UPDATE: Gas leak briefly disrupts classes at Golden View Elementary School
A gas leak briefly caused students to be moved from two classrooms at a San Ramon elementary school this morning. (Thursday, 4:23 PM)

Alamo Music & Wine Festival
The popular Alamo Music and Wine Festival is back Saturday, Sept. 11, at Alamo Plaza, sponsored by the Alamo Rotary Club. Families can enjoy entertainment from local bands, as well as a play zone plus food, wine and beer booths. (Thursday, 5:30 PM)

And the grapes were blessed
Winegrowers, a rabbi and a minister gathered this morning in vineyards on the outskirts of Livermore for the annual Blessing of the Grapes. The Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association used the opportunity to unveil new wine region signage and to launch an iPhone app to help guests find their way around the Livermore Valley Wine Region. (Thursday, 5:31 PM)

Streetwise: What local issue concerns you the most?
Streetwise reporter Stan Wharton decided to take this week's question to the Danville Rotary meeting at Faz Restaurant: What local issue concerns you the most? If you're curious to know the responses, click on the photos. Answer the question in your own words in the comments below. (Thursday, 6:02 PM)

Simpkins gets started as Danville's new police chief
To say that Danville's newest police chief is getting "settled" into his new role might not be the correct term. Just days on the job and Steve Simpkins has dealt with a few notable incidents that have kept him busy, but he appears to be handling it well. (Tuesday, 5:11 PM)

Senior Awards ceremony will be magic
This year's Senior Volunteer Awards will offer something new: Renowned magician Dr. J.D. Zhang will be there to entertain. Make reservations now for a fun afternoon of awards, entertainment and refreshments. (Wednesday, 2:32 PM)

Did you feel the Stampede?
After some nice playing by the girls, it was the boys turn to take part in the annual Mustang Stampede soccer tournament. The event brings in hundreds of athletes from all over the area to compete. Photos by Chris Scott/www.calsportsphoto.com. (Wednesday, 3:58 PM)

Nominate Danville projects for the 2010 Design Awards
The Town of Danville's Design Awards are back and they are looking for nominees in the two categories: Outstanding Commercial Design and Outstanding Public/Semi-Public Design. (Tuesday, 11:09 AM)

Sample Livermore Valley's best wine this Labor Day Weekend
The Livermore Valley Wine Country's annual Labor Day weekend Harvest Celebration is back for its 29th year. From noon to 5 p.m., Sunday and Monday, Sept. 5 and 6, sample the wine, food, art and music that the more than 30 wineries are offering. (Tuesday, 4:54 PM)

Brace yourself for the heat
The high temperatures that the Valley is known for during this time of year are finally starting to pop up this summer. Wednesday and Thursday are supposed to be hot ones, with temperatures expected to reach the mid 90s with variable winds of 5 to 10 mph. (Tuesday, 4:53 PM)

Choose Chulo
Meet Chulo, an 8-year-old neutered male American Staffordshire Terrier who is proof that appearances can be deceiving. Chulo's badly cropped ears and large frame make him look somewhat intimidating, but he is a favorite of staff and volunteers at the East County Animal Shelter. "Chulo" is a Spanish nickname for "beautiful" and Chulo's temperament is a reflection of his name. (Wednesday, 2:31 PM)

• San Ramon Valley schools gear up for the future (Monday, 5:03 PM)
• Former Danville resident's work shown in Village gallery exhibit through Saturday (Monday, 4:59 PM)
• Danville Baseball group sues Athenian School over field use contract dispute (Monday, 3:50 PM)
• This week's police log (Monday, 3:32 PM)
• Two arrests made after string of area burglaries (Sunday, 5:44 PM)
• School pick-ups plus car show equals downtown traffic jam (Sunday, 5:25 PM)
• Thousands jam Goodguys' 24th annual car show at Fairgrounds (Monday, 10:47 AM)
• New BART seats mean cleaner ride (Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 4:45 PM)
• Streetwise: What would you do if you came into a lot of money? (Thursday, August 26, 2010, 4:25 PM)
• Art infused weekend (Sunday, 5:54 PM)
• UPDATE: Missing Diablo man returns home after being found in Monterey (Monday, 10:19 AM)
• Some on San Ramon City Council back manager's high pay (Thursday, August 26, 2010, 4:47 PM)

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