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Local Author-Palooza
More than a dozen local authors are set to gather at Rakestraw Books in Danville this weekend for the shop’s Local Author-Palooza event, with something on tap for readers of all ages.
The inaugural event celebrating local literature is divided into two parts, with five children’s book authors making appearances during the first half of the day followed by nine authors of adult books.
“Each writer will be introducing his or her book,” organizers wrote on Rakestraw Books’ website. “Then there will be lots of time to buy books, visit and ask questions, and have books signed by the authors.”
Stella Chen Lama, Victoria Siegel, Maria G. Wolk, John Petraglia and Bee Medders make up the lineup for the kids’ stage from 11 a.m. to noon Sunday (Sept. 13) prior to the adult stage starting at 2 p.m.
The afternoon lineup consists of Daniel Ochalek, Sharon Beth, Suzanne Masella, Tess Perko, Gerald Henig, Tony Hicks, Mara Solomon, Manish Maheshwari and Gary Hernbroth.
Hicks, a longtime local journalist and columnist whose stories for the wire service Bay City News often appear on DanvilleSanRamon, is set to discuss his 2025 book “Lying Drunk”, chronicling his battles with addiction and path towards sobriety over the years. “I’ll bring candy,” Hicks said on social media Thursday.
More information is available at rakestrawbooks.com.
Election forums
DanvilleSanRamon.com is hosting three in-person candidate forums next week for the November general election.
The first one will be for the Danville Town Council, which is set for Monday (Sept. 14) from 6-7:15 p.m. at the Family Justice Center, located at 319 Diablo Road in Danville.
Next will be the Dublin Unified School District board forum (Areas 3 and 5), which takes place Wednesday (Sept. 16) from 6-7:30 p.m. at the district boardroom at 7471 Larkdale Ave.
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District board forum (Area 5 contestants, plus uncontested candidates for Areas 1 and 4) occurs Thursday (Sept. 17) from 7-8:30 p.m. at its district office, located at 699 Old Orchard Drive.
Recordings will be available after each event.
Danville resident on IHSS board
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to appoint Danville resident Christine Burke to the district 2 seat for the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Advisory Committee at the recommendation of Supervisor Candace Andersen.
Street Smarts bike festival
The annual Street Smarts bike festival is scheduled for Saturday (Sept. 12) at Iron Horse Middle School in San Ramon.
“Whether participants arrive by bicycle, scooter, or on foot, the Festival will offer activities for all ages,” Street Smarts organizers wrote in a press release Aug. 26. “Families can enjoy games, crafts, entertainment, safety demonstrations, and opportunities to connect with local community organizations and public safety personnel.”
Activities on tap include CPR training, helmet fittings, face painting, live music, and a bike safety skills course throughout the event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. More information is available at street-smarts.com.
Beer City Run
Bishop Ranch’s Beer City Run is returning on Saturday (Sept. 12).
“The day starts with Beer City Half at Bishop Ranch — a run around Annabel Lake and out along the Iron Horse Trail,” organizers wrote on the event website. “Beer City Festival includes a half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances. See parts of the East Bay you didn’t know existed.”
In addition to the traditional run and walk options followed by a variety of local brewery offerings, the event features a one-mile “Beat the Beast” challenge in which participants attempt to drink four 12 oz beers while running a mile.
More information and registration is available at beercitybishopranch.com.
Tech summit
Innovate Bay, an East Bay startup and innovation hub, is bringing together founders, investors, enterprise leaders, policymakers and visionaries who are “shaping the future of technology and regional innovation” for its one-day “Convergence Tech Summit” in San Ramon next week.
The event, which is set to take place next Thursday (Sept. 17) from from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Roundhouse Market & Conference Center in Bishop Ranch, will include presentations, summit sessions and a chance to network with some of the leaders of innovation in the Bay Area.
For more information on passes, which range from free to almost $200, visit luma.com/ibconvergence.
Vasco Road study
The Contra Costa County Public Works Transportation Engineering team recently completed its comprehensive corridor safety and improvements study for a portion of Vasco Road located between Marsh Creek Road, Highway 4 and the southern boundary of Contra Costa and Alameda counties.
The study, which incorporated input from Vasco Road users and community members that the county has gathered, identifies and looks to address safety, traffic, roadway infrastructure and environmental concerns.
Now, the county is once again asking the public to review the Vasco Road Corridor Safety Improvement Study Final Report and provide any additional feedback by Tuesday (Sept. 15). To learn more about the study and to submit your comments, visit www.contracosta.ca.gov/Vasco-Road-Corridor-Safety-Improvements.
