Early morning kitchen fire displaces residents
Residents of a five-unit building in Alamo were displaced from their homes early Friday morning after a kitchen fire sparked in one unit and started to spread, according to the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District. (Friday, 10:28 AM)

Ishmael Reed to present 'Black History through Poetry'
Call him neither black nor African American. Renowned poet Ishmael Reed, who is appearing Sunday afternoon at the Firehouse Arts Center in honor of Black History Month, thinks all Americans should be referred to as "Pan-Americans." (Thursday, 12:49 PM)

Omigod you guys! 'Legally Blonde' brings bounce to the Lesher Theatre
Walnut Creek has never been so sweet. As Elle Woods storms up the steps of Harvard Law and into your heart with her unique brand of fizzy wisdom, she'll give you a toothache. (Thursday, 4:03 PM)

Streetwise: Favorite American president
As President Obama visits the Bay Area for campaign fundraisers, Danville residents take time to reflect on previous commanders-in-chief. This week, Roving Reporter Stan Wharton visited San Ramon Valley High School to ask students Who is your all-time favorite president? (Thursday, 11:39 AM)

Pet of the week: King Kong
They don't call him King Kong for nothing! This domestic short hair male is a big love bug at 21 pounds. This 4- 1/2-year-old seeks affection and is looking for "someone who enjoys quiet times and togetherness." (Thursday, 11:44 AM)

Council considers canceling fireworks, will create new July 4 program
The San Ramon City Council spent nearly two hours Tuesday evening discussing the pros and cons of putting on the aerial fireworks display this summer as part of the city's Independence Day celebration at Central Park. Its huge popularity through the years has caused concern at City Hall regarding public safety and cost. (Wednesday, 11:27 PM)

Fallen soldier memorial slated for downtown Danville
A memorial statue dedicated to San Ramon Valley High grad Lance Cpl. Joshua "Chachi" Corral will officially be allowed on Hartz Avenue in front of the new Veterans Memorial Building. A "battlefield cross," the memorial would feature boots, a rifle and a helmet with two plaques -- one which describes the genesis of the battlefield cross and one dedicating the memorial to Chachi. (Wednesday, 11:12 PM)

Caltrans gives green light to Bay Bridge closure this weekend
A Caltrans spokesman confirmed this morning that the upper deck of the Bay Bridge's eastern span will be closed over the coming three-day weekend. During the closure, motorists are encouraged to take alternate routes or public transit, which will be beefed up with additional ferries and overnight BART service at some stations. However, BART train service will run hourly and only serve 14 of BART's 44 stations. (Wednesday, 1:03 PM)

Just like a train wreck
In this week's Raucous Caucus educator and recruiter Tom Cushing discusses the heated GOP race. "It gets way too much coverage, methinks, as stern-looking pundits dissect every odd moment and outrageous charge, and re-handicap the sweeps, moment-by-moment," Cushing writes. "I will suggest that these Republican candidates and this process bode very well for the Democratic opposition." (Wednesday, 1:03 PM)

Board of Education discusses possible bond measure, leans toward November ballot
After several heated forums about a possible school facilities bond, San Ramon Valley Unified's Board of Education met Tuesday morning to discuss the realities of implementing a measure to improve school infrastructure. While most residents surveyed believe that the district can be trusted to properly manage tax dollars, 85 percent said the quality of school facilities are excellent or good an 61 percent believe there is great or some need for additional funding. (Tuesday, 3:49 PM)

Danville woman charged with leaving infants in car while shopping
A Danville woman who faces felony child endangerment in connection with leaving her two infant twins in a car last week at Stoneridge Shopping Center may have done the same thing previously. "There is some indication this has happened before," said Pleasanton police Sgt. Kurt Schlehuber. (Tuesday, 4:27 PM)

• Police arrest caretaker for the elderly suspected of defrauding her clients (Monday, 12:15 PM)
• This week's police log (Monday, 12:13 PM)
• SRVHS class of 2010 raises funds for Battlefield Cross memorial (Monday, 3:55 PM)
• Fire District app debuts in San Jose (Tuesday, 4:14 PM)
• Amgen Tour coming back to Tri-Valley in May (Monday, 4:31 PM)
• Fire district chief retires (Sunday, 9:43 AM)

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