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San Ramon City Council Supports 1% Sales Tax Measure
The City of San Ramon is a step closer towards placing a 1% sales tax measure on the November ballot after its July 25 meeting. The move comes after the council voted unanimously to approve a draft ballot measure after which includes a 1% temporarily San Ramon specific sales tax, a 10-year sunset and a citizens oversight committee.
Bay Area voters weigh in on President Joe Biden dropping out
ALAMEDA, Calif. - The hot topic on Sunday: President Joe Biden’s announcement that he’s out of the race. Voters were serving up their opinions on presidential politics during Sunday brunch at Vally Medlin’s in downtown Danville, where Biden was the talk of the table. "I was relieved,"...
Dublin council approves ballot measure that seeks to allow development on Crosby property
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Voters will decide come Nov. 5 whether to allow Dublin City Council the authority to approve limited development of the debated Crosby property along a future extension of Dublin Boulevard with a ballot measure titled “Dublin Traffic Relief, Clean Air/Open Space Preservation Measure”.
Harris and Newsom thrust Bay Area politics into national spotlight
OAKLAND, Calif. - President Joe Biden has ended his reelection bid, positioning Vice President Kamala Harris and California Gov. Gavin Newsom as two perceived front-runners for the Democratic Party nomination. The vice president and governor, who have established political careers, are well-acquainted from their time working closely together when Harris...
An executive from the A’s informs Las Vegas officials that the club intends to forgo $30 million in public funds
Sandy Dean, an executive with the Oakland Athletics, informed the Las Vegas Stadium Authority on Thursday that the team does not anticipate using all of the $380 million in public funds allocated for their new stadium in Las Vegas. Dean mentioned that the A’s plan to allocate $350 million of...
Contra Costa Fire to Honor Firefighters Who Made Ultimate Sacrifice
Contra Costa Fire leaders, employees, and family members will gather to pay tribute to Captain Matt Burton and Engineer Scott Desmond, fallen firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on this date in 2007. This service will take place on the 17th year anniversary of the tragic deaths of Captain Burton...
Wood Street closure signals big changes to Oakland homeless policies
“All persons must immediately vacate the work zone,” a police officer announced through a loudspeaker Monday morning. “Any person who refuses to comply for any reason will be subject to arrest.”. The zone in question was on Wood Street, between 26th Street and West Grand Avenue, in West...
Warning re: Benicia’s “Rose Estates” proposal for Seeno property
BenIndy – The breaking news story below highlights yet another ominous reminder for Benicia City staff and electeds to be extremely wary of any Seeno proposal to develop here. Which is to say, the “Rose Estates” proposal, which is currently under review. For more info on the “Rose Estates” proposal see the City’s brief description and map (at right) or dive in deep on the City of Benicia website, either the current proposal page or the long listing of individual documents.
Pleasanton council approves senior housing development near Foothill Road
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Pleasanton City Council unanimously approved an application on Tuesday for the development of a new gated community for seniors that will be located just a few blocks south of Foothill High School. The project will produce 110 new age-restricted homes and was designed...
Workday facing discrimination lawsuit over AI hiring software
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A class action lawsuit against Pleasanton-based Workday is set to move forward in federal court after a judge denied the company’s motion to dismiss the complaint, which alleges bias and discrimination in its hiring software. During a case management conference on July 12,...
July 19-20: Pleasant Hill Blues And Brews
Join the Pleasant Hill Rec & Park District as it presents its Blues and Brews Festival on July 19 and 20th in the City of Pleasant Hill. This is a free summer party in Pleasant Hill Park on Friday, July 19 (6-9 pm) and Saturday, July 20 (3-9 pm)! There will be live music on both days along with wine, beer, seltzer, or sparking wine on both days. They also have a NEW Bubble Champagne Lounge presented by Visit Pleasant Hill.
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