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Thursday, January 23, 2020
Are you the type to save a life?
With the holiday season resulting in a sharp decrease in blood donation drives, the Red Cross is in desperate need of blood donors, and Tri-Valley residents are encouraged to help save a life at the Pleasanton Blood Donation Center.
Thursday, 9:59 PM | No comments yetDiscover Diablo -- a free hikes program
Check out this year's Discover Diablo, a public hike series by Save Mount Diablo that offers guided interpretive family walks, hikes and property tours open to everyone looking to get out in nature.
Thursday, 9:58 PM | No comments yetDanville Recreation Expo returns next month
The 11th annual Recreation Expo is set to return to Danville on Feb. 8, providing residents the opportunity to learn about recreational offerings found in and around the town.
Thursday, 9:37 PM | No comments yetWednesday, January 22, 2020
Deputies arrest woman in Alamo bank robbery
A Fairfield woman was arrested on suspicion of robbing a bank in Alamo on Tuesday morning, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office.
Wednesday, 8:34 PM | No comments yetFoundation seeks student-submitted logos for 37th annual Run for Education
The San Ramon Valley Education Foundation is calling on all student artists in the SRVUSD to submit a creative logo for the 37th annual Run for Education, the group's largest annual fundraiser.
Wednesday, 4:48 PM | No comments yetStreet Smarts: 'BeReel!' Video Contest Awards Ceremony set for Friday in Danville
The annual Street Smarts 'Be Reel!' Video Contest Awards Ceremony will be held in Danville on Friday, giving residents the opportunity to view the pedestrian safety movies created by hard working San Ramon Valley students.
Wednesday, 4:48 PM | No comments yetEchols named to vacant East Bay Parks board seat
Elizabeth Echols of Berkeley has been selected from among four finalists to fill the remaining term for East Bay Regional Park District Ward 1.
Wednesday, 4:41 PM | No comments yetTuesday, January 21, 2020
County board chooses acting clerk-recorder to assume full job
Acting Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder Deborah Cooper was selected Tuesday afternoon to continue in that chief elections official position for the next three years.
Tuesday, 10:07 PM | No comments yetGrammy winner LeAnn Rimes performing in San Ramon
San Ramon Performing Arts will be hosting the youngest-ever recipient of a Grammy Award on Saturday, when acclaimed singer songwriter LeAnn Rimes performs at the Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center.
Tuesday, 3:36 PM | No comments yetLegal profession volunteers needed for county mock trial program
Law professionals in the Bay Area -- whether active or retired -- are needed as volunteers for the 39th annual Contra Costa County High School Mock Trial Program in January and February.
Tuesday, 3:32 PM | No comments yetContra Costa County supervisors vote to update granny flat ordinance
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved updates to the county's accessory dwelling unit ordinance to comply with recent changes in state law designed to increase California's affordable housing...
Tuesday, 3:30 PM | No comments yetMonday, January 20, 2020
SRVUSD officials to talk finances, projected enrollment figures
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education is set to conduct a relatively routine meeting on Tuesday, where they will discuss district's financial situation and lobbying efforts with the state of California.
Monday, 3:33 PM | No comments yetContra Costa County clerk-recorder joins DMV to improve 'Real ID' record access
The California Department of Motor Vehicles and the Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder's Office are joining to make it easier for county residents to get the documents needed to obtain a "Real ID."
Monday, 3:31 PM | 2 commentsSan Ramon Planning Commission to review City Center development agreement
The San Ramon Planning Commission is set to review the city's development agreement with Sunset Development Company for the City Center project at Bollinger Canyon Road and Camino Ramon on Tuesday.
Monday, 3:30 PM | 1 commentSpecial songs from Threshold Choir
This special organization, with chapters across the country and around the world, sends out small groups of singers to serenade a person who is on the threshold of life and death, to honor them through shared song.
Monday, 3:07 PM | 1 commentSunday, January 19, 2020
Alvarez promoted as BART's permanent police chief
The new BART police chief began his tenure this month amid an announcement about new strategies to increase police presence on trains and reduce crime on the transit system.
Sunday, 11:00 AM | No comments yetSaturday, January 18, 2020
Danville: Would-be burglar kicks in door, flees after finding resident inside
A brazen home burglary attempt occurred in a Danville neighborhood on Thursday morning, with the culprit kicking in the front door of the home with the resident still inside, according to town officials.
Saturday, 9:48 PM | 3 commentsHundreds attend annual Tri-Valley Women's March
On the centennial of women's suffrage in the United States, hundreds of women's rights advocates could be seen marching through downtown Pleasanton for the 2020 Tri-Valley Women's March.
Saturday, 6:29 PM | 3 commentsThursday, January 16, 2020
Snow falls on Mount Diablo
The wet and cold weather overnight Wednesday through Thursday brought snow to Mount Diablo, as shown by these pictures posted on social media by the town of Danville.
Thursday, 10:37 PM | No comments yetSwalwell holding first town hall of 2020 next week in Dublin
Congressman Eric Swalwell will discuss raising the minimum wage, lowering prescription drug prices and ending gun violence during the first town hall of 2020 for 15th Congressional District constituents next Thursday.
