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SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD enrollment projected to drop by 4,100-5,400 students over next seven yearsSRVUSD is currently projecting a significant decline in student enrollment over the next several years, with district officials...
Original post made on Jan. 28, 2021Last comment by C. R. Mudgeon, on Jan 28, 2021 at 3:09 pm | 2 comments | 9315 Views
AROUND TOWN
Local rescuers, victim reunite at San Ramon Valley Fire eventRescuers and a victim of sudden cardiac arrest were reunited in an emotional reunion Thursday night. "This is a perfect example...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2013Last comment by Mom of 3, on Nov 25, 2013 at 6:58 am | 1 comment | 9312 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Golden View Elementary principal resigning at end of monthGolden View Elementary School principal Vanessa Cutler will be resigning from her position for unspecified personal reasons...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2019Last comment by teacher, on Nov 4, 2019 at 4:55 pm | 1 comment | 9290 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD ranks among Bay Area's bestThe San Ramon Valley Unified School District has been rated the fourth-best school district in the Bay Area, according to...
Original post made on Feb. 12, 2015Last comment by Carolyn, on Feb 15, 2015 at 3:29 pm | 9 comments | 9272 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD Superintendent Schmitt retiring at end of school yearSuperintendent Rick Schmitt announced publicly Thursday that he will retire at the end of the school year in June after four...
Original post made on Apr. 2, 2020Last comment by Amy, on May 2, 2020 at 2:22 pm | 19 comments | 9259 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Measure Y: Danville voters to settle debate on Magee Preserve projectVoters in the town of Danville will have the final say in deciding the fate of the hotly-contested Magee Preserve development...
Original post made on Jan. 29, 2020Last comment by AC, on Mar 3, 2020 at 9:10 am | 27 comments | 9234 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Community divided by Prop 8A number of issues on the November ballot have sparked debate and discussion, but none has been as polarizing as Proposition...
Original post made on Oct. 23, 2008Last comment by Someone, on Nov 25, 2008 at 11:09 am | 108 comments | 9228 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Congressional vote ends shutdown, reopens national parksPark workers are preparing to return to work Thursday after a congressional vote Wednesday evening that approved a deal to...
Original post made on Oct. 18, 2013Last comment by Conservator, on Oct 22, 2013 at 4:45 pm | 10 comments | 9216 Views
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Couple told they can't remove tree that blocks sunlightA Danville couple's quest to have a large redwood tree removed from their back yard will continue, after the Town Planning...
Original post made on Apr. 3, 2009Last comment by Ty, on Apr 22, 2009 at 9:58 pm | 34 comments | 9207 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Police: Person dies by suicide in San Ramon parking lotA person died by suicide in a Bishop Ranch parking lot on Wednesday, according to the San Ramon Police Department. Read...
Original post made on Sep. 4, 2019Last comment by Vincent , on Sep 8, 2019 at 1:02 am | 2 comments | 9207 Views
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Hog Wild in San Ramon? Not anymoreSan Ramon's pig problem is over -- for the time being, at least. A total of 12 pigs were captured after digging up yards...
Original post made on Nov. 1, 2013Last comment by Derek, on Nov 4, 2013 at 5:20 pm | 5 comments | 9188 Views
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I-680 toll express lanes construction set to startThe project to bring toll express lanes to Interstate 680 through the San Ramon Valley is expected to start construction...
Original post made on Aug. 5, 2015Last comment by FanDanville, on Aug 14, 2015 at 11:29 am | 23 comments | 9185 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tri-Valley mayors optimistic about growthPartnerships -- with businesses, with residents and with each other -- were the common themes for all five city leaders at...
Original post made on Oct. 31, 2013Last comment by Louise, on Oct 31, 2013 at 10:16 am | 2 comments | 9178 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
San Ramon woman crashes car into Marketplace buildingA 71-year-old San Ramon resident crashed her Lexus into an empty, under-renovation storefront at The Marketplace after mistaking...
Original post made on Oct. 9, 2015Last comment by Avy, on Oct 15, 2015 at 7:12 am | 30 comments | 9166 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Phone tracker app leads to San Ramon arrestA San Ramon woman managed to track her stolen cellphone using a phone tracker app and helped lead officers to the alleged...
Original post made on Jun. 5, 2014Last comment by Wyman Inteck, on Jul 2, 2014 at 9:10 am | 10 comments | 9152 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Danville police arrest kidnapping, carjacking suspect following eyewitness reportsOne of three suspects accused in a shoplifting incident in Danville earlier Wednesday is now in custody, facing additional...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2021Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Nov 26, 2021 at 7:13 am | 3 comments | 9150 Views
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San Ramon: City Center Bishop Ranch recognized for environmental sustainabilityIn recognition of its efforts to create green environmentally friendly facilities and policies, City Center Bishop Ranch...
Original post made on Apr. 12, 2020Last comment by Franette Armstrong, on Apr 13, 2020 at 10:05 am | 3 comments | 9135 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville school teacher found dead at Oakland hills parkPolice are offering a $10,000 reward for information about the fatal shooting of a Danville school teacher who was found...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2014Last comment by saddened, on Dec 1, 2014 at 10:07 am | 2 comments | 9123 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Montair Elementary gets 4th principal in 4 yearsThe San Ramon Valley school board named local assistant principal Ondi Tricaso as the new principal at Montair Elementary...
Original post made on Jul. 1, 2016Last comment by Nancy, on Jul 2, 2016 at 7:07 am | 2 comments | 9119 Views
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Specialty's Café & Bakery, headquartered in Pleasanton, going out of businessSpecialty's Cafe & Bakery, a restaurant brand headquartered in Pleasanton and operating more than 50 locations in three states,...
Original post made on May. 16, 2020There are no comments yet. 9110 Views
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