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SRVUSD: Secondary students might return to in-person learning next weekWith coronavirus cases throughout the East Bay generally trending downward, the SRVUSD has announced that secondary school...
Original post made on Mar. 11, 2021Last comment by Elizabeth, on Mar 11, 2021 at 2:55 pm | 1 comment | 2993 Views
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Danville: Planning Commission to again discuss Montair HOA appealThe Danville Planning Commission is set Tuesday to carry on with its review of an appeal challenging a residential project...
Original post made on Mar. 9, 2021Last comment by John Bradford, on Mar 9, 2021 at 7:45 pm | 2 comments | 2725 Views
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Contra Costa County expected to enter red tier in 2-3 weeks as COVID cases declinePublic health officials told the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Tuesday they're making enough progress against...
Original post made on Mar. 3, 2021Last comment by Kjgamble, on Mar 5, 2021 at 9:35 am | 2 comments | 5775 Views
AROUND TOWN
Recall debate continues as petitions hit streets targeting three SRVUSD board membersThe debate on the attempted removal of three Board of Education members over school reopenings has kicked into gear in the...
Original post made on Mar. 1, 2021Last comment by Kjgamble, on Mar 5, 2021 at 9:23 am | 4 comments | 6299 Views
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San Ramon Regional names registered nurse as 2020 Employee of the YearIn recognition of exemplary performance over the past year, San Ramon Regional Medical Center has named nurse Sumy Mathews...
Original post made on Feb. 26, 2021Last comment by Valley resident for 40+ years, on Feb 26, 2021 at 6:37 am | 1 comment | 2197 Views
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Danville: Planning Commission to review Montair HOA appealThe Danville Planning Commission is set Tuesday to debate an appeal challenging a residential project that would reduce a...
Original post made on Feb. 23, 2021Last comment by Jordan, on Feb 25, 2021 at 10:25 am | 6 comments | 2449 Views
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Dial 9-8-8: Bauer-Kahan introduces new bill addressing mental health emergency callsCalifornians reporting a mental health crisis would be connected with trained counselors instead of police dispatch through...
Original post made on Feb. 22, 2021Last comment by The Dude, on Feb 22, 2021 at 6:30 pm | 1 comment | 1241 Views
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Danville rep appointed to Oakley school board as county takes over temporarily after hot mic scandal resignationsAfter the resignations, county Board of Education President Annette Lewis appointed herself and fellow county board rep Mike...
Original post made on Feb. 22, 2021Last comment by Paul Clark, on Feb 22, 2021 at 8:28 am | 1 comment | 3068 Views
AROUND TOWN
What a Week: Time to think redistrictingShould be a straightforward process, right? Not so much. Arduous is more like it. And that's just the literal process of...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2021Last comment by sridhar verose, on Feb 19, 2021 at 8:19 pm | 1 comment | 3576 Views
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Vaccines now available to education, food, other essential workers in Contra Costa CountyContra Costa County has opened up COVID-19 vaccination appointments to teachers, grocery employees, and other frontline essential...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2021Last comment by Rick Pfeifer , on Feb 19, 2021 at 9:40 am | 1 comment | 2285 Views
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San Ramon officials to update status of city at virtual event FridaySan Ramon is set to hold a virtual update on the state of the city during a special virtual event on Friday morning, where...
Original post made on Feb. 19, 2021Last comment by ck1, on Feb 19, 2021 at 9:38 am | 1 comment | 1344 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Goodguys, Livermore Rodeo announce cancellationsGoodguys has canceled two of its Get-Together car shows originally scheduled for 2021 at the Pleasanton fairgrounds, an announcement...
Original post made on Feb. 18, 2021Last comment by V. Tuorto, on Feb 18, 2021 at 9:33 pm | 2 comments | 1676 Views
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San Ramon: Council OKs new Costco gas station on Fostoria WayThe San Ramon City Council approved plans for a 32-pump Costco gas station across the street from the company's Danville...
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2021Last comment by Paul Clark, on Feb 18, 2021 at 2:44 pm | 13 comments | 9490 Views
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San Ramon Planning Commission approves plans for new 32-pump Costco gas stationIn a split decision during its meeting Tuesday, the San Ramon Planning Commission approved plans for a new 32-pump Costco...
Original post made on Jan. 4, 2021Last comment by peter z, on Feb 13, 2021 at 9:22 pm | 2 comments | 7794 Views
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Young SRVUSD students return to campusWednesday was the first day back on campus for some of SRVUSD's youngest students, as in-person learning returned to the...
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2021Last comment by C. R. Mudgeon, on Feb 11, 2021 at 2:49 pm | 1 comment | 5342 Views
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SRVUSD: Board to review plans for hybrid in-person instructionThe SRVUSD Board of Education is set to provide residents with an update on its plans to reopen schools, including a review...
Original post made on Feb. 9, 2021Last comment by C. R. Mudgeon, on Feb 9, 2021 at 11:34 am | 1 comment | 2865 Views
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Bauer-Kahan introduces climate change and gender equity legislationA trio of bills from local Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) were introduced in the State Legislature last week,...
Original post made on Feb. 9, 2021Last comment by Rick, on Feb 9, 2021 at 10:40 am | 1 comment | 1590 Views
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Contra Costa County Supervisors name Alison McKee to County Librarian postThe Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday officially and unanimously named Alison McKee to the post of county...
Original post made on Feb. 5, 2021Last comment by Jennifer, on Feb 5, 2021 at 5:09 pm | 1 comment | 2888 Views
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COVID-19 numbers steadily decline in Contra Costa CountyContra Costa County's COVID-19 case numbers are headed in the right direction, health officials told the county's Board of...
Original post made on Feb. 5, 2021Last comment by dand d, on Feb 5, 2021 at 7:01 am | 1 comment | 3621 Views
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Dublin man takes a spin on 'Wheel of Fortune'Dublin Unified School District director of elementary education Curtis Haar won more than $27,000 and a trip to Iceland on...
Original post made on Feb. 3, 2021Last comment by Jennifer, on Feb 3, 2021 at 10:52 am | 1 comment | 3990 Views
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