Danville San Ramon

FALL BACK: Daylight saving time is ending this weekend, so remember to set your clocks back one hour overnight Saturday. Pacific standard time takes effect at 2 a.m. Sunday

Fearing Halloween would be a disappointment this year, Carrie Williams, who is publisher and editor of Macaroni Kid Pleasanton, decided to prepare "boo baskets" for 100 to 300 children who could then pass on the fun. https://www.danvillesanramon.com//pleasanton-kid-savvy-edi

With Election Day finally arriving on Tuesday (Nov. 3), here's a reminder of all that is at stake locally for the San Ramon Valley and the rest of the Tri-Valley in this general election. (Graphic design by Doug Young) #CoCoVote #VoterGuide #Decision2020 https://www.danvillesanramon.com//20/10/29/vote-by-tuesday

With the Nov. 3 election only days away, local Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Concord) is hosting a virtual town hall Friday alongside congressional colleague Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland) to chat about legal and constitutional concerns regarding the election. https://www.danvillesanramon.com//desaulnier-town-hall-to-

During last month, there were 40 single-family detached homes for sale in Pleasanton compared with 103 for sale during September 2019. The 61% drop in choices for homebuyers has increased competition and pushed prices higher... https://www.danvillesanramon.com//fall-real-estate-local-m

Some 6,188 artists from the nine Bay Area counties submitted their works in June, with a total of 11,514 individual works of art. Of those, 762 artists were selected for "The de Young Open," which includes 877 pieces. https://www.danvillesanramon.com//tri-valley-artworks-chos

While the ongoing coronavirus pandemic may have hampered traditional campaigning this election season, hundreds of thousands of dollars are still flowing into local San Ramon Valley elections. #CoCoVote #Decision2020 https://www.danvillesanramon.com//san-ramon-valley-candida

Safeway, Inc., has agreed to settle a consumer protection case with two local district attorneys for price gouging with the sales of certain hand sanitizer brands early in the coronavirus pandemic, prosecutors announced Tuesday. https://www.danvillesanramon.com//da-safeway-settles-price

BREAKING: Contra Costa County on Tuesday moved from the red tier of the state's Blueprint for a Safer Economy to the less restrictive orange tier, which will allow larger local gatherings, including for indoor events like worship services... https://www.danvillesanramon.com//contra-costa-county-move

"We've appealed to all of our businesses ... to voluntarily comply with the health order," Town Manager Joe Calabrigo said Tuesday. He also said closing that one-block portion of Hartz Avenue has, at times, "created almost a Mardi Gras type of atmosphere" https://www.danvillesanramon.com//danville-cancels-weekend

Voting is a fundamental process in our democratic system. We want to hear from our residents so please join us for this Live Q&A. We want to make sure your voice is heard on Nov. 3, said Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder Debi Cooper. https://www.danvillesanramon.com//county-officials-holding

Now, seven months into sheltering, some of us are reassessing our activities. Are we making the most of this time? Should we be using it to take online classes? To exercise more and perfect our diet? https://www.danvillesanramon.com//valley-views-quarantine-

A Danville resident has appealed conditions of a tree removal permit granted by town staff that includes mandating the property owner replace a number of trees they already cut down without proper approvals. https://www.danvillesanramon.com//danville-resident-appeal

The SRVUSD is set Tuesday to discuss plans for reopening in-person learning, with district staff saying TK-12 classes may return as soon as January if regional coronavirus infection rates continue to trend downward. https://www.danvillesanramon.com//srvusd-hybrid-in-person-