tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81265344338253997332024-03-12T18:06:42.228-07:00San Ramon TribuneSan Ramon news and informationSan Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230453679344836393noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126534433825399733.post-74431397436980582302012-07-24T22:16:00.000-07:002012-07-24T22:18:13.368-07:00Film Fest Twain Harte 2012 TicketsFILM FEST TWAIN HARTE 2012 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!<br />
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Twain Harte, CA – Film Fest Twain Harte announces that tickets for the 2012 Labor Day Weekend Film Festival are now available for sale, ranging in price from $8 for a single film block to a $50 All Weekend Film Pass. The international films selected are a combination of full length films, documentaries and student films; they will be presented in two hour blocks of time from Friday, August 31 through Monday, September 3, when “best of the best” will be shown.<br />
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Tickets are also being sold for the special events. On Friday, August 31, there will be a VIP Reception featuring special guest, Emmy Nominated Actress Veronica Cartwright (“ The Birds”, “Alien”, “Invasion of the Body Snatchers”). There will also be a presentation of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic, “The Birds”, as part of this exclusive Friday reception!<br />
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A Saturday Breakfast is also featured, as well as the Sunday Night Awards Dinner.<br />
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Special Guest Speakers include Miss Cartwright, Jeffrey Weissman (“Back to the Future II”, “Back to the Future III”, “Pale Rider”), Adam Christian Clark (former CBS Producer of “Big Brother”, Producer of “Caroline and Jackie” to be presented at Film Fest Twain Harte), and G. Allen Johnson (Film Critic SF Chronicle, Filmmaker). Please refer to our website, www.filmfesttwainharte.com for up to date information about additions to the Guest Speaker roster and a list of films and schedules.<br />
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Tickets for all film and special events are available at the website, <a href="http://www.filmfesttwainharte.com/">www.filmfesttwainharte.com</a> or call 209-586-9991.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SanRamonNews" title="Subscribe to my feed, San Ramon News" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to San Ramon News</a></p></div>San Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230453679344836393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126534433825399733.post-11539190412924500802012-07-24T21:44:00.000-07:002012-07-24T22:01:05.930-07:00Mike Muranaka is Little League’s 2012 Challenger Award WinnerSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – What started as a few hours a week helping his wife, Joi, turned into a passion for Mike Muranaka.<br />
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Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Mr. Muranaka was first introduced to the Little League Challenger program in 1992 when his wife, who was on the San Ramon (Calif.) Little League Board of Directors, was asked to assist with the fledgling Challenger program. His two children, Mathew and Michelle, also volunteered as buddies, along with Joi, enough people to cover the whole team.<br />
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A few years later, Mr. Muranaka’s neighbor, Ed Huestes, who was the President of the San Ramon Little League, ask him to take over the position of Challenger Coordinator for the league. He accepted, starting a 26-year dedication and resolve to provide the children in the program with the very best of everything he could.<br />
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Now the Challenger Coordinator for California District 57, Mr. Muranaka has been selected as the recipient of the 2012 Challenger Award. The Little League Baseball and Softball awards program is sponsored by Chartis.<br />
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Started in 1989, Little League’s Challenger Division serves more than 30,000 children worldwide, ages four to 18. The Little League Challenger Award was established in 1998, and annually acknowledges the efforts of an individual who exemplifies the Little League ideal of providing all children an opportunity to play baseball regardless of their ability.<br />
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<a href="http://www.littleleague.org/learn/about/divisions/challenger.htm">Little League’s Challenger Division</a> was established to give boys and girls with developmental and physical challenges the opportunity to enjoy the full benefit of participation in a Little League program structured to their abilities. There are more than 2,000 teams and more than 30,000 players in this division of the Little League organization.<br />
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“Mr. Muranaka has embraced the Challenger Division and worked diligently to build and maintain the program in his Northern California district,” Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball, said. “His commitment to the children of that area has resulted in a first-class playing facility that allows them to enjoy the game of baseball to its fullest. We are delighted to be able to recognize Mr. Muranaka for the sacrifices he has made on behalf of the Challenger program.”<br />
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As the district coordinator for the program since 2000, Mr. Muranaka, 62, is responsible for coordinating and scheduling games for the eight teams in the district. In addition, he also takes care of arranging picture day for the teams and ensures that each league supports its Challenger program with uniforms and equipment for the teams. He also plays an integral role in the registration process and promoting the teams to every child possible who is eligible to participate in the program.<br />
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The district, which includes the Tri-Valley area of Alameda and Contra Costa counties in Northern California, also provides medals for all the players and buddy t-shirts and certificates for the many volunteers that come out on Sundays to help at the games.<br />
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“Mike’s efforts over the last 20-plus years have provided players in our Challenger programs the ability to have fun through the game of baseball,” Dave Wetmore, Little League’s District 57 Administrator, said. “Mike’s personal involvement with the overall management of the weekly Challenger games has led to the continued growth and exposure of the District 57 Challenger program.”<br />
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Behind his leadership, the district is expected to add their ninth and 10th Challenger teams next year, and with the support of Dublin (Calif.) Little League, have built centrally-located fields for the children in the program which has drastically reduced the travel time and expenses for each of the district teams.<br />
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“One of the things I am glad we were able to accomplish was the construction of the fields in Dublin,” Mr. Muranaka, who manages the accounting/finance department of a large wholesale bakery in Oakland, Calif., said. “It is a major enhancement for the program both from a scheduling and travel standpoint.”<br />
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The San Ramon resident also has been instrumental in the evolvement of the Western Region Challenger Jamboree which has been hosted by his district each of the last eight years. The event had 10 teams and approximately 120 players in its first year. In 2012, the jamboree had grown to 26 teams, including teams from as far away as Arizona, and more than 1,200 people participated in the annual barbeque that is held in conjunction with the event.<br />
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“We have a dedicated committee made up of Little League volunteers,” Mr. Murunaka said. “Their efforts and countless hours of hard work make the jamboree possible. The event is also supported by all 12 leagues in our district.<br />
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“I feel privileged to be selected as the recipient of Little League’s Challenger Award, but the recognition should go to all those in California District 57 who support the Challenger program,” Mr. Muranaka said. “Everyone who makes the program possible in our district makes it a joy to be a part of. This is truly a District 57-wide honor that should be shared by everyone in the district. Without their help, I would not have been selected to receive the award.”<br />
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Mr. Muranaka will be recognized at a breakfast and during an on-field ceremony at the 2012 Little League Baseball World Series in South Williamsport, Pa. The 66th World Series will be played Aug. 16-26.<br />
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Little League Baseball and Softball is the world’s largest organized youth sports program, with more than 2.5 million players and 1 million adult volunteers in every U.S. state and scores of other countries.<br />
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For more information contact: Steve Barr, Director of Media Relations<br />
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Past Recipients of the Little League Challenger Award</h3>
