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New councilman, mayor hope to see change in city government
San Ramon will likely see some shifts in direction as two newcomers take their places on City Council. Real estate broker Bill Clarkson was elected mayor with more than 57 per... |
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16 hours ago by Lynn, a resident of San Ramon |
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Weigh options to find the best care for aging parents
Families have numerous options to choose from when it comes to caring for older relatives yet having all those choices can also make it difficult to decide on the best ... |
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on Nov 15, 2011 at 11:42 am by Jesse Walters, a resident of Danville |
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Turning 11 on 11-11-11
Sometimes the golden years come early. Nicolas Merjano's golden year began on Nov. 11, 2011 on his eleventh birthday. The San Ramon resident celebrated with cousins, grandpare... |
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on Nov 13, 2011 at 11:30 pm by Grandpa, a resident of San Ramon |
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Commentary: Election will affect all Tri-Valley cities
San Ramon voters will go to the polls Tuesday to elect a new mayor and several members to their City Councils. Although municipal elections in Danville and Pleasanton are stil... |
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on Nov 12, 2011 at 2:03 pm by Dave, a resident of San Ramon |
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Voters choose two newcomers, one incumbent to fill city council, mayor's seat
Small business owner Bill Clarkson, 59, defeated Carol Rowley, an educator who has worked as a teacher and principal at Country Club Elementary
School. Another newcomer, med... |
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on Nov 10, 2011 at 10:31 am by Harry S., a resident of San Ramon |
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Water bills going up
Water bills are going up for residents in Zone 7, which includes Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and the Dougherty Valley portion of San Ramon. A 5 percent increase approved Oct... |
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on Nov 9, 2011 at 11:49 am by Roz Rogoff, the San Ramon Observer |
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Don't forget to vote
San Ramon's city leadership is in the hands of voters today with the mayor and two city council seats up for election. A straw poll done by the San Ramon Express puts candidat... |
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on Nov 8, 2011 at 7:39 pm by LC, a resident of San Ramon |
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Protesters ask residents to move money from 'big banks' during Bank Transfer Day
The participants in Saturday's protest, organized by activist group MoveOn.org, said they wanted to bring attention to their frustration with seeing people across the country ... |
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on Nov 7, 2011 at 3:53 pm by TA, a resident of Danville |
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Hearing set for Pleasanton Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi on shoplifting charge
A hearing is set for Nov. 15 for Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi (D-18th) on a charge of felony shoplifting after she was stopped leaving San Francisco's Neiman Marcus Union Square... |
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on Nov 7, 2011 at 1:16 pm by leather-liker, a resident of another community |
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Local Assemblywoman booked on felony theft charge
Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi, D-18th, has been charged with felony shoplifting, a spokesman for the San Francisco District Attorney's Office confirmed. Hayashi, whose district i... |
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on Nov 2, 2011 at 9:04 am by Harry, a resident of San Ramon |
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San Ramon Express endorsements: Change is good
We believe that San Ramon is in a unique position: The city has more qualified people than many others its size. While the current members of City Council have done a commenda... |
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on Nov 1, 2011 at 2:03 pm by dave, a resident of San Ramon |
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San Ramon PD collects 44 pounds of prescription drugs during take-back event
On Saturday, the San Ramon Police Department teamed up with the DEA for a prescription drug take-back event at police headquarters. The event gave residents an opportunity to ... |
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on Nov 1, 2011 at 9:16 am by [email protected], a resident of San Ramon |
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Candidate profiles: Bill Clarkson for mayor
The need for a fresh perspective is what Bill Clarkson says drew him into the San Ramon mayoral race. Clarkson said the city needs new leadership. "There has been a lot of gro... |
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on Oct 28, 2011 at 6:27 pm by Ms.Bunny, a resident of San Ramon |
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San Ramon man sustains major injuries in motorcycle-vehicle collision
A San Ramon resident is expected to survive after sustaining major injuries in a Tuesday night motorcycle accident. The resident, 46, was traveling north on San Ramon Valley B... |
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on Oct 26, 2011 at 6:46 pm by Philboy, a resident of San Ramon |
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Candidate profiles: Carol Rowley for mayor
San Ramon mayoral candidate Carol Rowley says her experience is why people wanted her to run for mayor. "I've been a parent and teacher, a principal and now a city council mem... |
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on Oct 26, 2011 at 3:07 pm by Just Sayin\', a resident of San Ramon |
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Five schools flip the switch
San Ramon Valley Unified students and staff gathered with residents and various dignitaries on Monday afternoon to dedicate the district's solar project, which placed thousand... |
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on Oct 25, 2011 at 8:45 am by Interested Consumer, a resident of San Ramon |
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Candidate profiles: Scott Perkins for San Ramon City Council
San Ramon's Vice Mayor Scott Perkins decided to run because the City Continues to need leaders with experience. "I decided to run because I enjoy it," Perkins added. "There's ... |
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on Oct 24, 2011 at 5:25 pm by John Hager, a resident of San Ramon |
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Protesters line Bollinger Canyon Road to dispute 'subsidy sucking' corporations
Several activist groups joined together in protest outside Chevron headquarters in San Ramon on Tuesday afternoon, calling for an end to subsidies for oil companies. Part of a... |
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on Oct 20, 2011 at 9:09 am by Westerner, a resident of San Ramon |
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Observer debunks potential political misconduct
In her [Web Link latest blog], San Ramon Observer Roz Rogoff investigates claims that Mayor Abram H. Wilson violated the state'... |
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on Oct 14, 2011 at 12:50 pm by kevin, a resident of San Ramon |
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San Ramon mayoral candidate set
The candidates for the mayoral race are set, but anyone seeking a spot on San Ramon's city council still has time to file. As of 5 p.m. Friday, both Carol Rowley and Bill Clar... |
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on Oct 14, 2011 at 9:50 am by Robert, a resident of San Ramon |
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Canine police unit honored with portraits
San Ramon police dogs Dar, Deny and Bongo were honored for their services on Friday, Oct. 7 at Bollinger Canyon Animal Hospital. The canines were given special treats and loc... |
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on Oct 13, 2011 at 1:41 pm by Donna Kerger, a resident of San Ramon |
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Protesters call for end of oil subsidies, more jobs at Chevron headquarters
Several activist groups will join together outside of Chevron headquarters for two days of protest against subsidies for oil companies. Part of a national week of action, the ... |
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on Oct 13, 2011 at 12:48 am by Michael E. Kerr, a resident of another community |
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Two injured in rush-hour I-680 crash
Two people were injured in a rush-hour accident Monday morning near Bollinger Canyon Road on southbound Interstate 680, a San Ramon fire official said. "We were dispatched at ... |
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on Oct 12, 2011 at 6:45 pm by Janet, a resident of Danville |
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Door-to-door solicitors raise skepticism
When a woman showed up at Lissa Anderson's door in Danville soliciting money to help troubled young people who'd gotten too old for the foster care system, Anderson had some r... |
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on Oct 12, 2011 at 12:56 pm by sanramonian, a resident of San Ramon |
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2012 ballot measure will ask property owners for $22 fee
Property owners in Danville and San Ramon are going to be asked to pay an extra $22 a year to help protect water in Contra Costa County. Danville City Manager Joe Calabrigo sa... |
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on Oct 11, 2011 at 9:05 am by James von Halle, a resident of San Ramon |