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STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Congressman DeSaulnier to discuss federal shutdown at town hall SaturdayWith the partial government shutdown having officially become the longest in U.S. history, U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Concord)...
Original post made on Jan. 17, 2019Last comment by Malcolm Hex, 15 hours ago | 6 comments | 662 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Church, SRVUSD settle suit with ex-Cal High coach's abuse victim for $1.5 millionA sexual assault survivor is receiving more than $1.5 million combined from New Life Church of Alamo and the San Ramon Valley...
Original post made on Jan. 15, 2019Last comment by unblocked games 76, on Jan 19, 2019 at 4:10 pm | 2 comments | 2975 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Danville: Dog walker facing misdemeanor animal cruelty after viral videoA dog walker in Danville has been making headlines for allegedly being caught on camera abusing one of the dogs in his care,...
Original post made on Jan. 17, 2019Last comment by dogfather, on Jan 19, 2019 at 10:09 am | 3 comments | 1504 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
San Ramon seeks residents to volunteer on advisory committeesCurrently the city is searching for residents to serve on its Planning Commission, Library Advisory Committee, Senior Citizen...
Original post made on Jan. 17, 2019Last comment by Jeremy Walsh, editor, on Jan 18, 2019 at 11:35 am | 3 comments | 612 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD completes final Measure D bond sales for $60 millionSan Ramon Valley Unified School District officials have announced the completion of the district's third and final Measure...
Original post made on Jan. 17, 2019Last comment by Teacher friend, on Jan 17, 2019 at 11:15 pm | 1 comment | 789 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
PG&E intends to file for bankruptcySan Francisco-based PG&E announced via a news release early Monday morning that it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy just...
Original post made on Jan. 15, 2019Last comment by TL Nelson, on Jan 17, 2019 at 2:05 pm | 6 comments | 1232 Views
AROUND TOWN
Mudd's property in San Ramon vandalizedThe former Mudd’s Restaurant property in San Ramon has been mostly abandoned and become a popular target for vandalism,...
Original post made on Jan. 11, 2019Last comment by Franette Armstrong, on Jan 13, 2019 at 5:18 pm | 2 comments | 3230 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
City Center gains culinary destination with Slanted Door: San RamonAfter months of development, the critically acclaimed and highly anticipated Vietnamese cuisine-inspired restaurant, the...
Original post made on Jan. 8, 2019Last comment by Franette Armstrong, on Jan 11, 2019 at 9:51 pm | 3 comments | 2994 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Parents of teen who drowned in SRVHS pool sue school district, teacherThe family of 15-year-old Ben Curry, who drowned during class in the San Ramon Valley High School pool in early May, has...
Original post made on Nov. 27, 2018Last comment by Concerned, on Jan 11, 2019 at 8:06 pm | 55 comments | 4208 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tri-Valley filmmaker collaborating to create look at life in San FranciscoEnter filmmaker Scotty Cornfield of Pleasanton. The independent movie producer, who is also a former homicide detective,...
Original post made on Jan. 11, 2019Last comment by vicki, on Jan 11, 2019 at 10:47 am | 1 comment | 777 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Publisher's Note: On the impact of journalism in our communityThere's no news flash here: Traditional news organizations are struggling financially and the first place many go to cut...
Original post made on Jan. 4, 2019Last comment by Michael Austin, on Jan 10, 2019 at 8:15 pm | 8 comments | 1180 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Editorial: School district, sheriff's office stonewalling unacceptableThe Tri-Valley community continues to mourn the death of Ben Curry, who drowned during PE class at San Ramon Valley High...
Original post made on Nov. 28, 2018Last comment by Ted, on Jan 10, 2019 at 1:42 pm | 18 comments | 3562 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Tim Talk: Stopping theft in New York from Main Street in PleasantonThe co-founder of Deep Sentinel was celebrating the success of the company's home security system in deterring a package...
Original post made on Jan. 9, 2019Last comment by John Morris , on Jan 9, 2019 at 10:13 pm | 1 comment | 564 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Bauer-Kahan takes oath of officeThe Tri-Valley's newest state legislator, Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, has started her first term after being sworn...
Original post made on Dec. 27, 2018Last comment by B, on Jan 7, 2019 at 6:17 pm | 8 comments | 1139 Views
AROUND TOWN
San Ramon: City considers 10-year agreement with AT&T for small cell facilitiesThe San Ramon City Council on Tuesday is set to weigh a new agreement with AT&T that would establish a streamlined process...
Original post made on Jan. 7, 2019Last comment by San Ramon Resident, on Jan 7, 2019 at 4:04 pm | 1 comment | 1330 Views
AROUND TOWN
Waste Management discontinues 'At Your Door Special Collection' in San RamonCity staff are currently working on the development of a new plan for the disposal of hazardous waste and recycling of electronics...
Original post made on Jan. 5, 2019Last comment by Jeremy Walsh, editor, on Jan 7, 2019 at 9:31 am | 3 comments | 2669 Views
RESTAURANTS
Danville: Eugene O’Neill Historic Site closes amid federal government shutdownThe Eugene O’Neill Historic Site in west Danville has become one of the casualties of the federal government’s partial...
Original post made on Jan. 7, 2019Last comment by Ralph Kramden, on Jan 7, 2019 at 7:49 am | 1 comment | 978 Views
RESTAURANTS
Tim Talk: New scrutiny for East Dublin residential proposalsWhen the new Dublin City Council gets down to business this month, you can expect a fresh look at all potential residential...
Original post made on Jan. 7, 2019There are no comments yet. 554 Views
RESTAURANTS
County needs attorney volunteers for annual Mock Trial competitionTeams will compete over seven days, with one winner being selected to represent Contra Costa County in the state competition...
Original post made on Jan. 7, 2019There are no comments yet. 408 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville: Police to increase enforcement of 'California stop'Local drivers be warned: The Danville Police Department is on the lookout this holiday season for illegal stops on the road...
Original post made on Dec. 28, 2018Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Jan 7, 2019 at 5:02 am | 8 comments | 2766 Views
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