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<li>1998-Ed Beardsley, Edgewood LL, Bristol, Conn.</li>
<li>1999-Jim Green, Jacksonville (Fla.), District 11</li>
<li>2000-Jake Hardison, Virginia Beach (Va.), District 8</li>
<li>2001-Eddie Garretson, Springfield (Va.), District 9</li>
<li>2002-Nick Harris, Peachtree City (Ga.) LL</li>
<li>2003-Bonnie McClellan, Holly Hills LL, Canton, Ohio</li>
<li>2004-Pablo R. Burgos, Admiral Daniel P. Gallery LL, San Juan, P.R.</li>
<li>2005-Jennifer Burns, New Mexico District 5, Edgewood, N.M.</li>
<li>2006-Raleen Hockenberry, Oregon District 7, Scotts Mills, Ore.</li>
<li>2007-Dr. Darrell Burnett, Laguna Niguel LL, California District 55</li>
<li>2008-Bill Fields, Tucson (Ariz.) Challenger LL</li>
<li>2009-Marilyn Wittstock, Clinton Valley (Mich.) LL, Michigan District 6</li>
<li>2010-Mark Muench, Fairport (N.Y.) Perinton LL</li>
<li>2011-Thomas Taycher, Challenger Little League of Southern Nevada</li>
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The egos and arrogance of this San Ramon Council!<br /><br />SR Resident</blockquote><br /><br />Sources:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_18486165">San Ramon dismisses grand jury report</a><br /><a href="http://www.insidebayarea.com/crime-courts/ci_18012912">Grand jury questions East Bay elected leaders' compensation</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SanRamonNews" title="Subscribe to my feed, San Ramon News" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to San Ramon News</a></p></div>San Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230453679344836393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126534433825399733.post-91474957115671988832011-06-08T08:39:00.000-07:002011-06-08T22:46:01.277-07:00Check Out San Ramon WatchThe "concerned San Ramon citizen" writer <a href="http://sanramonwatch.wordpress.com/about/">Steve O'Brien</a> at <a href="http://sanramonwatch.wordpress.com/">San Ramon Watch</a> has written some excellent insightful articles into what is going on with our city. He also has information on the website on matters concerning:<br /><br /><ul><li>Council Campaign Donors</li><li>City Salaries</li><li>Important City Reference Documents</li></ul><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />His recent posts include:</span><br /><br /><ul><li><a href="http://sanramonwatch.wordpress.com/2011/06/07/council-invertebrates/">Council Invertebrates</a></li><li><a href="http://sanramonwatch.wordpress.com/2011/05/06/its-a-start/">It’s a Start</a></li><li><a href="http://sanramonwatch.wordpress.com/2011/04/27/city-leaders-salute-san-ramon-voters/">City Leaders Salute San Ramon Voters</a></li><li><a href="http://sanramonwatch.wordpress.com/2011/04/21/saving-the-mountain-parcel-by-parcel/">Saving The Mountain Parcel By Parcel</a></li><li><a href="http://sanramonwatch.wordpress.com/2011/04/12/issue-1-growth/">Issue #1: Growth</a></li><li><a href="http://sanramonwatch.wordpress.com/2011/03/29/truth-be-told/">Truth Be Told</a></li><li><a href="http://sanramonwatch.wordpress.com/2011/03/18/time-for-measure-x/">Time for Measure X</a></li><li><a href="http://sanramonwatch.wordpress.com/2011/03/09/abag-follies/">ABAG Follies</a><br /></li></ul>Thanks Steve, for your diligence in getting to the truth of the matters.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SanRamonNews" title="Subscribe to my feed, San Ramon News" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to San Ramon News</a></p></div>San Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230453679344836393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126534433825399733.post-78650129094720415392011-06-02T22:51:00.000-07:002011-06-02T23:22:12.180-07:00Relay for Life at Cal HighSan Ramon, CA – 06/01/2011 – Walkers will go around the clock in the battle against cancer when the eleventh annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of San Ramon gets underway with teams of residents gathering at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=California+High+School+San+Ramon,+CA">California High School</a> on June 18th at 10 AM.<br /><br /><iframe width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/PJclMp5YcpE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Relay For Life events are held overnight as individuals and teams camp out at an athletic track, park or other gathering area, with the goal of keeping at least one team member on the track or pathway at all times throughout the event. Teams do most of their fundraising prior to the event, but some teams also hold creative fundraisers at their campsites during Relay. Relay brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups . . . people from all walks of life – all aimed at furthering the American Cancer Society’s efforts to save lives by helping people stay well, by helping them get well, by finding cures and by fighting back.<br /><br />“Relay is a unique opportunity for our community to come together to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember those we’ve lost, and fight back against the disease,” said Jim Wild, Volunteer Event Chair. “Many of the participants are cancer survivors and caregivers, which serves as a reminder that San Ramon is not immune to this disease and that by participating in Relay, we are joining with the American Cancer<br /><br />Society’s efforts to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays,” Mr. Wild added.<br /><br />Funds raised at Relay For Life of San Ramon enable the American Cancer Society to impact the lives of those touched by cancer within the community. Relay For Life’s Luminaria Ceremony takes place after sundown, honoring the community’s cancer survivors and remembering those lost to the disease. Participants will circle a track that is surrounded with glowing luminary bags that bear the name of someone who has battled cancer. A suggested donation of $10 will purchase a bag for decoration or you may have someone at the Relay For Life event decorate a bag for you. Also a part of San Ramon’s Relay For Life event is the “Fight Back” Ceremony, in which a community leader will inspire Relay participants with his or her own personal story or commitment and will challenge them to take a personal pledge of action (e.g., stop smoking, eat healthier foods, exercise regularly, etc.) in fighting back. For more information about the event please go online to <a href="http://www.relayforlife.org/sanramonca">relayforlife.org/sanramonca</a>.<br /><br />To locate a Relay For Life event and find out how you may get involved, please<br /><br />call 1-800-227-2345 or visit <a href="http://www.relayforlife.org">RelayForLife.org</a>.<br /><br />The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer. As a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers, we fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. We save lives by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; by helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight. As the nation’s largest non-governmental investor in cancer research, contributing about $3.4 billion, we turn what we know about cancer into what we do. As a result, more than 11 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this year. To learn more about us or to get help, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit <a href="http://cancer.org">cancer.org</a>.<br /><br /><iframe width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/esdA6RMpm3I" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Jeremy Gomoljak<br />Pubic Relations Chair & Cancer Survivor - Relay For Life San Ramon<br />925-519-3110<br />----------------------------<br />One day. One night. One community. One Fight. Relay For Life is a<br />life-changing event that brings together more than 3.5 million people-<br />to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer; remember<br />loved ones lost to the disease; and fight back against a disease that<br />takes too much. Won't you join us?<br /><br />2011 Relay For Life of San Ramon, CA<br /><br />Event Date and Time:<br />Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 10:00AM - Sunday, June 19, 2011 @10:00AM<br /><br />Event Location:<br />California High School, San Ramon, CA<br /><br />Website:<br /><a href="http://www.relayforlife.org/sanramonca">www.relayforlife.org/sanramonca</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SanRamonNews" title="Subscribe to my feed, San Ramon News" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to San Ramon News</a></p></div>San Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230453679344836393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126534433825399733.post-66149905580471886382011-06-02T17:21:00.000-07:002011-06-02T17:42:27.085-07:00Representing San Ramon’s Best InterestBY: Jim Gibbon<br /><br />I agree with the letter from <a href="http://www.sanramontribune.com/2011/06/new-farm-notice-to-ccc-board-of.html">Phil O’Loane to the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County</a> about the proposed New Farms development in Tassajara Valley. He expresses the opinion of 72% of the voters of San Ramon as expressed in the last November election.<br /><br />Our current City Council has decided not to express any opinion on our behalf. In fact their attitude is to sit on their hands. They will do nothing to represent our interest in preservation of the valley as a rural area that is not to be developed as just another urban development project. To be preserved for our children’s future.<br /><br />This proposed New Farms development will be fought out at the county level for the next two to three years. It will determine if our Urban Limit Line in the county and our Urban Growth Line in our cities will mean anything in the future.