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An elderly woman inside a residence was injured by flying glass during a shooting on the streets of San Francisco's Bayview District this afternoon, a police spokeswoman said.
At about 4:10 p.m., a ShotSpotter activation occurred and 911 calls began coming into police reporting that a 80-year-old woman may have been injured as a result of flying glass after a bullet struck a... » Read More
Thirteen suspects associated with gang violence throughout the East Bay have been arrested and charged as part of Operation Ceasefire, Oakland police said today.
Oakland, Alameda, and Stockton police all collaborated to serve six search warrants on July 10, four in Oakland and two in Stockton, resulting in the arrests of 13 individuals... » Read More
A woman accused of robbing and hurting an 8-year-old girl selling candy in San Francisco's Western Addition neighborhood last week pleaded not guilty in San Francisco Superior Court this afternoon.
Ladonna Christian, 46, of San Francisco, hid behind a courtroom door to avoid news cameras while she was arraigned on robbery and child ... » Read More
A Recology truck driver was able to think quickly this morning to save the life of a man who was accidentally loaded into his recycling truck in San Francisco's Sunset District, Recology and fire officials said.
The driver started his route along Irving Street between 9th and 16th avenues around 6:30 a.m.
Voters will decide whether to tie funding for San Francisco Municipal Railway to the city's population growth this November after the Board of Supervisors voted today to place the measure on the ballot.
The board voted 6-4 to approve Supervisor Scott Wiener's charter amendment, which would require Muni funding to be reassessed each July 1 ... » Read More
A Bay Area maintenance technician won $1.3 million on a $2 lottery ticket he purchased at an Oakland supermarket, the California Lottery reported today.
Anthony Smith had cashed his paycheck and was buying groceries at Gazzali's Supermarket at 7000 Bancroft Avenue in East Oakland when he decided to purchase three of the $2 Scratchers tickets on a... » Read More
Firefighters are battling a house fire in Mill Valley this evening, a dispatcher said.
The fire is burning at a home in the 400 block of Laverne Avenue, and as of 6:20 p.m., firefighters were still battling the blaze, a Marin County dispatcher said.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. » Read More
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved a November ballot measure to tax soda and sugary drinks today, but not with the unanimous vote they were looking for.
If passed by a two-thirds majority of San Francisco voters, the new legislation will tax soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages at two cents per ounce and direct the revenue to... » Read More
Marin County Parks officials are cautioning visitors to the Blithedale Summit Open Space Preserve above Mill Valley and Corte Madera about a man who is posing as a park ranger.
There have been two incidents in the past month on or near the popular Blithedale Summit Fire Road where the un-uniformed man allegedly gave incorrect information... » Read More
A 68-year-old woman suffered serious head injuries when a car struck her while she was crossing El Camino Real in Sunnyvale this afternoon, according to the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety.
Emergency crews were dispatched at 2:54 p.m. to where the vehicle and pedestrian collision occurred, at the intersection of El Camino Real and ... » Read More
A one-alarm fire displaced a disabled resident from their Bay Point home this afternoon, a Contra Costa County Fire Protection District spokesman said.
The blaze was reported around 12:10 p.m. at a mobile home in the area of Pacifica Avenue and Port Chicago Highway, according to fire district Inspector Steve Aubert.
Gunfire was reported this afternoon southwest of Santa Rosa, not far from the field where a 13-year-old boy was shot and killed by a Sonoma County sheriff's deputy in October, a sheriff's sergeant said.
A neighbor reported hearing gunfire on Moorland Avenue and saw three males running from the scene, Sgt. Cecile Focha said. Read More
Information from the public led to the arrest of a teenager in the alleged knifepoint robbery of a bicycle from an 11-year-old boy on a school playground in Santa Clara on July 7, a police spokesman said.
The 11-year-old boy told police that at about 5:30 p.m. on July 7, he was playing at Washington Elementary School at 270 Washington St. when... » Read More
A 26-year-old man was killed Monday evening after a 10-foot-deep tunnel in the sand collapsed on him at Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay, burying him completely, Cal Fire officials said.
The victim, identified by the San Mateo County coroner's office as Adam Jay Pye, of San Lorenzo, had been digging angled tunnels in the sand with friends or... » Read More
A one-alarm kitchen fire at a Richmond apartment sent a man and child to the hospital and displaced nine people from their home early this morning, a fire battalion chief said today.
