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CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Man arrested after allegedly hitting SRPD cruiser, later trying to escape on foot along outer edge of freeway overpassSan Ramon police arrested a man who allegedly rammed his car into a police vehicle before leading officers on a chase through...
Original post made on May. 12, 2021Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on May 14, 2021 at 11:07 pm | 3 comments | 4930 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville: Kiwanis Club cancels Independence Day parade after town doesn't grant permitDanville's annual Fourth of July parade has been called off this year, according to organizers, who said they have been forced...
Original post made on May. 10, 2021Last comment by Jennifer, on May 12, 2021 at 12:26 pm | 5 comments | 10185 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Contra Costa County added to drought emergency proclamationGov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that his proposed state budget includes a $5.1 billion investment in water infrastructure...
Original post made on May. 12, 2021Last comment by Paul Clark, on May 12, 2021 at 11:15 am | 2 comments | 3708 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
EBMUD water experts tackle conservation, water quality, as drought advancesEBMUD declared a Stage 1 drought in late April, meaning customers in Contra Costa and Alameda counties are being asked to...
Original post made on May. 12, 2021Last comment by Paul Clark, on May 12, 2021 at 11:05 am | 1 comment | 4652 Views
AROUND TOWN
Contra Costa County health officials expect to remain in orange tier until June 15Contra Costa County will likely remain in the state's orange tier of COVID-19 restrictions until June 15, when California...
Original post made on May. 12, 2021Last comment by H, on May 12, 2021 at 6:46 am | 1 comment | 4794 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Contra Costa County sees first resentencing in history under new state lawA prisoner convicted in 2005 for an Orinda burglary is the first person in Contra Costa County to have their sentence reduced...
Original post made on May. 5, 2021Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on May 8, 2021 at 10:16 am | 2 comments | 3964 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Danville: Chief Shields recaps officer training methods after two fatal police shootingsIn the face of increased scrutiny brought about by two fatal police shootings in nearly as many years, Danville's Police...
Original post made on May. 6, 2021Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on May 7, 2021 at 8:56 pm | 5 comments | 4936 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
2021-22 school year model to lead SRVUSD's first board meeting back in personThe San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting covering school reopenings...
Original post made on May. 7, 2021Last comment by Connor Tyrrell, on May 7, 2021 at 6:44 am | 1 comment | 2990 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Bishop Ranch starts work on new solar project, with goal of achieving 100% renewable energyBishop Ranch broke ground Monday on a new rooftop and canopy solar installation project that company officials say will offset...
Original post made on May. 3, 2021Last comment by Anne Cavazos, on May 3, 2021 at 1:49 pm | 1 comment | 4506 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Three SRVUSD high schools recognized as 2021 California Distinguished SchoolsThree SRVUSD high schools were recognized as 2021 California Distinguished Schools by the state's Department of Education...
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2021Last comment by Danville Mom, on Apr 29, 2021 at 10:46 am | 2 comments | 5922 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
Opinion | Nate Miley: Getting vaccinated is a community responsibilityAs supervisor of a district heavily impacted by COVID, I am deeply concerned that despite overwhelming evidence of vaccine...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2021There are no comments yet. 1913 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Guest Opinion: Understanding the Tri-Valley's water supplyAs we face a significant spring drought, I want to share key information about the state of water in the Tri-Valley and how...
Original post made on Apr. 27, 2021Last comment by J.J., on Apr 27, 2021 at 8:58 am | 1 comment | 3880 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
State earmarks funds for Alameda, Contra Costa counties to punch up vaccine accessAs California anticipates a massive expansion in COVID-19 vaccine supply, the state will provide $7.6 million to nine Bay...
Original post made on Apr. 26, 2021Last comment by Statiko, on Apr 26, 2021 at 11:32 am | 1 comment | 2539 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
EBMUD board expected to officially declare Stage 1 droughtThe East Bay Municipal Utility District Board of Directors is set to consider officially declaring a Stage 1 drought at its...
Original post made on Apr. 26, 2021Last comment by ddmom, on Apr 26, 2021 at 8:31 am | 1 comment | 3836 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Danville: Sheriff's office releases videos showing fatal police shooting of Tyrell WilsonThe Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office released video footage on Wednesday depicting the scene when Deputy Andrew Hall...
Original post made on Apr. 21, 2021Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Apr 25, 2021 at 1:09 am | 2 comments | 6869 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
RE: Derek Chauvin verdictAccountability. We can't bring back George Floyd, but today we got accountability for his murder and accountability is the...
Original post made by Isaiah Campbell, Tri-Valley for Black Lives on Apr. 20, 2021Last comment by Local Man, on Apr 21, 2021 at 12:15 pm | 4 comments | 602 Views
AROUND TOWN
Kiwanis of San Ramon Valley list of grant recipientsSAN RAMON VALLEY KIWANIS FOUNDATION AWARDS $28,850 IN GRANTS DANVILLE – The San Ramon Valley Kiwanis Foundation has...
Original post made by Nick Gant on Apr. 17, 2021There are no comments yet. 383 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
San Ramon: Resident group sues city over Costco gas station approvalA collection of residents have filed a lawsuit against the city of San Ramon over its approval of a 32-pump Costco gas station...
Original post made on Apr. 14, 2021Last comment by Nebuchadnezzar, on Apr 15, 2021 at 9:15 pm | 4 comments | 5028 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Pleasanton couple shaken after armed robbery, praise police for 'job well done' in quick investigationA Pleasanton couple are recovering and searching for answers after they were robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight outside...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2021Last comment by Nebuchadnezzar, on Apr 15, 2021 at 9:08 pm | 1 comment | 2765 Views
AROUND TOWN
San Ramon police arrest teens after armed robbery at Pleasanton houseThree teenagers were arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a Pleasanton home on Saturday afternoon, according to...
Original post made on Apr. 13, 2021Last comment by Kjgamble, on Apr 14, 2021 at 9:33 am | 4 comments | 8865 Views
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