<br /><br />The proper place for growth in the future San Ramon is in the inner city core where infrastructures already exist and the cost to the city and residents will be less than growing in green rural areas on the outskirts of the city. The inner city should grow ‘organically’ as needed and not as a master plan that overhauls the existing building and street design. San Ramon is an established community and any growth should begin with that fact at its base. <br /><br />Destroying existing established businesses, changing street locations, and adding another 4,500 people to the inner city of San Ramon without new schools and services is not good for anyone. It will cause more problems than it will help the city be or become viable. Unbraided growth for its on sake is not go for anyone who lives here.<br /><br />We need to replace this City Council next November with people who understand how to represent our best interest, not theirs. If you know someone who you think can do that and is interested in serving on the council let us know. We need three good residents of San Ramon to run in November. They can count on 72% of the San Ramon voters to vote for them and a lot of support from us all. Now is the time to step up and be counted. This opportunity come only once for most of us.<br /><br />Let me know what you think and who you think would be a good candidate to represent our best interest. San Ramon is about to change for the better or worse. Who represents our best interest will determine which future we will have.<br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />Jim Gibbon AIA, LEED AP<br />j.c.gibbon@comcast.net<br /><br />SROG<br />SAN RAMON for OPEN GOVERNMENT<br />SAN RAMON, CALIFORNIA<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SanRamonNews" title="Subscribe to my feed, San Ramon News" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to San Ramon News</a></p></div>San Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230453679344836393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126534433825399733.post-84265685628071248362011-06-02T11:03:00.000-07:002011-06-02T11:28:44.062-07:00New Farm Notice to CCC Board of SupervisorsBoard of Supervisors<br />Contra Costa County<br />c/o John Oborne<br />Department of Conservation and Development<br />651 Pine Street, 4th Floor, North Wing<br />Martinez, CA 94553-1290<br /><br /> Re: New Farm Application<br /><br />Dear Supervisors:<br /><br />I am writing as a resident of San Ramon to personally express my opposition to the proposed New Farm Development in the Tassajara Valley. I was first introduced to the New Farm project during my tenure on the San Ramon Planning Commission and became further informed on the project as one of the Co-Chairs of the successful “No on Measure W” campaign in San Ramon.<br /><br />I find it outrageous that no one on San Ramon’s City Council has yet to come out to express an opinion on this subject much less oppose it. While the city leaders have not commented, the voters spoke as recently as last November on this subject. They made it abundantly clear, by an overwhelming 72% majority, that they are opposed to any expansion or weakening of the Urban Limit Line in San Ramon. <br /><br />New Farm is a blatantly illegal attempt to destroy voter-approved Urban Limit Lines in Contra Costa County and flies in the face of reasonable growth management policies that have been a hallmark of our county for 20 years.<br /><br />It is an illegal application that attempts to thinly disguise a Major subdivision and claim it is something else by merely calling it something else. It is growth inducing by bringing urban sewer and water to an area currently, and appropriately, dependent on wells for water and septic systems for sewage. If you bring Urban Services to an area, it is an Urban Area. That seems pretty simple to the average voter. These urban services would no doubt be used by the developers as a major selling point for this sub-division.<br /><br />New Farm would set a very bad precedent in regards to weakening or even destroying voter-approved Urban Limit Lines. The developers are essentially thumbing their nose at the concept. Their cynical contorting of the zoning regulations in an effort to bring urban services to a rural area is at best devious logic.<br /><br />This project would accelerate land speculation and put further pressure on what is considered by the county itself to be some of the most important agricultural lands in the area. It is incompatible and inconsistent with local and county general plans and puts significant pressure on wildlife corridors that connect San Ramon’s open space with rural and open space further to the east. It clearly violates Measure C, J and L.<br /><br />We did not approve, at great time and effort, Urban Limit Lines to then have developers turn around and act as if they don’t exist. Please take your obligation to follow the will of the voters seriously and dismiss this project for what it is; a major urban sub-division outside of the Urban Limit Line. Thank you for your consideration.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br /><br />Phil O’Loane<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SanRamonNews" title="Subscribe to my feed, San Ramon News" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to San Ramon News</a></p></div>San Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230453679344836393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126534433825399733.post-41595013316249130442010-12-13T06:40:00.000-08:002010-12-13T06:44:33.324-08:0025th Annual SRV Messiah Sing-alongThe 25th annual San Ramon Valley Sing-Along performance of Handel's Messiah featuring the Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra will be held Sunday, December 19, at the San Ramon Presbyterian Church. The concert begins at 7 p.m. The church is located at 12943 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, next to the San Ramon Post Office. The event is under the direction of Dr. Tim Smith, Music Director.<br /><br />"We call it a Sing-Along because we provide the orchestra and soloists," says Dean Christman, choral director, "but the audience provides the voices for the chorus." Singers of every level participate, according to Christman. "Most sing, some hum, many come just to listen."<br /><br />Featured soloists for the concert are Elizabeth Hunter, soprano; Christine Nowilski, alto; Dean Christman, tenor; and Theodore Weis, bass. Tickets are available at the door or online at <a href="http://www.srvMessiah.info">www.srvMessiah.info</a>. Cost is $10 for adults; $5 for children.<br /><br />Sponsors of the event and a series of choral workshops which preceded it are the Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra, the San Ramon Valley Music Foundation, San Ramon Valley Arts Foundation, the City of San Ramon and the Pacific Masterworks Chorus.<br /><br />For additional information contact:<br /><br />Dean Christman 925.997.8771<br />Will Doerlich 415.860.3609<br />Dick Vesperman 925.858.2093<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SanRamonNews" title="Subscribe to my feed, San Ramon News" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to San Ramon News</a></p></div>San Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230453679344836393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126534433825399733.post-76562078109472202572010-05-16T11:52:00.000-07:002010-05-16T12:12:09.122-07:00Wildhorse! Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program<div style="font-size: 16pt; text-align: center;">WILDHORSE! THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING PROGRAM INVITES YOU TO…<br /><br /><object width="660" height="405"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_VG4Zt8zVJk&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_VG4Zt8zVJk&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="660" height="405"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Wildhorse!, San Ramon, CA New Permanent Location</span><br /><br />A free open house event at our new and permanent location,<br /><br />Las Trampas Stables<br /><br />18015 Bollinger Canyon Road<br /><br />San Ramon, CA 94583<br /><br />"as long as grass grows, water flows and wind blows"<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">May 22, Saturday, High Noon to Four PM!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Free hot dog lunch with free bottled water!<br /><br />Country Music Sensation <a href="http://www.dustinjamesmusic.com/fr_home.cfm">Dustin James</a> and his Band!<br /><br />"Men love his strength – women love him, period"<br /><br />Noon entertainment by <a href="http://www.lariatlarry.com/">Lariat Larry</a>,<br /><br />Cowboy Storyteller & Trick Roper!<br /><br />Horse rides throughout the day, safe and supervised!<br /><br />Kids' activities, and a Cowgirl Beauty Station!<br /><br />A goods and services auction<br /><br />for horse lovers young and old!<br /><br />Contact Wildhorse! at: wildhorse @ freewildhorse.com<br /><br />510 860 8188<br /><br />Website URL <a href="http://www.freewildhorse.com">www.freewildhorse.com</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SanRamonNews" title="Subscribe to my feed, San Ramon News" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to San Ramon News</a></p></div>San Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230453679344836393noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126534433825399733.post-63508671992613299862010-03-19T07:58:00.000-07:002010-03-19T08:13:25.442-07:00What is the "New Farm" Proposal? It's No Farm!San Ramon/Danville Residents<br /><br />What Is the “New Farm” Proposal?