Former San Ramon police officer pleads guilty to involvement in CNET scandal
Louis Lombardi, 39, pleaded guilty before a federal judge in Oakland this morning to four misdemeanor counts for stealing thousands of
dollars in cash and property during searches of suspects' homes and to five counts for possessing and selling drugs and stolen firearms while he worked on the Central Contra Costa County Narcotics Enforcement Team, or CNET. (Friday, 11:01 AM)

Business park 'plagued' by thefts
While auto burglaries are fairly common in San Ramon, employees at one office park have fallen victim to a rash of thefts from their cars and places of employment. Over the past two weeks, there have been 10 auto and commercial burglaries and grand thefts in and around Bishop Ranch. (Friday, 1:11 PM)

Workshop focuses on dangerous crosswalk
The intersection at Livorna and Wilson roads where drivers turn into Alamo Elementary is an accident waiting to happen, agreed everyone during a traffic safety meeting in the school's multipurpose room Thursday night. (Friday, 1:35 PM)

Pet of the Week: Molly
Molly is a naturally playful, curious and trusting 5-year-old poodle mix. She enjoys long walks and games and will curl up on your lap after a long day. She is intelligent, independent, confident and clever to a tee, but will listen if you make a good case. (Friday, 11:07 AM)

Amador grad asks for help in her fight against leukemia
Amador Valley High School graduate Janet Liang is looking for help, particularly from the Asian-American community, in her fight against leukemia. She's working on a tight timeline, too: Liang needs a bone marrow match before April, or it will be too late to save her life. (Thursday, 8:02 PM)

Oversight committee 'confident' in its review of district's parcel tax
An independent citizens committee commissioned to provide oversight into the San Ramon Valley Unified School District's 2009 parcel tax has deemed that funds were used appropriately. The nine-member committee presented its 2010-11 fiscal year annual review of Measure C to the Board of Education Tuesday evening. (Thursday, 8:01 PM)

San Ramon Regional hospital named primary stroke center
After undergoing an on-site evaluation and demonstrating compliance with nationally developed standards for stroke care, the San Ramon Regional Medical Center has earned a "Gold Seal of Approval" for certification as a Primary Stroke center. (Thursday, 8:14 PM)

Streetwise: What's your fantasy?
Whether you're stuck at the office, dreaming up the perfect vacation, in class letting your mind wander or just walking around with your head perpetually in the clouds, most everyone has a desire or fantasy that gets them through the day. This week, Roving Reporter Stan Wharton went to Railroad Avenue to ask residents about their ultimate fantasy. (Thursday, 8:12 PM)

Healthier lunches debut at 5 SRV elementaries
Greasy chicken nuggets and salty hot dogs are a thing of the past at five San Ramon Valley elementary schools, as students forgo fried foods in favor of fresh fruits and veggies.
(Wednesday, 4:43 PM)

• Bay Area's long-term plans draw criticism (Wednesday, 4:41 PM)
• Police seek armed robbers who targeted man at bank, Subway cashier (Tuesday, 11:19 PM)
• Citizen superheroes now equipped with Android devices (Thursday, 1:09 AM)
• This week's police log (Monday, 1:31 PM)
• Supes OK new labor contract, thank workers for sacrifice (Tuesday, 10:22 PM)
• Elementary teachers learn CPR (Monday, 5:18 PM)

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