3.1-magnitude earthquake reported near San Ramon, latest in series of small quakes
A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck near San Ramon on Wednesday morning, the latest in a series of small quakes in the area, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Dublin Planning Commission gives final OK for Sunflower Hill’s new affordable housing project
An affordable, 60-unit housing project in Dublin for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) has moved onto the financing stage of development, following unanimous approval of the proposal’s final project entitlement by the Dublin Planning Commission this month.
Costs of tolls, public transit set to rise for commuters beginning in January
Tolls at bridges across the Bay Area and fares at BART are set to increase starting Jan. 1 as agencies look for ways to pay off debts and continue with operations.
Meadowlark Dairy opens new downtown Livermore location
A Pleasanton-born ice creamery known for its soft-serve cones recently unveiled its Livermore location as part of the shop’s soft opening.
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San Ramon Valley guard Rudd surpasses 1,200/1,000 mark
As a guard in high school basketball, if you are going to be among the team leaders in rebounds, you need a certain amount of aggressiveness. You need to be Alyssa Rudd of San Ramon Valley.
Pleasanton City Manager Beaudin receives 3.5% pay raise
The Pleasanton City Council unanimously approved a number of labor contract agreements during its consent calendar portion of the Dec. 16 meeting, which included 3.5% raises for both the city manager and city attorney as well as separate salary increases for city management, confidential employee groups and unionized city employees.
San Ramon Planning Commission approves extension for Marketplace project
Amid ongoing legal challenges, the redevelopment project for the Marketplace shopping center that would include 44 housing units received another vote of support from the city last week following its approval of the project in 2023.
Heavy rain in store for Bay Area during holiday week
A flood watch already in place for the North Bay will spread to the rest of the region starting Tuesday morning and be in effect through 10 p.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Dublin teen leads agriculture tech startup
Under the leadership of a Dublin High School student, a startup tech company dubbed Terran aims to increase the yield and profitability of small-scale farming with its automated hydroponics system.
Under the surface: The other side of prescriptions
Prescription drugs are meant to solve medical conditions. However many are made with opioids. Reenacting how it may look like, this video takes you inside the life of prescription opioid abuse. This video was produced as part of a program to educate youth and others about Alameda County’s opioid crisis, prevention and treatment options. The…
Entertainment vs. reality: How media glamorizes opioids and warps teens’ perception
Opioids are often shown in movies, music, and social media as party drugs, symbols of fun, rebellion, or a carefree lifestyle. Instead of highlighting the real dangers of addiction, withdrawal or overdose, entertainment culture turns powerful and deadly substances into aesthetic props. This glamorized image shapes how teens and young adults think about opioids, making…
Struggling with addiction? Resources are available
Opioid-involved deaths have increased dramatically over the years and the Bay Area is no exception. “Since the opioid epidemic was declared a public health emergency in 2017, it has claimed 454,464 lives, with opioid-related deaths rising by 67% between 2017 and 2023,” according to Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF). Fortunately for many, support has always been…
Take Us Along: Happy holidays from us!
Our team celebrated the season (and all that we accomplished in 2025) during our holiday party Dec. 11 at Earl Anthony’s Dublin Bowl.
The opioid epidemic quietly entered the world through technology
Pain is no longer something that originates in a physician’s office for so many youths. Pain can begin with just a click or a late night scroll on a cell phone. What used to be prescribed only by a doctor can be seen on social media sites today. Dealers no longer need corners because illegal…
The role of pharmacies in the crisis of drug abuse and how they stop misuse
Pharmacies are a place for people to get some simple cough syrup or get their prescription drugs. However, people misusing drugs might attempt to change providers to get multiple prescriptions or hide the amount of medication they have to get more. According to the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health conducted by the…
A baby’s first breath
Imagine a cold, bright delivery room at 6 a.m., and the quiet is broken by the cries of a baby. Its small hands are shaking and every second the cries become louder, more piercing and more distraught. The mother looks at the doctor and nurses with a worried face and asks what’s wrong. The baby…
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