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San Ramon: City Center Bishop Ranch recognized for environmental sustainabilityIn recognition of its efforts to create green environmentally friendly facilities and policies, City Center Bishop Ranch...
Original post made on Apr. 12, 2020Last comment by Franette Armstrong, on Apr 13, 2020 at 10:05 am | 3 comments | 6437 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
County reports 63 confirmed COVID-19 cases in San Ramon ValleyThe breakdown included 27 cases in San Ramon, 21 cases in Danville and 15 cases in Alamo, as of the latest update from Contra...
Original post made on Apr. 12, 2020Last comment by Sarah, on Apr 13, 2020 at 7:41 am | 2 comments | 11113 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Election certified: Danville voters pass Measure Y to allow Magee Preserve developmentDanville residents have officially signed off on the Magee Preserve residential project, passing Measure Y by a narrow but...
Original post made on Apr. 11, 2020Last comment by Rocky , on Apr 11, 2020 at 3:44 am | 1 comment | 5201 Views
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Danville student settles free-speech lawsuit against SRVUSD, will receive $665,000 and public apologyAs a part of the settlement, the district will award the former San Ramon Valley High School student body president $665,000...
Original post made on Apr. 7, 2020Last comment by XH, on Apr 9, 2020 at 11:45 pm | 29 comments | 32684 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD campuses to remain closed through remainder of 2019-2020 school yearThe SRVUSD has announced that due to the ongoing spread of the novel coronavirus, all school campuses will remain closed...
Original post made on Apr. 9, 2020Last comment by Ryan J. Degan, on Apr 9, 2020 at 10:10 am | 2 comments | 3070 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Rossmoor couple see need, act fast to collect foodMarilyn Weiss saw a news report Friday about a food distribution program at which more than triple the usual number of people...
Original post made on Apr. 7, 2020Last comment by Jennifer, on Apr 7, 2020 at 10:22 pm | 1 comment | 3509 Views
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Danville council set to accept Measure Y results at special meetingThe Danville Town Council is set to hold a remote special meeting Tuesday to give the town an update on the spread of the...
Original post made on Apr. 7, 2020Last comment by Danville Porshe, on Apr 7, 2020 at 6:43 am | 1 comment | 2680 Views
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San Ramon: County sets up center to accept donations for protective suppliesContra Costa County has set up a center this week to accept community donations of protective equipment and supplies for...
Original post made on Apr. 6, 2020Last comment by Anonymous, on Apr 6, 2020 at 12:04 pm | 1 comment | 1723 Views
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Contra Costa County confirms first local resident case of novel coronavirusContra Costa Health Services confirmed its first positive case of novel (new) coronavirus, or COVID-19, involving a resident...
Original post made on Mar. 5, 2020Last comment by Carol, on Apr 3, 2020 at 1:14 pm | 4 comments | 12329 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Bay Area counties ordering shelter-in-place amid coronavirusSix Bay Area counties will institute a shelter-in-place order Tuesday in an effort to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus,...
Original post made on Mar. 16, 2020Last comment by Chris fox, on Apr 2, 2020 at 3:50 pm | 6 comments | 6754 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Local high-risk residents hunker down during shelter-in-place orderWhile many residents feel increased stress and anxiety associated with COVID-19, those feelings have been heightened for...
Original post made on Apr. 2, 2020Last comment by Andi Callaway, on Apr 2, 2020 at 9:44 am | 1 comment | 2318 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School campuses may remain closed through end of school yearSRVUSD officials are preparing for a potential elongated absence of students from the classroom after State Superintendent...
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2020Last comment by Danville Parent, on Apr 1, 2020 at 9:08 pm | 2 comments | 5130 Views
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PG&E won't pay $4M Camp Fire fine from $13.5B wildfire victims' fundPG&E announced in San Francisco Monday that it has given up a controversial plan to pay a $4 million criminal fine to Butte...
Original post made on Mar. 31, 2020Last comment by Nicholas Carlin, on Mar 31, 2020 at 4:52 pm | 1 comment | 954 Views
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DeSaulnier's sons give update on his health status, thank community for supportRep. Mark DeSaulnier's sons have released a statement providing a new update on the Tri-Valley congressman's health status...
Original post made on Mar. 25, 2020Last comment by Kjgamble, on Mar 31, 2020 at 2:01 pm | 4 comments | 2778 Views
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San Ramon Valley High student wins county poetry competitionFrom a competitive field of students representing fourteen high schools throughout Contra Costa County, San Ramon Valley...
Original post made on Mar. 31, 2020Last comment by Wilcox, on Mar 31, 2020 at 1:07 pm | 1 comment | 4225 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Contra Costa County reports 175 cases, three deaths from coronavirusAs of Sunday afternoon, Contra Costa County had reported 175 confirmed novel coronavirus cases and three deaths from COVID-19,...
Original post made on Mar. 30, 2020Last comment by K Wild, on Mar 30, 2020 at 10:43 am | 1 comment | 3667 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Motorcyclist dies in crash on Crow Canyon Road west of San RamonA 44-year-old man died in a solo motorcycle crash in Castro Valley in unincorporated Alameda County late Wednesday morning,...
Original post made on Mar. 28, 2020Last comment by Adam b, on Mar 29, 2020 at 9:05 am | 4 comments | 6348 Views
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Danville three-peats as safest community in CaliforniaFor the third consecutive year, the town of Danville has been recognized for its efforts to cultivate a safe community, earning...
Original post made on Mar. 26, 2020Last comment by Carl, on Mar 27, 2020 at 9:44 am | 4 comments | 4353 Views
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Danville closing park play areas, tennis and basketball courts due to coronavirus restrictionsThe Danville Police Department has issued a reminder to residents that a mandatory shelter-in-place order has been issued...
Original post made on Mar. 22, 2020Last comment by Arthur Ashe, on Mar 27, 2020 at 8:46 am | 3 comments | 4993 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD to hold closed board meeting on response to COVID-19The San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education is scheduled to take part in a special meeting via teleconference...
Original post made on Mar. 18, 2020Last comment by Tony, on Mar 25, 2020 at 11:48 pm | 6 comments | 2082 Views
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