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SCHOOLS & KIDS
School district employees get new contract, one-time bonusSan Ramon Valley Unified School District teachers obtained their first contract since 2008 Tuesday night, leaving the negotiating...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2013Last comment by Elisabeth, on Jul 10, 2013 at 12:20 pm | 58 comments | 8514 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Danville teacher pleads not guilty to child porn possessionA Danville middle school teacher pleaded not guilty in a Martinez courtroom Tuesday to charges of possessing more than 600...
Original post made on Sep. 3, 2014Last comment by Cholo, on Sep 3, 2014 at 3:48 pm | 1 comment | 8458 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
MVHS gets new principal after recent hire opts outKevin Ahern was selected as the new Monte Vista High principal Thursday, less than a week after a Larkspur administrator...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2015Last comment by sponge bob roundpants, on Jul 30, 2015 at 10:26 am | 10 comments | 8455 Views
AROUND TOWN
Pros and cons of Alamo incorporationThe issue of Alamo incorporation has been polarizing the community with strong statements on both sides of the issue for...
Original post made on Feb. 2, 2009Last comment by Ann Onymous, on Feb 27, 2009 at 2:03 pm | 45 comments | 8452 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Phone tracker app leads to San Ramon arrestA San Ramon woman managed to track her stolen cellphone using a phone tracker app and helped lead officers to the alleged...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2014Last comment by Wyman Inteck, on Jul 2, 2014 at 9:10 am | 10 comments | 8434 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
New firehouse sparks discussion at MAC meetingFire Chief Richard Price discussed plans for a new Station 32 on Tuesday night that drew some opponents but more supporters,...
Original post made on Feb. 3, 2010Last comment by CDSI Research, on Feb 9, 2010 at 3:16 pm | 28 comments | 8426 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
ACA call center preps to enroll Californians in health exchangeMore than 160 customer service agents in a Concord warehouse will be fielding calls from prospective enrollees in the state's...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2013Last comment by John, on Oct 11, 2013 at 12:35 pm | 32 comments | 8390 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
Sales at a GlanceSales at a Glance, October 2017 for Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, San Ramon Read the full story here https://www.danvillesanramon.com/news/2017/12/19/sales-at-a-glance...
Original post made on Jan. 12, 2018There are no comments yet. 8379 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Judge rules Danville officials improperly approved housing developmentThe town of Danville acted improperly during its approval of a proposed residential development in the northeastern part...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2014Last comment by RS, on Aug 27, 2014 at 11:04 pm | 27 comments | 8357 Views
AROUND TOWN
I-680 toll express lanes construction set to startThe project to bring toll express lanes to Interstate 680 through the San Ramon Valley is expected to start construction...
Original post made on Aug. 5, 2015Last comment by FanDanville, on Aug 14, 2015 at 11:29 am | 23 comments | 8329 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Mistaken location leads to arrest of Danville womanA Danville woman was arrested in Pleasanton just after midnight Sunday on felony and misdemeanor counts after reportedly...
Original post made on Jan. 1, 2014Last comment by miSFit, on Jan 14, 2014 at 8:32 am | 14 comments | 8327 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville's Measure Y too close to call as Magee Preserve approval holds slim leadAs of Election Night, Danville’s long-debated Measure Y, the Magee Preserve project, maintains a slim lead that is too...
Original post made on Mar. 4, 2020Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Mar 5, 2020 at 8:53 pm | 4 comments | 8318 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Hayward man sentenced to 14 years in Gold N Treasures holdupThe first of four people charged in a botched jewelry store holdup that left one of the robbers dead was sentenced Tuesday...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2013Last comment by Wes, on Nov 8, 2013 at 8:07 am | 1 comment | 8315 Views
AROUND TOWN
Hog Wild in San Ramon? Not anymoreSan Ramon's pig problem is over -- for the time being, at least. A total of 12 pigs were captured after digging up yards...
Original post made on Nov. 1, 2013Last comment by Derek, on Nov 4, 2013 at 5:20 pm | 5 comments | 8290 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tri-Valley braces for prospect of several days without powerParts of the Tri-Valley are bracing for a possible power shutoff by PG&E starting early Wednesday at midnight that could...
Original post made on Oct. 9, 2019Last comment by CitizenKane, on Nov 13, 2019 at 1:45 pm | 8 comments | 8274 Views
AROUND TOWN
Bury My Heart at Wounded DrumstickThe juxtaposition of two recent articles in our local fishwrap... http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_17100923?IADID=Search-www.contracostatimes.com-www.contracostatimes.com ht...
Original post made by the dogfather on Jan. 25, 2011Last comment by cardinal, on Jan 26, 2011 at 12:37 pm | 6 comments | 8249 Views
AROUND TOWN
Editorial: Vote Yes on Measure Y in Danville to approve Magee Preserve projectWe recommend a Yes vote on Measure Y on March 3, in favor of the Magee Preserve residential development with 69 houses clustered...
Original post made on Feb. 3, 2020Last comment by WFS, on Feb 20, 2020 at 9:49 pm | 40 comments | 8234 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Arts sceneFrom the fates of the ancient Greeks to Rowan and Martin with their Fickle Finger of Fate, choruses, comics and commentators...
Original post made on Feb. 22, 2009Last comment by Milo Divincenzo, on Jun 18, 2011 at 8:33 pm | 5 comments | 8233 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville singer reaches top 24 of 'American Idol'A Danville vocalist is continuing his run on Fox's "American Idol" this week, hoping to advance beyond the top 24 in the...
Original post made on Feb. 16, 2016Last comment by What!, on Feb 17, 2016 at 10:46 am | 3 comments | 8204 Views
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Authorities identify victim, suspect from weekend fatal shooting in DanvilleThe man who was fatally shot in Danville on Sunday afternoon has been identified as 76-year-old John Moore, a local man who...
Original post made on Feb. 26, 2019Last comment by Steve Mayfield, on Feb 26, 2019 at 1:20 pm | 1 comment | 8204 Views
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