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BART likely to need new funding source beyond fare revenue in coming years, budget officials sayBART will likely need a new funding source in the coming years, the transit agency's budget officials said Thursday, as relying...
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2022Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Feb 18, 2022 at 7:44 am | 2 comments | 4159 Views
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Danville council poised to adopt 'Age-Friendly Roadmap'The Danville Town Council is set Tuesday to consider formally adopting goals and strategies for the town's senior population,...
Original post made on Feb. 15, 2022Last comment by Jennifer, on Feb 15, 2022 at 6:35 pm | 1 comment | 2119 Views
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Parents lose patience over school mask mandateSince state health officials decreed the end of the mask mandate for restaurants and grocery stores last week, frustrated...
Original post made on Feb. 15, 2022Last comment by Jennifer, on Feb 15, 2022 at 6:31 pm | 1 comment | 2245 Views
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Contra Costa County lifts requirement for vaccine or negative test at restaurants, gymsContra Costa Health Services announced Friday that the county would be lifting a health order that required patrons of some...
Original post made on Feb. 4, 2022Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Feb 14, 2022 at 9:12 am | 2 comments | 6372 Views
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County supervisors approve 54 units of micro housing for homeless in San PabloThe Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors last week signed off on 54 units of micro housing for the homeless to be built...
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2022Last comment by TK, on Feb 11, 2022 at 7:57 am | 1 comment | 2135 Views
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Nob Hill Foods in San Ramon slated for closure in MarchSan Ramon residents are set to have one fewer grocery store available, which a neighborhood advocacy group worries is part...
Original post made on Feb. 3, 2022Last comment by B, on Feb 6, 2022 at 11:23 pm | 2 comments | 17674 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Prop. 47 targeted by Dem, GOP lawmakersA Democratic bill would reverse a key aspect of Proposition 47 by reducing the felony threshold for petty theft and shoplifting,...
Original post made on Jan. 9, 2022Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Feb 5, 2022 at 12:23 pm | 5 comments | 2583 Views
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What a Week: Back to the grindWell, a different kind of grind that is. I'm back to work after taking about a month away from the job on paternity leave...
Original post made on Feb. 5, 2022Last comment by Jennifer, on Feb 5, 2022 at 9:44 am | 1 comment | 3441 Views
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Monte Vista requests exception for vaccine requirement at prom venueFollowing unexpected news that the Oakland facility hosting Monte Vista High School's junior prom would now require that...
Original post made on Feb. 2, 2022Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Feb 5, 2022 at 9:05 am | 3 comments | 4977 Views
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Community Briefs: Gun safety forum | County supes' Lunar New Year celebration | Town Talks on arts and recreation | San Ramon committee openingsState Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan is set to host a virtual community forum on gun safety this week, alongside Rep....
Original post made on Feb. 1, 2022Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Feb 5, 2022 at 8:52 am | 2 comments | 2090 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Declining enrollment = declining revenueFollowing a two-year stretch of leniency, Tri-Valley school districts face a potentially significant drop in revenue next...
Original post made on Jan. 28, 2022Last comment by H, on Feb 3, 2022 at 8:33 pm | 3 comments | 3089 Views
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San Ramon: Commission to talk parking for planned hotelSan Ramon Planning Commissioners are set Tuesday for a study session to review the revised concept development plan for parking...
Original post made on Feb. 1, 2022Last comment by Kjgamble, on Feb 2, 2022 at 9:14 am | 2 comments | 4320 Views
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Rally against COVID mandates draws eyes, honks in downtown DanvilleDrivers honked and revved their engines in support of demonstrators protesting against COVID-19 mask and vaccine requirements...
Original post made on Jan. 26, 2022Last comment by Gina M Channell, Publisher, on Jan 28, 2022 at 12:56 pm | 7 comments | 8454 Views
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Pleasanton teen brings drag culture to the Tri-ValleyA 17-year-old senior at Amador Valley High School is introducing new audiences to drag culture by organizing and hosting...
Original post made on Jan. 27, 2022Last comment by Robin Taylor, on Jan 27, 2022 at 10:41 am | 1 comment | 4936 Views
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Supes to weigh ordinance banning gas in new developmentsThe Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will consider creating an ordinance requiring electricity become...
Original post made on Jan. 17, 2022Last comment by Kjgamble, on Jan 26, 2022 at 8:13 am | 4 comments | 4024 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Disturbance at SRRMC results in citizen's arrest, citationAn altercation at San Ramon Regional medical center in which a nurse was allegedly attacked resulted in a citizen's arrest...
Original post made on Jan. 11, 2022Last comment by Kjgamble, on Jan 26, 2022 at 8:09 am | 4 comments | 8158 Views
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San Ramon Kiwanis Club annual request for grant applicationsThe Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley announces its annual grants program with applications opening on 2nd February and closing...
Original post made by Nick+Gant on Jan. 25, 2022There are no comments yet. 1703 Views
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COVID surge's impact on schoolsA new variant of COVID, omicron, made the first week of school following the winter break more than a little challenging....
Original post made on Jan. 21, 2022Last comment by Paul Clark, on Jan 21, 2022 at 7:05 am | 1 comment | 2836 Views
AROUND TOWN
SRVUSD: At-home Covid tests for district students run out ahead of scheduleAhead of the planned reopening on Tuesday (Jan. 11), the San Ramon Valley Unified School District ran out of rapid tests...
Original post made on Jan. 11, 2022Last comment by H, on Jan 15, 2022 at 7:51 am | 6 comments | 4109 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
SRPD suspects connection in recent jewelry theftsFollowing several incidents of jewelry thefts that seem to specifically target seniors, and three thefts yesterday, the San...
Original post made on Jan. 13, 2022Last comment by jo, on Jan 13, 2022 at 10:28 pm | 1 comment | 4717 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.
