The San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education announced at last week's board meeting that Justin White, an assistant principal from San Ramon Valley High School, was selected to take over the position effective July 1.

While most voters know the passage of Regional Measure 3 means Bay Area bridges will see $3 in toll increases during the coming years, the initiative's victory on Election Day also establishes a new inspector general position to serve as an independent watchdog for BART -- an effort spearheaded by local State Senator Steve Glazer.

The trail involves ice cream shops from Pleasanton and Livermore up through Dublin and then Danville. Its objective is for players to visit at least five of the 16 participating shops -- for every five shops visited, the trail's sponsor Visit Tri-Valley will donate $5 to local nonprofit the Valley Humane Society.

Back by popular demand is the Danville-sponsored kids summer music program Kidchella: A Children’s Reading & Music Festival.

Danville Summerfest 2018 will be returning next weekend for its 27th year, celebrating community, commerce and summer fun.

Interim District Attorney Diana Becton is set to become Contra Costa County’s new DA for a full term.

Danville’s popular summer concert series "Music in the Park" will be returning for its 33rd year, with a wide variety of musical entertainment, all performed outdoors so audience members can enjoy the town’s cool summer nights.

No need to worry about that rumbling near downtown Pleasanton Friday morning. Those are the sounds of cowboys and cowgirls herding steer to usher in the county fair.

At a special meeting Tuesday afternoon, the Danville Town Council will interview several candidates for available positions at three different local and county commissions.