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Week in Review: Top 2012 Story, Swalwell Sworn-In, Water Rates Might Be Going Up

A look back at the top stories on San Ramon Patch in the last week.

Top 5 San Ramon Patch Stories of 2012

A lot of big stories in San Ramon last year, but we named the community's support for Brianne "Breezy" Bochenek our top story.

Higher Water Rates On Tap At Contra Costa Water District Board Meeting Wednesday

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If the hike is approved, a single-family residence that uses 350 gallons of water a day would pay an extra $2.27 per month.

Green Valley Elementary Welcomes Back Sandy Hook

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Green Valley Elementary School students from Danville made snowflakes over the holiday break to send to Newtown, Conn.

Along with the snowflakes, 41 Green Valley students also posed for a photo, shot by professional photographer Sherman Chu, standing around the United States with their snowflakes connecting Danville to Newtown.

Eric Swalwell Goes To Washington

San Ramon's new Congressman Eric Swalwell, 31, was sworn-in on Thursday.

First Newborn in San Ramon Valley

The newborn girl, Deeya, is Pallevi Mehrotra and her husband Deepak's second child. She was born at 8:47 a.m. on Jan. 1.

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Blog of the Week: New Year's Resolution: Double Your Money (Legally)

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