<br /><br /><b>NEW FARM IS NOT RURAL, AND IT’S NO FARM!<br /></b><ul><li>Voters approved the Contra Costa County Urban Limit Line in 2006, putting Tassajara Valley off-limits to urban or suburban development until at least 2020, with an update of the General Plan</li><li>In opposition, Developers have proposed a 193-unit housing development, called “NEW FARM” on 770 acres of land in the Tassajara Valley and have submitted it to the County for approval –AGAINST THE VOTE OF THE PEOPLE!</li><li>Calling this project “rural” is a transparent attempt to get around the law! Go to <a href="http://www.greenbelt.org/">www.greenbelt.org</a> to get more information.</li><li>The “NEW FARM” proposal blatantly breaks the Urban Growth Boundary Line by extending water and sewage lines across this line. Rural development has always been defined as parcels using septic tanks and wells. This “New Farm” proposal is not rural, it’s urban development, and requires the construction of Public Utilities – such as water and sewage lines!</li><li>In San Ramon/Danville WATER AND SEWER SERVICES and FEES ARE HIGH, AND AT FULL MAXIMUM CAPACITY RIGHT NOW. San Ramon & Danville residents pay EBMUD a premium for the water they use due to the shortage of water!</li><li>THE “NEW FARM PROPOSAL” IS SPRAWL DEVELOPMENT</li><li>In 2007 San Ramon filed a “Sphere of Influence Amendment” for their control of the Tassajara Valley land ultimately, leading to Annexation or development of this land by the City of San Ramon.</li><li>WHAT YOU CAN DO: Go to www.greenbelt.org and read the article <a href="http://www.greenbelt.org/regions/eastbay/camp_tassajara.html">“Tassajara Valley Urban Limit Line Threat.”</a> Write a letter to oppose the Developers’ “New Farm Proposal.”</li><li>Ask San Ramon (pro-growth City) & the County to uphold the Contra Costa County Voters’ decision for establishing the Urban Growth Boundary Line to stop sprawl development! Urge them to protect the Tassajara Valley Land, and San Ramon/Danville’s current water supply, and sewer systems that are already seriously impacted! Protect our quality of life and land in this area.</li><li>New Farm will allow massive development on prime agricultural land. Subdivide into 5-acre parcels with the developer requesting “density bonuses” for consolidating development on 40 acres!</li></ul><div>More of what you can do:</div><div><h2 class="subheading">What You Can Do</h2> <p>• <strong>Contact</strong> Patrick Roche, lead staff on the projct for Contra Costa County, to get updates and know when the next meetings are: by <a href="mailto:proch@cd.cccounty.us">email</a> or by telephone at (925) 335-1242.</p> <p>• <strong>Sign up</strong> to receive email updates about the campaign – email <a href="mailto:cwong@greenbelt.org">Christina Wong</a>.<br /> <br /> • <strong>Write</strong> a letter in defense of Tassajara Valley:</p> <blockquote> <p>Write to San Ramon Mayor H. Abram Wilson and Members of the Council, opposing the proposed amendment and the future annexation and development of the Tassajara Valley.</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="mailto:citycouncil@sanramon.ca.gov">citycouncil@sanramon.ca.gov<br /> </a>2222 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583<br /> Phone: (925) 973-2530<br /> Fax: (925) 866-0547 </p> </blockquote> <p>Write to your County Supervisor, or to the Board of Supervisors, to say that you oppose studying the New Farm proposal. </p> <blockquote> <p style=""> District I (El Cerrito, Richmond, & San Pablo):<br /> Honorable John Gioia<br /> Supervisor, District I<br /> 11780 San Pablo Ave. Suite D<br /> El Cerrito, CA 94530<br /> (510) 374-3231<br /> <a href="mailto:dist1@bos.co.contra-costa.ca.us">dist1@bos.co.contra-costa.ca.us </a><br /> <br /> District II (Hercules, Lafayette, Moraga, Martinez, Orinda, Pinole, Walnut Creek):<br /> Honorable Gayle B. Uilkema<br /> Supervisor, District II<br /> 651 Pine Street, Room 108A<br /> Martinez, CA 94553<br /> (925) 335-1046<br /> <a href="mailto:gayle@bos.cccounty.us">gayle@bos.cccounty.us</a><br /> <br /> District III (Alamo, Brentwood, Walnut Creek, Danville, San Ramon, Byron, Discovery Bay, Blackhawk, Knightson):<br /> Honorable Marry N. Piepho<br /> Supervisor, District III<br /> 309 Diablo Road<br /> Danville, CA 94526<br /> (925) 820-8683<br /> <a href="mailto:dist3@bos.cccounty.us">dist3@bos.cccounty.us</a><br /> <br /> District IV (Clayton, Clyde, Concord, Pacheco, Pleasant Hill. Walnut Creek):<br /> Honorable Susan Bonilla<br /> Supervisor, District IV<br /> 2151 Salvio Street, Suite R<br /> Concord, CA 94521<br /> (925) 521-7100<br /> <a href="mailto:dist4@bos.cccounty.us">dist4@bos.cccounty.us</a><br /> <br /> District V (Pitsburg, Antioch. Oakley, Bay Point, Bethel Island):<br /> Honorable Federal D. Glover<br /> Supervisor, District V<br /> 315 E. Leland Rd.<br /> Pittsburg, CA 94565<br /> (925) 634-5915<br /> <a href="mailto:dist4@bos.cccounty.us">dist5@bos.cccounty.us</a></p> </blockquote></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SanRamonNews" title="Subscribe to my feed, San Ramon News" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to San Ramon News</a></p></div>San Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230453679344836393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126534433825399733.post-88279005362768261882010-02-17T18:10:00.000-08:002010-02-17T18:26:09.341-08:00Save Tassajara Valley Hike by Save Mount DiabloSave Mount Diablo Hike, Sunday February 21, 2010 9:30 a.m.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Some of the Best Views You’ve Never Seen!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwtfnhzcgpPlrakWgyNTF_pLPLIXah-aqKD5oy9ZOyO8Za9zDRvUn6A7qZF3vSA0GQbGD4FN-LJyYlpaxrYkfGjmQfTJeOSspYOx5KVCmcKvV6KZr968y2P0NI4CmLptCgPoGASaTU1OU/s1600-h/030.0+-+BEST+-+D3A14591-Hidden+Valley+Open+Space-9-29-09+%28Scott+Hein%29.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 599px; height: 397px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwtfnhzcgpPlrakWgyNTF_pLPLIXah-aqKD5oy9ZOyO8Za9zDRvUn6A7qZF3vSA0GQbGD4FN-LJyYlpaxrYkfGjmQfTJeOSspYOx5KVCmcKvV6KZr968y2P0NI4CmLptCgPoGASaTU1OU/s400/030.0+-+BEST+-+D3A14591-Hidden+Valley+Open+Space-9-29-09+%28Scott+Hein%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439402296636438610" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Brand New Hidden Valley Open Space & the Threatened Tassajara Valley.<br /><br />Troy Bristol, Land Conservation Associate for Save Mount Diablo, is leading a hike in the new Hidden Valley Open Space in San Ramon, this Sunday February 21, 2010 9:30 am.<br /><br />All participants have the option of 1 mile (350’ gain/loss), 3.5 mile (650’ gain/loss), or 4.5 mile full loop (800’ gain/loss). Time: 1-3 hours depending on which option is chosen.<br /><br />The hike is both about informing the public about this incredible new preserve, and also about threats to the Tassajara Valley, which are visible from the trail. The hike begins at the hiker gate on Longleaf Circle in San Ramon. Bring water, layers and sunscreen. Heavy rain postpones.<br /><br />For more info, call George Phillips at 925 947-3535 or e-mail: gphillips@savemountdiablo.org .<br /><br />More info about the issue and hikes at: <a href="http://www.savemountdiablo.org/Tassajara/TVhome.htm">http://www.savemountdiablo.org/Tassajara/TVhome.htm</a>.<br /><br />SMD is leading two more hikes in Hidden Valley Open Space:<br /><br />Sunday March 21, 2010, 9:30 am. Led by Troy Bristol, SMD’s Land Conservation Associate.<br /><br />Sunday April 11, 2010, 9:30 am. Led by Seth Adams, SMD’s Director of Land Programs.<br /><br />All hikes begin at hiker gate on Longleaf Circle in San Ramon. Bring water, layers and sunscreen. Heavy rain postpones.<br /><br />Or you can take a hike by yourself, using this self-guiding map and description:<br /><br /><a style="" href="http://www.savemountdiablo.org/Tassajara/HiddenValleySelfGuidedHike.pdf">http://www.savemountdiablo.org/Tassajara/HiddenValleySelfGuidedHike.pdf</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKDSaOk0XmNUP_t2CrV0zqVrZmvv0-IoayjYB4deCHBikiHXPbYCgCxObWFSVVH9SIz-WibgZcEAJysqa9Muc0OTCwmgh8Yp7z64hFye6at5x8AAgdJQUNtvE6Ya9sZHZFuxkledmExho/s1600-h/BEST-PANO+%288+inch%29+HVOS+view+of+Diablo+599-614+%28Scott+Hein%29.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 98px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKDSaOk0XmNUP_t2CrV0zqVrZmvv0-IoayjYB4deCHBikiHXPbYCgCxObWFSVVH9SIz-WibgZcEAJysqa9Muc0OTCwmgh8Yp7z64hFye6at5x8AAgdJQUNtvE6Ya9sZHZFuxkledmExho/s400/BEST-PANO+%288+inch%29+HVOS+view+of+Diablo+599-614+%28Scott+Hein%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439402908517696722" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SanRamonNews" title="Subscribe to my feed, San Ramon News" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to San Ramon News</a></p></div>San Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230453679344836393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126534433825399733.post-84610954861244684182010-01-22T05:11:00.000-08:002010-01-22T05:50:12.954-08:00Good Citizen Awards: DAR Chapter Honors San Ramon Students<p>The Mount Diablo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented the 2009 Good Citizen Awards to six San Ramon area students at the Awards Recognition Luncheon in December. <br /> <br />This award is given by the Chapter to honor high school seniors who possess good citizenship qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools and communities.