47 pm | 16 comments | 13590 Views
AROUND TOWN
College freshman from Danville dies after soccer ball to head triggers brain injuryA young woman who graduated from San Ramon Valley High last spring died on Saturday, three weeks after a soccer ball struck...
Original post made on Nov. 1, 2017Last comment by Tom, on Nov 2, 2017 at 3:53 pm | 2 comments | 13523 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD parts with John Baldwin teacher over parent objectionsNearly 20 parents turned out to the San Ramon Valley school board meeting Tuesday night to support a probationary teacher...
Original post made on Mar. 14, 2015Last comment by kd, on Mar 17, 2015 at 6:35 pm | 31 comments | 13519 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton: Nordstrom store in Stoneridge Shopping Center permanently closingNordstrom is closing its department store in Pleasanton's Stoneridge Shopping Center, corporate officials confirmed to the...
Original post made on May. 8, 2020Last comment by HZ, on May 8, 2020 at 11:24 am | 1 comment | 13480 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Bingo night Friday to help parents of children with rare birth defectA Danville mom is using her experience -- a daughter born with a rare birth defect -- to raise awareness and money to help...
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2010Last comment by Colleen, on Sep 30, 2010 at 5:51 pm | 2 comments | 13433 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
San Ramon: Cal High student arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting three peersA California High School student was arrested by the San Ramon Police Department last month on suspicion of sexually assaulting...
Original post made on Oct. 23, 2019Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Nov 18, 2019 at 8:32 am | 16 comments | 13418 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Monte Vista High focuses on safe driving with Every 15 Minutes presentationMonte Vista High students got a personal glimpse at the potentially traumatic effects of driving while intoxicated last week,...
Original post made on Apr. 14, 2014Last comment by Derek, on Apr 18, 2014 at 4:12 pm | 5 comments | 13412 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Popular British pub The Crown closesA popular downtown Danville business closed its doors to Anglophiles and fish and chips lovers in August. British pub and...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2013Last comment by Brad, on Sep 25, 2013 at 9:57 pm | 5 comments | 13389 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Who was Hap Magee?"Who was Hap Magee?" Recent visitors to Hap Magee Ranch Park seemed perplexed by the question although willing to give answers. "A...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2015Last comment by Mark Johnson, on Oct 18, 2015 at 12:45 pm | 1 comment | 13187 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
SR paramedics, firefighters to respond to some mental health calls instead of policeThe city of San Ramon is playing host to a new pilot program for how first responders treat mental health crises, that includes...
Original post made on May. 16, 2021Last comment by I know a Little, on May 25, 2021 at 7:03 am | 2 comments | 13165 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tri-Valley Hero: Blackhawk developer represents greatness, selflessnessKenneth E. Behring's life has been filled with remarkable achievements, but the ambitions that now motivate this businessman...
Original post made on Dec. 16, 2013Last comment by Rgf49er, on Dec 18, 2013 at 8:04 am | 2 comments | 13148 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Report: All 4 local high schools rank among top 10% in stateEach of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District's comprehensive high schools ranked among the 220 best in California,...
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2016Last comment by Meena, on May 1, 2016 at 11:03 pm | 2 comments | 13092 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
San Ramon: The Bridges owner proposes new event center, suitesThe San Ramon Planning Commission is set Tuesday to discuss a proposal from The Bridges Golf Club's owner to add a new event...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2016Last comment by Gale Ranch Resident, on Sep 24, 2017 at 3:14 pm | 23 comments | 13075 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Blackhawk man charged with murder, torture in wife's deathA Blackhawk man has been formally charged with murdering his wife in what authorities allege was a vicious hammer attack...
Original post made on Aug. 12, 2016Last comment by Jay Manning, on Aug 19, 2016 at 5:28 pm | 6 comments | 12960 Views
AROUND TOWN
San Ramon grad leads 'green' march in D.C.Danville native Jeff Gustafson joined more than 10,000 young leaders from across the country from Feb. 27-March 2 for Power...
Original post made on Mar. 14, 2009Last comment by nikolas, on Jun 18, 2009 at 1:37 pm | 2 comments | 12892 Views
AROUND TOWN
San Ramon: Council OKs new Costco gas station on Fostoria WayThe San Ramon City Council approved plans for a 32-pump Costco gas station across the street from the company's Danville...
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2021Last comment by Paul Clark, on Feb 18, 2021 at 2:44 pm | 13 comments | 12841 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
SRVFPD dispatch center receives excellence statusThe San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District's 9-1-1 Communications Center has again been named an Emergency Medical Dispatch...
Original post made on Apr. 21, 2014Last comment by Stevie Wonder, on Apr 22, 2014 at 5:49 pm | 4 comments | 12839 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Subway franchise headed to high schoolsIn an effort to keep kids on campus and feed them more efficiently, the San Ramon Valley Unified School District board unanimously...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2010Last comment by Duke, on Jul 13, 2010 at 4:25 pm | 28 comments | 12652 Views
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