French fries cooking on a stove inside an apartment in the 700 block of Seventh Street appear to have led to the fire that started around 2:50 a.m., Richmond fire... » Read More
The Santa Clara Valley Water District is considering hiring up to 10 people to respond to complaints about people wasting water in the county, a district spokesman said.
The district's board of directors at its meeting tonight in San Jose is set to vote on a staff recommendation to spend $500,000 to fund temporary employees to... » Read More
The Tennessee Street on-ramp to eastbound Interstate Highway 80 in Vallejo was closed for more than an hour this afternoon because of a grass fire along the highway.
The fire was reported around 1:15 p.m. on the shoulder of eastbound Highway 80 near Redwood Parkway, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Thick smoke was reported along some city streets, CHP... » Read More
Multiple lanes of southbound U.S. Highway 101 were briefly blocked near Mill Valley today because of an overturned truck, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The three right lanes were blocked near the East Blithedale Avenue exit on southbound Highway 101 after the truck overturned at 11:43 a.m., CHP officials said.
Crews responded to the scene to clean... » Read More
A grass fire is burning along Interstate Highway 80 in Vallejo this afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The smoke from the fire has closed the Tennessee Street on-ramp to eastbound Highway 80 and thick smoke was reported on some city streets, CHP officials said.
Vallejo firefighters responded to the grass fires, which were reported around 1:15... » Read More
One person was killed and eight were injured Monday evening on state Highway 152 east of Gilroy after a tractor-trailer triggered a crash with eight other vehicles, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The CHP was dispatched at 5:23 p.m. Monday to the crash scene on Highway 152 east of Ferguson Road in unincorporated Santa Clara... » Read More
More details were released today about a man arrested last week on suspicion of public intoxication after allegedly impersonating a security officer and privately "screening" two women at San Francisco International Airport, San Mateo County sheriff's officials said.
Eric Slighton, 53, a resident of San Francisco and Hong... » Read More
President Barack Obama is scheduled to fly into San Francisco International Airport tonight for a short fundraising visit in the South Bay.
Obama is slated to arrive on Air Force One around 9 p.m. ahead of a Wednesday reception and luncheon to raise money for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee at the Los Altos Hills home of Judy and George Marcus. Read More
Multiple lanes of southbound U.S. Highway 101 are blocked near Mill Valley this afternoon because of an overturned truck with a trailer, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The three right lanes have been blocked near the East Blithedale Avenue exit on southbound Highway 101 since the crash was reported at 11:43 a.m., CHP officials said.
A federal judge in San Francisco today denied bail to a political consultant accused of possessing a homemade bomb in his apartment in the city.
Ryan Kelly Chamberlain II's defense lawyer, saying that his client urgently needs mental health treatment, had asked U.S. District Judge Vincent Chhabria at a hearing Monday to grant Chamberlain... » Read More
A 25-year-old man was seriously injured in a shooting in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood Monday night, police said today.
The man and a male suspect were arguing around 10:30 p.m. in the 100 block of Mason Street when the suspect shot at the victim, hitting him in his torso and hand, police said.
A 32-year-old San Jose man was put on probation after pleading no contest Monday to breaking into a Redwood City spa and taking $735 from the office in April, San Mateo County prosecutors said today.
Police discovered Alan Patrick Stinson covered in blood in the entryway of the Woodside Spa after responding to a report of loud noises at the... » Read More
President Barack Obama is scheduled to fly into San Francisco International Airport tonight for a short fundraising visit in the South Bay.
Obama is slated to arrive on Air Force One around 9 p.m. ahead of a Wednesday reception and luncheon to raise money for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee at the Los Altos Hills home of... » Read More
Chevron has agreed to accept a lower cap on greenhouse gas emissions from its proposed $1 billion refinery modernization project in Richmond and pledged to donate an additional $30 million to community initiatives ahead of a City Council decision on the project.
The oil giant Monday announced its decision to accept the Richmond Planning... » Read More
The O.co Coliseum in Oakland briefly lost power when it was struck by lightning early this morning, Oakland A's and PG&E officials said.
Lightning hit near the Coliseum at about 4:43 a.m. and brought down power lines, briefly shutting off power for the stadium, PG&E spokeswoman Tamar Sarkissian said.
A San Jose woman was arraigned on two felony child endangerment charges in Sonoma County Superior Court today for allegedly leaving her two young children in a parked car while she visited the Graton Resort & Casino near Rohnert Park last month.
Maria Mondragon-Barboza, 37, delayed entering a plea until Aug. 12.
