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CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Reward increased in cold-case murder of Jenny Lin in Castro ValleyThe murder of a 14-year-old girl in her Castro Valley home that rocked the Bay Area has gone unsolved for the last 28 years,...
Original post made on Apr. 12, 2022Last comment by Jennifer, on Apr 12, 2022 at 9:14 pm | 1 comment | 2392 Views
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Water, wildlife returning to Pacheco Marsh and Walnut CreekSince the levees to Suisun Bay were breached nearly six months ago, the landscape of Pacheco Marsh has changed dramatically....
Original post made on Apr. 11, 2022Last comment by Anne Cavazos, on Apr 11, 2022 at 7:42 am | 1 comment | 5232 Views
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'Institutional abuse.' 'Tumultuous 15 months.' Public records reveal new details of investigation into CCCCD's ex-chancellorPrior to announcing a resignation agreement with the district's former chancellor, trustees and cabinet members at the Contra...
Original post made on Apr. 7, 2022Last comment by Paul Clark, on Apr 7, 2022 at 9:43 am | 1 comment | 7036 Views
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Chevron named in monster antitrust suit claiming big oil conspired with Russia, OPEC to limit productionA massive lawsuit last Monday in federal court alleges an antitrust conspiracy two years ago by big oil companies including...
Original post made on Apr. 2, 2022Last comment by Maskedman, on Apr 6, 2022 at 7:03 am | 4 comments | 6090 Views
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Congressmen secure millions for Tri-Valley projectsA half-dozen projects in Tri-Valley communities, as well as a handful of others with countywide impacts, were earmarked for...
Original post made on Mar. 24, 2022Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Apr 3, 2022 at 8:26 am | 2 comments | 3402 Views
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Danville: County to pay $4.5M to family of Tyrell Wilson, second man fatally shot by deputy Andrew HallContra Costa County will pay $4.5 million to the family of a homeless man who was fatally shot in Danville one year ago by...
Original post made on Mar. 11, 2022Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Apr 3, 2022 at 8:15 am | 17 comments | 4805 Views
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Demonstrators call on Contra Costa County Sheriff Livingston to step downMore than a dozen activists and family members of those who have died in police custody demonstrated outside of the Contra...
Original post made on Mar. 31, 2022Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Apr 2, 2022 at 9:53 pm | 2 comments | 8747 Views
AROUND TOWN
Prosecutors group chides Sheriff Livingston for email lauding ex-deputy Hall, lambasting DA BectonThe Prosecutors Alliance of California has asked the county's Board of Supervisors to audit the disciplinary practices in...
Original post made on Mar. 16, 2022Last comment by Lance Mirrison, on Mar 30, 2022 at 8:40 pm | 10 comments | 5052 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD: Board to consider raises for management, discuss budget assumptionsSRVUSD trustees are slated to review budget assumptions for the upcoming school year, in addition to considering raises for...
Original post made on Mar. 29, 2022Last comment by MO, on Mar 30, 2022 at 1:05 pm | 1 comment | 3337 Views
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Demonstrators gather with father of Tyrell Wilson on anniversary of deadly Danville police shootingFamily and supporters of both men shot and killed 2-1/2 years apart by the same sheriff's deputy in Danville gathered Friday...
Original post made on Mar. 15, 2022Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Mar 29, 2022 at 10:27 pm | 16 comments | 3225 Views
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What a Week: Can't talk about itSome of the most interesting items at a public meeting revolve around the things that aren't talked about. Or, more like,...
Original post made on Mar. 26, 2022Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Mar 26, 2022 at 11:01 pm | 3 comments | 2563 Views
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Police arrest Danville burglary suspects after neighborhood search in PleasantonSuspects in a Danville home burglary were apprehended in Pleasanton after crashing their car and hiding out briefly in a...
Original post made on Mar. 24, 2022Last comment by jo, on Mar 24, 2022 at 2:20 pm | 4 comments | 6508 Views
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Alamo: Sheriff's office investigates weekend robbery at CVSThe Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office is continuing to search for the culprit in a robbery in Alamo last Saturday who...
Original post made on Mar. 23, 2022Last comment by Paul Clark, on Mar 23, 2022 at 7:12 am | 1 comment | 3405 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Man convicted of killing teen girl in Contra Costa County cold caseAn Antioch man has been convicted of murdering a 14-year-old girl in 1980, Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2022Last comment by Jennifer, on Mar 21, 2022 at 8:44 pm | 1 comment | 6110 Views
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SRPD: Both missing teens found safe, reunited with familiesTwo San Ramon teenagers were located in good health and reunited with their families on Sunday night after being reported...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2022Last comment by Jennifer, on Mar 21, 2022 at 8:43 pm | 1 comment | 5880 Views
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Will the pandemic leave a lasting mark on baby brains?Emerging research suggests that some babies and toddlers might be developing differently because of the coronavirus, their...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2022Last comment by Kjgamble, on Mar 21, 2022 at 7:47 am | 1 comment | 1720 Views
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College district to pay $1.5M+ to settle litigation with cabinet membersCCCCD trustees approved settlement agreements worth more than $1.5 million combined with two of their highest-ranking administrators...
Original post made on Mar. 19, 2022Last comment by Paul Clark, on Mar 19, 2022 at 10:34 am | 1 comment | 2987 Views
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New Glazer bill would require school districts to report annual salaries of employeesSen. Steve Glazer was among three legislators who introduced a bill to close a loophole used by school districts to get around...
Original post made on Mar. 11, 2022Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Mar 11, 2022 at 7:03 am | 1 comment | 2959 Views
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City Center Bishop Ranch unveils new businessesOfficials from San Ramon's City Center Bishop Ranch recently announced several new tenants opening for business in the new...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2022Last comment by Js, on Mar 10, 2022 at 7:31 am | 1 comment | 6584 Views
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Progressives struggle for influence among California DemocratsProgressive activists have found themselves on the losing end of recent California Democratic Party fights over single-payer...
Original post made on Mar. 9, 2022Last comment by Maskedman, on Mar 9, 2022 at 7:24 pm | 1 comment | 1519 Views
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