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SRVUSD: At-home Covid tests for district students run out ahead of scheduleAhead of the planned reopening on Tuesday (Jan. 11), the San Ramon Valley Unified School District ran out of rapid tests...
Original post made on Jan. 11, 2022Last comment by H, on Jan 15, 2022 at 7:51 am | 6 comments | 3655 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
SRPD suspects connection in recent jewelry theftsFollowing several incidents of jewelry thefts that seem to specifically target seniors, and three thefts yesterday, the San...
Original post made on Jan. 13, 2022Last comment by jo, on Jan 13, 2022 at 10:28 pm | 1 comment | 4061 Views
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GUEST OPINION: California can’t isolate itself, try as it mightCalifornians have often seen themselves as separate from the rest of the United States. That tendency, or conceit, manifests...
Original post made on Jan. 12, 2022Last comment by Robin Taylor, on Jan 12, 2022 at 10:40 am | 1 comment | 1574 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Two excessive use of force complaints filed against San Ramon, PD, chief and officersA federal complaint filed against the City of San Ramon, its police department and chief, and several officers last month...
Original post made on Jan. 6, 2022Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Jan 10, 2022 at 10:37 pm | 5 comments | 3196 Views
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Danville mayor to address downtown plan in first Town TalkNew Danville Mayor Newell Arnerich's first Town Talk topic will be about Danville's efforts to create a new land use plan...
Original post made on Jan. 3, 2022Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Jan 3, 2022 at 7:31 am | 1 comment | 3688 Views
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Lawmakers call for vaccination or negative test requirement for domestic air travelA group of Democratic lawmakers this week wrote a letter calling for a requirement that domestic air passengers show proof...
Original post made on Dec. 31, 2021Last comment by The Dude, on Dec 31, 2021 at 4:21 pm | 2 comments | 2804 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Redistricting: New maps split portions of Tri-ValleyFollowing last week's vote by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission to approve final maps ahead of their Dec....
Original post made on Dec. 30, 2021Last comment by Claire M, on Dec 30, 2021 at 9:18 am | 1 comment | 3340 Views
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SRVUSD responds to Fox News allegations of secrecy with LGBTQ clubsThe San Ramon Valley Unified School District made an appearance on national media recently, with conservative talk show host...
Original post made on Dec. 21, 2021Last comment by Gina M Channell, Publisher, on Dec 29, 2021 at 9:05 am | 27 comments | 12013 Views
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Contra Costa will require masks in public indoor settingsContra Costa Health Services has issued a new order, which goes into effect Wednesday, that requires all people in Contra...
Original post made on Dec. 29, 2021Last comment by Dapper Danville, on Dec 29, 2021 at 6:30 am | 1 comment | 1867 Views
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San Ramon to be under one congressional district in new mapSouthern portions of San Ramon are set to be united with the rest of the city along with Danville under the state's new congressional...
Original post made on Dec. 25, 2021Last comment by Janet, on Dec 25, 2021 at 10:13 pm | 1 comment | 3986 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Dublin: Gov. Newsom announces proposal of more than $300M to combat retail theft, violent crimeGov. Gavin Newsom announced at a press conference in Dublin a proposal Friday to allocate upwards of $300 million over the...
Original post made on Dec. 20, 2021Last comment by The Dude, on Dec 20, 2021 at 9:08 pm | 1 comment | 1358 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
San Ramon: Two men arrested in connection with Home Depot robberyTwo men have been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $3,000 in tools from the Home Depot in San Ramon, according to...
Original post made on Dec. 10, 2021Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Dec 20, 2021 at 9:36 am | 5 comments | 2916 Views
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SRVUSD board to discuss labor negotiations, impact on budget and 'serious concerns' from countySan Ramon Valley school board members and the public are set Tuesday to hear details on the results to date of labor negotiations...
Original post made on Dec. 14, 2021Last comment by Kjgamble, on Dec 20, 2021 at 8:44 am | 2 comments | 3478 Views
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Danville police investigate social media posts about SRVHS, say 'no evidence of credible threat'Police were monitoring San Ramon Valley High School in Danville following rumors of gunshots in the area, but they said the...
Original post made on Dec. 19, 2021Last comment by MO, on Dec 20, 2021 at 8:07 am | 3 comments | 6135 Views
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Teen passenger killed in fiery crash on I-580 at Hopyard RoadA 16-year-old boy died after the vehicle he was riding in, which had stalled on I-580 in Pleasanton after an initial collision,...
Original post made on Dec. 19, 2021Last comment by Jennifer, on Dec 19, 2021 at 8:52 pm | 1 comment | 5896 Views
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60 years of transformationFrom rural hospital to regional healthcare destination, Stanford Health Care-ValleyCare has come a long way from having just...
Original post made on Dec. 17, 2021Last comment by Sandra O,inger, on Dec 17, 2021 at 7:22 pm | 1 comment | 2081 Views
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What a Week: Becoming a dadYou're not going to hear from me for a little while. My wife is imminently expecting our first child, and as soon as labor...
Original post made on Dec. 16, 2021Last comment by Jennifer, on Dec 16, 2021 at 7:54 pm | 1 comment | 1445 Views
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Supervisors approve $75M in Measure X money for county hospitalThe Contra Costa Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved $75 million in Measure X money for a list of capital projects for...
Original post made on Dec. 16, 2021Last comment by The Dude, on Dec 16, 2021 at 2:44 am | 1 comment | 4864 Views
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County health director says most COVID offenders now in compliance, winter surge has arrivedAfter hearing frustration from the Board of Supervisors about not cracking down on businesses ignoring COVID-19 mandates,...
Original post made on Dec. 16, 2021Last comment by The Dude, on Dec 16, 2021 at 2:35 am | 1 comment | 2337 Views
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Danville: Developer begins application process for 158-unit condo project at Borel propertyAfter being uninhabited for more than a decade, Danville's last orchard at the vacant Borel property could be set to become...
Original post made on Dec. 13, 2021Last comment by Lynda, on Dec 15, 2021 at 11:53 am | 4 comments | 20068 Views
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