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BOOKS & MOVIES
Pleasanton: NASA retiree shares life lessonsDonald G. James, a longtime Pleasanton resident who retired from NASA after more than three decades, says manners are more...
Original post made on Apr. 3, 2021Last comment by Mark, on Apr 3, 2021 at 2:18 pm | 1 comment | 7809 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
Danville woman launches new book, 'Hair Matters'Longtime Danville resident Elayne Becker, who found new happiness in a second career in cosmetology, has released a new book...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2016Last comment by Elana O'Loskey, on Nov 7, 2016 at 9:17 am | 1 comment | 7806 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Bay Area sees increase in fatalities related to fluA fourth flu-related death in the Bay Area was reported Thursday out of San Francisco, according to health officials. The...
Original post made on Jan. 13, 2014Last comment by Bayareamom, on Jan 13, 2014 at 9:20 am | 1 comment | 7806 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville commission to debate second-story addition on downtown buildingThe Danville Planning Commission is set Tuesday to weigh a downtown landowner's plan to remodel their existing retail building,...
Original post made on Dec. 13, 2016Last comment by Do something, on Dec 29, 2016 at 6:40 pm | 10 comments | 7804 Views
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San Ramon: Commission to continue review of Bishop Ranch 'CityWalk Master Plan'The San Ramon Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a study session on Tuesday evening to discuss the newly renamed "CityWalk...
Original post made on Jan. 7, 2020Last comment by SRVdad, on Jan 14, 2020 at 1:44 pm | 4 comments | 7802 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
School District to hold forum on new state standardsParents will have the opportunity to learn more about Common Core Standards implementation during two informational nights....
Original post made on Oct. 21, 2013Last comment by Bill, on Oct 21, 2013 at 6:37 am | 1 comment | 7793 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 | 7790 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Walnut Creek Chick-Fil-A opens its doors to crowds, protestsThe Bay Area's newest Chick-fil-A restaurant opened its doors in Walnut Creek Thursday morning, ushering in hungry patrons...
Original post made on Nov. 9, 2012Last comment by Derek, on Nov 20, 2012 at 5:46 pm | 44 comments | 7787 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tri-Valley mayors go to WashingtonMayors Karen Stepper of Danville and Bill Clarkson of San Ramon joined their Tri-Valley counterparts Jerry Thorne of Pleasanton,...
Original post made on Jan. 21, 2016Last comment by Herman Glates, on Jan 28, 2016 at 9:42 am | 6 comments | 7775 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Election preview: Andrews, Kramer battle for Contra Costa County assessor seatContra Costa County Assessor Gus Kramer is facing a challenge to his seat for the first time since 2010, by political newcomer...
Original post made on May. 21, 2022Last comment by Jennifer, on May 21, 2022 at 8:53 am | 1 comment | 7771 Views
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Danville officials rail against Diablo Road apartment proposalIn front of a crowded dais including the Danville Town Council, Planning Commission and Design Review Board, plus about 20...
Original post made on Nov. 5, 2015Last comment by Did I say that Outloud, on Nov 17, 2015 at 12:56 pm | 13 comments | 7759 Views
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Danville Hotel property demolition set to beginThe deteriorating Danville Hotel Wild West structures appear to be coming down soon. Town officials announced that the private...
Original post made on Jan. 15, 2014Last comment by Michelle, on Jan 15, 2014 at 2:53 pm | 1 comment | 7743 Views
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Alamo residents speak out against incorporationThe saying "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" summed up the argument old-time Alamo residents used to ignite a formal anti-incorporation...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2007Last comment by captain gets it, on Mar 23, 2011 at 8:07 am | 17 comments | 7740 Views
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Woman charged in connection with San Ramon gym theftA Pittsburg woman faces a dozen felony charges following her arrest on suspicion of stealing keys from a San Ramon gym patron...
Original post made on Oct. 15, 2015Last comment by Mike, on Oct 16, 2015 at 10:28 pm | 6 comments | 7739 Views
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Utah teen charged in Danville memorial vandalism caseAn 18-year-old man now living in Utah has been charged with a felony vandalism count stemming from a June graffiti incident...
Original post made on Sep. 3, 2015Last comment by Concerned Veteran, on Sep 5, 2015 at 4:37 pm | 12 comments | 7737 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
West Nile Virus found in third bird in DanvilleThe Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District announced that an American Crow infected with West Nile virus was found...
Original post made on Sep. 9, 2013Last comment by FanDanville, on Sep 9, 2013 at 2:53 pm | 1 comment | 7734 Views
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School board names new Bella Vista principalThe San Ramon Valley school board on Tuesday selected local assistant principal Jen Torres to serve as the new principal...
Original post made on Aug. 2, 2017Last comment by Danville Citizen, on Aug 11, 2017 at 7:09 am | 10 comments | 7730 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 | 7717 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
San Ramon begins environmental review for 4,500 housing units in Bishop RanchThe city of San Ramon has begun the process of preparing an environmental impact report (EIR) for the City Center Mixed Use...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2019Last comment by Lynn, on Oct 4, 2019 at 9:21 am | 16 comments | 7713 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
SRPD: Young man arrested on trail trying to hide in bushes after armed robberyPolice arrested a 20-year-old San Ramon man attempting to hide along the Iron Horse Regional Trail after he allegedly robbed...
Original post made on May. 24, 2021Last comment by The Dude, on May 24, 2021 at 7:32 pm | 1 comment | 7711 Views
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