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CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Danville doctor shot, killed while off-roading in Sierra CountyA Danville doctor died after being shot while off-roading with his teenage son in a rural area in Sierra County during the...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2020Last comment by Jen french, 6 hours ago | 1 comment | 1646 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Feasibility of countywide sales tax measure being studiedThe Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved spending $10,000 on polling to help determine whether voters...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2020Last comment by Danville, on Jul 4, 2020 at 8:50 am | 9 comments | 2764 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville Town Council warns residents to remain diligent in social distancing as coronavirus cases spikeThe Danville Town Council has issued a warning strongly encouraging residents to remain diligent in taking all available...
Original post made on Jul. 2, 2020Last comment by Bob Foster, on Jul 3, 2020 at 3:01 pm | 2 comments | 3320 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Police: Danville man dies in 'tragic' family accident in PennsylvaniaA Danville man died after being accidentally hit by a car driven by his brother at a park in eastern Pennsylvania last weekend,...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2020Last comment by Cam Reed, on Jul 3, 2020 at 2:47 pm | 1 comment | 4712 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 14424 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Council rejects 77-acre At Dublin development proposalThe Dublin City Council denied the At Dublin project last week, rejecting the proposed retail and housing development spanning...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2020Last comment by M, on Jul 2, 2020 at 3:55 pm | 3 comments | 7720 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD to consider classified personnel layoffs due to local financial instabilityThe SRVUSD Board of Education is planning to discuss staff reductions during a special meeting on Monday, a move district...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2020Last comment by Parent, on Jul 2, 2020 at 8:54 am | 5 comments | 4491 Views
SPORTS
San Ramon student creates winning design for new California license plate on mental healthA student at Dougherty Valley High School designed the winning entry for California’s "Mental Health Awareness License...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2020Last comment by Diane, on Jul 1, 2020 at 12:31 pm | 6 comments | 11946 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Golden State Killer: Man pleads guilty to slew of murders, rapes -- including San Ramon Valley crimesThe man known as the "Golden State Killer" pleaded guilty Monday to 13 murders, 13 kidnappings and dozens of other crimes,...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2020Last comment by American, on Jul 1, 2020 at 9:50 am | 2 comments | 2959 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Glazer calls for more protections for those vulnerable to COVID-19Local State Sen. Steve Glazer on Monday called on Gov. Gavin Newsom to do more to protect seniors and medically vulnerable...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2020Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Jul 1, 2020 at 7:37 am | 2 comments | 1027 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Contra Costa Health delays reopening timeline indefinitelyCCHS will postpone indefinitely its reopening timeline for businesses that had been slated to return on Wednesday, citing...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2020Last comment by me, on Jun 30, 2020 at 7:46 am | 1 comment | 6611 Views
RESTAURANTS
Danville council to talk weekend street closures for outdoor diningThe Danville Town Council is set to discuss additional temporary street closures in the downtown area for local restaurants...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2020Last comment by Kathy, on Jun 26, 2020 at 10:42 am | 3 comments | 1952 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville, San Ramon governments fly LGBTQ+ pride flagIn a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community members who live in the San Ramon Valley, both the Danville Town Council and San...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2020Last comment by Kjgamble, on Jun 24, 2020 at 10:22 am | 2 comments | 3264 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Staying Healthy: San Ramon high-schoolers target plastic pollutionLocal high schoolers recognized the influence that environmental health issues like plastic pollution have on human communities....
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2020Last comment by Sharad Lathker, on Jun 23, 2020 at 10:58 pm | 4 comments | 2227 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
San Ramon City Council to review commemorative flag policy during special meetingThe San Ramon City Council is set to discuss the city's flagpole policy and will consider issuing a new policy that would...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2020Last comment by SR_Resident, on Jun 23, 2020 at 12:47 pm | 10 comments | 2138 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tri-Valley swimmers seek to reform 'toxic' sports cultureSwimmer safety is back in the local spotlight after several former Tri-Valley swimmers recently came forward alleging years...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2020Last comment by Ben, on Jun 20, 2020 at 10:44 am | 2 comments | 3724 Views
AROUND TOWN
'Hearts Around Hartz' - Danville's new art exhibit showcase this summerDowntown Danville is showcasing a new art exhibit called "Hearts Around Hartz," featuring heart sculptures on display into...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2020Last comment by Claudette McDermott, on Jun 19, 2020 at 2:09 pm | 2 comments | 2758 Views
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Disgraced former Contra Costa clerk-recorder charged with 34 feloniesThe Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office on Wednesday filed 34 felony charges against former county elected official...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2020Last comment by Pat Smith, on Jun 19, 2020 at 1:13 pm | 1 comment | 2730 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
San Ramon Vice Mayor Sabina Zafar declares candidacy for mayorSan Ramon Vice Mayor Sabina Zafar has officially announced her bid to run for mayor and lead the city after Mayor Bill Clarkson...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2020Last comment by Member, on Jun 19, 2020 at 10:45 am | 1 comment | 2447 Views
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SRVUSD board holding two special meetings on superintendent searchThe San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education has scheduled two in-person special meetings -- for this...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2020Last comment by , on Jun 19, 2020 at 8:51 am | 1 comment | 1609 Views
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