Ex-boyfriend arrested in Pleasanton double homicide
A San Jose man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of killing the mother and brother of his ex-girlfriend inside the family’s Pleasanton home earlier in the week, the Weekly has learned.
Nobody works in a vacuum: Rare repair shop owner reflects on convergence of his work and his faith
A man in his 70s leans over a workbench topped with an upended vacuum and an array of screwdrivers and wrenches. He releases a roller from the head of the machine and sets it aside on the table’s worn green cloth.
Community Briefs: Court unveils new chatbot feature | Earthquake roundtable | Veterans town hall | HEALFest coming up
The Contra Costa County Superior Court recently announced a new chatbot and virtual assistant feature that individuals can use when navigating the court’s website. See that and more in Community Briefs…
Livermore Valley vines uprooted amid industry-wide challenges. What’s next?
Over half of South Livermore’s vineyard acres has been removed during the last several years due to the aging of vines. Following the customary years of leaving soil fallow, growers face the financial question of whether to replant their fields during a challenging period for the wine industry.
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Police: Mother, son killed in shooting in neighborhood near Ken Mercer Sports Park
A mother and her adult son were found fatally shot in a Pleasanton residence near…
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How prescriptions can turn deadly
By Emily Chan Set to the song “Numb Little Bug” by Em Beihold, the video explores themes of mental health struggles, emotional numbness, and the…
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Community Briefs: San Ramon Lunar New Year event | I-680 Alamo ramp closure canceled | Cash in refund checks with Contra Costa notice
Traditional Chinese dancers and performers will be putting on a show at San Ramon’s City Center Bishop Ranch as part of this year’s Lunar New…
