Dublin school board picks Campbell as next superintendent
Dublin school trustees are turning inward for the next leader of the district, selecting seasoned DUSD educator and former Pleasanton city councilman Matt Campbell to take the reins as superintendent next school year – pending successful contract negotiations.
Opioids continue devastation beyond the headlines
Getty Images By Nitish Nattudurai As national attention drifts from the opioid crisis, individuals discover that their journey to recovery often starts not in hospitals or courtrooms, but through the power of personal connections and community support. People in recovery often describe reaching a point where survival depended not on strength alone, but on support.…
DA, air district reach $10M settlement with refinery for violations
The Bay Area Air District and Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office announced they secured $10 million from the Martinez Refining Company following a joint prosecution for 163 violations of air quality regulations over four years.
Sprinkles Cupcakes shop reopens in City Center, almost as suddenly as it shut down
In an unexpected turnaround, the Sprinkles Cupcakes franchise in San Ramon has opened its doors again – nearly six weeks after the parent company abruptly closed all locations nationwide.
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Debut Primrose School franchise in San Ramon welcomes first students
The first Primrose School location in San Ramon – owned by the same couple who operate the franchise in Livermore – is now open on the west side of town, recently welcoming young kids to its programming for day care and early education.
Unseen struggles in healthcare: The hidden issue of opioids in healthcare professionals
Getty Images By Saivi Nandamuri Often those who strive to help others are in need of help themselves. A prime example of this is physicians, who are five times more likely to misuse opioids and benzodiazepine, compared to their non-medical counterparts. While there isn’t a definitive answer as to why, it’s likely due to two…
How addiction appears in high schools
Getty Images Produced by Madison Vinas and Chloe Zhen Addiction to nicotine, opioids and other drugs is more prevalent in high school students than most people, including students, understand. In their podcast, Madison Vinas and Chloe Zhen explore possible reasons students turn to addictive substances, how to bring up the subject of addiction and how…
Zooming out: The impact of opioid misuse on friendships
Getty Images By Inaaya Ali When someone we love is struggling, we feel the pain alongside them. Confusion plagues us as we desperately hope for some way to help them. And yet, there seems to be no clear solution, no way of knowing what our friend needs from us. In that whirlwind of uncertainty, fear…
A taste of South America on Main Street Pleasanton
Three Pleasanton restaurants feature intriguing cuisine and beverages from Peru and Argentina.
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.
Worth it: Tri-Valley chef putting his stamp on restaurant in Rossmoor
It’s a busy time for Rodney Worth, opening a new restaurant in Rossmoor and preparing for Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week in Danville and Livermore – all while also keeping things humming at The Peasant’s Courtyard in Alamo and closing the doors of The Little Pear.
Danville unveiling renovated playground
A grand-opening ceremony is slated for this week in celebration of the newly updated play area at the Danville South Park.
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.
Diablo dusting: Cold winter storm brings snow to mountain
The Tri-Valley saw a rare sighting atop Mount Diablo and high hills this week as a cold winter storm blew through the region: snow. The dustings remained visible into Thursday afternoon – when the clouds cooperated.
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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