Opioid crisis has no boundaries
Getty Images By Shriya Yarlagadda For some students in Alameda County, the opioid crisis could appear completely unrelated to their lives, while others suffer daily from the effects of the crisis. Drug problems are often associated with big cities like Oakland and Los Angeles, but the crisis extends to smaller communities – like the ones […]
San Ramon City Council upholds Orchards project approval
One of the most prominent redevelopment projects for San Ramon’s Bishop Ranch neighborhood is poised to continue moving forward following the city council’s decision earlier this week to reject an appeal that was heard at a special meeting.
Community Briefs: ‘Aligned Again’ art exhibit | Used sneaker drive
Danville’s Village Theatre and Art Gallery is hosting an opening reception next weekend for its new exhibit “Aligned Again.” See that and more in Community Briefs….
Walnut Creek police arrest alleged prolific graffiti tagger on suspicion of attempted robbery, vandalism
The department said that someone has been vandalizing vehicles and homes for the last month, tagging them with the spray paint moniker “Mini Bright.”
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Pleasanton’s Beaudin picked as finalist for Alameda city manager
Pleasanton City Manager Gerry Beaudin has been selected as the top candidate for the same position in his former city of Alameda, signaling the end of his tenure after four years leading the city administration in Pleasanton.
‘We wanted people to see it’: Displaced Anza exhibit on display in Tri-Valley for 250th commemoration
2026 marks year of historic anniversaries in U.S. history, including centuries-old land route that first brought Spanish colonists to the Tri-Valley.
Editorial: Holiday Fund raises $44,250 for Tri-Valley nonprofits
“These nonprofits are the lifeblood and lifelines of our community. Thank you to all of our 141 donors for helping us support them during this crucial time. Your money is already making a real impact…”
SRVUSD announces three new principals
Three schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District are set to be under new leadership in the coming months following a special school board meeting last week.
Livermore school trustees in too big a hurry?
Given their challenges with the superintendent position, you can understand why Livermore school trustees want to get a new person in place before the new school year in July.
Danville PD chase aided by helicopter results in vehicle collision on I-680, two arrests
A reported mail theft in Danville last week gave way to a police pursuit that involved the assistance of a Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office helicopter, a freeway crash and ultimately the detention of two suspects, according to an announcement from the town this week.
Spanish restaurant set to replace Frontier Spice in downtown Pleasanton
A downtown Pleasanton restaurateur who recently took over the former Frontier Spice building on Main Street is now looking to convert the Indian restaurant space into a Spanish-inspired eatery.
Guest Opinion: What we learned after producing play written by AI
“Many in our audience found this reassuring. Great plays, it seems, are still beyond AI’s reach. But director Rice offered a note of caution: our results were shaped by our ethics. We deliberately avoided using the work of living playwrights to train the model. Others may not.”
Dublin school board promotes Haar to assistant superintendent
The Dublin school district recently named director of TK-12 education Curtis Haar as its next assistant superintendent of educational services, effective this July.
Holi festival to brighten Bishop Ranch this weekend
Bishop Ranch’s annual Holi event, billed as the East Bay’s largest celebration of the Indian spring festival centered on “rhythm, color and community connection”, returns to San Ramon this weekend.
Pleasanton Rose Show moves to Museum on Main for 86th installment
The Pleasanton Rose Show, an annual display of beautiful blooms on Mother’s Day weekend, will be back in 2026 at a new venue, with organizers cultivating a budding relationship with the Museum on Main to rescue the longtime event.
Supes oppose reopening FCI Dublin as detention center, prison
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution Tuesday to oppose the reopening of a shuttered prison in Dublin for any correctional operations, including the detention of immigrants.
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