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What a Week: Lights out in DanvilleSomeone is finally going to put PG&E under the spotlight for what's been going on in Danville over the last year. We have...
Original post made on Aug. 31, 2023Last comment by Paul Clark, on Sep 1, 2023 at 12:40 pm | 6 comments | 3194 Views
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People argue at SRVUSD board meeting over Pride celebrations at schoolsTensions rose at the first San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education meeting of the 2023-24 school year...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2023Last comment by Heather , on Aug 28, 2023 at 11:19 am | 37 comments | 4928 Views
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What a Week: A 'disappointing' plea deal – Family laments prosecutors' offer to defendant in Tri-Valley woman's deathCome to find out, the criminal case against now-20-year-old defendant in Woodward's death has toiled in the courts for more...
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2023Last comment by Francois Lennox, on Aug 22, 2023 at 7:54 am | 2 comments | 1884 Views
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Guest Opinion: What AI won't teach our kidsAt the end of the day, AI is just a tool. AI will never replace the human element of teaching our children values of moral...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2023Last comment by Fuquanda Harris, on Aug 8, 2023 at 1:14 pm | 1 comment | 4731 Views
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Danville: Commission to debate fence height appealThe Danville Planning Commission is poised to consider upholding a previous decision to approve a land use permit for a replacement...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2023Last comment by Paul Clark, on Aug 8, 2023 at 7:01 am | 1 comment | 1564 Views
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Landsea Homes debuts design studio in San RamonA residential building and design company in San Ramon is launching a new design studio adjacent to its office and aimed...
Original post made on Aug. 2, 2023There are no comments yet. 2512 Views
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Are major changes coming to your electric bill? 5 things you should knowCalifornia's three largest electric utilities, including PG&E, have proposed a plan to charge customers not just for how...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2023Last comment by C. R. Mudgeon, on Aug 2, 2023 at 10:27 am | 4 comments | 3250 Views
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Construction to begin on Iron Horse Trail overcrossing in San RamonThe final phase of the long-anticipated Iron Horse Regional Trail overcrossing at Bollinger Canyon Road in San Ramon is continuing...
Original post made on Jul. 29, 2023Last comment by H, on Jul 31, 2023 at 12:59 pm | 4 comments | 10197 Views
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Stanford president resigns after review found flaws in his research papersStanford University President Marc Tessier-Lavigne announced on Wednesday, July 19, that he will be stepping down after a...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2023There are no comments yet. 1455 Views
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'The Orchards' -- Sunset Development presents proposal for mixed-use redevelopment of Chevron ParkDiscussions on plans to redevelop a sprawling office park formerly owned by Chevron and reacquired by Sunset Development...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2023Last comment by Claire M, on Jul 28, 2023 at 12:40 pm | 8 comments | 9054 Views
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Tri-Valley winery owner dies after crash in LivermoreA longtime Livermore vintner died at the hospital from injuries sustained in a collision with another vehicle on East Avenue...
Original post made on Jul. 24, 2023Last comment by Danville Mom, on Jul 24, 2023 at 1:31 pm | 1 comment | 7406 Views
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State Board of Education adopts new California math frameworkWith unanimity and generally high praise last week, the State Board of Education passed the new California Mathematics Framework...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2023Last comment by H, on Jul 24, 2023 at 10:02 am | 3 comments | 4136 Views
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DeSaulnier talks Bay Area transportation issues in San RamonU.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier was in San Ramon last week for an in-person discussion on transit, traffic and the future of commuting...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2023Last comment by Sam Weiss, on Jul 24, 2023 at 7:44 am | 4 comments | 2665 Views
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Pleasanton considering three years of water rate increases, starting at 30% hike in NovemberThe Pleasanton City Council is set for an initial discussion on proposed increases to the city's water rates, starting at...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2023Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Jul 18, 2023 at 7:01 am | 1 comment | 1715 Views
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What a Week: In their time of need -- 25 years since Pleasanton came together to support Olson familyThose are some of the heartfelt reflections shared with me ahead of the 25th anniversary of the terrible tragedy that forever...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2023Last comment by ck1, on Jul 14, 2023 at 3:01 pm | 1 comment | 2137 Views
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Contra Costa County to use cannabis tax revenue for youth anti-drug programThe Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the use of nearly $200,000 in cannabis tax revenue on education...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2023Last comment by Roberta Healy, on Jul 9, 2023 at 9:03 am | 7 comments | 2680 Views
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BART board approves new labor agreement; police officer salaries to increase by 19%The BART Board of Directors unanimously approved a labor agreement that will increase police officer salaries by 19% in an...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2023Last comment by Roberta Healy, on Jul 9, 2023 at 9:00 am | 4 comments | 956 Views
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County sees increase in local tax base. See where Danville and San Ramon stack up...Contra Costa County has seen an increase of billions of dollars in local properties, according to a recent announcement from...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2023Last comment by ck1, on Jul 7, 2023 at 10:04 am | 1 comment | 2886 Views
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Dublin Unified reexamining grading policies, prompting community reactionThe Dublin school board last week discussed updating current grading practices in favor of policies that Superintendent Chris...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2023Last comment by Mike Arata, on Jul 6, 2023 at 8:06 pm | 4 comments | 2783 Views
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Teen arrested following attempted robbery at Danville credit unionA teenager was arrested late last week when police responded to a reported robbery attempt at a credit union branch in Danville. Read...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2023Last comment by Jeff Cady, on Jul 6, 2023 at 10:26 am | 3 comments | 2788 Views
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