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New bill would temporarily increase Bay Area bridge tolls for public transit fundingPublic transportation advocates and Bay Area lawmakers are pushing for a new bridge toll increase to bolster transit funding...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2023Last comment by Paul Clark, on Jul 5, 2023 at 8:09 am | 9 comments | 2947 Views
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Dublin teens allegedly sneak into Cal High classroom to beat studentPolice are investigating after a group of Dublin teens allegedly assaulted a San Ramon high school student during class earlier...
Original post made on May. 10, 2023Last comment by Bryan Bishop, on Jun 25, 2023 at 10:36 am | 42 comments | 11391 Views
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California's budget whiplash: From a record-setting surplus to a massive shortfall in 1 yearAfter last year's excitement over how to spend a record $97.5 billion budget surplus, the state is now grappling with a $31.5...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2023Last comment by Sarah Westley, on Jun 23, 2023 at 3:15 pm | 5 comments | 2037 Views
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Antisemitic and white nationalist callers again criticize Walnut Creek councilTwo members of the Walnut Creek City Council said Tuesday night the council should consider eliminating online callers from...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2023Last comment by 50 year resident, on Jun 22, 2023 at 9:57 am | 2 comments | 1605 Views
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Diablo Road projects to continue through summerWorkers are in the midst of efforts to improve conditions on Diablo Road this summer, with officials from the Town of Danville...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2023Last comment by Paul Clark, on Jun 21, 2023 at 7:58 am | 1 comment | 2485 Views
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EBMUD raises rates, plans $2.8B in upgradesThe East Bay Municipal Utility District will raise service rates and charges over the next two years to support a $2.8 billion...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2023Last comment by Paul Clark, on Jun 20, 2023 at 7:20 am | 3 comments | 3227 Views
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DeSaulnier seeks congressional funding for Tri-Valley projectsU.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier announced this month that he had advanced a request for federal funding in Congress for more than...
Original post made on Apr. 28, 2023Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Jun 17, 2023 at 8:20 am | 8 comments | 4880 Views
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BART board approves parking, fare increasesBART's Board of Directors adopted a new pricing parking policy last week, updating the allowed price ranges for BART's parking...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2023Last comment by The Dude, on Jun 14, 2023 at 7:59 pm | 1 comment | 1358 Views
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College district's associate vice chancellor/CFO Carter resigns after less than two yearsCCCCD will soon be recruiting for a cabinet position as second-year associate vice chancellor and chief financial officer...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2023Last comment by C. R. Mudgeon, on Jun 14, 2023 at 9:48 am | 1 comment | 2907 Views
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Contra Costa County DA's academy teaches public how criminal justice system worksContra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton is inviting residents to learn how her office works this fall in the 2023...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2023Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Jun 14, 2023 at 12:54 am | 16 comments | 4652 Views
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Major injuries in fiery crash after police chase driver who ran red light in DanvilleA car fleeing from police after running a red light in Danville collided with another vehicle, rolled over and caught fire,...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2023Last comment by Holly Raines, on Jun 10, 2023 at 11:42 am | 12 comments | 6522 Views
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Antisemitic callers criticize Walnut Creek City CouncilIn what seemed to be a coordinated effort, multiple people called into the public comment portion of Tuesday night's Walnut...
Original post made on Jun. 9, 2023There are no comments yet. 1860 Views
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Construction begins on Iron Horse Trail overcrossing at Bollinger Canyon RoadFollowing nearly a decade of discussions, studies and public outreach, work has begun on a pedestrian and bicycle overcrossing...
Original post made on May. 24, 2023Last comment by ddmom, on May 24, 2023 at 7:55 am | 1 comment | 4927 Views
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San Ramon police arrest shoplifting suspectA shoplifting suspect is in custody following a police response and subsequent arrest outside of Target in San Ramon on Tuesday. Read...
Original post made on May. 17, 2023Last comment by Scott, on May 18, 2023 at 9:41 am | 2 comments | 3019 Views
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Dublin's Emerald High School unveils new mascotAfter months of debate, Dublin's new second high school has officially announced its mascot, as well as the accompanying...
Original post made on Mar. 9, 2023Last comment by Another Former Inmate, on May 6, 2023 at 9:09 am | 5 comments | 5184 Views
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Autonomous shuttle program debuts in San RamonThis week marks the start of a new transit option in San Ramon's central commercial core, with an autonomous shuttle making...
Original post made on Apr. 27, 2023Last comment by Janet, on Apr 27, 2023 at 6:15 pm | 2 comments | 6797 Views
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Formal charges filed in killing of Home Depot employee; court documents detail circumstancesThe DA's Office issued a six-count criminal complaint Thursday against the two suspects arrested in the fatal shooting of...
Original post made on Apr. 21, 2023Last comment by Jesse Wilkins, on Apr 27, 2023 at 12:42 pm | 11 comments | 3695 Views
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Reading together: One City, One BookThroughout the month of March, the city of Dublin will be engaging in a unifying literacy initiative known as One City, One...
Original post made on Apr. 26, 2023There are no comments yet. 1456 Views
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SRVUSD board to debate issuing support for dyslexia legislationThe SRVUSD board is set to vote Tuesday on a letter outlining its support for proposed new state legislation that seeks to...
Original post made on Apr. 25, 2023Last comment by Kate Ruby, on Apr 25, 2023 at 10:24 am | 1 comment | 2813 Views
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BART on track to hit 'fiscal cliff' by March 2025, per preliminary budgetBART is on track to run out of federal relief funds by March 2025, with estimated operating deficits of more than $300 million...
Original post made on Apr. 17, 2023Last comment by Jennifer, on Apr 24, 2023 at 5:02 pm | 3 comments | 2395 Views
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