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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 | 5245 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 | 5498 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 | 6404 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 | 6157 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
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 | 5617 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 | 6314 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 | 6035 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
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 | 4942 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 | 4957 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
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 | 4368 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
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 | 9263 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 | 8223 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 | 5565 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 | 11370 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 | 11534 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD discusses updates to athletics policiesOfficials and community members at the San Ramon Valley Unified School District debated updates to district policies on its...
Original post made on Oct. 28, 2022Last comment by Mike Arata, on Nov 21, 2022 at 2:27 pm | 29 comments | 3091 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
McNerney introduces bill to fight outsourcingU.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney (D., 11th District) has introduced a bill to stop outsourcing by cracking down on what he calls...
Original post made on Jul. 4, 2010Last comment by DaveB, on Jul 9, 2010 at 3:15 pm | 29 comments | 5438 Views
AROUND TOWN
Vets Hall trees coming down soonTrees at the Veterans Memorial Building on Hartz Avenue at Prospect in downtown Danville will be removed this month, say...
Original post made on Jan. 11, 2010Last comment by TL Nelson, on Jan 17, 2010 at 1:29 pm | 29 comments | 5459 Views
AROUND TOWN
Teens arrested in multiple Danville auto burglariesTwo teens have been arrested in connection with a week-long crime spree targeting cars in Danville. The teens, both boys,...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2010Last comment by Toni, on Jul 22, 2010 at 12:32 pm | 29 comments | 8621 Views
AROUND TOWN
Lafayette man will run for county supervisorA long-time Lafayette resident will run for Contra Costa County District 2 supervisor to replace current supervisor Gayle...
Original post made on Feb. 24, 2012Last comment by Informed Resident, on Mar 13, 2012 at 11:42 am | 29 comments | 5278 Views
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