Thursday, 2:50 PM | 4 commentsMulling over Measure M in Pleasanton
Too soon, too late or just the right time? That is the question Pleasanton voters will face when they decide the fate of a $323 million facilities bond measure for PUSD in the upcoming March 3 primary election.
Thursday, 2:49 PM | 2 commentsEditorial: Steinle case -- A complete miscarriage of justice
With the news last week that a U.S. magistrate has dismissed the family's lawsuit against the federal government, the Kate Steinle case continues to be a disheartening display of injustice.
Thursday, 2:48 PM | 6 commentsBay East honors best in local real estate from 2019
The Bay East Association of Realtors joined together last week to recognize some of its most outstanding members for achievement during the past year.
Thursday, 2:48 PM | 1 commentWednesday, January 15, 2020
Snowpack about average for beginning of January
Enough snow has fallen in the Sierra Nevada so far this season that state water managers were optimistic last week.
Wednesday, 10:15 PM | No comments yetCounty's Humanitarians of the Year to be recognized at Martin Luther King Jr. ceremony
Fifty-two years have passed since the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and to commemorate the life of the civil rights leader, Contra Costa County is set to host a free community event recognizing his life and legacy.
Wednesday, 4:11 PM | No comments yetCoyote sightings in Dublin spark concerns
Dublin officials are warning residents to stay cautious after coyotes were spotted in the area recently.
Wednesday, 4:07 PM | No comments yetBART inks $798M contract to replace train control system
BART will spend almost $800 million for a modern train control system its leaders say will enable more trains to run on tighter schedules, and allow for more (and more frequent) service through the Transbay Tube.
Wednesday, 4:07 PM | No comments yetTuesday, January 14, 2020
BART board OKs program to put unarmed police ‘ambassadors’ on trains
In response to concerns about safety on the BART system, the transit agency's board voted unanimously Thursday to approve an ambassadorship program in which unarmed officers will ride trains from 2 p.m. to midnight seven days a week.
Tuesday, 9:37 PM | No comments yetBaker, sitting supervisor among finalists for clerk-recorder
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will interview six applicants for appointment to the open county clerk-recorder/elections chief position.
Tuesday, 6:05 PM | 4 commentsDSRSD moves to prepare for more power shutoffs
A $250,000 budget hike for electrical improvements at the Dublin San Ramon Services District's Field Operations Facility means the tap will continue to flow for customers in the event of another Public Safety Power Shutoff.
Tuesday, 1:52 PM | No comments yetTri-Valley Women's March returns this Saturday
The Tri-Valley Women's March returns for its second year in Pleasanton next Saturday (Jan. 18). This year, Students for Social Change will lead participants in the march at Amador Valley High School.
Tuesday, 1:51 PM | No comments yetMonday, January 13, 2020
San Ramon City Council to review state's 'Housing Crisis Act of 2019'
The San Ramon City Council is set to discuss California's housing crisis and how state legislation is limiting local control during its regular meeting on Tuesday evening.
Monday, 3:55 PM | 2 commentsDanville council to talk bike safety on Diablo Road, skate park, flavored vaping ban
The Danville Town Council is set to discuss potential bicycle improvements for the west side of Diablo Road during a special study session scheduled for Tuesday morning -- hours before convening for a more routine regular meeting.
Monday, 3:52 PM | 3 commentsCounty supervisors to consider clerk-recorder applicants
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday is scheduled to consider choosing from among 22 applicants for the vacant county clerk-recorder's position whom to interview.
Monday, 2:39 PM | No comments yetSRVUSD to discuss labor negotiations during special meeting
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education is set to hold a special meeting on Tuesday afternoon to review the status of labor negotiations between district management officials and union representatives.
Monday, 2:00 PM | No comments yetSan Ramon to interview candidates for its first Innovation and Technology Advisory Committee
The San Ramon City Council is set to gather for a special meeting on Monday evening to interview candidates for its new Innovation and Technology Advisory Committee.
Monday, 12:12 PM | No comments yetSunday, January 12, 2020
San Ramon: Crows Men’s Club presents inaugural John H. Moore Volunteerism Award
Local resident Donald Collopy was honored during an award reception at Crow Canyon Country Club, where he received the first-ever John H. Moore Volunteerism Award from the Crows Men's Club.
Sunday, 8:15 PM | No comments yetContra Costa County issues voter registration reminder
The March election is right around the corner, and with a slew of local and national issues set to be decided by voters, the Contra Costa County Elections Division is reminding residents to check their registration status...
Sunday, 8:05 PM | No comments yetThousands of pot convictions in county to be cleared after Prop 64
Thousands of marijuana convictions out of Contra Costa County will be dismissed as part of a push by the district attorney's office to abide by the terms of Proposition 64, which decriminalized personal use of cannabis in 2016.
Sunday, 7:59 PM | 1 commentPair arrested in connection with Alamo home burglaries
Two Clayton men are facing multiple burglary charges after their arrest Wednesday while in possession of stolen property, according to a Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office spokesman.
Sunday, 7:53 PM | 2 comments
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