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Why Does San Ramon Get So Many Earthquakes?
We talked to a USGS geophysicist to find out what's behind the recent swarms, if this is normal, and if something bigger lies ahead.

I am excited to start as Patch's permanent Tri-Valley editor and dig deep into the communities of Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore. I previously worked as a field editor for Agoura Hills, Beverly Hills, Calabasas, Malibu, and Northridge-Chatsworth. I took a brief detour to report for the Beverly Hills Courier, then rejoined Patch as a roving editor and California general assignment editor. Before then I was the Associate Editor of the Jewish Journal, a biweekly paper covering the Jewish community north of Boston. I grew up in Marblehead, Massachusetts, a small, seaside town north of Boston, and graduated from Bard College in New York, and then got my masters in teaching from New York University. I'm excited to get to know the Tri-Valley. Feel free to send any story ideas to michael.wittner@patch.com.
We talked to a USGS geophysicist to find out what's behind the recent swarms, if this is normal, and if something bigger lies ahead.

Tri-Valley Animal Rescue is waiving or reducing adoption fees for kittens at an event at the Pet Food Express.
Anthony Newell Arnerich is remembered for his "quiet strength, adventurous spirit, and deep commitment to helping others."
The city will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the park, which includes a sports court, nature playground, picnic areas, and young trees.
Police said increased patrols will be in effect until New Year's Day.
Police announced the results of their DUI checkpoint last Friday night on Santa Rita Road.
A Danville man was initially charged with multiple child sex felonies, but pleaded no contest to false imprisonment as part of a plea deal.
A storied San Ramon steakhouse said it will close Christmas Eve after not being able to secure or renew a lease.
Rabia Badar has raised thousands for fire victims, and to donate food and laptops to the underserved.
Monte Vista student Zara Lake has worked with volunteers in Algeria and Uganda to improve civic participation and literacy.
The EMT technician had just finished his nursing school applications and was planning to propose to his girlfriend, his mother said.
Pleasanton resident Badal Dholaria entered a plea for felony murder and DUI charges in connection after a deadly San Ramon crash.
City leaders will gather Monday to install 'Liberty' at San Ramon Memorial Park.
It's a busy weekend in the Tri-Valley, with parades, races, holiday villages, and more. Here's all the info you need in one spot.
It's the latest closure for the nearly 125-year old chain, and just six locations will remain in the Bay Area after this one shutters.
A motorcyclist riding on I-580 was ejected from his motorcycle due to a crash with another car and then struck by oncoming traffic.
Livermore police arrested a 30-year-old man with an active warrant accused of stabbing his 55-year-old roommate to death.
The town also presented numerous service awards, including the Danville Award and the Michael K. Shimansky Community Service Award.
The MyShake app claimed a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck where no shaking was felt.
Price ran as a progressive reformer, but was recalled with 64% of the vote in 2024 when voters elected tough-on-crime candidates statewide.