Dougherty Valley Trees, Angry Young San Jose Sharks Fan and Local Runners in Boston Marathon

Dougherty Valley's Tree Nightmare

A Dougherty Valley landscaping planning blunder is causing significant problems for residents and frustrating city staff and elected officials.

The issue is so damaging, that an independent consulting group told the City Council earlier this year that it could cost $22 million over 20 years to solve the mishap.

And what is it that's causing all this?

Trees. Click the link to learn more.

San Jose Sharks Try to Win Back 7-Year-Old San Ramon Fan

"I'm sad about everything the Sharks have done."

Those were the words from Vincent Savage, 7, of San Ramon after the San Jose Sharks traded Ryan Clowe earlier this month.

The YouTube clip of the angry young fan has got more than 90,000 hits. On Thursday, the Sharks tried to make it up to him. Click the link to read what happened.

Boston Marathon Locked Down After Explosion; List of San Ramon Runners

The Boston Marathon, a destination race that historically draws runners from all corners of the world, was locked down Monday after two explosions at the finish line. There were 11 San Ramon runners that participated in the race and none of them were hurt.

What Should Replace Escape Hair Salon on Alcosta?

We asked readers what they think should replace the hair salon that recently closed on Alcosta Boulevard. Click the link and tell us what you think in the comments section.

SRVUSD Board Comes Out Against State's Local Control Funding Formula

The Board of Education for the San Ramon Valley Unified School District adopted a resolution Tuesday, April 9 calling on Governor Jerry Brown and the California State Legislature to amend the Governor’s proposed “Local Control Funding Formula” to provide an adequate level of base funding to appropriately meet the needs of its students.