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Danville Costco could be getting a gas station, across the street in San RamonThe Costco Wholesale store in Danville appears on track to getting a major upgrade -- a Costco gas station, across the street...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2020Last comment by Magnus Back, on Oct 19, 2020 at 9:11 am | 4 comments | 26002 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Vote to re-elect Bauer-Kahan, Glazer, DeSaulnier, SwalwellLegislative experience, actionable priorities and institutional knowledge are vital for 2021 and beyond. Vote to re-elect...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2020Last comment by Kjgamble, on Oct 19, 2020 at 6:40 am | 2 comments | 3903 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tech engineer Nasser Mirzai seeks to bring fresh perspective to Danville Town CouncilTechnology engineer Nasser Mirzai is campaigning to join the Danville Town Council, running on a platform to reinvigorate...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2020Last comment by Ray Hosseini, on Oct 17, 2020 at 11:01 am | 1 comment | 4764 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Editorial: Vote Hudson for mayor, Verose and Perkins for council in San RamonIn a crucial election this fall, we recommend voters elect Dave Hudson as mayor of San Ramon, Sridhar Verose in City Council...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2020Last comment by Judy, on Oct 14, 2020 at 5:36 pm | 3 comments | 6836 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Editorial: Vote Walters for CCCCD Ward 2, the most important local election you're not paying attention toThe CCCCD Governing Board is clearly in need of new leadership, and Ward 2 voters should usher in that change by voting for...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2020Last comment by Vicky Vino, on Oct 14, 2020 at 8:48 am | 1 comment | 7908 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
San Ramon mayoral candidates differentiate themselves at virtual forumThe race to lead San Ramon as the next mayor saw candidates trying to set themselves apart during an online forum last week...
Original post made on Sep. 29, 2020Last comment by 50 year resident, on Oct 13, 2020 at 6:36 pm | 3 comments | 8238 Views
AROUND TOWN
Businessman Allen Timmons campaigning for Danville Town Council on 'no-growth platform'Danville resident and business executive Allen Timmons has officially launched a campaign to represent his community on the...
Original post made on Aug. 17, 2020Last comment by dbrower, on Oct 12, 2020 at 7:06 pm | 11 comments | 6729 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Former San Ramon principal dies in Nevada after going missingLivermore Valley Joint Unified School District assistant superintendent Mike Biondi was found dead Wednesday near Walker...
Original post made on Oct. 2, 2020Last comment by DM, on Oct 8, 2020 at 5:02 pm | 2 comments | 41561 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
County officials talk safety, security measures for voting this electionFor the first time in California history, every single registered voter in the state is set to have a ballot delivered to...
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2020There are no comments yet. 5285 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville police looking for suspect in attempted bank robberyAn unidentified suspect allegedly tried unsuccessfully to rob a US Bank in central Danville on Friday afternoon, and town...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2020Last comment by The Dude, on Oct 6, 2020 at 9:38 pm | 1 comment | 4833 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Campaign for countywide sales tax measure beginsContra Costa County officials on Friday formally kicked off a campaign supporting a half-cent countywide sales tax ballot...
Original post made on Sep. 14, 2020Last comment by Chris, on Oct 6, 2020 at 1:50 pm | 4 comments | 7118 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
COVID Testing at Long Term Care FacilitiesPrivate health care providers operating within Contra Costa County must now provide timely COVID-19 tests to essential workers...
Original post made by Partha Parthasarathy on Oct. 2, 2020There are no comments yet. 1911 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD Board of Education candidates debate ahead of Nov. 3 electionCandidates for the SRVUSD squared off during an online election forum Wednesday evening, taking time to debate over the policies...
Original post made on Sep. 25, 2020Last comment by Jay, on Oct 2, 2020 at 10:23 am | 2 comments | 10282 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Valley Link receives $400 million in Alameda County fundingThe Valley Link rail project now has nearly a third of funds needed to build out the planned regional transit system, after...
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2020Last comment by Nayak4Mayor, on Sep 30, 2020 at 11:51 am | 1 comment | 3940 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Contra Costa County Supervisors beef up commercial tenant rent, eviction protectionsThe Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday enacted new protections for commercial rental tenants who can prove...
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2020Last comment by Darlene G, on Sep 30, 2020 at 9:29 am | 1 comment | 3875 Views
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California sees steep drop in reports of child abuse since school campuses closedNo group in California reports more suspected cases of child abuse than teachers. And with teachers no longer seeing students...
Original post made on Sep. 27, 2020Last comment by The Dude, on Sep 27, 2020 at 9:07 pm | 1 comment | 3071 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Staying Healthy: Anxiety is challenging many kids during pandemicSheltering in place and remote learning are new ways of life for many Tri-Valley residents, and local mental health experts...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2020There are no comments yet. 5356 Views
AROUND TOWN
San Ramon: Fourth annual Culture in the Community Celebration going virtualIn light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, San Ramon's annual Culture in the Community Celebration is going virtual this...
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2020Last comment by cathy247, on Sep 23, 2020 at 9:10 am | 1 comment | 2496 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
County supervisors mull extending rent, eviction protectionsThe Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is expected to vote Tuesday on whether, and how, to extend protections for residential...
Original post made on Sep. 22, 2020Last comment by Kjgamble, on Sep 22, 2020 at 6:49 am | 1 comment | 2758 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Six candidates vie for three seats on Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Board of DirectorsThe Central San Board of Directors is one of the special districts is set to appear on San Ramon Valley voters' ballots during...
Original post made on Sep. 21, 2020Last comment by Sharon, on Sep 21, 2020 at 12:38 pm | 1 comment | 23328 Views
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