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Council to talk pension expense reductions at special meeting
San Ramon council members are set to consider recommendations from staff regarding strategies to potentially reduce expenses for city employee pensions during a special meeting on Tuesday.
Planning Commission set for study session on housing outreach
Following months of effort aimed at involving the local community in decisions about how to address housing challenges facing the town, planning commissioners in Danville are set to discuss what these efforts have looked like and...
No criminal charges pursued in San Ramon crash that killed NFL coach Greg Knapp
Contra Costa County prosecutors have declined to pursue criminal charges against the driver of the vehicle that struck cyclist Greg Knapp, an NFL assistant coach who died after the collision in San Ramon in July.
San Ramon again pushes out debate over City Village
Rather than moving the application for an ambitious housing project forward, as anticipated, the San Ramon Planning Commission opted to extend public hearings for the proposed 404-unit City Village development into next month.
As California's drought deepens, water use drops only 1.8%
Next year's cuts in water supply could go even deeper as severe drought grips nearly 90% of California. Residents of the North Coast and Bay Area conserved more than Southern Californians did.
Livermore news site to launch this October
Embarcadero Media Group, parent company of the Pleasanton Weekly and DanvilleSanRamon.com, is launching a community news site in the Tri-Valley: LivermoreVine.com.
Contra Costa health order requiring vaccination proof for gyms, indoor dining now in effect
In Contra Costa County, patrons of restaurants, gyms and other indoor businesses will need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative test.
New businesses debuting at City Center Bishop Ranch
Curry Up Now, once a humble food truck on the Peninsula, has expanded to locations as far and wide as New Jersey and Georgia since its origins. However, the popular Bay Area chain hadn't made it to the Tri-Valley area -- until now.
Water district officials discuss how they're weathering drought
Officials from four of the Bay Area's largest water districts said that water storage and supply projects, conservation and political action will be required to get the region through the next few years if 'grim' drought persists.
Staying Healthy: Work-life harmony as a '3-legged stool'
A study in selflessness, Reena Gupta's work has centered on helping others, and her personal life has been deeply affected by a strongly communal household and close family ties. However, Gupta does not advocate self-abdication.
Officials announce concert lineup for Alameda County Fair in October
Pleasanton is gearing up for the return of the Alameda County Fair from Oct. 22-31, after nearly a year and a half of COVID-19-related closures, and fair organizers have now announced the outdoor concert lineup.
Valley Views: Dateline Berlin
Of my nine visits to Berlin since my son Pepe moved here in late 1999, this was by far the most challenging journey. Bottom line: I do not recommend international travel during a pandemic. I can only describe the trek as Kafka-esque.
Trial starts for Deputy Hall in on-duty shooting death in Danville
The trial for Andrew Hall, a Danville police officer charged with manslaughter in the shooting death three years ago of Laudemer Arboleda, began Monday in Contra Costa County Superior Court.
Staying Healthy: Keeping students in classrooms
With a month in school, the four Tri-Valley school districts are diligently working to keep students on campus by limiting transmission of COVID-19, but it hasn't been easy for the districts, students or parents.
Man found guilty of killing Cal High student in 2018
A jury convicted Fremont resident Christian Kelling (shown) of second-degree murder for the killing of California High School student Damani Chadly in 2018, Alameda County prosecutors said.
Community college district board puts Chancellor Reece on paid admin leave for 'personnel matters'
The Contra Costa Community College District Governing Board voted Tuesday night to place second-year Chancellor Bryan Reece on paid administrative leave because of undisclosed personnel matters.
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No criminal charges pursued in San Ramon crash that killed NFL coach Greg Knapp
Contra Costa County prosecutors have declined to pursue criminal charges against the driver of the vehicle that struck cyclist... Last comment 12 hours ago | 5 comments

Walnut Creek: Three charged with fraud in workers' compensation scheme
The former owners of two Bay Area painting companies were arraigned last Monday in an Oakland court on fraud charges filed... Last comment 13 hours ago | 2 comments

Staying Healthy: Work-life harmony as a 'three-legged stool'
A study in selflessness, Reena Gupta's work has centered on helping others, and her personal life has been deeply affected... Last comment on Sep 24, 2021 at 8:53 am | 1 comment

Contra Costa health officials say COVID-19 deaths are up, pandemic could linger for years
COVID-19-related death rates in Contra Costa County are now higher than any time since March, and nearly all of the new county... Last comment on Sep 10, 2021 at 6:54 pm | 5 comments

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