http://www.sanramonexpress.com If it is local and useful, it is on SanRamonExpress.com. en-us U.S. Coast Guard crews are searching this morning for a San Ramon boater who did not return after leaving from Pillar Point Harbor on Wednesday. The Coast Guard received a call on Thursday night from the son of Shau Tsu Wong, a 64-year-old San Ramon man who departed from the harbor near Half Moon Bay.]]> This summer's rumors have come true as Walmart's construction company began accepting bids for a new Neighborhood Market on Alcosta Boulevard. A pre-bid meeting for potential contractors will be held at the future store on Feb. 8.]]> San Ramon's newest brewery is partnering with a support group for those who have lost a family member while serving in the armed forces -- and the brewery hasn't even opened yet. Schubros Brewery announced it would participate in fundraising activities for the East Bay Blue Star Moms and the Northern California Chapter of Gold Star Moms.]]> Norman Wielsch, the former commander of a Contra Costa County drug squad indicted in the CNET scandal, will appear on "Dr. Phil" to reach out to other law enforcement officers who may be under stress and encourage them to seek psychological help. ]]> In her latest blog, San Ramon Observer Roz Rogoff discusses her recent walk through the now defunct Mudd's Restaurant. The building, which needs to have improved disabled access and must be rid of rats, may be demolished and rebuilt as a new restaurant. ]]> Fall in love with a rabbit from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4 at the East Bay SPCA, Tri-Valley Adoption Center (4651 Gleason Dr., Dublin). They will feature rabbits from greater Bay Area rescue groups as well as rabbit experts to answer your questions and help you find the bunny of your dreams. Bring your spayed/neutered bunny to fall in love, or get a nail trim. Call (209) 244-7174 or visit www.harvesthomeanimal.org.]]> Learn how to use, preserve and support your body as you garden. Gain techniques to prevent injury to the spine, arms and legs while gardening. Gail Durkin, a physical therapist for 40 years, leads the class. The class is from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Feb 4 at The Gardens at Heather Farm, 1540 Marchbanks Dr., Walnut Creek. Cost $25. Call 947-1678 or visit www.gardenshf.org.]]> They don't call him King Kong for nothing! This domestic short hair male is a big love bug at 21 pounds. This 4- 1/2-year-old seeks affection and is looking for "someone who enjoys quiet times and togetherness." ]]> Dogs may be man's best friend, but for some Tri-Valley students, in the not-too-distant future, they may be anything but. The Pleasanton school board has approved a plan to allow drug detection dogs to do scent searches of student and teacher parking lots and gym lockers, although the board held off giving final approval until it finalizes its policy to address the issue.]]> On Feb. 2, the San Ramon Valley HeartSafe Community program taught 75 members of the State Assembly hands-only CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) usage. When CPR is used within three minutes, the survival rate of someone in cardiac arrest increases 10 fold. ]]> Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center will host an all-day conference for anyone who works with middle and high school students on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Participants will learn to create peace in their world, in the lives of your students, in the classroom, the school and the community. Five instructional hours of Continuing Education Credit (.5 CEU) are available through St. Mary's College for $35. To register, visit http://www.mtdpc.org.
Held at Acalanes High School (1200 Pleasant Hill Road, Lafayette), cost is $35 and includes lunch. ]]> Contra Costa Association of Realtors Scholarship Foundation is offering scholarships to residents of Central Contra Costa County that have completed one year of full-time college, completed courses with emphasis on real estate, finance and/or business and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. If you qualify, scholarship awards can range from $1,500 to $2,500. Further information and applications may be found on line at www.ccarscholarship.com. Deadline is Apr. 15.]]> A former Alamo Post Office employee was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months in prison and ordered to repay nearly $40,000 after being convicted by a jury last October. Hayward resident Emmanuel Odion Esezobor, 51, received was convicted of stealing public money and passing counterfeit bills.]]> For each legitimate mystery or secret shopper opportunity, probably hundreds more are scams. In fact, the National Consumers League says complaints regarding fraudulent mystery shopper and work-at-home schemes were up nearly 9p percent during the past six months.]]> Blue Star Moms depend on support and help to continue their mailings that they send all year long to our troops overseas. The group is also available to speak to community groups and school events about its programs to support the military here at home as well as the deployed troops. For more information, visit www.bluestarmoms.org. ]]> Thousands of workers took to picket lines in support of 4,000 employees who are members of the National Union of Healthcare Workers, a NUHW representative said. In Walnut Creek, several hundred registered nurses represented by the California Nurses Association took part in a sympathy strike.]]> Twenty-three years after she vanished, Ilene Misheloff is still being remembered. Approximately 100 people turned out Monday night to mark the anniversary of her disappearance with a walk in her memory.]]> The San Ramon Police Department provides Danville 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. ]]> The California Public Utilities Commission fined PG&E more than $16 million Friday for failing to conduct gas pipeline leak surveys on a stretch of pipeline in Contra Costa County. ]]> If you're a customer of ADT Security Services in Contra Costa County, you might be eligible for a rebate. Contra Costa County District Attorney Mark A. Peterson won a settlement against the security giant, which sells home burglar and fire alarm systems and monitoring services in California.]]> The San Ramon community center at Central Park and park restrooms will reopen on Feb. 3 after a water main break shut down the building on Monday afternoon. Water service has been restored to the facility, though finishing work will continue on-site through early next week.]]> Bay Area violinist Karen Shinozaki will perform on with the Diablo Symphony in Walnut Creek on Feb. 12 under the baton of guest conductor Kenneth Raskin, the associate conductor of the Sacramento Philharmonic. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Lesher Center for the Arts (1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek), tickets are on sale ($12 youths, $18 seniors, $20 regular) and may also be purchased by phone at 943-7469 or online, www.lesherartscenter.com. ]]> Through April 28, the Museum of San Ramon Valley will display a distinctive and eclectic variety of over fifty collections from the hunters and gatherers, both young and old. The Museum is located at 205 Railroad Avenue, Danville. Exhibit hours are Tuesday through Friday 1-4 p.m. Saturdays the Museum is open 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is only $3 for guests, free for Museum members. Call 925-837-3750 or go to www.museumsrv.org.]]> Open auditions for Tri-Valley Haven's annual production of "The Vagina Monologues" will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Ygnacio Valley Library (2661 Oak Grove Rd., Walnut Creek). Experienced and inexperienced actresses of all ages and ethnic backgrounds are welcome. Bring a current photo and prepare a 1-2 minute monologue to present to the Director. For more information, contact Carolyn Staehle at Carolyn@trivalleyhaven.org or 667-2712.]]> Auditions for "The Odd Couple" will be held from 7-9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the Front Row Theater (10711 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon). Directors are looking for six men and two women. Bring a monologue and be prepared to cold read from script. Call-backs are Wednesday, Feb. 9. Call 389-7529 or visit www.sanramoncommunitytheater.org for more information.]]> Christian recording artist Shawn McDonald will headline a benefit concert for Ryan Buchanan, the teen left in a coma after a sand tunnel collapsed on him this summer, from 7-9:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4 at Creekside Community Church, 1350 Danville Blvd., Alamo. Along with musician Paul Johnson. All proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to Ryan's Trust. Get tickets at www.ryanbuchanan.org. ]]> This week's data represents homes sold during April 2011]]> The pendulum on mortgage credit has swung too far in the other direction ]]> ]]> Bay Bridge Series? Meet your inland sibling, the Crow Canyon Competition.]]>