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State shuts down bogus insurance sitesThe California Attorney General's Office has shut down 10 private health insurance websites that deceptively imitated the...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2013Last comment by local resident, on Nov 18, 2013 at 8:56 am | 3 comments | 9994 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Remembering a driving force in the East BayKnown to many as larger-than-life, Margaret Lesher left an indelible impact on the East Bay through philanthropic work and...
Original post made on May. 11, 2012Last comment by Louise, on May 11, 2012 at 4:57 pm | 1 comment | 9990 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Monte Vista boys basketball wins state championshipThe Monte Vista High boys basketball team has brought home the school's first ever state championship crown, controlling...
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2014Last comment by C. R. Mudgeon, on Apr 1, 2014 at 6:06 pm | 2 comments | 9984 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Teen arrested in Danville shootingDanville police announced Friday the arrest of a 15-year-old male from Alameda County in connection with the Tuesday night...
Original post made on Jan. 23, 2009Last comment by Cody, on Feb 29, 2012 at 10:04 pm | 37 comments | 9942 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
No criminal charges pursued in San Ramon crash that killed NFL coach Greg KnappContra Costa County prosecutors have declined to pursue criminal charges against the driver of the vehicle that struck cyclist...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2021Last comment by Jennifer, on Oct 3, 2021 at 1:47 pm | 6 comments | 9938 Views
AROUND TOWN
Candidate lists for San Ramon Valley local elections start to shape upThe candidate lists for local elections in the San Ramon Valley are beginning to come into view with one week left before...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2020Last comment by mloliver, on Aug 3, 2020 at 10:04 am | 1 comment | 9935 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 | 9926 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
San Ramon residents organize protest against Creekside Memorial CemeteryMore than 450 people participated in a hike Saturday to protest against the Creekside Memorial Cemetery proposed for the...
Original post made on Aug. 19, 2014Last comment by Ms. bunny, on Sep 11, 2014 at 8:38 am | 47 comments | 9919 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Buchanan to hold Thanksgiving open houseCalifornia Assemblymember Joan Buchanan (D-Alamo) is hosting a Thanksgiving open house at her San Ramon offices on Monday,...
Original post made on Nov. 11, 2013Last comment by Sam, on Nov 11, 2013 at 8:11 am | 1 comment | 9913 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Bay Area counties ordering shelter-in-place amid coronavirusSix Bay Area counties will institute a shelter-in-place order Tuesday in an effort to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus,...
Original post made on Mar. 16, 2020Last comment by Chris fox, on Apr 2, 2020 at 3:50 pm | 6 comments | 9904 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 9869 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 9839 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Danville: Nude cyclist steals from CVS, evades policeA naked bicyclist evaded local police on Monday, escaping on a bicycle after allegedly stealing a bottle of alcohol from...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2020Last comment by Pedal Power, on Jul 8, 2020 at 6:33 pm | 2 comments | 9833 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 9823 Views
AROUND TOWN
Forever families: Maddie's Fund Adoption Days this weekendPaul and Stacy Brunner first learned about Cookie when she was featured in the Pleasanton Weekly as a "special needs dog"...
Original post made on May. 28, 2014Last comment by dogfather, on May 29, 2014 at 1:20 pm | 3 comments | 9820 Views
AROUND TOWN
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 | 9818 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School district employees get new contract, one-time bonusSan Ramon Valley Unified School District teachers obtained their first contract since 2008 Tuesday night, leaving the negotiating...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2013Last comment by Elisabeth, on Jul 10, 2013 at 12:20 pm | 58 comments | 9810 Views
RESTAURANTS
Danville Town Council approves downtown street closures for outdoor diningIn response to the town's effective local curtailment of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Danville Town Council has...
Original post made on Jun. 9, 2020Last comment by B. Johnson, on Jun 11, 2020 at 12:14 pm | 2 comments | 9798 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Judge rules Danville officials improperly approved housing developmentThe town of Danville acted improperly during its approval of a proposed residential development in the northeastern part...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2014Last comment by RS, on Aug 27, 2014 at 11:04 pm | 27 comments | 9774 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police: Teens arrested in connection with robberies in Danville, DublinFour teenagers were arrested after police allege they held up a CVS pharmacy in Danville hours after committing a similar...
Original post made on Apr. 18, 2020Last comment by cathy247, on Apr 21, 2020 at 8:58 am | 11 comments | 9768 Views
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