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_nDH8TUK9lb0/S1mnTj7ilbI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/WfQ-27QogUo/s1600-h/dar_good_citizens%5B11%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DAR Good Citizens" border="0" alt="DAR Good Citizens" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_nDH8TUK9lb0/S1mnUDeETzI/AAAAAAAAAIU/2uVAM2PUb2U/dar_good_citizens_thumb%5B9%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="396" /></a> <br /><span style="font-weight: bold">Pictured left to right Kendra Buie (w headband), Andrew Dala, Ryan Hammill, Sebastian DeLuca, Ashley Jensen, Taylor King</span></p> <p>The San Ramon area honorees were Kristiana Meyer, Athenian High School; Taylor King, Venture High School; Andrew Dala, Dougherty Valley High School; Ashley Jensen, California High School, Sebastian DeLuca, Monte Vista High School; and Ryan Hammill, San Ramon High School. Ashley Jensen, California High School, won the Essay Contest and received a $100 prize. <br /> <br />The winners of this award are eligible for the chance to compete beyond the chapter level for a cash award of at least $250 and a special state DAR good citizen’s pin and the national winner will be invited to Washington D.C. to attend DAR Continental Congress and be awarded a $3000 scholarship, an inscribed silver bowl, and certificate. The second and third place winners will receive $1000 and $750 respectively.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Pictured below from left to right is Ashley Jensen and Sue Economos.</span> <br /> <br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_nDH8TUK9lb0/S1mnURMe4fI/AAAAAAAAAIY/pzOk6ILqi6o/s1600-h/dar_scholarship%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DAR Scholarship: Ashley Jensen, Sue Economos" border="0" alt="DAR Scholarship" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_nDH8TUK9lb0/S1mnU80YLNI/AAAAAAAAAIc/2gyT8yDpz-k/dar_scholarship_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="190" /></a>The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, <a href="http://www.dar.org/">www.dar.org</a>, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children. DAR members have traced their lineage back to soldiers of the American Revolution. <br /> <br />The Mt. Diablo Chapter, which was organized January 10, 1961, meets on the second Tuesday of the month October through June. Prospective members are welcome to attend. The meetings begin at 11:45 a.m. in the Vista Room of the Hillside Clubhouse at Rossmoor. <br /> <br />Anyone who has an ancestor who fought in or rendered aid in the American Revolution may be eligible for membership in DAR. For information, contact Regent Gay Scott at 925-820-5720.</p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"> <p><a title="Subscribe to my feed, San Ramon News" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SanRamonNews" type="application/rss+xml" rel="alternate">Subscribe to San Ramon News</a></p> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SanRamonNews" title="Subscribe to my feed, San Ramon News" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to San Ramon News</a></p></div>San Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230453679344836393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126534433825399733.post-47963711143637776302009-12-07T18:53:00.000-08:002009-12-07T19:22:53.228-08:00San Ramon Teen Wins 2nd Place Travel Writing Scholarship ContestChristine Anderson of San Ramon, California, was recently announced as the Second Place Winner in Family Travel Forum's 3rd Annual Teen Travel Writing Scholarship Contest. Hosted on FTF's website <a href="http://www.travelbigo.com">www.travelbigo.com</a>, the competitive contest received a record number of applicants. With more than 8,500 submitted for review of a team of esteemed judges, this year’s scholarship was incredibly competitive and revealed the most outstanding work in teen travel writing.<br /><br />Family Travel Forum (FTF), the award-winning family vacation publisher, announced the winners of its 3rd annual <a href="http://www.familytravelforum.com/share/scholarship/13780-Family-Travel-Forum-Announces-2009-Student-Travel-Scholarship-Winners.html">Teen Travel Writing Scholarship</a> competition. More than 8,500 student travel blogs – a 30% increase over 2008 – were submitted by Americans ages 13 to 18 hoping to win a merit scholarship.<br /><br />Students wrote on an extraordinary range of topics -- from family reunions with clueless relatives and making friends at the local bookstore to manning health clinics on tropical islands and searching for rare flowers in a rain forest. The 28 winners traveled near and far with their family, friends, or student travel groups, and shared stories about Africa, Asia, Europe, South America and the United States.<br /><br />You can read about <a href="http://www.travelbigo.com/contents/8419-Beautiful-Nepal">"Beautiful Nepal"</a> by Christine Anderson of San Ramon, California. Christine brings much insight about the people and what life is like in Nepal.<br /><br />Chistine says, "Nepal, you are a country of many contradictions, and the place that I owe my eternal gratitude."<br /><br />Congratulations Christine!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SanRamonNews" title="Subscribe to my feed, San Ramon News" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to San Ramon News</a></p></div>San Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230453679344836393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126534433825399733.post-15710066238330005812009-11-03T08:16:00.000-08:002009-11-03T08:26:57.030-08:00Save Mount Diablo Hike<b>Save Mount Diablo Hike, Saturday November 7, 2009, 9:30 a.m.<br />Some of the Best Views You’ve Never Seen.<br />Brand New Hidden Valley Open Space & the Threatened Tassajara Valley.</b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiPFgdVKmf5lo9if_cs9MaNHa4jZz-DUCrkAR1QqVhOoZBW-uQRpUpGSuhkU9A816zksUG1iIg8IA-iktW5zrePUJrLgpP7gjgzUDP2leEOoqkcAcKfCjXVRez5u7Mp8Ol8QDtasXsNa8/s1600-h/BEST+-+D3A14591-Hidden+Valley+Open+Space-9-29-09+(Scott+Hein).jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiPFgdVKmf5lo9if_cs9MaNHa4jZz-DUCrkAR1QqVhOoZBW-uQRpUpGSuhkU9A816zksUG1iIg8IA-iktW5zrePUJrLgpP7gjgzUDP2leEOoqkcAcKfCjXVRez5u7Mp8Ol8QDtasXsNa8/s400/BEST+-+D3A14591-Hidden+Valley+Open+Space-9-29-09+(Scott+Hein).jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399913567741366210" /></a><br /><b>Hidden Valley Open Space: Photographer, Scott Hein</b><br /><br />Seth Adams, Director of Land Programs for Save Mount Diablo, is leading a hike in the new Hidden Valley Open Space in San Ramon, this Saturday November 7, 2009, 9:30 am.<br /><br />All participants have the option of 1 mile (350’ gain/loss), 3.5 mile (650’ gain/loss), or 4.5 mile full loop (800’ gain/loss). Time: 1-3 hours depending on which option is chosen.<br /><br />The hike is both about informing the public about this incredible new preserve, and also about threats to the Tassajara Valley, which are visible from the trail. The hike begins at a hiker gate across from 2187 Longleaf Circle in San Ramon. Bring water, layers and sunscreen.<br /><br />For more info, call George Phillips at 925 947-3535 or e-mail: gphillips@savemountdiablo.org .<br /><br />More info about the issue and hikes at: <a href="http://www.savemountdiablo.org/Tassajara/TVhome.htm">http://www.savemountdiablo.org/Tassajara/TVhome.htm</a> .<br /><br />SMD is leading six hikes in Hidden Valley Open Space:<br /><ul><li>Saturday November 7, 2009, 9:30 am. Led by Seth Adams, SMD’s Director of Land Programs.</li><li>Sunday December 6, 2009, 9:30 am. Led by Troy Bristol, SMD’s Land Conservation Associate.</li><li>Saturday January 16, 2010, 9:30 am. Led by Troy Bristol, SMD’s Land Conservation Associate.</li><li>Sunday February 21, 2010, 9:30 am. Led by Scott Hein, Chair of SMD’s Land Committee.</li><li>Sunday March 21, 2010, 9:30 am. Led by Troy Bristol, SMD’s Land Conservation Associate.</li><li>Sunday April 11, 2010, 9:30 am. Led by Seth Adams, SMD’s Director of Land Programs.</li></ul>All hikes begin at hiker gate across from 2187 Longleaf Circle in San Ramon. Bring water, layers and sunscreen.<br /><br />Or you can take a hike by yourself, using this self-guiding map and description. <a href="http://www.savemountdiablo.org/Tassajara/HiddenValleySelfGuidedHike.pdf">Hidden Valley Self Guide Hike</a> .</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SanRamonNews" title="Subscribe to my feed, San Ramon News" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to San Ramon News</a></p></div>San Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230453679344836393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126534433825399733.post-54260669525749713902009-10-27T11:30:00.000-07:002009-10-27T11:43:35.192-07:00Public Hearing Notice For City Center Mixed Use ProjectNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE SAN RAMON CITY CENTER MIXED USE PROJECT.<br /><br />San Ramon<br /><br />The City of San Ramon Planning Commission Will be Holding a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 to Consider:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Applications:</span> Amendments to the Sunset-Bishop Ranch Development Agreement and a portion of the Chevron Park Development Agreement relating to the San Ramon City Center Mixed Use Project. (DA 09-850-001 and DA 09-850-002 - Filed on October 14, 2009<br /><br /><b>Owners/Applicants:</b> City of San Ramon and Sunset Development Company<div><br /><b>Location:</b> The project site is comprised of several parcels at the intersection of Camino Ramon<br />and Bollinger Canyon Road (A.P.Ns: 213-133-063, 213-133-086, 213-120-010, -011, -013, -017 and -018).