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Grass-Eating Grubs Tear Up Sports Fields
Hungry worms were one topic addressed in the February issue the city's Sporting Green newsletter, which also highlights renovations at the local cricket pitch and some public restrooms.
<b>Hometown: </b>Antioch, CA (although, I've lived in three other countries, so that's a tough one to answer)
<b>Current city: </b>San Ramon, of course
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She shared with her co-workers at the Tracy Press a first-place prize from the California Newspaper Association for scooping the competition while covering a child-murder case in 2009.
Her work as appeared in, among other publications, the Tracy Press, The Daily Beast, the East Bay Express, the Brentwood Press and the Contra Costa Times. She has made numerous TV appearances, including on The Dr. Phil Show, Larry King Live, The Today Show and Nancy Grace.
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Hungry worms were one topic addressed in the February issue the city's Sporting Green newsletter, which also highlights renovations at the local cricket pitch and some public restrooms.
Police say patrons left their valuables in plan sight and their car doors unlocked.
Now, the team can only wear them at games and after class, but they're no longer allowed to don their orange-and-black uniforms during school hours, including at rallies and on game days.
Some residents and business owners worry about proposed amendments to the city's main land-use document, including a plan to rezone the northern part of the city to make way for a retail-residential district.
The National Weather Service says that spring-like weather that warmed up the valley last week ends today.
San Ramon Sports wants to expand, sell alcohol and make a minor change to its zoning requirements. A neighboring business worries that there wouldn't be enough parking if the city OK's those plans.
Didn't get a chance to read up during the week? Here's a look at what happened.
SpreadKindness.org aims to make the world a better place, one kind act at a time. This weekend, several of them hit the streets to pass out free hugs, candy, balloons and gift cards.
Dougherty Valley and California high schools beat their competitors in the second round of the contest put on by the Contra Costa County Office of Education.
Police say the 23-year-old stabbed another man at his ex-girlfriend's house before running away.
San Ramon Sports opened its doors in 1996. Its owners have plans to improve the facilities by adding a new office, snack bar and other amenities.
One down, three to go. Dougherty Valley High and Cal High came out ahead in the first round of the annual county-wide contest.
A midyear financial review says San Ramon will finish the fiscal year at a deficit, but a smaller one than expected. The 2011-12 budget will need to include cuts and other cost-saving measures.
In reaction to Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal to ax redevelopment agencies, the City Council will consider creating an entity to govern affordable housing.
The San Ramon Council of PTAs will host a talk on Tuesday called "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall ..." about body image and other pressures faced by today's teens.
San Ramon is looking for residents to apply for openings on seven city advisory committees and a county commission.
Report shows Union City's unemployment rate is lower than for Alameda County as a whole.
Report shows Pleasanton's unemployment rate is less than the jobless rate in Alameda County.
After dipping to 4.6 percent in October, San Ramon's unemployment rate jumped up to 4.7 percent last month.