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San Ramon man accused of embezzling from youth football leagueA former treasurer of the San Ramon-based Diablo Valley Youth Football League was arrested Wednesday morning after authorities...
Original post made on Mar. 31, 2016Last comment by Danville, on Apr 1, 2016 at 2:26 pm | 4 comments | 66882 Views
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Dr. PlayboyWhen the limo rolled up, the model-hot 20-somethings were wearing only tiny pieces of lingerie. The scene was straight out...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2007Last comment by Sheila, on Apr 14, 2016 at 10:59 pm | 99 comments | 42163 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Feds charge university founder with money laundering, fraudFederal court documents show Susan Xiao-Ping Su, the founder of Tri-Valley University and owner of two homes in Pleasanton,...
Original post made on Jan. 26, 2011Last comment by Mike, on Mar 7, 2011 at 11:31 am | 6 comments | 39591 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville police to host Drug Take-Back DayDanville residents hoping to safely dispose of unwanted or expired prescription medications will be able to do so next week...
Original post made on Apr. 17, 2014Last comment by Geoff Gillette, on Apr 25, 2014 at 9:15 am | 5 comments | 36776 Views
AROUND TOWN
CONTRA COSTA TIMES ENDORSES CATHARINE BAKER FOR ASSEMBLYThe Contra Costa Times endorsed CATHARINE BAKER for State Assembly today. Here’s what they had to say: "We endorse Baker...
Original post made by local voter on Apr. 24, 2014Last comment by Derek, on May 16, 2014 at 5:38 pm | 17 comments | 34950 Views
AROUND TOWN
Deputy sheriff arrested on suspicion of selling drugs, DUI scheme at The VineStephen Tanabe, 47, of Alamo, was arrested at 9:30 p.m. after investigators discovered he might have been keeping and selling...
Original post made on Mar. 7, 2011Last comment by spike, on Mar 23, 2011 at 12:21 am | 39 comments | 34771 Views
BOOKS & MOVIES
Congratulations, class of 2009Caps and gowns, Pomp and Circumstance, and graduation parties - it's that time of year again. Proud parents and grandparents,...
Original post made on Jul. 7, 2009Last comment by henry Vest, on Jan 2, 2010 at 4:16 pm | 2 comments | 34547 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Assembly OKs statewide schools bond for November ballotThe State Assembly unanimously passed a bill on May 29 that would place a statewide school facilities bond on the Nov. 4...
Original post made on Jun. 10, 2014Last comment by Peter Kluget, on Jun 19, 2014 at 9:18 am | 22 comments | 33747 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Guest opinion: Voters Should Flunk Measure CDespite widespread layoffs, foreclosures and broken retirement nest-eggs, the San Ramon Valley Unified School District wants...
Original post made on Apr. 17, 2009Last comment by Jayne, on May 6, 2009 at 2:58 pm | 143 comments | 32864 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville student settles free-speech lawsuit against SRVUSD, will receive $665,000 and public apologyAs a part of the settlement, the district will award the former San Ramon Valley High School student body president $665,000...
Original post made on Apr. 7, 2020Last comment by XH, on Apr 9, 2020 at 11:45 pm | 29 comments | 32751 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School Dress Code- Do you think kids dress appropriately?School starts in less than a month, and along with warm weather go styles that are more appropriate for the beach instead...
Original post made by Lili L. on Jul. 26, 2010Last comment by Catherine, on Mar 14, 2014 at 3:27 pm | 32 comments | 30228 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Slithery surprise greets Alamo man in his yardAn Alamo resident stepping outside for a quiet glass of wine instead found a stressful surprise. Rich Conti said on Sept....
Original post made on Sep. 23, 2009Last comment by Bi-coloured python rock snake, on Oct 14, 2009 at 4:40 pm | 61 comments | 29199 Views
AROUND TOWN
Coronavirus: County confirms three new cases; some Bishop Ranch employees enact self-quarantineGovernment agencies and community members alike are actively working to stem any spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...
Original post made on Mar. 8, 2020Last comment by Debbie, on Mar 11, 2020 at 8:48 pm | 10 comments | 29088 Views
RESTAURANTS
Bishop Ranch announces 10 new retail, dining tenants coming to City CenterTen new lifestyle and dining tenants have officially have signed leases to be among the inaugural tenants at San Ramon's...
Original post made on Feb. 7, 2018Last comment by Alamo voice, on Mar 16, 2018 at 2:47 am | 53 comments | 28936 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Water agency moves forward on $30 million water treatment enhancementThe Tri-Valley's water wholesaler is moving forward with a decades-long plan to add ozone technology to the area's primary...
Original post made on May. 26, 2016Last comment by Watching the Watchers, on May 26, 2016 at 1:54 pm | 1 comment | 28434 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Blackhawk couple sue HOA, say kids can't play outsideA Blackhawk couple have filed a federal lawsuit against their homeowners association, claiming their children aren't allowed...
Original post made on Nov. 11, 2013Last comment by Robyn Coats, on Apr 22, 2017 at 11:55 am | 40 comments | 25992 Views
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Techno gradsCongratulations to tonight's graduates. In this week's lead story, we explore what technology means to the class of 2008....
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2008Last comment by Shelly, on Jun 17, 2008 at 2:09 pm | 1 comment | 24623 Views
AROUND TOWN
Safeway shareholders approve Albertsons mergerIn a move that could have far-reaching implications for the Tri-Valley, Safeway shareholders voted overwhelmingly Friday...
Original post made on Jul. 29, 2014Last comment by Julia, on Jul 29, 2014 at 10:58 am | 1 comment | 23665 Views
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Congratulations, Class of '07Monte Vista and San Ramon Valley high schools are holding their graduation ceremonies this evening, See a complete list of...
Original post made on Mar. 30, 2008Last comment by amber , on Feb 2, 2012 at 3:15 pm | 4 comments | 23562 Views
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Contra Costa County issues emergency proclamation in response to coronavirusIn order to address the potential spread of the novel coronavirus, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors unanimously...
Original post made on Mar. 10, 2020Last comment by Nick, on Mar 12, 2020 at 8:00 am | 19 comments | 23373 Views
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