</div><div><br /><b>Request:</b> Consideration of Amendments for the Bishop Ranch Development Agreement and a portion of the Chevron Park Development Agreement Assigned to and Assumed by Sunset Building Co, LLC, for the City Center Mixed Use Area (as identified above). Applicant requests extension of certain deadlines relating to certain transfers between the parties, the sale and re-acquisition of certain properties, and other related matters.</div><div><br /><b>CEOA:</b> The impacts of the project described in the Development Agreement amendments were analyzed within the San Ramon City Center Final Subsequent EIR (SCH#2007042022) which was prepared for the project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, 1970 as amended (CEQA). The City will be making environmental findings pursuant to CEQA in connection with these Development Agreements.</div><div><br />If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.</div><div><br /><b>SAID HEARIN</b>G will be held by the Planning Commission, City of San Ramon, commencing at 7:00 PM, on November 3, 2009 in the Council Chamber at 2222 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, California, 94583.</div><div><br /><b>Posting Period:</b> October 23 2009 to November 3. 2009</div><div>City of San Ramon, 2222 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583</div><div><br /></div><div>Debbie Chamberlain, Division Manager, Planning Services (925) 973-2560</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SanRamonNews" title="Subscribe to my feed, San Ramon News" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to San Ramon News</a></p></div>San Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230453679344836393noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126534433825399733.post-34795910915769494212009-10-27T08:46:00.000-07:002009-10-27T08:50:45.107-07:00Applebee's Honors Local HeroesAPPLEBEE'S HONORS LOCAL HEROES WITH DISCOUNTED ENTRÉES<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">San Ramon Restaurant Offering 25 Percent off Entrées for Police, Fire and Military Personnel</span><br /><br />(San Ramon, CA)---Good deeds seldom go unnoticed and Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar is doing its part to celebrate a job well done: From this point forward, the 17900 San Ramon Valley Road location will be offering a 25 percent discount on all entrees to any uniformed police, fire, paramedic and military personnel who dine in at the restaurant.<br /><br />"This is our way of saying thanks to the people that help make our community special and keep it safe," said Anand Gala, president and CEO of Gala Corp, the management company behind Applebee's. "These individuals work far beyond the normal 9-to-5 work day and oftentimes their jobs never really stop; this selfless commitment to others will be reflected in our promotion because it, too, will never end."<br /><br />The heroes discount will be available whenever the restaurant is open – Monday through Thursday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. – but is limited to one entrée per customer.<br /><br />Established in 1982 and headquartered in Orange County, Calif., Gala Corporation is one of the leading privately-owned hospitality and food service companies in the United States. From unassuming beginnings with a single property, Gala Corporation is today recognized as a first-class developer and operator of hospitality and food service assets with a customer-focused and quality-minded approach to business. Additionally, Gala Corporation provides third-party management services to multi-unit fast food and full-service restaurant companies and investment groups. Management services are available for most any brand or chain in the U.S. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.galacorp.com">www.galacorp.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SanRamonNews" title="Subscribe to my feed, San Ramon News" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to San Ramon News</a></p></div>San Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230453679344836393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126534433825399733.post-56194472460361830712009-10-27T08:39:00.000-07:002009-10-27T08:44:41.618-07:00Celebrity Crab Fest & Sports Auction<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">10th Annual Biletnikoff Foundation</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Celebrity Crab Fest & Sports Auction</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">10th Anniversary of Foundation<br />Established in Memory of The Daughter of Hall-of Fame NFL Oakland Raider Fred Biletnikoff</span><br /></div><br /><br />The 10th Annual Biletnikoff Foundation Celebrity Crab Fest & Sports Auction will be held from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday, November 13 at the Marriott at Bishop Ranch, 2600 Bishop Drive, San Ramon, California. Tickets are $130 per person and attire is casual. Last year's sold-out event raised $60,000 for the foundation. Master of ceremonies will be Greg Papa, Bay Area sports broadcaster and radio voice of the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders are celebrating their 50th season.<br /><br />The Biletnikoffs formed The Biletnikoff Foundation, located in Dublin, CA, in memory of their daughter Tracey who was brutally murdered by someone she had dated. Before her passing, she was working toward becoming a drug rehabilitation counselor at the Women's Recovery Association in San Mateo, the facility that helped her overcome substance abuse.<br /><br />The Biletnikoff Foundation supports Tracey's Place of Hope, a residential treatment program; the Women's Recovery Association for girls who are low-income, homeless or at risk of homelessness; Biletnikoff Foundation Scholarship Fund; Tim Brown Touchdown Club; East Bay Agency for Children; Tim Brown Mentor Camp; Live Oak Swim Team for "at-risk" children during the summer; Families First with services for children and families; and STAND, Stand Against Domestic Violence.<br /><br />Crab Fest 2009 highlights include dinner with celebrities and past and present Oakland Raiders; live entertainment from Mad Jack; Choreographer La Tonya Watts' East Bay Dance Company in a Michael Jackson tribute; drawings for diamond jewelry and 58" flat screen TV; and a special performance by the Raiderettes, and the Biletnikoff Angels.<br /><br />There will be live and silent auctions with many exclusive items available for bid, including sports memorabilia; Hall of Fame travel packages, an Oakland Raiders home game package; a package for a performance of The Nutcracker at War Memorial Opera house with the Biletnikoffs; foursome of golf at the Olympic Club in San Francisco; Angel island deluxe day for four people; Bay Area airplane flight for three by Tucknott Electric; sports celebrities autographs; and wine tasting by Robert Mondavi Winery that is donating all the wine for the Crab Fest.<br /><br />There will be a Red Carpet photo shoot. A highlight will be Don Dimas Cigars with hand-rolled cigars.<br /><br />For the fifth year, the Biletnikoff Foundation will be giving back even more to the community by awarding $1,000 educational grants to aid high school seniors to fulfill their dreams of entering college.<br /><br />Confirmed celebrity guests include Greg Townsend, Michael and Merriweather, Mervyn Fernandez, Jerry Porter, Mel Renfro, Mark Davis, Lincoln Kennedy, MacArthur Lane, Raymond Chester, Clem Daniels, Jack Tatum, Loreto Garza, George Atkinson, Bob Lilly, Raider Coaches and Staff; Tom Flores; Jeremy Brigham, Former Raider Tight End and M.A.D.F. Founder; Joey Gilbert, from television show The Contender, and former World Boxing Organization and North American Boxing Organization Super middleweight Champ; Joey Chestnut, World Hot Dog Eating Champ; Robert L. Mundo, former Golden Gloves of the U.S. Air Force, and many more.<br /><br />Crab Fest sponsorship opportunities are available from title sponsor at $25,000 to grant sponsorship at $1,000. Ticket holders who are grant sponsors of $1,000 will have the opportunity to award the scholarships in person at the Crab Fest.<br /><br />Fred Biletnikoff was All-AFL/AFC four times, 1971 NFL receiving champion, and played in two AFL All-Star games, four AFC-NFC Pro Bowls, eight AFL/AFC title games and two Super Bowls. He was MVP in Super Bowl XI. He was the Oakland Raiders wide-receiver coach. Biletnikoff has a national award named after him. For the past 12 years the Biletnikoff Award has been presented to young men in football who continue to have outstanding careers in the NFL.<br /><br />For tickets and information contact the Biletnikoff Foundation, 7080 Donlon Way, Suite 126, Dublin, CA 94568, (925) 556-2525. Tickets may be ordered online at <a href="http://www.biletnikoff.net/">www.biletnikoff.net</a>.<br /><br />"Being a victim affects generations; let's break the chain today."<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SanRamonNews" title="Subscribe to my feed, San Ramon News" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to San Ramon News</a></p></div>San Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230453679344836393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126534433825399733.post-16482977404866813432009-09-23T10:25:00.001-07:002009-09-23T10:39:20.293-07:00Meals On Wheels CVS/Pharmacy LPGA Challenge<p>9/23/09 San Ramon, CA</p> <p>Yesterday, as a part of her efforts to spread awareness about senior hunger in America as a part of the Meals On Wheels campaign entitled The Next Meal,  [<a href="http://www.thenextmeal.org/">http://www.thenextmeal.org/]</a> , LPGA Tour Professional, Jee Young Lee made local San Ramon meal deliveries to shut in seniors.