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BOOKS & MOVIES
Actor Robin Williams dies; made his mark in Danville with 'Mrs. Doubtfire'Actor Robin Williams, who was found dead at his Bay Area home Monday, left his mark in Danville in the early-1990s with the...
Original post made on Aug. 27, 2014Last comment by Gregg, on Aug 27, 2014 at 11:39 pm | 1 comment | 11838 Views
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Welcome home, Capt. SullyCapt. Chesley Sullenberger (right) and his wife Lorrie, along with U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney (D.,11th) applaud the musical...
Original post made on Jan. 24, 2009Last comment by B Lynn Goodwin, on Jan 31, 2009 at 10:27 pm | 6 comments | 11804 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Rotaries give dictionaries to Danville 3rd-gradersThird-graders in Danville and across the San Ramon Valley Unified School District are set to receive nearly 2,500 printed...
Original post made on Nov. 14, 2013Last comment by thankful teacher, on Nov 19, 2013 at 9:17 pm | 6 comments | 11802 Views
AROUND TOWN
Largest bronze eagle sculpture in California set to land in San RamonSan Ramon will soon be home to the largest eagle in California, when the city unveils a new bronze statue of a Golden Eagle...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2020Last comment by Carol Kaplan, on Jul 23, 2020 at 10:17 am | 10 comments | 11796 Views
AROUND TOWN
East Bay luxury home sales jump 17% in JanuaryThe East Bay's luxury housing market began the new year with a bang as sales in January were up sharply from a year ago and...
Original post made on Apr. 13, 2014Last comment by Izzy, on Apr 13, 2014 at 6:07 pm | 1 comment | 11756 Views
AROUND TOWN
More affordable housing for seniors on Hartz WayWillow Commons, a 22-unit affordable housing apartment complex at the eastern end of Hartz Way, is scheduled to open next...
Original post made on Mar. 4, 2010Last comment by Diane, on Oct 21, 2014 at 10:59 am | 6 comments | 11752 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
School district seeks substitute teachersThe San Ramon Valley Unified School District is actively recruiting parents and other community members interested in being...
Original post made on Dec. 27, 2013Last comment by Grandma, on Dec 27, 2013 at 9:19 am | 4 comments | 11711 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Family deals with daughter's suicide by helping young musiciansThe parents of a middle school girl who committed suicide in 2008 are helping her live on by providing scholarships and instruments...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2011Last comment by Diane, on Jul 28, 2011 at 4:42 pm | 10 comments | 11694 Views
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San Ramon Valley campuses rank in 'Best High Schools' listFour San Ramon Valley high schools have ranked among U.S. News & World Report's "Best High Schools" in the nation. Read...
Original post made on May. 5, 2014Last comment by frankly, on May 8, 2014 at 7:18 am | 12 comments | 11675 Views
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Police: Danville couple dead in apparent murder-suicideDanville police are investigating the deaths of a local husband and wife on Monday as an apparent murder-suicide, according...
Original post made on Feb. 24, 2016Last comment by Pete Bennett, on Mar 1, 2016 at 5:53 pm | 8 comments | 11667 Views
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Danville council to discuss plastic bag banThe Danville Town Council will hold a study session Tuesday morning (July 8) to review options on how to establish a plastic...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2014Last comment by Ms. bunny, on Jul 25, 2014 at 8:00 am | 71 comments | 11660 Views
AROUND TOWN
San Ramon Unified School Taxes Are Out of ControlI just received my property tax bill from the County, and all of the following are the CURRENT taxes I pay for our local...
Original post made by Taxed Out on Sep. 25, 2012Last comment by Indep, on Oct 16, 2012 at 3:12 pm | 81 comments | 11646 Views
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Sheriff's deputy from Danville, Oscar Rocha, dies from COVID-19The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is mourning Deputy Oscar Rocha, a nearly 25-year department veteran from Danville who...
Original post made on Jul. 25, 2020Last comment by Reader, on Jul 27, 2020 at 6:46 pm | 6 comments | 11582 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Four candidates in San Ramon Valley school board race so farThe San Ramon Valley Unified School District has three Board of Education seats up for election this fall and so far four...
Original post made on Jul. 25, 2014Last comment by Conservator, on Oct 3, 2014 at 4:03 pm | 31 comments | 11558 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD rolls out 10 proposals for more student, staff, parent flexibilityThe San Ramon Valley school board is considering a variety of changes to implement in coming years that would offer more...
Original post made on Sep. 9, 2017Last comment by Betty, on Nov 11, 2017 at 3:29 pm | 29 comments | 11535 Views
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Prison bluesOn the outside, Diane Rose hasn't changed much in the last three years. She's still incredibly fit, with short black hair,...
Original post made on Sep. 3, 2007Last comment by Bud, on Feb 24, 2012 at 11:35 pm | 38 comments | 11535 Views
AROUND TOWN
Students ponder 9/11 remembrance in essay contestAs part of its annual Sept. 11 remembrance, Exchange Club of the San Ramon Valley hosted an essay contest for students throughout...
Original post made on Oct. 16, 2013Last comment by Julia, on Oct 16, 2013 at 9:19 am | 1 comment | 11495 Views
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Authorities ID Alamo burglary suspectAuthorities announced Monday they have identified the suspect in a recent Alamo home invasion thanks to tips received after...
Original post made on Aug. 6, 2014Last comment by Tom, on Aug 8, 2014 at 2:01 pm | 3 comments | 11479 Views
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Local activist Sameera Rajwade announces candidacy for San Ramon City CouncilThe field of candidates seeking to lead San Ramon has grown once again, with the announcement that 21-year-old Sameera Rajwade...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2020Last comment by a human, on Aug 9, 2020 at 2:46 am | 22 comments | 11437 Views
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Undercover millionaire makes a differenceWhen Danville resident Hilary DeCesare set out to ensure online safety for children with a website, she didn't expect to...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2012Last comment by Lisa, on Jul 18, 2012 at 8:13 am | 12 comments | 11433 Views
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2023 guide to summer camps
Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
