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Pros and cons of Alamo incorporationThe issue of Alamo incorporation has been polarizing the community with strong statements on both sides of the issue for...
Original post made on Feb. 2, 2009Last comment by Ann Onymous, on Feb 27, 2009 at 2:03 pm | 45 comments | 9677 Views
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Danville's Measure Y too close to call as Magee Preserve approval holds slim leadAs of Election Night, Danville’s long-debated Measure Y, the Magee Preserve project, maintains a slim lead that is too...
Original post made on Mar. 4, 2020Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Mar 5, 2020 at 8:53 pm | 4 comments | 9661 Views
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Danville singer reaches top 24 of 'American Idol'A Danville vocalist is continuing his run on Fox's "American Idol" this week, hoping to advance beyond the top 24 in the...
Original post made on Feb. 16, 2016Last comment by What!, on Feb 17, 2016 at 10:46 am | 3 comments | 9648 Views
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Annual Salary of San Ramon City Manager ShockingWow...there was an article posted in the San Ramon Express recently (I can't seem to find it now, curiously) that highlighted...
Original post made by jrm on Aug. 10, 2010Last comment by jw, on Aug 22, 2010 at 4:04 pm | 31 comments | 9607 Views
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Battle lines drawn in Measure D fightAs the 2012 election nears, sides are lining up on Measure D, the San Ramon Valley Unified School District's $260 million...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2012Last comment by Mike Arata, on Oct 31, 2012 at 10:56 am | 111 comments | 9573 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 | 9461 Views
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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 | 9407 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 | 9385 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 | 9315 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 | 9312 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. 9272 Views
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DA: Trio arrested in San Ramon Valley-based sex trafficking ringA local couple and another man have been arrested on suspicion of taking part in a large-scale sex trafficking ring centered...
Original post made on Aug. 26, 2015Last comment by stacy, on Oct 1, 2016 at 9:57 pm | 21 comments | 9141 Views
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Alamo man convicted of manslaughter for neighbor's 2012 deathA jury in Martinez convicted an Alamo man Friday of voluntary manslaughter for the death of a next-door neighbor with whom...
Original post made on Jan. 27, 2014Last comment by Tracy, on Jan 27, 2014 at 1:36 pm | 3 comments | 9044 Views
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Recall debate continues as petitions hit streets targeting three SRVUSD board membersThe debate on the attempted removal of three Board of Education members over school reopenings has kicked into gear in the...
Original post made on Mar. 1, 2021Last comment by Kjgamble, on Mar 5, 2021 at 9:23 am | 4 comments | 8953 Views
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Tassajara Valley cemetery returns to San Ramon councilThe proposed Creekside Memorial Cemetery project is set to return to the San Ramon City Council during its regular meeting...
Original post made on Dec. 9, 2014Last comment by Netizen, on Dec 10, 2014 at 10:46 am | 11 comments | 8910 Views
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Alamo incorporation? Re-elect Mary PiephoThe Alamo Incorporation Movement, www.alamoinc.org, can insure a positive vote for incorporation among Alamo neighborhoods...
Original post made by Vince Kreigher on Jul. 2, 2007Last comment by Steve Cavalli, on Aug 5, 2007 at 10:14 am | 4 comments | 8873 Views
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Bury My Heart at Wounded DrumstickThe juxtaposition of two recent articles in our local fishwrap... http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_17100923?IADID=Search-www.contracostatimes.com-www.contracostatimes.com ht...
Original post made by the dogfather on Jan. 25, 2011Last comment by cardinal, on Jan 26, 2011 at 12:37 pm | 6 comments | 8869 Views
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San Ramon council to discuss Tassajara Valley cemeteryA new cemetery proposed for the Tassajara Valley will be the discussion topic during a San Ramon City Council workshop Tuesday...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2014Last comment by JT, on Jun 27, 2014 at 11:26 am | 28 comments | 8853 Views
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San Ramon Valley teachers voting on strike authorizationLabor negotiators for the San Ramon Valley teachers union are in the process of preparing for their response should bargaining...
Original post made on Feb. 27, 2019Last comment by bb, on Mar 4, 2019 at 7:20 pm | 17 comments | 8852 Views
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UPDATE: San Ramon council continues Faria Preserve hearingThe San Ramon City Council discussed the proposed Faria Preserve residential development for nearly four hours Tuesday night...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2014Last comment by Kate, on Jul 18, 2014 at 2:03 pm | 25 comments | 8846 Views
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