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'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 | 3206 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 | 4190 Views
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Local college professor Reza Majlesi seeks to bring new voice to San Ramon City CouncilLocal college professor Reza Majlesi wants to challenge the established leadership in the city of San Ramon, through his...
Original post made on Aug. 30, 2020Last comment by geezer36, on Sep 2, 2020 at 11:05 am | 2 comments | 4698 Views
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Retired police officer Kevin Traylor running for Danville council seatRetired Oakland police officer and insurance investigator Kevin Traylor has launched a bid to join the Danville Town Council,...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2020Last comment by Mike Stevenson, on Sep 1, 2020 at 5:08 pm | 3 comments | 4503 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Palmer School, 81-year-old private campus, closes abruptly in Walnut CreekThe Palmer School for Boys and Girls, a Walnut Creek-based private school that has served students in Contra Costa County...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2020Last comment by Yet Another Former Student, on Aug 31, 2020 at 11:01 pm | 5 comments | 8406 Views
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Candidate lists finalized for some San Ramon Valley elections; filing extensions in six local racesThe candidate lists were solidified for some San Ramon Valley local elections on Friday, but several others will have their...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2020Last comment by Vicky Vino, on Aug 31, 2020 at 10:51 am | 1 comment | 4291 Views
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Editorial: Electing leaders takes an educated citizenryOur editorial staff spends a considerable amount of time and resources helping Tri-Valley voters become that "educated citizenry."...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2020Last comment by Jeremy Walsh, editor, on Aug 30, 2020 at 4:18 pm | 2 comments | 2920 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
All Contra Costa voters to receive mail-in ballots for Nov. 3 electionTo promote effective and safe voting among residents, the Contra Costa County Elections Department has begun the process...
Original post made on Aug. 6, 2020Last comment by Mary, on Aug 29, 2020 at 4:41 pm | 11 comments | 9549 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Governor announces new statewide reopening process during COVID-19 pandemicGov. Gavin Newsom announced a revamped statewide process Friday for counties to reopen things like businesses and schools...
Original post made on Aug. 28, 2020Last comment by The Dude, on Aug 28, 2020 at 8:39 pm | 1 comment | 2072 Views
AROUND TOWN
Rep. DeSaulnier sets emergency town hall on USPS and voting in Contra Costa CountyAmid reports of the USPS being cast into disarray due to federal defunding, Rep. Mark DeSaulnier is hosting an emergency...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2020Last comment by dand d, on Aug 26, 2020 at 1:50 pm | 4 comments | 3394 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville business owner Mohamed Elsherbini declares candidacy for Town CouncilLocal business owner and Danville Area Chamber of Commerce member Mohamed Elsherbini has declared their candidacy for the...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2020Last comment by Danville Mom, on Aug 26, 2020 at 12:49 pm | 2 comments | 4316 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
San Ramon: Council to review proposed Russian School of Mathematics after appealThe San Ramon City Council is set Tuesday to debate an appeal filed by a resident challenging the city's approval of the...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2020Last comment by Concerned CItizen, on Aug 26, 2020 at 8:31 am | 1 comment | 6228 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD vows to keep district 'financially solvent' amid coronavirus crisisWith the ongoing coronavirus pandemic hurting local economies throughout the country, the SRVUSD is preparing for potentially...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2020Last comment by M, on Aug 25, 2020 at 3:29 pm | 1 comment | 2121 Views
AROUND TOWN
Deputy Rocha laid to restFamily, friends and colleagues honored the life of Danville resident and Alameda County Sheriff's Deputy Oscar Rocha during...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2020There are no comments yet. 1481 Views
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Candidates clash at Alameda County Board of Supervisors District 1 election forumThe two finalists for Alameda County Board of Supervisors District 1, Dublin Mayor David Haubert and Fremont City Councilman...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2020Last comment by Eric Mills, coordinator, ACTION FOR ANIMALS, on Aug 19, 2020 at 12:01 pm | 1 comment | 4454 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Guest Opinion: Sacramento's war on the suburbsThis year, a package of housing bills that remove local public input, override local development standards and negate environmental...
Original post made on Aug. 10, 2020Last comment by Neighbor, on Aug 19, 2020 at 8:05 am | 5 comments | 12757 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Scammer calls San Ramon PD, claiming to be policeThe San Ramon Police Department has issued a warning that unidentified scammers have been "spoofing" the police department's...
Original post made on Aug. 15, 2020Last comment by Cerred, on Aug 15, 2020 at 6:17 am | 1 comment | 5443 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Sen. Glazer calls for a second lockdown for most of CaliforniaTri-Valley State Sen. Steve Glazer (D-Orinda) is leaning on Gov. Gavin Newsom to enact another shelter-in-place policy for...
Original post made on Jul. 29, 2020Last comment by Yasmin, on Aug 14, 2020 at 5:17 pm | 8 comments | 3785 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
San Ramon's StoryWalk will let families read while venturing parkThe City of San Ramon is officially installing a StoryWalk, an interactive storybook project, in Central Park. Read the...
Original post made on Aug. 13, 2020Last comment by Cerred, on Aug 13, 2020 at 6:13 am | 1 comment | 4560 Views
AROUND TOWN
Former town commissioner, SRVHS alum Turner Stanton running for Danville councilFormer Danville Parks and Leisure Services Commission member Turner Stanton is seeking to bring a new proactive leadership...
Original post made on Aug. 12, 2020Last comment by Sandy Varco, on Aug 12, 2020 at 11:40 am | 1 comment | 4382 Views
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