Hsieh, Polyakov square off for Contra Costa Superior Court judgeship
The two candidates in a relatively rare competitive race for Contra Costa Superior Court Judge Position Q have headed from the courtroom to the campaign trail in recent months, where both have reflected on their legal careers and philosophies in their platforms and in voter engagement events.
The silent struggle
Getty Images By Sophie Kao Teenage boys tend to be a target in certain areas for opioid overdose, and many reasons lie in expectations of masculinity and conformity. “Boys don’t cry” is a popular phrase that many young male adolescents remind themselves of in the back of their minds. Male social norms are strongly aligned…
Is social connection the solution to the opioid crisis? Getty Images By Tanvi Chaudhury The opioid crisis has become one of the most pressing public health challenges in Alameda County. Over the past decade, drug overdose deaths have risen dramatically, reflecting a broader national epidemic driven largely by synthetic opioids. While medication and clinical treatment…
When a number becomes a life
Getty Images By Kaavya Ravi Shankar In Alameda County, opioid overdose statistics can seem like just numbers on a page. However, behind each number is a real person such as a friend, sibling, or parent whose life was lost to a preventable crisis. In 2023, Alameda County recorded 309 total drug overdose deaths, and 301…
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When code meets crisis: AI’s growing role in the opioid epidemic
Getty Images By Arshia Sharda Over the past decade, the opioid crisis has morphed from a medical hurdle into a systemic catastrophe. While standard responses (like increasing Naloxone access) have saved lives, they are often reactive, occurring only after an overdose. To get ahead of the curve, researchers in California and across the globe are…
Parking lot to housing: Ground breaks on long-awaited Downtown Livermore Apartments
Nearly two decades since the city of Livermore first purchased a parcel of land near the heart of its downtown with plans to build affordable housing, excavation has finally begun at the site of a contentious apartment project that spent years tied up in litigation.
Valley Dance Theatre set for its annual Spring Rep this weekend
The Valley Dance Theatre is returning to Livermore’s Bankhead Theater this Memorial Day weekend for its annual Spring Rep, a set of performances the dance company says will bring “storytelling to life through three distinct works performed to live music, offering something for all ages”.
Pleasanton Preps: Foothill girls’ lacrosse wins NCS championship
The Foothill High School girls’ lacrosse team completed an incredible postseason run, beating University 8-7 to win the North Coast Section Division II title and finish what turned out to be one big road trip.
Danville council to discuss participation in transit agencies’ I-680 ramp metering project
The Danville Town Council is set to consider signing off on an agreement with state and county transit agencies plus other local communities that would allow for a ramp metering project on the I-680 corridor to move forward.
SRVUSD board to review special education, technology reports
The SRVUSD Board of Education is gathering this week for its final meeting before graduation season in which it will discuss a number of annual reports and other items as the school year winds down.
PG&E unveils Cybertruck-fueled PowerHouse plus wildfire-risk monitoring
PG&E’s San Ramon facilities have been abuzz over the past month with two major media events showcasing new technological developments aimed at collectively addressing growing power demands and mitigating wildfire risk.
Wells Fargo settles suit for $110M alleging discriminatory hiring, lending practices
San Francisco-based Wells Fargo Bank agreed to a $110 million settlement with shareholders following a lawsuit that alleged discriminatory hiring and lending practices, the plaintiffs announced Sunday.
Two state championships for EBAL swimmers
As expected, the East Bay Athletic League represented well at the CIF State Swimming and Diving Championships last weekend at the Clovis Swim Center.
LVJUSD board majority proclaims Pride Month in face of pushback
The Livermore school board declared June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month during their regular meeting this week amid dissent from the majority of commenters.
Big money on the line with Contra Costa college district’s $920 million Measure G
As Contra Costa County’s community college district approaches its 80th anniversary with its three main campuses following not far behind, the district and its supporters are asking voters to approve a new bond measure aimed at funding infrastructure and safety upgrades.
Monday is last day to register to vote in June 2 primary election
California residents can check to see if they are registered at the Secretary of State’s My Voter Status at voterstatus.sos.ca.gov.
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