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 Board of Supervisors respond to draft Plan Bay Area concept
Contra Costa County's Board of Supervisors believe the draft Plan Bay Area is a good first step in setting regional goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to a letter addressed to the Association of Bay Area Governments and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. The plan could, however, use stronger language about local control and focus more on unincorporated areas. (Tuesday, 4:43 PM)
 Employees at San Ramon company search for missing co-worker
Beau Rasmussen became separated from his friends around noon, and about eight hours later, his belongings were found by a passerby on Ocean Beach. Rasmussen works at San Ramon-based EDF Renewable Energy, which closed its office Monday and Tuesday while co-workers searched for the 27-year-old. (Tuesday, 4:42 PM)
 Which city is richest? It depends on how the numbers are run
San Ramon topped a recent list of the wealthiest cities in America, but Danville didn't make the cut -- not because it's less wealthy, but because it's too small to count. (Tuesday, 4:38 PM)
 What to bring to college
Now that you have gotten into college without losing your sanity, expert admissions advisor Elizabeth LaScala helps freshman prepare for university without going broke from purchasing too much stuff. Read a list of college must-haves in this week's Doing College. (Tuesday, 4:43 PM)
Former Contra Costa narcotics task force head sentenced to 14 years
Former Contra Costa County drug task force commander Norman Wielsch was sentenced to 14 years in prison for his role in a police corruption case that scandalized the Bay Area. Wielsch admitted to committing a series of crimes between 2009 and 2011 that included stealing marijuana and methamphetamine seized during raids and selling the drugs. (Monday, 11:23 AM)
 This week's police log
The San Ramon Police Department provides San Ramon Express with a record of its calls each week. This is a sampling, omitting the more mundane, such as routine traffic stops, service requests, noise complaints and domestic disturbances. (Monday, 3:09 PM)
 Giving the gift of mobility
Dozens of elementary and middle school kids have a new perspective on what it means to be wheelchair bound. Schools teamed up with Danville-based Wheelchair Foundation to learn and to help raise funds for the organization. (Monday, 11:53 AM)
 Ask the Vet: Pet first aid
If an emergency should occur, it's important to be prepared. Learn how to care for bleeding, broken bones, toxins, heatstroke and more before your pet gets to the veterinarian with these simple first aid tips. (Monday, 4:26 PM)
 Three arrested in connection with residential burglaries
Three people were arrested Tuesday morning on burglary charges after reports of suspicious activity on Oleaster Drive. San Ramon Police Sgt. Cary Goldberg said the three were associated with a half dozen local burglaries as well as others that occurred throughout Contra Costa County. (Thursday, 4:25 PM)
• Suspicious package prompts downtown Livermore evacuation (Sunday, 6:41 PM)
• Unemployment rates keep dropping in Bay Area, state (Sunday, 6:42 PM)
• SRVUSD will receive one-time windfall from state (Thursday, 5:16 PM)
• Charges reduced for Pleasanton financier William Hogarty (Thursday, 10:40 AM)
• San Ramon approves $74.7 million budget (Wednesday, 9:23 PM)
• San Ramon man gets 15 years for distributing child pornography (Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 2:36 PM)
• Get ready for the Art & Wind Festival this weekend (Monday, 2:22 PM)
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