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A look at some of last week's headlines in San Ramon.

VP of the Dublin San Ramon Services District Elected to Alameda Local Agency Formation Commission. Georgean M. Vonheeder-Leopold, who is the historian for the City of Dublin, will hold the position through May 2017. Story here. 

$10,000 Reward Being Offered For Jewelry Lost in Alamo. An Alamo woman is offering a large reward for jewelry lost in the Rite Aide parking lot. Details here.

UPDATE: Fire Burned 30 Acres Near Windemere. The fire was reported in the Windemere neighborhood of San Ramon Sunday evening. More here.

Police Log: Teen Problems; Car Break-Ins; Home Burglaries. Identity theft, embezzlement, animal cruelty and more from July 11 to 17. Log is here.

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Overwatering increases risk of West Nile Virus. Easy steps to keep lush, green lawns, without creating disease risk. Read more here.

Local Teen Golfer Misses Chance at 2013 U.S. Women's Amateur Championship. The Dougherty Valley High student won't be going to South Carolina to compete this year. Story here.

Who's Hiring In San Ramon: Hill Physicians, Reply!.com, 24 Hour Fitness. Listings here.

73-Year-Old Musician Attacked After Dedicating Song to Trayvon Martin at Hayward Blues Festival. Lester Chambers, 73, was beaten while on stage Saturday. Story here.

Signs Your Child Might Be Dyslexic. Dyslexia is much more than the propensity to mentally flip letters while reading or writing. Read blog here.

New App Makes Photos Smurfier (Sponsored). Add the Smurfs to your family photographs and make your world a little Smurfier. Sponsored by “The Smurfs 2.” Details here.

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