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Tri-Valley Year in Review 2025
2025 was a banner year for the Tri-Valley. Let’s take a look through our top storylines and photographs. Enjoy!
Walnut Creek man identified as victim of November shooting death in Oakland
A man who was shot and killed in Oakland the day before Thanksgiving has been identified as 36-year-old Terrill James Millhouse, according to the Alameda County Coroner’s Bureau.
Community Briefs: Hanukkah at City Center | Deko DIY opening
Chabad of Danville and San Ramon kicked off the first day of Chanukah last weekend with its 11th annual celebration and glow experience at City Center Bishop Ranch. See that and more in Community Briefs…
What a Week — Grab bag to end it: Looking back at 2025 and ahead to 2026
With too much going on this past week, I find myself without a solid, singular subject for my final column in print of 2025. Grab bag it is!
Authorities investigate death of inmate at courthouse
Authorities are investigating the death of a 27-year-old inmate who died in custody this week after he was found unresponsive at an Oakland courthouse.
Tim Talk: Hoover fellow evaluates state capital projects — ugly
Taking his annual look at California governance, Lee Ohanian, a Hoover Fellow at Stanford and UCLA economist, pulls no punches. It was ugly.
Hot Picks
Drawing & Painting: Drawing & Painting at the Alcosta Senior & Community Center. 9-11 a.m., Fridays. Drop-in fees $5(R)/$6(NR).
The Nutcracker: Valley Dance Theatre brings Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker to the Bankhead in this full-length repertory classical ballet where costumes and sets are created by professional, award-winning designers. Dec. 13-14; 19-21. Visit livermorearts.org.
Winter Glow Experience: A Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show: Experience the magic of the holiday season with the Winter Glow Experience, a dazzling drive-through spectacular featuring hundreds of larger-than-life festive displays. Bundle up in the car and enjoy a synchronized light show along a 1-mile holiday route. Nov. 20-Jan. 4. Visit alamedacountyfair.com.
Transatlantic Book Group: Rakeshow Books partners with an independent bookstore in Dorset on England, The Bookshop in Bridport, to present this zoom, the 3rd Saturday of each month. 9 a.m., Dec. 20. Visit rakestrawbooks.com/upcoming-events.
Drop-in 3D Printing Information Booth: See the 3D printer in action and and learn how it all works where volunteers from Innov8 will answer 3D-printing-related questions. 3-4 p.m., Saturday. San Ramon Library.
Visits with Santa at the Square: Visit Santa every weekend in front of the large, beautifully decorated Christmas tree for a magical holiday experience filled with joy, a photo and a free gift from Santa. 12-4 p.m., through Dec. 21. City Center Bishop Ranch.
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