</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:8747F07C-CDE8-481f-B0DF-C6CFD074BF67:adb456d7-768e-4326-8321-fdbb7e21f0e3" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_nDH8TUK9lb0/SrpaDdwKmWI/AAAAAAAAAHs/HB02k1qSCIE/Meals-on-Wheels-002-8x6.jpg?imgmax=800" title="Jee Young, LPGA Player, Delivered Meals with Ann Frasier (left), Meals On Wheels, San Ramon Organization" rel="thumbnail"><img border="0" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_nDH8TUK9lb0/SrpaEMxuO4I/AAAAAAAAAHw/kbZl9O3816k/Meals-on-Wheels-002%5B565%5D.png?imgmax=800" /></a></div> <p>Jee Young delivered meals with Ann Frasier of the San Ramon organization, Meals On Wheels, Senior Outreach Services, [1300 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596  (925) 937-8607 x 111]. </p> <p>Jee Young's example is similar to other LPGA players as they attempt not only to entertain and thrill area fans with their talent and determination on the golf course, but to also bring awareness of local needs, perform valuable services in the communities surrounding their tournaments and to set examples for area youth as to how best to succeed in sports and in life.</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:8747F07C-CDE8-481f-B0DF-C6CFD074BF67:67601b91-1457-4f86-941c-afd388cc4ec0" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_nDH8TUK9lb0/SrpaETq2dyI/AAAAAAAAAH0/LtYv2McZEPA/Meals-on-Wheels-001-8x6.jpg?imgmax=800" title="" rel="thumbnail"><img border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_nDH8TUK9lb0/SrpaE92o0XI/AAAAAAAAAH4/Edeu1gIM9MM/Meals-on-Wheels-001%5B3%5D.png?imgmax=800" /></a></div> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:8747F07C-CDE8-481f-B0DF-C6CFD074BF67:123366b8-3305-45b9-868f-67b03893f622" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_nDH8TUK9lb0/SrpaFMAvEuI/AAAAAAAAAH8/TDjG8hQx2-8/Meals-on-Wheels-004-8x6.jpg?imgmax=800" title="" rel="thumbnail"><img border="0" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_nDH8TUK9lb0/SrpaFWET7iI/AAAAAAAAAIA/QYPePLM0dcc/Meals-on-Wheels-004%5B19%5D.png?imgmax=800" /></a></div> <p>Thank you for your efforts in bringing attention to senior hunger which exists even in great communities like San Ramon.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SanRamonNews" title="Subscribe to my feed, San Ramon News" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to San Ramon News</a></p></div>San Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230453679344836393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126534433825399733.post-55226223177821001592009-09-11T05:30:00.000-07:002009-09-18T20:40:51.405-07:00Doug Burr For City Council in San Ramon<div style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0; width:250px; text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhle9psp4I4b-OcHbaOtG_W18cIfndlqeYPDGuZnozOIxW74gQ2nwU8WFOF9OHm5Qhw1TeVgFy9lZ7fm6Y_GC4xGb2RaWsU84Lf_giSLbYwNxuc6VdqrE9B2EBa5j49vnIgqLoJ8zx8s04/s1600-h/DougBurr.gif"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px; border:0px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhle9psp4I4b-OcHbaOtG_W18cIfndlqeYPDGuZnozOIxW74gQ2nwU8WFOF9OHm5Qhw1TeVgFy9lZ7fm6Y_GC4xGb2RaWsU84Lf_giSLbYwNxuc6VdqrE9B2EBa5j49vnIgqLoJ8zx8s04/s320/DougBurr.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383004357959262306" /></a><br /><b>Doug Burr<br />Candidate for City Council</b> </div><span style="font-weight:bold;">Doug Burr, a resident of San Ramon, is running for the San Ramon City Council in November 2009.</span><br /><br />Doug lives in the Dougherty Valley with his wife and two children. He went to UC Davis, earning a BA in Economics and an MBA. He is a management consultant, advising Fortune 500 companies. Doug spent 8 years in the US Army Reserve where he ended his service as a Captain in the Infantry.<br /><br />As Doug puts it, "My first experience in politics was trying to get stop signs put in front of our local school. The City Council refused, so I authored an initiative to let the voters decide. The City Council unanimously voted to sue me, I believe to stop me with a SLAPP (strategic lawsuit against public participation). They said more than one stop sign was too many issues."<br /><br />Doug Burr is running for San Ramon City Council to serve the San Ramon residents. He believes that the City should operate in full transparency. "We need to publish all contracts prior to the City signing them, residents should have access to every expenditure the city makes, to the penny. (except for healthcare details and expenses on children)," said Doug.<br /><br />Other areas of importance to Doug include keeping <a href="http://www.sanramontribune.com/search/label/Tassajara">Tassajara Valley</a> undeveloped. "The current City Council is moving towards annexing the Tassajara Valley, a way to bypass the voter approved Urban Limit Line and allow massive development with a large percentage of low income housing. This would reduce the value of existing San Ramon homes. I am also concerned about the City Council's other action's urbanizing our city."<br /><br />With eminent domain now on the books in San Ramon and with the fact that the <a href="http://sanramontalks.blogspot.com/search/label/City_Council">City Council</a> and the <a href="http://sanramontalks.blogspot.com/search/label/Redevelopment_Agency">Redevelopment Agency</a> being one and the same, since it is the City Council members who serve as the governing board; Doug is very much concerned about the misuse of redevelopment agency funds and possible eminent domain actions for the North Camino Ramon Specific Plan and other areas in San Ramon.<br /><br />Doug places much value on supporting education in the San Ramon Valley and having great schools which not only benefit San Ramon's youngest citizens but also help drive higher property values. Doug was aghast when, "the City Council voted to <a href="http://www.sanramontribune.com/2007/12/speed-limits-set-higher-in-windemere.html">raise the speed limit from 25 to 40 mph</a> on a two lane road with a blind curve, going up a hill with homes on one side and two parks on the other side, What were they thinking?"<br /><br />After local San Ramon residents complaints fell on deaf ears at the City Council meetings and its members, they spoke with Doug, a leader on traffic safety, who ended up taking an active roll in protecting our youth, and made a difference in the San Ramon community while providing safer streets for our youth and citizens.<br /><br /><a href="http://site.dougforcitycouncil.com/">Support Doug Burr For City Council</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SanRamonNews" title="Subscribe to my feed, San Ramon News" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to San Ramon News</a></p></div>San Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230453679344836393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126534433825399733.post-2852373143429186442009-09-09T21:03:00.000-07:002009-09-10T16:29:18.985-07:00National Health Care Letters to the EditorRegarding the Whole Nation Health Plan : The basic consideration was that 46 million Americans did not have health coverage. This is about 15% of the total population of the U.S. ( 305 mil ).<br /><br />That means that 85% has/or did have coverage. A breakdown of the 46mil can be found at... <a href="http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-300985">The Myth of the 46 Million Uninsured</a>.<br /><br />Many of those choose not to have coverage, many qualify for programs, but have not made an application, some are of the Medicaid under count. And there are other categories.<br /><br />My concern is, the government would have us put brand new tires on the car... when all we need to do is fix the flat one. <br /><br />Ted G.<br />West Covina , CA.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SanRamonNews" title="Subscribe to my feed, San Ramon News" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to San Ramon News</a></p></div>San Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230453679344836393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126534433825399733.post-59490849540211857562009-07-22T23:36:00.000-07:002009-07-23T00:00:21.659-07:00New San Ramon City Email Subscription Service<span style="font-weight:bold;">The City of Ramon has launched a new <a href="http://www.ci.san-ramon.ca.us/general/govdelivery.htm" target="_blank">email and digital subscription</a> solution to enhance the way City residents receive and access municipal information.</span><br /><br /><div style="width: 250px; float: right; margin: 10px;"><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://widgets.clearspring.com/o/4a439c3424d01b40/4a680627f0e6b190/4a4a53af280135d2/41ea1fca" id="W4a439c3424d01b404a680627f0e6b190" width="250" height="400"><param name="movie" value="http://widgets.clearspring.com/o/4a439c3424d01b40/4a680627f0e6b190/4a4a53af280135d2/41ea1fca" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="allowNetworking" value="all" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /></object></div>The City of Ramon has implemented a subscription service which will allow residents to subscribe to topics of interest and receive free, instant email alerts when this information is updated. Another feature is that it functions as a FREE Public Alert System that allows for instant notification in emergency situations. Subscribers will receive real-time Crime Bulletins and Emergency Alerts both via email and wirelessly. You can <a href="http://service.govdelivery.com/service/multi_subscribe.html?code=CASRAMON" target="_blank">click on this subscribe link</a> to receive these time-sensitive emergency notifications.<br /><br />You can also get an automated alerts widget for your website which can be seen right here at the San Ramon Tribune.