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Families say they were denied go-kart rides at Boomers because of faithsA Sikh family from Alameda and a Muslim family from Sunnyvale have alleged that they were barred from riding go-karts at...
Original post made on May. 7, 2014Last comment by oh!riley, on May 14, 2014 at 11:07 am | 31 comments | 6354 Views
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Protestors call for county DA's resignation, sheriff's office to end contract with ICEA rally Wednesday outside the Contra Costa County Administration Building in Martinez called for the sheriff's office to...
Original post made on Jan. 26, 2017Last comment by C. R. Mudgeon, on Feb 10, 2017 at 2:53 pm | 31 comments | 5259 Views
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San Ramon: City Center Bishop Ranch is open for businessAfter decades of planning and about 18 months of construction, San Ramon finally has a central community gathering place...
Original post made on Nov. 10, 2018Last comment by Alamoaner, on Dec 26, 2018 at 9:09 am | 31 comments | 12725 Views
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Danville police use 'bait bike' to catch would-be thievesProspective criminals looking to snatch a new two-wheeler have been put on alert by the Danville Police Department, which...
Original post made on Oct. 24, 2019Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Nov 19, 2019 at 12:45 am | 31 comments | 5690 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Garcia Zarate found not guilty in Steinle murder caseJurors Thursday afternoon found Jose Ines Garcia Zarate, the 45-year-old Mexican citizen charged in the 2015 fatal shooting...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2017Last comment by Tom T, on Dec 5, 2017 at 4:53 pm | 31 comments | 5747 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Federal charges filed in armed robbery of San Ramon jewelry storeFour suspects were booked into jail last week with another still at-large as of Wednesday following an investigation into...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2023Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Oct 1, 2023 at 12:28 pm | 31 comments | 11255 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Joan Buchanan: Resign your Assembly seatJoan Buchanan: Resign your Assembly seat. Quoting from your campaign for the State Assembly: "California's budget is a mess!"...
Original post made by David Abelmann on May. 14, 2009Last comment by ED COSGROVE, on Jul 7, 2009 at 4:23 pm | 30 comments | 6654 Views
AROUND TOWN
Local Rep. DeSaulnier wants federal government to investigate Antioch policeU.S. Reps. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Concord) and John Garamendi (D-Fairfield) have asked U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland...
Original post made on Apr. 26, 2023Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Jun 17, 2023 at 8:41 am | 30 comments | 1844 Views
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Meeting talks money for an incorporated AlamoWill Alamo become a town? According to a recently released financial study, it's quite possible. Residents had a chance to...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2008Last comment by Jennifer Crest, on Aug 25, 2008 at 9:45 am | 30 comments | 6367 Views
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Incorporation proponents get a glimpse of what lies aheadAs the Alamo incorporation vote March 3 draws near, proponents attended a luncheon to hear more about forming a new town;...
Original post made on Feb. 26, 2009Last comment by Alamo Resident, on Mar 4, 2009 at 9:23 am | 30 comments | 5864 Views
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Cyclist hospitalized after collision at Iron Horse Trail crossingAn unidentified male bicyclist suffered minor injuries Tuesday morning after colliding with an automobile at the intersection...
Original post made on Jun. 24, 2009Last comment by Jack, on May 13, 2010 at 12:54 am | 30 comments | 6594 Views
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Monte Vista to get new principalThe School Board took action in closed session Tuesday night for a new principal to take the helm at Monte Vista High School....
Original post made on Nov. 13, 2009Last comment by educatorfromoutside, on Nov 22, 2009 at 6:29 pm | 30 comments | 6331 Views
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Group 'forecloses' on Bank of America in AlamoMembers of the activist group MoveOn gathered in Alamo Plaza on Wednesday afternoon to protest actions taken by Bank of America...
Original post made on May. 10, 2012Last comment by Sam, on May 17, 2012 at 10:56 am | 30 comments | 5174 Views
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Fire chief's home catches fireA small fire caused minimal damage to the home of San Ramon Valley Fire Chief Richard Price on Tuesday morning. No one was...
Original post made on Jul. 23, 2012Last comment by Sam, on Jul 30, 2012 at 12:51 pm | 30 comments | 5172 Views
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High court takes no action on Proposition 8The U.S. Supreme Court took no action Monday on Proposition 8, California's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage. The...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2012Last comment by Diane, on Dec 9, 2012 at 9:14 am | 30 comments | 4569 Views
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San Ramon woman crashes car into Marketplace buildingA 71-year-old San Ramon resident crashed her Lexus into an empty, under-renovation storefront at The Marketplace after mistaking...
Original post made on Oct. 9, 2015Last comment by Avy, on Oct 15, 2015 at 7:12 am | 30 comments | 9622 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Third teen arrested in connection with San Ramon break-inAuthorities have arrested a third teen in connection with a recent San Ramon residential burglary, allegedly finding evidence...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2014Last comment by #Cholo, on Jul 8, 2014 at 2:25 pm | 30 comments | 8494 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Measure C passes with 72.56 percentMeasure C has passed by a landslide – with 72.56 percent Yes votes – it was reported shortly before 8:30 p.m....
Original post made on May. 5, 2009Last comment by Rick, on May 6, 2009 at 9:56 pm | 29 comments | 5871 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVHS parents criticize district for punishment in bullying caseA recent case of bullying in Danville has gained national attention, as parents of a San Ramon Valley High School sophomore...
Original post made on May. 31, 2017Last comment by Unveil, on Jun 2, 2017 at 5:52 pm | 29 comments | 11855 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD rolls out 10 proposals for more student, staff, parent flexibilityThe San Ramon Valley school board is considering a variety of changes to implement in coming years that would offer more...
Original post made on Sep. 9, 2017Last comment by Betty, on Nov 11, 2017 at 3:29 pm | 29 comments | 11858 Views
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