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Tao House tours in Danville offer insight into life of playwright Eugene O'Neill, wife CarlottaPlaywright Eugene O'Neill is most often associated with New York City or New England. But he also has a strong connection...
Original post made on Dec. 7, 2023Last comment by Robin Taylor, 1 hour ago | 1 comment | 476 Views
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DeSaulnier to host 200th town hall while in CongressU.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Concord) is hosting a town hall meeting next month that will be the 200th such event he has...
Original post made on Dec. 3, 2023Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Dec 3, 2023 at 10:41 am | 1 comment | 695 Views
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Ex-SRVUSD admin, embroiled in arrested teacher scandal, permanently ousted as principal in LafayetteFormer SRVUSD administrator Nikki Chaplan has been officially removed from a position as principal at a Lafayette School...
Original post made on Oct. 9, 2023Last comment by LisaDisbrow, on Dec 2, 2023 at 7:16 pm | 6 comments | 5445 Views
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Newsom announces more funding in effort to clear encampments near highwaysThe state is making nearly $300 million in additional grant money available for local governments to clear homeless encampments,...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2023There are no comments yet. 806 Views
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FTC sues to block John Muir Health's acquisition of San Ramon hospitalThe FTC is seeking to block John Muir Health's acquisition of San Ramon Regional Medical Center from Tenet Healthcare, citing...
Original post made on Nov. 17, 2023Last comment by I know a Little, on Nov 30, 2023 at 11:16 am | 2 comments | 7089 Views
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San Ramon council to consider gun storage ordinanceThe San Ramon City Council is set to continue discussions on a proposed local ordinance that would place additional regulations...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2023Last comment by The Dude, on Nov 28, 2023 at 8:51 pm | 1 comment | 998 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD officials talk CAASPP scores, student success strategiesSRVUSD leaders discussed the latest insights into student success rates and assessment outcomes at the district's most recent...
Original post made on Nov. 23, 2023Last comment by Mike Arata, on Nov 25, 2023 at 3:21 pm | 1 comment | 2545 Views
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SRPD: Case of reported forced cash withdrawal actually fake jewelry scam with no threatsSRPD has provided an update on what has been initially suspected to be a robbery and kidnapping targeting an Amazon driver...
Original post made on Nov. 23, 2023Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Nov 23, 2023 at 7:41 am | 1 comment | 5737 Views
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Danville council to vote on pay raise for town managerThe Danville Town Council is set to consider a resolution Tuesday that would approve a contract extension and 14.2% pay raise...
Original post made on Nov. 21, 2023There are no comments yet. 2045 Views
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'A slight decrease' -- SRVUSD board to review latest student assessment resultsThe San Ramon Valley school board is set to review the district's latest data on student assessments and progress as part...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2023Last comment by Mike Arata, on Nov 17, 2023 at 10:34 pm | 10 comments | 1645 Views
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DanvilleSanRamon.com to become a nonprofit in 2024Embarcadero Media, a 44-year-old Bay Area news publisher and the parent company of the DanvilleSanRamon news website, has...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2023Last comment by Jennifer, on Nov 16, 2023 at 11:29 am | 1 comment | 2867 Views
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Movie theater, combat sports center among new businesses coming to Blackhawk PlazaBlackhawk Plaza is set to once again be home to a movie theater -- following the closure of Century Theater last year --...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2023Last comment by Jennifer, on Nov 16, 2023 at 11:25 am | 1 comment | 10306 Views
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San Ramon council to consider bridge type for Iron Horse Trail overcrossingWith construction underway on San Ramon's planned Iron Horse Regional Trail overcrossing project, the City Council is set...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2023Last comment by The Dude, on Nov 16, 2023 at 10:39 am | 1 comment | 1460 Views
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Cyclists protest blocked-off Diablo pathwayA once-popular bicycle and pedestrian pathway in Diablo remains closed to the public following a demonstration in Danville...
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2023There are no comments yet. 3131 Views
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Danville council to debate allowing medical cannabis deliveryThe Danville Town Council is set to vote on a proposed ordinance Tuesday that would amend the town's municipal code to allow...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2023There are no comments yet. 1868 Views
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Veterans Day open house and celebration set for Danville this weekendTown officials and organizers at the Danville Veterans Memorial Building are gearing up for a weekend-long Veterans Day Open...
Original post made on Nov. 9, 2023There are no comments yet. 1560 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Ex-SRVUSD teacher faces jury trial in March in sex crimes caseA jury trial is now set for early next year in the sexual abuse case against former SRVUSD teacher Nicholas Moseby following...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2023Last comment by Mike Arata, on Nov 8, 2023 at 4:32 pm | 1 comment | 1568 Views
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Supervisors hear annual report on county homelessnessWorkers need to earn $41.77 an hour to afford a two-bedroom apartment in Contra Costa County, Contra Costa Health officials...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2023Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Nov 8, 2023 at 1:59 pm | 1 comment | 1920 Views
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Police seek suspect in bank robbery near BlackhawkThe suspect in a bank robbery in Danville on Tuesday was still at large as of mid-afternoon after fleeing on foot from the...
Original post made on Nov. 1, 2023Last comment by D Suk, on Nov 5, 2023 at 9:02 am | 5 comments | 6083 Views
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Tri-Valley Jewish community comes togetherMembers of the Tri-Valley's Jewish community and local leaders joined at Chabad of the Tri-Valley in Pleasanton on Monday...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2023Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Oct 29, 2023 at 6:19 pm | 2 comments | 1468 Views
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