Motorcyclist dies in crash on Vasco Road early Monday morning
A motorcyclist was killed Monday on Vasco Road just north of Dyer Road in Contra Costa County, the California Highway Patrol said.
What’s normal anyway? ‘Addams Family’ musicals coming to both Bankhead and Firehouse
The iconic Addams family is set to arrive at theater stages in the Tri-Valley this month for separate adaptations of the musical comedy.
The importance of words
Getty Images Let’s read through the current headlines. One says “Opioid addict is arrested by policemen” and the other reads, “Teenager seeks out help for opioid mistreatment.” We see both of them being similar but how come they feel so different? While one calls a person an “addict”, the other shows a human with a…
Concannon Vineyard to see ownership transition this year
Livermore-based Lemmons Family Vineyards is set to become the sole owner of Concannon Vineyard later this year as part of a planned transition away from its dual ownership with Darcie Kent Winery.
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Town Council to discuss future of Danville hemp shop
Months after America’s Finest Hemp Company in downtown Danville shuttered following changes to state laws on industrial hemp retailers, the Town Council is set to discuss next steps for the shop and review its municipal ban on cannabis sales in a study session.
Female cannibals are consuming fiction. Here’s why
Author and Pleasanton native Olivie Blake just wrapped up her “Girl Dinner” book tour in the United Kingdom, where she said many readers commented on how cannibalism is “so hot” right now.
Tri-Valley residents protest, mourn after ICE officer fatally shoots mother in Minneapolis
Protesters gathered across the Bay Area on Saturday to rally against the shootings of unarmed civilians by federal officers, including the killing of a woman in Minneapolis last week.
Work crews repair broken water main in Walnut Creek
Repairs on a broken water main in the city of Walnut Creek were completed Saturday morning, and water was restored to affected customers, per EBMUD.
America’s addiction: Why the opium crisis hasn’t been solved
Getty Images There are many different types of poison, ranging from alcohol to cyanide, but there is one that is particularly prominent: Opioids. About 165 years ago in 1860, opium was brought to America to treat wounds, but it started a dangerous drug development engraved into American culture. Why, after 165 years, is this use…
Opinion: Drug awareness programs need to step up
Getty Images Drug awareness programs targeted at highschoolers are embedded into modern culture; DARE, Just Say No, and the BioMed Central (BMC) drug safety program all come to mind. Yet despite their cultural prevalence, their actual effectiveness is far less remembered. As a high school student preparing to enter college, I can barely remember most…
Change begins in the classroom: The success of recovery high schools
Getty Images Five days a week, for almost seven hours a day, children spend their time learning, playing, and interacting with others at school. During these impressionable ages, learning at school can influence who children are and guide what they become in the future. Moreover, the education students receive is one of the most crucial…
Breaking the cycle: Reducing opioid overdoses
Getty Images Opioids strike out of nowhere. Such was the story of Adam Moser, a popular, intelligent kid, fresh out of college and a fan of the history behind World War II. However, shocking his family and the community around him, he overdosed on fentanyl at age 27. This taught everyone the cold, hard truth:…
How U.S. jails are turning a medical condition into a death sentence
Getty Images When we talk about the opioid crisis, we often picture street corners, rural clinics, or harrowing overdose statistics. We rarely picture the county jail. Yet, the intersection of mass incarceration and the opioid epidemic has created one of the most pressing and hidden human rights catastrophes in modern America – the criminalization of…
A teacher’s perspective: Stress and stigma are silently shaping teens’ relationship with opioids
Bay Area teacher describes how pressure, pain and silence fuel opioid vulnerability in schools Getty Images The opioid epidemic is often discussed in statistics such as overdose deaths, hospitalizations and prescription rates. But in our high schools, it’s the quiet domino effect that both students and teachers are noticing: Anxiety, stress, and the following silent…
Double murder suspect dies in Contra Costa County jail
A Concord man arrested on New Year’s Eve for allegedly killing his parents died in jail Thursday after purposely banging his head on something, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office.
Draeger’s Market closing store in Blackhawk, cites ‘declining condition’ at plaza
Draeger’s Market is set to become the latest major departure from Blackhawk Plaza, with the upscale grocery store announcing it will be closing its doors next month.
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