Still no answers on YMCA fiscal crisis
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:58:29 GMT

Neighbors in the Iron Horse Corridor and East County continue to monitor various public communication by Mount Diablo Region YMCA Board and Members on Facebook, Twitter and in e-communication with governments, districts, economic councils, corporations and various state and local politicians.

Lamorinda Police log, Lamorinda Sun, March 12
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:55:09 GMT

Property was reported stolen from a home on the 3700 block of Sundale Road. Wednesday, march 3 Burglary - A GPS device worth $300 was reported stolen from a vehicle on the 3300 block of Mt.

Alamo Y plans still under discussion
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:44:32 GMT

Discussions are continuing regarding the future of the new YMCA facility planned to be built in Alamo, but no decisions have been made yet, Rick Callaway, Mt.

Danville Little League Spring 2010 Season is Underway
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:29:31 GMT

Highlights of this past week's games: Division Majors Whitten, caught hard hit line drive, Banks to Jamati double play to home Pitching: Burton, Matulovich Yankees 9 Angels 8 Other Scores : Braves 5 Cardinals 2 Cardinals 6 Athetics 3 Comments There are no comments yet for this post.

YMCA closures don't affect San Ramon Valley - so far
Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:09:00 GMT

The Mt. Diablo Region YMCA announced that it has developed a restructuring plan that includes closing the Delta Family YMCA in Oakley on March 31, as well as the health and fitness programs offered at the Clayton Community Gym.

Schools chief on MAC agenda
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:57:25 GMT

School Superintendent Steve Enoch will talk about budget issues and the solar panels proposed for Monte Vista High School at tonight's meeting of the Alamo Municipal Advisory Council.

Alamo MAC hears from schools chief
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:45:47 GMT

The decision will be made soon on whether to install solar panels at Monte Vista High and some other schools in the district, and Superintendent Steve Enoch said it is probably a go.

Video: The Tremble Clefs in action
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:41:16 GMT

The chorus members make their way into the rehearsal hall and head to their favorite seats.

Solar PV installation at Monte Vista High School
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:34:03 GMT

Is the SRVUSD Solar PV approach too expensive? Information provided by Solar PV group members, major producers and suppliers outlines new panel and inverter technologies that allow for more efficient distributed panel networks.

Valley Times Feb. 24 Letters from our readers
Sat, 27 Feb 2010 23:30:44 GMT

I read with interest the article on the energy coalition rehashing the old idea of creating energy using wastewater biosolids.

Piedmont fire chief hanging up his helmet
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:09:34 GMT

Fire Chief John Speakman is taking the leap to retirement after 42 years in fire service.

Eyes on AntarcticaAlamo Elementary students take digital field trip
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:08:21 GMT

Fifth-grade students at Alamo Elementary School listen Wednesday to two scientists in Antarctica aboard the JOIDES Resolution ship through a distance learning setup at the school.

'She is what she is,' says daughter of honoree
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:01:20 GMT

Two women were feted today at the Alamo Women's Club for their contributions toward making the club and the community a better place.

Alamo oak coming down Tuesday
Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:40:05 GMT

The valley oak tree growing adjacent to the Kinder Morgan petroleum pipeline on the Iron Horse Trail in Alamo is scheduled for removal Tuesday, March 2. "We just received the East Bay Regional Park District permit," said Larry Hosler, Kinder Morgan manager of pipeline maintenance for the Pacific Northern Region.

Contra Costa County hopes to become 'HeartSafe' in schools and communities
Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:48:46 GMT

Eight people who nearly succumbed after their hearts stopped beating in public places throughout Contra Costa County last year survived because defibrillators were used to bring them back to life.

Alamo Region Websites
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:40:24 GMT

Your readers should be provided copy of the following concerning Alamo region websites: The AIA has informed me that they intend to renew www.alamoca.org as soon as they can gain appropriate documentation from the AIA's former president now living in Texas.

Danville residents, organizations honored at annual chamber dinner
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:26:48 GMT

Community leader Scott Heller of Heller Jewelers was named Citizen of the Year on Thursday night at the annual Danville Area Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner.

On Mardch 6, teens will hit the street to collect food for the needy
Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:20:50 GMT

Local children will collect food donations for the hungry from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 6 in a number of East Bay cities.

Youth Food Drive coming up
Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:05:38 GMT

Just a reminder that the eighth annual youth food drive will be held rain or shine from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, March 6, in San Ramon, Alamo, Danville, and surrounding cities for the Alameda and Contra Costa county food banks.

Around Alamo: Contra Costa's homeless finding help
Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:58:29 GMT

AS RECORD amounts of snow force East Coast cities to shut down and businesses to come to a standstill, here in our little valley the closest thick snow is a car ride away in the Sierra.