A Chevrolet Corvette passenger who was ejected onto an Oakland highway in a suspected DUI crash early Friday morning died Monday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Nicholas Obenchain, 25, of Alameda, died in Highland Hospital after the 1999 Corvette struck a curb and a light pole and overturned on Interstate Highway 580 near Park... » Read More
An 18-year-old man was killed in a shooting in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood early this morning, according to the medical examiner's office.
Daniel Beltran, a San Francisco resident, was killed in a shooting that occurred around 5 a.m. in the 100 block of Sixth Street, according to police.
A 49-year-old man was killed in a solo car crash near Pittsburg early this morning, according to a California Highway Patrol spokesman.
Kevin Dwayne Johnson, a Pittsburg resident, was driving his Chrysler PT Cruiser on Bailey Road near West Leland Road when he lost control of the car and veered off of the roadway and into a dirt... » Read More
A man convicted of murdering a woman nearly 30 years ago was denied parole, Napa County prosecutors announced Monday.
John Lewis Duncan, 52, was convicted in the murder of Marilyn Conners in 1985 in addition to assault wit the intent to commit rape of Debbie Ridge, according to the district attorney's office.
There were 25 lightning strikes in the Bay Area on Monday night and early this morning as rain showers and thunderstorms moved through the region, according to the National Weather Service.
Most of the lightning struck the Pacific Ocean. There was one lightning strike to the San Francisco Bay, two strikes in Marin County and four strikes... » Read More
A 5-year-old boy who died from his injuries after being struck by a minivan in Hayward on Saturday was identified today as Jose Luis Garcia, according to the Alameda County coroner's bureau.
The Hayward boy was struck at 12:48 p.m. Saturday near Dixon Street and Copperfield Avenue. He was taken to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Oakland and... » Read More
EDITORS PLEASE NOTE: The CHP initially said the crash occurred in Sunnyvale just south of Lawrence Expressway, but have since clarified that it occurred in Santa Clara just north of Great America Parkway. The updated story below contains the correct information.
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A 23-year-old man died after his motorcycle struck the back of a ... » Read More
Rooms That Rock 4 Chemo (RTR4C) - a nonprofit organization devoted to transforming chemotherapy rooms into a renewal of health, hope and life has announced its Inaugural Gala to be held Saturday, November 1, 2014 at the Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason Street, San Francisco, California. All proceeds will go towards supporting the mission of RTR4C. » Read More
Danville, CA -- Results Realty Group, East Bay, a premium full service Real Estate service for the discerning client, and Claire Sheperdson, a Real Estate professional who has a keen understanding of the unique needs of affluent buyers and sellers, announced a long-term strategic partnership to... » Read More
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Danville, CA -- Results Realty Group, East Bay, a premium full service Real Estate service for the discerning client, and Claire Sheperdson, a Real Estate professional who has a keen understanding of the unique needs of affluent buyers and sellers, announced a long-term strategic partnership to... » Read More
Rooms That Rock 4 Chemo (RTR4C) - a nonprofit organization devoted to transforming chemotherapy rooms into a renewal of health, hope and life has announced its Inaugural Gala to be held Saturday, November 1, 2014 at the Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason Street, San Francisco, California. All proceeds will go towards supporting the mission of RTR4C. » Read More
Many interesting, important, and influential people have lived in Danville. From a famous American playwright, to an astronaut, numerous athletes, and even heroes, these folks were either born here or drawn to Danville’s beauty and small town atmosphere.
Larry Allen – A former American football guard who played in the NFL for fourteen seasons. He played for the Dallas... » Read More
For some cars are just a way to get from Point A to Point B, but at the Blackhawk Museum in Danville, they are “rolling sculptures”. The combination of beautiful classic car displays and educational enrichment make the museum the must-see destination for any automobile enthusiast, or anyone with a love of art, technology, culture and history.
In addition to the... » Read More
What once carried massive locomotives transporting people and produce, the Iron Horse Regional Trail is now the most popular way to bike, walk, run and rollerblade in and around downtown, or on to other East Bay destinations.
Danville townspeople use the 20-foot wide, paved trail daily as a way to exercise, walk their dogs, relax, and visit downtown shops and cafes. On weekends... » Read More
The decaying Danville Hotel Wild West buildings are facing the wrecking ball sometime in October 2013, to be replaced with 35,000 square feet of new retail, office, and residential spaces, according to city officials. Two important downtown historical buildings—the hotel itself and the adjoining McCauley House on Hartz Avenue—will be renovated as part of the plan.
