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SRVUSD students warned about cell phone thefts
Young people have been hearing from their parents forever-- don't talk to strangers. Now, there's a new reason not to: cell phone thefts. The San Ramon Valley Unified School District has issued a warning to students based on incidents that happened recently at Dublin High. (Thursday, 10:49 PM)

Celebrate those who served at annual Memorial Day celebration
Those who gave their lives serving their country will be honored Monday morning at Oak Hill Park in Danville. The annual Memorial Day celebration will feature live music, entertainment and a special ceremony including guest speakers and tributes to past and present service members. The event begins at 10:30 a.m. (Thursday, 12:14 PM)

Streetwise: Memorial Day
As Memorial Day approaches, Roving Reporter Stan Wharton asked seventh graders at Charlotte Wood Middle School What does Memorial Day mean to you? (Thursday, 11:44 AM)

Pet of the Week: Blazer
Blazer is dashing in his collar and tail! Sporting black patches on his back, the miniature 5-year-old fox terrier-mix is ready for a day out, whether at the regatta or on the green. Slip in to Valley Humane Society and try Blazer on for size, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon – 4 p.m. VHS is located at 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton. (Thursday, 11:54 AM)

Beware the bomb bay
I have never considered myself an adventurous person. I favor turn signals, never go anywhere without a map and a cell phone, and I've made it all the way to 23 without taking candy from a stranger. (Wednesday, 6:05 PM)

Deputy requests jury trial on misdemeanor charges
An Alameda County Sheriff's deputy is asking for a jury to decide a misdemeanor case against him for forwarding confidential information to a San Ramon attorney. Deputy Ryan Silcocks was charged with three misdemeanors. (Wednesday, 6:06 PM)

Software engineer gets 7-year sentence for stabbing death in downtown Livermore
A Livermore software engineer was sentenced Tuesday to seven years in state prison for his voluntary manslaughter conviction for the stabbing
death of another man in a road rage incident in Livermore two years ago. (Wednesday, 6:35 PM)

Board of Supervisors respond to draft Plan Bay Area concept
Contra Costa County's Board of Supervisors believe the draft Plan Bay Area is a good first step in setting regional goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to a letter addressed to the Association of Bay Area Governments and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. The plan could, however, use stronger language about local control and focus more on unincorporated areas. (Tuesday, 4:19 PM)

Off the record, on the qt and very hush-hush
Department of Justice agents seized office and home phone records from 20 Associated Press reporters between April and May 2012 in search of information leaks from officials about an ongoing anti-terrorist operation in Yemen. This week's Raucous Caucus breaks down what is wrong about this situation and where a government draws the line between serving and protecting. (Wednesday, 6:08 PM)

This week's police log
The Danville Police Department provides Danville Express with a record of its calls each week. This is a sampling, omitting the more mundane, such as routine traffic stops, service requests, noise complaints and domestic disturbances. (Tuesday, 11:02 AM)

• Former Contra Costa narcotics task force head sentenced to 14 years (Monday, 11:22 AM)
• Employees at San Ramon company search for missing co-worker (Tuesday, 4:37 PM)
• Three arrested in connection with residential burglaries (Monday, 4:51 PM)
• SummerHill Homes project moves to next stage of development (Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 5:32 PM)
• Ask the Vet: Pet first aid (Monday, 3:32 PM)
• Giving the gift of mobility (Sunday, 6:34 PM)
• Digital natives learn 'online hygiene' (Sunday, 6:34 PM)
• SRVUSD will receive one-time windfall from state (Thursday, May 16, 2013, 5:17 PM)
• Charges reduced for Pleasanton financier William Hogarty (Thursday, May 16, 2013, 1:06 PM)

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Tri-ValleyHeroes

This holiday season, we will honor eight Tri-Valley Heroes in eight different categories from Arts & Entertainment to Lifetime Achievement. These people or organizations have, through their spirit, care and benevolence, made the Tri-Valley a better place to live.
Do you know a Hero or are interested in helping promote Tri-Valley Heroes, follow this link for more information.