The beacon atop Mount Diablo, which volunteers have lit each Sunday during the COVID-19 pandemic, will see its weekly illumination conclude this weekend on the one-year anniversary of the program.

As a sense of normalcy begins to return to the Tri-Valley amid California's rigorous COVID-19 vaccination rollout, many fully vaccinated people are resuming activities they haven't done in over a year like...

The family of Tyrell Wilson, who was fatally shot by a Danville police officer last month, are suing the town government in federal court, claiming that not only was the killing unjust but that it was deliberate and premeditated.

Former San Ramon Police Chief Dan Pratt was named the interim police chief in the city of Walnut Creek on March 16, pulling the law enforcement veteran out of retirement to take the position.

The Club at Castlewood in Pleasanton is getting ready for the start of construction on its multimillion-dollar endeavor to modernize the main clubhouse and add amenities as part of a new "Sports Center" building.

Contra Costa County is advancing to the orange tier of the state's COVID-19 reopening blueprint, meaning more businesses and activities will be allowed to resume or expand capacity.

A San Ramon school custodian and her daughter, who was an elementary teacher in Pleasanton, died after their car plunged down a cliff in a Bodega Bay parking lot on Saturday morning, according to authorities.

A new five-year plan approved by the DSRSD board includes nine 'strategic goals' addressing the district's financial sustainability, long-term management strategy, and more.

California's plan to fully reopen on June 15 will largely depend on two criteria: Vaccine supply must be sufficient for anyone 16 and older who wants a shot and hospitalization rates must remain low and stable.

The legacy of John Muir is one that affects nature lovers throughout California, and to commemorate one of the state's most famous residents, the Museum of the San Ramon Valley is hosting a special presentation on the conservationist.

Mother's Day is May 9 this year, and the Pleasanton Weekly and DanvilleSanRamon are again holding their popular Mother-Daughter Lookalike Contest, with photos due by noon 4/18.

Two gardens in Livermore and one in San Ramon have been added to the 17th annual Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour, which is virtual for 2021, and registration is now open.

The COVID-19 vaccination site at the Oakland Coliseum will remain open in the coming weeks and will be operated by Alameda and Contra Costa counties instead of state and federal agencies, Gov. Gavin Newsom said.

Like many others throughout the Tri-Valley, I continue to try to process the horrific news that absolutely shocked us all one week ago: There was a fatal traffic collision at Fallon MS, and the victim was DUSD Trustee Catherine Kuo.