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Gavin Newsom report card: What he has done, and what he hasn'tSince taking office in 2019, California's governor has made progress on education and other key issues, but left much to...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2021Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Aug 25, 2021 at 9:46 am | 2 comments | 4241 Views
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Dublin school board member files claim against district over then-trustee wife's death at volunteer event on campusDUSD Trustee William Kuo has filed a negligence claim against the district citing a lack of 'basic safety protocols' at the...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2021Last comment by Nebuchadnezzar, on Aug 23, 2021 at 4:42 pm | 1 comment | 6286 Views
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Justice For Tyrell SignTyrell Wilson was throwing rocks from the overpass of the Sycamore Valley Road at cars driving below on Highway 680, which...
Original post made by D on Aug. 19, 2021Last comment by Anne Cavazos, on Aug 22, 2021 at 7:00 pm | 3 comments | 1547 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Details emerge about Florida homicide warrant for man arrested in San RamonA young man arrested in San Ramon following a lengthy police search this week is facing a felony murder count in connection...
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2021Last comment by Jennifer, on Aug 21, 2021 at 9:32 am | 1 comment | 15673 Views
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Pleasanton Preps: Remembering my dad, Harry MillerAs I write this, I am still stuck looking for words to describe my feelings. The obvious words like saddened, devastated,...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2021Last comment by cathy247, on Aug 18, 2021 at 11:17 am | 1 comment | 2823 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
San Ramon police arrest suspect in Florida homicide after six-hour searchSan Ramon PD apprehended a young man wanted on suspicion of murder out of Florida on Tuesday evening following nearly six...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2021Last comment by cerred, on Aug 18, 2021 at 7:23 am | 1 comment | 10796 Views
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San Ramon Valley firefighter serves the public locally and internationallyFirefighters often join the profession because of a drive to serve others, a drive that rarely lies dormant once the shift...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2021Last comment by Anne Cavazos, on Aug 18, 2021 at 7:04 am | 1 comment | 4974 Views
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Seniors Series: 50 states in 50 days'The Great American Ride,' in which a group of local bikers journeyed through 50 states in 50 days, concluded July 10 when...
Original post made on Aug. 16, 2021Last comment by Jennifer, on Aug 16, 2021 at 1:58 pm | 1 comment | 1991 Views
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Crews gain control of brush fire near Finley Road in Tassajara ValleyFirefighters were continuing work to knock down a vegetation fire that sparked Saturday evening after flames spread from...
Original post made on Aug. 16, 2021Last comment by Matty, on Aug 16, 2021 at 9:51 am | 1 comment | 7333 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Pleasanton: Family, city agree to settle lawsuit over Jacob Bauer's death for $5.9M, private meeting with police chiefThe city and parents of Jacob Bauer have agreed to settle the lawsuit brought over the local man's death in police custody...
Original post made on Aug. 11, 2021Last comment by Jennifer, on Aug 14, 2021 at 7:57 pm | 4 comments | 4342 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Newsom makes California first state to require teacher vaccines or COVID testsGov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday mandated that all California school employees be vaccinated for COVID-19 or be tested weekly....
Original post made on Aug. 12, 2021Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Aug 13, 2021 at 12:08 am | 4 comments | 1688 Views
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CCHS offering $100 payments for people, organizations who refer others to get vaccinatedContra Costa Health Services launched a COVID-19 vaccination incentive program Wednesday in which residents and organizations...
Original post made on Aug. 12, 2021Last comment by CJ Andreasen, on Aug 12, 2021 at 8:34 am | 1 comment | 2112 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
District attorney clears county sheriff's deputy of criminal liability for 2018 fatal shootingA Contra Costa County sheriff's deputy lawfully shot and killed a suspect during an attempted arrest in 2018, according to...
Original post made on Aug. 9, 2021Last comment by Kjgamble, on Aug 11, 2021 at 8:45 am | 4 comments | 2124 Views
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Campaign aims to eliminate racism's effect on health of Black moms, babiesFive Bay Area counties have launched a campaign to raise awareness around how racism is affecting, even killing, Black moms...
Original post made on Aug. 10, 2021Last comment by Kjgamble, on Aug 11, 2021 at 8:43 am | 2 comments | 3132 Views
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Walnut Creek council approves police at Nordstrom after spate of 'grab and run' theftsThe Walnut Creek City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an agreement between its Police Department and Nordstrom, allowing...
Original post made on Aug. 5, 2021Last comment by Jim Werle, on Aug 10, 2021 at 1:01 pm | 3 comments | 3106 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
Danville commission to review new commercial building proposed on Front StreetThe Danville Planning Commission is set for an early discussion Tuesday on an equity firm's proposal to construct a new two-story...
Original post made on Aug. 9, 2021Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Aug 10, 2021 at 6:42 am | 1 comment | 7192 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police officer injured in alleged deliberate collision by Danville manA Danville motorcycle police officer suffered minor injuries Monday afternoon in a collision with a Ford Focus that was driven...
Original post made on Aug. 9, 2021Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Aug 9, 2021 at 11:49 pm | 1 comment | 3510 Views
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Free school meals for all here to stay in CaliforniaWith 1 in every 6 children facing hunger in the U.S., California is the first state to promise every public school student...
Original post made on Aug. 6, 2021Last comment by IM2Curious, on Aug 9, 2021 at 7:36 am | 2 comments | 2891 Views
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Five things to know about Newsom's budget deal with LegislatureGov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders have reached a spending agreement to help residents recover from the COVID-19 economic...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2021Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Aug 8, 2021 at 5:24 pm | 4 comments | 3102 Views
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U.S. Justice Department joins lawsuits alleging Medicare fraud by Kaiser PermanenteThe U.S. Justice Department has joined a series of whistleblower lawsuits alleging that Kaiser Permanente engaged in a years-long...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2021Last comment by Nebuchadnezzar, on Aug 8, 2021 at 2:46 pm | 1 comment | 2156 Views
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2023 guide to summer camps
Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
