Meet with the Kiwanis today for lunch
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:56:43 GMT

Kiwanis Club of the San Ramon Valley meets from noon-1:30 p.m., every Thursday, at Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Roundhill Road, Alamo.

Senior Awards ceremony will be magic
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:42:04 GMT

This year's Senior Volunteer Awards will offer something new: Renowned magician Dr.

Event for dog owners Oct. 17 at Hap Magee Ranch Park in Danville
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:27:35 GMT

Alamo Parks and Recreation will hold Doggie Day in the Park on Sunday, Oct. 17. Organizers, also known as County Service Area R-7A, will hold the free event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Hap Magee Ranch Park, 1025 La Gonda Way in Danville.

UC Marching Band benefit to be held Oct. 1 in Alamo
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:37:35 GMT

The University of California Marching Band will play at Alamo's Round Hill Country Club for its annual NorCal Benefit on Friday, Oct.

Bawseball association says it is being forced out by The Athenian School
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:32:42 GMT

A San Ramon Valley baseball association that uses the fields at The Athenian School says it has been ordered to leave at the end of the month, and is now suing the school for breach of contract.

Community communications: CCC-MAC Alamo
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:10:27 GMT

On Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at 7PM, Hap Magee Ranch Park Cottage, the members of the Contra Costa County Municipal Advisory Council for Alamo will discuss communication with Alamo neighborhood, business district and community groups.

Around Alamo: A glamorous way to hike
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:34:05 GMT

WHEN MOST folks go to Palm Desert for a weekend, their activities may include a game of golf before the day gets too warm, and relaxing poolside.

Small Talk: The family that paints together...
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:54:56 GMT

Mathew Rice, left, and his father Ken Rice, of Payless Painting, on Wednesday, Aug.

November 2010 Election: Candidate Info and Voter Guides
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:35:45 GMT

Although the Danville town council will not have an election in November , residents will still have a chance to cast their vote for the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Board, the San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education and state races.

Did you Feel it? 2.6 Magnitude Quake Shakes Danville
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:35:44 GMT

Did you feel an earthquake this morning? A 2.6 magnitude quake with an epicenter three miles west of Danville shook at 7:40 a.m. The depth of the quake was 4.7 miles.

Last chance to nominate a senior for Culture to Culture Foundation
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:57:12 GMT

Culture to Culture Foundation has extended its deadline for nominations for the third annual Senior Volunteer Award until Aug.

Contra Costa Times Editorial: Revised Assembly Bill 1987 is a first step in pension reform
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:42:36 GMT

IT'S OFTEN said that one shouldn't watch legislation being made. Such is the case with a bill that backers claimed would stop public employee pension spiking of the sort we have seen in Contra Costa County.

Back to School: New Principal at Sycamore Valley
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:39:49 GMT

For Amy Black, accepting the job as principal at Sycamore Valley Elementary School was like returning to the town where you grew up.

Tree branch falls on cars on I-680 in Alamo
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:17:13 GMT

A large tree branch fell on two vehicles this morning on Interstate Highway 680 in Alamo, prompting the California Highway Patrol to issue a Sig-alert for the area, a CHP officer said.

Readers' Comments
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:37:41 GMT

The First Republic Prestige Home Index for "San Francisco" homes valued at more than $1 million ticked up 1.8 percent from the first to second quarter of 2010, down 1.3 percent on a year-over-year basis, down 16 percent from a third quarter 2007 peak, and back to fourth quarter 2004 levels.

Longtime Alamo resident/historian Virgie Jones dies
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:13:47 GMT

Virginia "Virgie" Jones, a writer, historian and unofficial ambassador for Alamo, the unincorporated area she called home for more than 60 years, died Monday, Aug.

Deadline extended for Culture to Culture Foundation nominations
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:52:39 GMT

Culture to Culture Foundation has extended its deadline for nominations for the third annual Senior Volunteer Award until Aug.

Doug Hallock and Broken Band concert tonight
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:42:58 GMT

New Life Church and East Bay Fellowship present "Doug Hallock and the Broken Band" in concert tonight at 7 p.m., Monday, Aug.

Napa Dining / Now city is a destination, too
Sun, 22 Aug 2010 14:28:53 GMT

This story is exclusive to the Chronicle's Sunday print edition and will not appear on SFGate.com until 4:00 AM on Tuesday, August 24.

How Does San Ramon Compare: Snapshot of Contra Costa County Unemployment Rate
Sun, 22 Aug 2010 02:09:37 GMT

Wondering how San Ramon is faring in terms of the jobless rate in the county and the state? Here's a closer look at state data as well as preliminary data for July provided by the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County : Figures for July show San Ramon residents have a 4.9 percent unemployment ratea 'that's up from 4.6 percent a year ...