Town Square
Sort by: Most recent topic/comment Most viewed Most comments
Navigation tip: Clicking on any category label will display all recent posts in that category
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Visitors to East Bay parks asked to wear face masksThe East Bay Regional Park District on Friday asked parks visitors to wear face masks or other face coverings in accordance...
Original post made on Apr. 26, 2020Last comment by AJB, on Apr 27, 2020 at 1:01 pm | 3 comments | 2243 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Tri-Valley BART director criticizes GM for lack of detail in budget presentationBART Director Debora Allen blasted General Manager Bob Powers on Thursday for not providing enough details on the budget...
Original post made on Apr. 27, 2020Last comment by Long Term Resident, on Apr 27, 2020 at 10:26 am | 2 comments | 2235 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Contra Costa Transportation Authority earns $7.5M grant for autonomous vehicle projectsThe U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $7.5 million grant to support three autonomous vehicle demonstration...
Original post made on Sep. 25, 2019Last comment by Mary Lima, on Sep 25, 2019 at 1:43 am | 1 comment | 2231 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
San Ramon: Rep. Swalwell holds town hall at Dougherty Valley HighU.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Livermore) held a town hall meeting at Dougherty Valley High School in San Ramon on Aug. 21, where...
Original post made on Sep. 5, 2019Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Sep 5, 2019 at 1:11 pm | 1 comment | 2218 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Stay green this holiday season with these eco-friendly tipsNew year’s resolutions are a month away but getting a jump start on making a healthier planet is never a bad idea. These...
Original post made on Dec. 17, 2019Last comment by Luz Gomez, on Dec 17, 2019 at 11:03 am | 1 comment | 2218 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Former East Bay Parks union treasurer guilty of embezzlementA former treasurer of a union representing East Bay Regional Parks workers has pleaded guilty in federal court in Oakland...
Original post made on Nov. 14, 2018Last comment by Nebuchadnezzar, on Nov 18, 2018 at 9:58 am | 2 comments | 2217 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
BART board approves new fare hikesThe BART Board of Directors reversed course last week and approved three fare hikes following initial disagreement on fare...
Original post made on Jun. 18, 2019Last comment by Long Term Resident, on Jun 18, 2019 at 9:26 am | 1 comment | 2204 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Legislators increase pressure to open schools as most stay closed this fallA group of state Assembly members has co-authored a bill that would require schools to at least partially physically reopen...
Original post made on Jan. 5, 2021There are no comments yet. 2199 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton, Dublin residents among plaintiffs in BART lawsuit over mob attacksSix BART passengers who were beaten, threatened or robbed by mobs of young people in three separate incidents in March and...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2017Last comment by Tracy, on Sep 20, 2017 at 7:50 am | 1 comment | 2181 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Bauer-Kahan scores triple legislative victory in SacramentoThree bills written by Tri-Valley Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) were signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom...
Original post made on Aug. 8, 2019Last comment by Resident, on Aug 8, 2019 at 12:52 pm | 1 comment | 2178 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
San Ramon City Council to discuss new FCC regulations for wireless cell facilitiesSan Ramon’s wireless cell facility policies will be the main topic of conversation during the city council’s regular...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2019Last comment by Dante W Verizon Employee, on Aug 10, 2019 at 7:46 am | 3 comments | 2174 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
CPUC approves higher electricity fees for customers who buy from local programThe California Public Utilities Commission at a meeting in San Francisco on Thursday approved a revised fee calculation that...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2018Last comment by Light Bulb, on Oct 16, 2018 at 12:36 pm | 1 comment | 2171 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Castlewood moving forward with 'ADA+Remodel' upgrade plansThe Castlewood Country Club, after members voted to reject a takeover by the Bay Club, is moving ahead with plans to remodel...
Original post made on May. 31, 2019Last comment by Skooter, on May 31, 2019 at 9:15 am | 2 comments | 2166 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
San Ramon: Commission to again talk fire training facilityOfficials from the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District will meet with the San Ramon Planning Commission on Tuesday...
Original post made on Sep. 17, 2019Last comment by Scott, on Sep 17, 2019 at 10:28 pm | 1 comment | 2160 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Bauer-Kahan introduces climate change and gender equity legislationA trio of bills from local Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) were introduced in the State Legislature last week,...
Original post made on Feb. 9, 2021Last comment by Rick, on Feb 9, 2021 at 10:40 am | 1 comment | 2155 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
PG&E won't pay $4M Camp Fire fine from $13.5B wildfire victims' fundPG&E announced in San Francisco Monday that it has given up a controversial plan to pay a $4 million criminal fine to Butte...
Original post made on Mar. 31, 2020Last comment by Nicholas Carlin, on Mar 31, 2020 at 4:52 pm | 1 comment | 2153 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
What should be the qualifications of an Alamo MAC member?Dear Dolores, In the e-exchanges of our regional and corridor neighborhoods, a common question is "WHO is qualified to...
Original post made by Hal Bailey on Sep. 11, 2009Last comment by RandyB, on Sep 18, 2009 at 12:15 am | 1 comment | 2153 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Secretary of State Padilla talks voting access, safety in November electionCalifornia Secretary of State Alex Padilla spoke to reporters last week about voting access and safety this year during the...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2020Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Sep 16, 2020 at 7:39 am | 1 comment | 2146 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Docs delay payment to help quadriplegic's companionWhen Duke, a chocolate Lab companion dog to quadriplegic Ken Quilici, desperately needed surgery, veterinarians offered a...
Original post made on Jul. 2, 2010Last comment by Claudia, on Jul 2, 2010 at 10:03 am | 1 comment | 2136 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
County supervisors to consider banning sales of e-cigarettesThe Contra Costa Board of Supervisors are poised to approve on Tuesday a ban on the sale of vaping devices including e-cigarettes,...
Original post made on Nov. 11, 2019Last comment by Hamilton, on Nov 11, 2019 at 11:40 am | 1 comment | 2098 Views
Stay informed.
Get the day's top headlines from DanvilleSanRamon.com sent to your inbox in the Express newsletter.
Gun violence shatters sense of safety
By Gina Channell Wilcox | 21 comments | 2,187 views
Two measures to re-invigorate Livermore Valley wine country headed to November ballot
By Tim Hunt | 1 comment | 1,360 views
Rekindling my love for Indian movies
By Monith Ilavarasan | 2 comments | 670 views
“To get the full value of joy . . .
By Chandrama Anderson | 0 comments | 644 views