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CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Man commits suicide in broad daylightA 23-year-old man committed suicide in a downtown Danville parking lot Friday afternoon, police confirmed. Police are not...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2012Last comment by Tom , on Aug 4, 2012 at 8:49 am | 10 comments | 7090 Views
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SRVUSD moving forward with new solar projectsThe San Ramon Valley school district is poised to expand its solar-energy program after the school board approved a contract...
Original post made on Dec. 14, 2015Last comment by Dave, on Dec 15, 2015 at 10:47 am | 6 comments | 7088 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
District approves Chinese dual immersion program for fallThe San Ramon Valley Unified School District's Board of Education unanimously approved the inclusion of a Chinese dual immersion...
Original post made on May. 12, 2011Last comment by An Indian recognizing that Mandarin is the way to go, on Mar 14, 2012 at 9:12 pm | 51 comments | 7080 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Lyme disease: a real threat in the Tri-ValleyJulie Posey Yorn was healthy and outgoing all her life, a two-time Miss Marin in her single days and later a finalist when...
Original post made on Apr. 13, 2015Last comment by Madeleine, on Apr 13, 2015 at 11:26 am | 2 comments | 7079 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
SRPD: Jogger fatally struck by car at Iron Horse Trail crossingA Walnut Creek man died at a San Ramon hospital after being hit by a car while jogging across Crow Canyon Road at the Iron...
Original post made on Oct. 23, 2018Last comment by Rick, on Nov 1, 2018 at 8:09 pm | 15 comments | 7069 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Pleasanton man in critical condition after argument with noise makers near his homeA Pleasanton man was left for dead at the side of the road after confronting people parked outside his home making noise...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2013Last comment by Huh?, on Sep 26, 2013 at 10:22 am | 7 comments | 7060 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Charges filed in Alamo jewelry store robberyOfficials from the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office filed multiple charges Wednesday against a 50-year-old...
Original post made on Dec. 12, 2009Last comment by What ever happen to Tom ?, on Apr 14, 2017 at 1:41 pm | 20 comments | 7057 Views
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Home ball field goes back to the drawing boardThe Lowe family is still trying to get OKs for their private baseball field for work that was done without permits in 2007....
Original post made on Feb. 13, 2009Last comment by Alamoana, on Feb 21, 2009 at 3:15 pm | 7 comments | 7052 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville: 150-apartment proposal back before Planning CommissionThe Danville Planning Commission is poised to consider Tuesday whether to approve a proposed 150-unit apartment complex on...
Original post made on Feb. 27, 2017Last comment by JD, on Apr 8, 2017 at 5:24 pm | 21 comments | 7037 Views
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Danville icon passes away at 57Phil Hellsten, 57, artist and "Starman," whose daily routine included a lot of walking around downtown Danville, was found...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2009Last comment by "Swampy" Joe Bagley, on Jul 14, 2009 at 1:36 pm | 34 comments | 7033 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
San Ramon commission to again discuss apartments at Golden Skate siteThe San Ramon Planning Commission is set to hold a workshop on a proposed 227-unit apartment project at the site of the Golden...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2017Last comment by M, on Jun 7, 2017 at 2:57 pm | 11 comments | 7032 Views
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Danville council looks to formally oppose Tassajara Parks housing developmentThe Danville Town Council is set to consider issuing formal opposition to the Tassajara Parks housing development proposed...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2020Last comment by Matty, on Oct 20, 2020 at 5:25 pm | 2 comments | 7029 Views
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Full house as San Ramon council debates Faria PreserveThe San Ramon City Council discussed the proposed Faria Preserve residential development for nearly four hours Tuesday night...
Original post made on Jul. 9, 2014Last comment by San Ramon Observer, on Jul 11, 2014 at 7:57 pm | 15 comments | 7026 Views
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Danville council approves stringent marijuana regulationsNew regulations for marijuana-related activities are set to take effect in Danville next month as part of town officials'...
Original post made on Jan. 16, 2017Last comment by 02BKellyG, on Jan 18, 2017 at 4:24 pm | 10 comments | 7024 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Drought may be drawing mountain lionsPolice searched the area where a mountain lion was sited last week but didn't see any tracks, dead game or other evidence...
Original post made on Aug. 14, 2008Last comment by Leah, on Feb 22, 2009 at 7:41 pm | 7 comments | 7024 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Danville explores crime prevention with license plate recognition camerasDanville police are looking into a new strategy to help deter potential crimes and solve those committed: license plate recognition...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2015Last comment by David, on Jan 5, 2016 at 9:50 am | 33 comments | 7021 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Letter: Mayor Doyle mad over criticism of his vote for Democrat Jerry McNerney"During the past week, I have received nasty, hateful emails and was ever approached and reprimanded in person at the Danville...
Original post made on Oct. 20, 2010Last comment by Ex-Doyle Supporter, on Nov 3, 2010 at 5:53 pm | 99 comments | 7020 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Billy Beane to sell longtime Danville homeBilly Beane, the Oakland Athletics general manager made famous by the book and movie "Moneyball," recently put his Danville...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2013Last comment by spcwt, on Jun 24, 2013 at 2:42 pm | 10 comments | 7018 Views
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Danville Express endorsements: Experience mattersDanville is lucky to have a handful of qualified candidates in the race, which has many residents divided on whether to re-elect...
Original post made on Oct. 23, 2012Last comment by Danville Voter, on Nov 7, 2012 at 4:38 pm | 45 comments | 7015 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Council tables Lawrence Road stop sign discussionThe Danville Town Council held off on voting about whether to add a new three-way stop sign to Lawrence Road, tabling their...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2014Last comment by Concerned, on Mar 27, 2014 at 10:41 am | 5 comments | 7013 Views
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