<br /><br />The City of Ramon is launching the subscription service throughout its website at <a href="http://www.sanramon.ca.gov">www.sanramon.ca.gov</a>. Signing up is free, easy, and risk-free for residents. Links to sign up are found on the City web site home page and on the individual pages that are being offered up for subscription or simply by <a href="http://service.govdelivery.com/service/multi_subscribe.html?code=CASRAMON" target="_blank">clicking here</a>. The only information required is an email address, and subscribers can change their subscription details or cancel the service at any time.<br /><br />This is an ideal way to stay informed as to what is going on in San Ramon. We at the San Ramon Tribune applaud the city for implementing this excellent service.<br /><br />Send us your stories, thoughts, comments, articles, and feedback today. Please read the <a href="http://www.sanramontribune.com/2006/11/introduction-to-san-ramon-news.html">San Ramon Tribune</a> welcome message for more information.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SanRamonNews" title="Subscribe to my feed, San Ramon News" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to San Ramon News</a></p></div>San Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230453679344836393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126534433825399733.post-64963041145384518872009-07-12T10:50:00.000-07:002009-07-12T11:04:07.038-07:00San Ramon Municipal Election Candidate FilingsThe November 3, 2009 election will be to elect a Mayor for a two-year seat (2009-2011), and elect two City Councilmembers for four-year seats (2009-2013).<br /><br />Qualifications to be eligible to hold the office of Mayor or Councilmember is that a person at the time the nomination papers are issued, must be a registered voter of the City of San Ramon. Candidates must declare whether they are filing to run for election for a council seat or the Mayor's seat.<br /><br />The Nomination Period commences from July 13, 2009 through 5:00 p.m. August 7, 2009. If one of the incumbents does not file, the closing date for filing nomination papers for non-incumbents will be extended to Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. It is the obligation of each candidate to meet all filing requirements and deadlines.<br /><br />More information can be found at <a href="http://www.ci.san-ramon.ca.us/miscagenda/candidate6-30.htm">The City of San Ramon</a> website.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SanRamonNews" title="Subscribe to my feed, San Ramon News" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to San Ramon News</a></p></div>San Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230453679344836393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126534433825399733.post-55156649690243558992009-06-22T11:32:00.000-07:002009-06-29T08:27:16.428-07:00Run San Ramon July 4, 2009<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhkQjMx4MdIarINi-_zZ6ltxURpwdawYx_JDQpZLtJ_Y0LFtick8pFzleUILLg15fzo5Ofu1IeGfSRC_t2I8_QUlmZUJPuxvlsh7YqD8Ko7sqtsTaoILTTmGxW5yh2A16ZBsQA3f19FOQ/s1600-h/2009SanRamonRun.gif"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 281px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhkQjMx4MdIarINi-_zZ6ltxURpwdawYx_JDQpZLtJ_Y0LFtick8pFzleUILLg15fzo5Ofu1IeGfSRC_t2I8_QUlmZUJPuxvlsh7YqD8Ko7sqtsTaoILTTmGxW5yh2A16ZBsQA3f19FOQ/s400/2009SanRamonRun.gif" alt="San Ramon Run And Walk" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350221996568905442" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">A Healthy Beginning to the 4th of July Holiday in San Ramon at the Annual Run San Ramon 10k/5k/3k Run and Walk.</span><br /><br />Looking for a fun holiday event that positively affects your waistline? Join the City of San Ramon Parks & Community Services Department for the annual Run San Ramon 10k/5k/3k Run/Walk. This is a certified, flat, paved route beginning at the San Ramon Community Center at Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Blvd, right off the 680 freeway at Bollinger Canyon Road.<br /><br />Race is open to all ages with medals given to the top 3 finishers in 18 different age groups for those 5 and over. As well as complimentary commemorative race t-shirts for all those who pre-register by June 26th for the event.<br /><br />Race day registration begins at 6:30 am and the first race starts at 8:15am.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Register</span><br /><br />Registration forms are available online: Download the PDF <a href="http://www.sanramon.ca.gov/Parks/events/documents/2009RSRRegistrationForm.pdf">Registration Form</a> or by calling 925.973.3240.<br /><br />Or Register Online: >><a href="http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1741816">Click Here</a><br /><br />Special thanks to our sponsors: Shapell Homes, Chevron, Forward Motion, Fleet Feet, Dr. Lue, Sun Deep Cosmetics, Peet's Coffee, Skyhawks Sports, KTVU Channel 2, KICU TV 36 and Bay Area News Group.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SanRamonNews" title="Subscribe to my feed, San Ramon News" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to San Ramon News</a></p></div>San Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230453679344836393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126534433825399733.post-64797316671323374762009-06-06T11:22:00.000-07:002009-06-06T11:37:37.626-07:00The Death of the Newspapers in the USHere is an indepth interview with Richard Rodriguez, about the death of the San Francisco Chronicle.<br /><br />This story, "The Death of the SF Chronicle" gives a great overview about the death of our newspapers throughout the US. Very interesting and very informative.<br /><br />Are we becoming a Craigslist society?<br /><br />Is our "civic fabric" ruptured?<br /><br />Where have all the good writers gone?<br /><br />Read the article in the <a href="http://news.newamericamedia.org/news/view_article.html?article_id=ce2e1f8dd255ad912e67eb83ce7a413c">New America Media</a>.<br /><br />Listen to the full audio interview with Richard Rodriguez.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SanRamonNews" title="Subscribe to my feed, San Ramon News" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to San Ramon News</a></p></div>San Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230453679344836393noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126534433825399733.post-514596829908947062009-05-13T05:32:00.000-07:002009-05-13T05:39:45.775-07:00San Ramon Art And Wind Festival<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcNlCTg2aRc4TKW4L3Ho0hWqWyRjEozmJ5fnYWudoFPFBOdhaMspHnfw1bgdXCtpdPlQphgdun4ho1uLv4d2B9Eltn0QdRj5IuiW8VMc8nrl6_CAIYfkDklBjmDeCTTdlA4CfcZimwzQw/s1600-h/san_ramon_artwind-09.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 234px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcNlCTg2aRc4TKW4L3Ho0hWqWyRjEozmJ5fnYWudoFPFBOdhaMspHnfw1bgdXCtpdPlQphgdun4ho1uLv4d2B9Eltn0QdRj5IuiW8VMc8nrl6_CAIYfkDklBjmDeCTTdlA4CfcZimwzQw/s320/san_ramon_artwind-09.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335286691439890578" /></a><span style="font-weight:bold;">The San Ramon Art & Wind Festival, the BEST festival in the East Bay, is scheduled for Sunday and Monday May 24th & 25th in San Ramon's Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Blvd. from 10am to 5pm both days.</span><br /><br />The festival will feature an early morning hot air balloon launch on Monday, May 25th at 6am. Bring the family for a spectacular close up view of 6 hot air balloons as they lift slowly into the sky.<br /><br />Shop for handmade items at over 150 arts & crafts booths featuring a wide range of artwork including paintings, sculpture, woodwork, toys, hand painted clothing, stained glass, music, photography and more. <br /><br />Kites are one of the main attractions of the event. There will be kite flying demonstrations by professionals from all over the country, free kite making workshops for youth, and lots of kites to buy. After purchasing or making your own kite, spend some time enjoying the beautiful San Ramon Central Park and perfect conditions to practice flying a kite.<br /><br />There will be entertainment on three stages and an expanded interactive kid's activity area with Inflatable Bouncers and Slides, Rides for the little ones, Face Painting, Rock-Climbing Wall, a Train Ride and crafts for kids.<br /> <br />Take a break from all the fun and enjoy great food provided by area non-profit groups. This year we will have 23 food booths operated by local non-profits that raise much needed funds for their organizations. There will be gyros, peach cobbler, caesar salad, tri-tip sandwiches, sausage sandwiches, ice cream, sushi, hot dogs, hamburgers, cotton candy, nachos and more. Last year the non-profit groups who participated collectively earned over $70,000.<br /><br />The Art & Wind Festival would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Special thanks to our presenting sponsor Chevron and our gold level sponsors Windemere and Comcast. Silver sponsors of this year's festival include the San Ramon Regional Medical Center, KKIQ, Contra Costa Times/San Ramon Valley Times, and the San Ramon Marriott Hotels.<br /><br />More information on the various events and times can be found at the <a href="http://www.ci.san-ramon.ca.us/Parks/events/windfest/default.htm">San Ramon</a> website.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/SanRamonNews" title="Subscribe to my feed, San Ramon News" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to San Ramon News</a></p></div>San Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18230453679344836393noreply@blogger.com1