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Danville student settles free-speech lawsuit against SRVUSD, will receive $665,000 and public apologyAs a part of the settlement, the district will award the former San Ramon Valley High School student body president $665,000...
Original post made on Apr. 7, 2020Last comment by XH, on Apr 9, 2020 at 11:45 pm | 29 comments | 42702 Views
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Deputy sheriff arrested on suspicion of selling drugs, DUI scheme at The VineStephen Tanabe, 47, of Alamo, was arrested at 9:30 p.m. after investigators discovered he might have been keeping and selling...
Original post made on Mar. 7, 2011Last comment by spike, on Mar 23, 2011 at 12:21 am | 39 comments | 36191 Views
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CONTRA COSTA TIMES ENDORSES CATHARINE BAKER FOR ASSEMBLYThe Contra Costa Times endorsed CATHARINE BAKER for State Assembly today. Here’s what they had to say: "We endorse Baker...
Original post made by local voter on Apr. 24, 2014Last comment by Derek, on May 16, 2014 at 5:38 pm | 17 comments | 35939 Views
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Coronavirus: County confirms three new cases; some Bishop Ranch employees enact self-quarantineGovernment agencies and community members alike are actively working to stem any spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...
Original post made on Mar. 8, 2020Last comment by Debbie, on Mar 11, 2020 at 8:48 pm | 10 comments | 33218 Views
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What happens to 4-H animals after the Fair?After purchasing a pig, sheep or steer from a 4-H participant at the County Fair, buyers have a number of options. The junior...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2017Last comment by Cholo, on Jun 10, 2017 at 2:26 pm | 2 comments | 32572 Views
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Child porn on work computer leads to arrestSan Ramon police arrested a Cub Scout leader at his Danville home this afternoon on suspicion of possessing child pornography. Read...
Original post made on Mar. 17, 2010Last comment by sadtruth, on Jul 21, 2014 at 4:43 pm | 72 comments | 29801 Views
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Danville Costco could be getting a gas station, across the street in San RamonThe Costco Wholesale store in Danville appears on track to getting a major upgrade -- a Costco gas station, across the street...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2020Last comment by Magnus Back, on Oct 19, 2020 at 9:11 am | 4 comments | 25315 Views
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Safeway shareholders approve Albertsons mergerIn a move that could have far-reaching implications for the Tri-Valley, Safeway shareholders voted overwhelmingly Friday...
Original post made on Jul. 29, 2014Last comment by Julia, on Jul 29, 2014 at 10:58 am | 1 comment | 25054 Views
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parking/car oil leaksIs it a violation to park that constantly leaks oil on a residential street? Our neighbors car is making a mess on the...
Original post made by Greening on Sep. 4, 2009Last comment by Greening, on Sep 11, 2009 at 1:22 pm | 14 comments | 24168 Views
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Friends of stricken bartender start fundraising foundationWhen Tyler Beal suffered a severe heart attack in November - leaving his four children with no income for rent, bills and...
Original post made on Feb. 26, 2008Last comment by Deborah, on Feb 26, 2008 at 9:00 pm | 1 comment | 23754 Views
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What's with the HOUSE on the HILL?!Kelly Adamic's eccentric Alamo home on the hill has been bashed left and right. Now, the owner of one of Alamo's most notorious...
Original post made on Aug. 16, 2007Last comment by Westside Alamoans, on Feb 28, 2013 at 1:01 pm | 36 comments | 23349 Views
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First grader raises $250 to honor WWII vetThis weekend, the Vista Grande first grader raised money for a cause that is a little closer to home: a honorary paver stone...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2015Last comment by Albert Trostorf, on Oct 16, 2015 at 5:07 am | 1 comment | 23217 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 | 21262 Views
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Contra Costa County eases restrictions for retail, other industries in latest health orderSix Bay Area jurisdictions slightly relaxed the region's COVID-19 coronavirus shelter-in-place order Monday, allowing multiple...
Original post made on May. 18, 2020Last comment by KellyGamble, on May 21, 2020 at 8:29 am | 14 comments | 20812 Views
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San Ramon 10-year-old rescues father from drowningHeroes come in all sizes, they say, a quip brought to life by the latest recipient of two awards from local fire and police...
Original post made on Oct. 11, 2017Last comment by denis, on Oct 24, 2017 at 4:28 am | 5 comments | 20527 Views
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San Ramon: Commission to review plans for 284 apartments at The MarketplaceThe San Ramon Planning Commission is set to hold a workshop Tuesday to discuss the design concept for a five-story, 284-unit...
Original post made on Jan. 4, 2021Last comment by Gina M Channell, Publisher, on Jan 21, 2021 at 9:32 am | 18 comments | 17768 Views
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Nob Hill Foods in San Ramon slated for closure in MarchSan Ramon residents are set to have one fewer grocery store available, which a neighborhood advocacy group worries is part...
Original post made on Feb. 3, 2022Last comment by B, on Feb 6, 2022 at 11:23 pm | 2 comments | 17735 Views
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Into the sunsetFalse fronts, a jail, the look of the Old West, and lots of gingerbread - is it Disneyland? No, it's the funky old '50s...
Original post made on Nov. 18, 2008Last comment by semmes gordon, on Dec 18, 2008 at 4:29 pm | 5 comments | 17672 Views
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2014 Readers Choice winnersThings to do, places to see, pampering to enjoy and yummies to eat -- once again, our readers have spoken. This year, for...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2014Last comment by Mona, on Jan 29, 2016 at 4:57 am | 6 comments | 17315 Views
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Readers Choice results are in!Things to do, places to see, pampering to enjoy and yummies to eat -- once again, our readers have spoken. For the fourth...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2013Last comment by SALLY, on Oct 21, 2013 at 9:14 am | 6 comments | 16905 Views
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Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
