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SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD Board of Education candidates debate ahead of Nov. 3 electionCandidates for the SRVUSD squared off during an online election forum Wednesday evening, taking time to debate over the policies...
Original post made on Sep. 25, 2020Last comment by JamesR, 8 hours ago | 1 comment | 674 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville seeks residents to serve on advisory board openingsThe town of Danville is recruiting residents to volunteer for openings available on several vitally important advisory boards...
Original post made on Sep. 9, 2020Last comment by bestortcom, 21 hours ago | 1 comment | 3018 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Staying Healthy: Anxiety is challenging many kids during pandemicSheltering in place and remote learning are new ways of life for many Tri-Valley residents, and local mental health experts...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2020There are no comments yet. 2237 Views
AROUND TOWN
San Ramon: Fourth annual Culture in the Community Celebration going virtualIn light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, San Ramon's annual Culture in the Community Celebration is going virtual this...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2020Last comment by cathy247, on Sep 23, 2020 at 9:10 am | 1 comment | 774 Views
AROUND TOWN
Businessman Allen Timmons campaigning for Danville Town Council on 'no-growth platform'Danville resident and business executive Allen Timmons has officially launched a campaign to represent his community on the...
Original post made on Aug. 17, 2020Last comment by dbrower, on Sep 22, 2020 at 10:46 am | 9 comments | 2854 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
County supervisors mull extending rent, eviction protectionsThe Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is expected to vote Tuesday on whether, and how, to extend protections for residential...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by Kjgamble, on Sep 22, 2020 at 6:49 am | 1 comment | 1031 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Six candidates vie for three seats on Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Board of DirectorsThe Central San Board of Directors is one of the special districts is set to appear on San Ramon Valley voters' ballots during...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2020Last comment by Sharon, on Sep 21, 2020 at 12:38 pm | 1 comment | 3504 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Principal Krolikowski leaving San Ramon Valley High, accepts job in Palo AltoSan Ramon Valley High School principal Jason Krolikowski has announced that he will be leaving the Danville school after...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2020Last comment by Reader, on Sep 19, 2020 at 5:43 pm | 2 comments | 4182 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
MTC seeks comments on new I-680 toll express lanes north of San Ramon ValleyThe Metropolitan Transportation Commission is asking Bay Area residents to learn about, and comment on, regional express...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2020Last comment by Pete, on Sep 17, 2020 at 6:36 pm | 2 comments | 3771 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville cancer care advocate wins national awardDanville resident Lori Garcia has been awarded the Ambassador Constituent Team Lead of the Year award by the American Cancer...
Original post made on Sep. 17, 2020Last comment by Maria Johnson, on Sep 17, 2020 at 6:33 am | 1 comment | 3105 Views
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Some changes as Contra Costa County adopts state restrictions for coronavirus blueprintMost regulations were already closely aligned with state policies; however, county officials say the move simplifies the...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2020Last comment by Mark Lonergan, on Sep 16, 2020 at 2:13 pm | 2 comments | 3671 Views
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Campaign for countywide sales tax measure beginsContra Costa County officials on Friday formally kicked off a campaign supporting a half-cent countywide sales tax ballot...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2020Last comment by Rick, on Sep 16, 2020 at 11:57 am | 3 comments | 4285 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Secretary of State Padilla talks voting access, safety in November electionCalifornia Secretary of State Alex Padilla spoke to reporters last week about voting access and safety this year during the...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2020Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Sep 16, 2020 at 7:39 am | 1 comment | 434 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Rep. DeSaulnier to participate in 'Conversation on Race' town hallLocal U.S. Congressman Mark DeSaulnier will be participating in a virtual Conversation on Race town hall on Tuesday, and...
Original post made on Sep. 15, 2020Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Sep 15, 2020 at 7:59 am | 1 comment | 771 Views
AROUND TOWN
CityWalk Master Plan approved as council denies residents' appealThe San Ramon City Council unanimously denied an appeal challenging the city's approval of the CityWalk Master Plan, which...
Original post made on Sep. 9, 2020Last comment by Patrick, on Sep 10, 2020 at 6:37 pm | 3 comments | 10156 Views
AROUND TOWN
San Ramon: Residents appeal CityWalk Master Plan; City Council to debate TuesdayThe San Ramon City Council is set Tuesday to consider resident group's appeal of the CityWalk Master Plan, which includes...
Original post made on Sep. 6, 2020Last comment by vikee, on Sep 8, 2020 at 9:15 am | 5 comments | 4768 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Walnut Creek: City signs off on bond issue for Christian school constructionThe Walnut Creek City Council on Tuesday approved the issuance of up to $20 million in tax-exempt bonds by a local Christian...
Original post made on Sep. 7, 2020Last comment by Carol H, on Sep 7, 2020 at 10:26 am | 1 comment | 2754 Views
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Contra Costa Community College District trustees knocked for ethics violationsAnother assertion upheld by that investigation is that Gordon, while intoxicated, called several district employees and fellow...
Original post made on Sep. 5, 2020Last comment by Vicky Vino, on Sep 5, 2020 at 9:44 am | 1 comment | 4230 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
'Everyone counts, everyone matters'While the Tri-Valley community's census self-response rates remain above the state and national average, there are still...
Original post made on Sep. 4, 2020Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Sep 4, 2020 at 8:02 am | 1 comment | 2985 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
San Ramon residents convicted of $2 million insurance and tax fraud schemeTwo San Ramon residents have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit insurance premium fraud and other related felonies on...
Original post made on Sep. 3, 2020Last comment by Median Joe, on Sep 3, 2020 at 6:16 am | 1 comment | 3899 Views
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