The rest... » Read More
Danville, CA has a rich history stretching back to the pioneer and Gold Rush days of California’s infancy. Thanks to an ongoing civic pride in their community and the dedication of many history-minded residents, Danville now boasts an impressive and educational Historic Walking Tour in the downtown area that commemorates its past and the characters and institutions that have helped... » Read More
Nestled in the western hills above Danville is one of its more unique and distinguished landmarks, the Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site. The great American playwright Eugene O’Neill, winner of four Pulitzer Prizes and the Nobel Prize, and his wife, Carlotta, lived in their beloved Tao House on that site from 1937 to 1944.
The O’Neill’s built the home on 158... » Read More
The keeper of all things historical in Danville is the Museum of the San Ramon Valley, located in the restored Southern Pacific Railroad depot at the corner of Railroad and Prospect avenues in downtown Danville.
Residents devoted to preserving the area’s history incorporated the museum as a nonprofit organization in 1985. The group lovingly restored the depot in the... » Read More
Historically the center of Danville life since 1873, the building that houses The Village Theatre at 233 Front St. continues to serve as the heart of the community through performing arts, visual arts, and special events. The structure has gone through numerous iterations, starting as a one-story farmers’ hall, transforming into a two-story community center, and serving as a movie... » Read More
Then Danville is for you and your pup—the town has a reputation for being super dog friendly. From businesses that cater to pooches and their human companions, to the popular Canine Corral dog park, to an entire evening devoted to dogs called Doggie Night, Danville is perfect for our four-legged friends.
Dogs and their owners are a common sight throughout the downtown area... » Read More
Standing gracefully in the middle of Diablo Road is the town’s most iconic and beloved landmark, the Danville Old Oak Tree. The town’s official symbol is 65-feet tall and estimated to be 350-years-old.
Probably the most cherished event all year is the Lighting of the Old Oak Tree, held every November the Friday evening after Thanksgiving by the Town of Danville and the... » Read More
The Blackhawk Museum located in Danville, CA is a true must-see sight when you are in the East Bay area located just outside of San Francisco and Oakland.The museum spans 70,000 square feet and features automobiles from many different eras. The aim of the museum is to showcase the art, culture, history and technology behind these amazing vehicles.The Blackhawk Museum considers these to be...
Mt. Diablo State Park is a true treasure in California, and its located just outside of Danville, CA.Truly this is a wondrous place boasting the peak of Mt. Diablo that is 3,849 feet high. There...
One of the most popular regular events in Danville, CA is the weekly Farmers Market. This amazing event takes place near Railroad and Prospect streets in Danville.It takes place on Saturdays...
Danville, CA is Community Focused Set just outside of San Francisco in the East Bay area, Danville, CA is a charming community with many great things to do. As part of the San Ramon Valley, Danville is a community-oriented place with excellent schools and many good things for families to do. Danville, CA is also a great place to enjoy the outdoors. It's a community made for walking and riding your bike. It even features a trail that goes through the center of town called the Iron Horse Regional Trail. Parents and their children will love the many parks and playgrounds here. The homes of Danville are extremely enviable with a continually desirable area just outside both San Francisco and Oakland. Nearby public transportation on the BART makes getting into the Bay Area accessible. Children are a big priority in the community of Danville, CA. There are many events and things to do that cater to the likes of active children in Danville, California.
Excellent Schools & Great Family Activities in Danville Children are a big priority in the community of Danville, CA. There are many events and things to do that cater to the likes of active children in Danville, California. The schools of Danville part of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District ' are some of the most highly rated in the state of California. In terms of private schooling, there are a number of very good private and parochial schools located in Danville and nearby areas that will also appeal to the desires of parents.
Enjoy the Outdoors in Danville, CA You'll find wonderful things to do in the great outdoors in and around Danville, CA. If you like to bike, hike, walk, jog, camp or just enjoy the wonders of the outdoors, this area is a perfect spot for you and your family. Danville is located near Mt. Diablo State Park. This wonderful California State Park is perfect for everything from day hikes to overnight camping. Mt. Diablo is about 3,900 feet high and majestically graces the San Ramon Valley. It's also great for horseback riding. You'll see wonderful fields of wildflowers here and enjoy unique rock formations. There are many other great ways to enjoy the outdoors in Danville with its varied parks in the city.
