State finds Dublin day care center responsible for toddler’s death, imposes fine of $10,000
A lack of supervision at Building Kidz of Dublin one year ago resulted in the death of a child, the California Department of Social Services concluded in a new investigative report.
Fresh faces campaign for Contra Costa County auditor-controller
Contra Costa voters are set to decide this year on who will be the county’s next auditor-controller, with a newcomer set to take the reins starting next year following the first open race for the position in more than 20 years.
What teens really want to know about opioids
By Layla Martinez When Granada High School senior Angel Pepper was asked about his school’s drug education he had a very simple response. “I would say there is very, very little of it. The only time we really discuss drugs in school is in Health class… and it’s very limited,” he stated. In Alameda County,…
Opioid use through the big screen
By Anika Gupta From the black-and-white short films “Rube in an Opium Joint” and “Chinese Opium Den” by Thomas Edison to modern television like “Beautiful Boy” and “Euphoria”, opioids have been a part of popular media since the late nineteenth century. Throughout the long history of opioid portrayal in television, depictions and reactions have fluctuated. …
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How social media Is fueling the opioid crisis
By Kary Deng Over the past decade, the opioid epidemic has become a pressing issue. As scientists attempt to study the cause of turning to opioids, a silent market has increased in the background. Social media platforms, such as TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, have changed how the youth communicate, discover trends, and share information. These…
Paranoia or precaution? Taking the extra step could save a life
We’ve always been told to stay away from drugs. That they never do any good. That it’s better to be safe than sorry. That surrounding yourself with the wrong crowd can come at a cost. But those words that sound like a broken record could actually save your life. What if the one time you…
National champions: Foothill civics team wins We the People competition in Washington
Foothill High School’s competitive civics team erupted in cheers of joy Sunday after they were named as this year’s We the People national champions.
‘We had to make difficult decisions’: Monarch Tractor announces sale of core technology
The autonomous tractor company that finalized the exit from its Livermore headquarters and R&D property earlier this year announced that its technology has been bought by another company after months of silence amid public speculation and scrutiny.
DA’s office again received increase in requests for prosecutions last year
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office was asked to prosecute more cases in 2025 than the prior year for the fourth year in a row, according to an annual report released last week
Young actors fly with ‘Mary Poppins’ at Firehouse
There may be no more ‘appier crew than those practicing at the Firehouse Arts Center ahead of opening weekend for Pleasanton Youth Theater Company’s production of “Mary Poppins JR”.
Belief systems and opioid addiction
By Siya Chhibber A person’s belief system – an interconnected set of principles, tenets, or core values an individual uses to interpret reality, guide behavior, and define their worldviews – affects that person in many ways. For some, it can bring hope; for others, it can be a lifeline. However, sometimes it can cross a…
Connected: Bridging the gap between music therapy and opioid addiction
By Aleksandra Hurka This video explores the effects of music therapy on opioid addiction by examining how both opioid and instrumental exposure affect white matter connectivity in our brains. Through a neuroscientific lens, this video offers a scientific proposal as to how music therapy could potentially (with more research) assist in improving white matter connectivity…
Danville council to hear presentations on fire district, town investments
Changes to community events, National Volunteer Appreciation Month, legislative update also on tap.
Candidates line up for Congressional District 14 special election
The race is on to fill a partial term for California’s Congressional District 14, a post vacated by Eric Swalwell last week amid sexual assault allegations.
‘It has truly been life changing’: Stepper departing Danville council at end of year
Karen Stepper announced this week that she will not be seeking reelection for a seventh term in office.
SRVUSD to talk personalized learning initiatives
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education is poised to resume discussions on the district’s personalized learning initiative offerings at its upcoming board meeting — this time as a formalized presentation after numerous questions and concerns about the topic have come up in the context of previous board meetings this year.
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