Downtown Danville Packed With Fun Maybe you're more of a city person or maybe you like both the outdoors and the delights of being in town. Downtown Danville has many great things to do - including shopping, award-winning restaurants and great streetscapes perfect for strolling. Downtown Danville is home to the weekly farmer's market, which is incredibly popular and for good reason. You'll find great local products here from fruit to cheese to bread. There's always something new and fun to check out. Danville's downtown area is also where you can catch Hot Summer Nights, which is a car event showcasing classic vehicles during the warmer months. It's just one of the many good annual events you will find in Danville to enjoy with your whole family.
Local investment fund accused of defrauding Bay Area investors out of $700 millionSource: Danville Contra Costa Times | Jul 21st, 2014 10:23AM More than 1,500 Bay Area residents, many of them retirees, say they collectively lost about $700 million after investing with a Lafayette...Small earthquake Sunday hits San Ramon ValleySource: Danville Contra Costa Times | Jul 20th, 2014 9:49PM A 2.5 magnitude earthquake struck about 6 miles east of the unincorporated community of Blackhawk and approximately 7 miles south-southeast of...Danville: Fledgling playwrights, actors hone skills at yearly O'Neill retreatSource: Danville Contra Costa Times | Jul 16th, 2014 8:53PM Area high school students work for a week at the famed writer's Tao House.East Bay Park It: Berkeley's Tilden ends detour to Little FarmSource: Danville Contra Costa Times | Jul 16th, 2014 8:08PM There's good news at Tilden Nature Area in the Berkeley hills. A sewer upgrade project that limited access to Tilden's Environmental Education...East Bay Park It: Berkeley area's Tilden ends detour to Little FarmSource: Danville Contra Costa Times | Jul 16th, 2014 6:56PM There's good news at Tilden Nature Area on Berkeley's border. A sewer upgrade project that limited access to Tilden's Environmental Education...Hot Summer Nights hot rod show to rev up downtown Danville's streetsSource: Danville Contra Costa Times | Jul 16th, 2014 6:17PM Danville's Hot Summer Nights Hot Rod and Classic Car Show to rev up downtown Danville's streets in its 20th yearDanville: Stop sign approved at Lawrence Road, Jasmine WaySource: Danville Contra Costa Times | Jul 16th, 2014 5:37PM The Danville town council unanimously agreed Tuesday to put a three-way stop at Lawrence Road and Jasmine Way and a raised three-foot center...San Ramon Valley, Tri-Valley calendar: Enjoy "Opera In the Vineyard" with wine and dessert on July 20.Source: Danville Contra Costa Times | Jul 15th, 2014 6:02PM eventsjuly 17 Movies in the Park -- At dusk. Enjoy an outdoor showing of "Despicable Me 2" on a 26-foot screen.Fun activities such as contests...San Ramon Valley letters: Ditch border, let everyone move in hereSource: Danville Contra Costa Times | Jul 15th, 2014 6:00PM Ditch border, let everyone move in hereWhat's with all the furor over floods of thousands of minor children and their mothers illegally crossing...Alamo/Danville/San Ramon police logs: Battery, vandalism reportedSource: Danville Contra Costa Times | Jul 15th, 2014 6:00PM The following excerpts were taken from area police logs:alamoFriDAY, July 4 BATTERY -- 9:16 p.m. A battery was reported, Cervato Drive and...Around Danville: Monte Vista grad lands big music gig in TVSource: Danville Contra Costa Times | Jul 15th, 2014 5:47PM Evan Chapman, who grew up in Danville, is starting his career on a high note. A 2014 graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston with degrees...Around San Ramon: Heart recipient competing in Transplant GamesSource: Danville Contra Costa Times | Jul 15th, 2014 5:47PM Kevin Murphy at press time was to take his new heart on a trip to Houston where "they" would run track and compete in their first Transplant Games...Danville: Arrr -- it's pirate time downtownSource: Danville Contra Costa Times | Jul 15th, 2014 5:46PM The Discover Danville Association is sponsoring two downtown Danville street festivals this summer. The second will be Aug. 7.Danville: Meetings set for public discussion of proposed plastic bag banSource: Danville Contra Costa Times | Jul 15th, 2014 5:34PM Danville restauranteurs, businesses and residents are invited to information sessions to discuss a proposed town ordinance that would prohibit...Danville: Town Council weighing plastic bag banSource: Danville Contra Costa Times | Jul 15th, 2014 4:37PM The ordinance would prohibit retailers and restaurants from distributing single-use carryout plastic bags as an expansion of a state law that is...
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