*|DATE:F j, Y|*

Top Stories
‘This is not acceptable’: BART board president lambasts proposed station closures in hometown Dublin
As BART officials prepare to discuss a list of potential station closures during a board workshop Thursday, BART Board President and former Dublin mayor Melissa Hernandez publicly criticized the transit agency’s cost-reduction proposal, which would cut off service to the entire Tri-Valley by 2027.
Caltrans closing Stone Valley Road freeway ramp during next two days
Work crews are shutting the Stone Valley Road on-ramp to southbound Interstate 680 in Alamo during daytime hours on Thursday and Friday for sound wall upgrades, Caltrans announced.
Alamo painter exploring craft at French residency
A San Ramon Valley artist is preparing to find new inspiration through an exclusive residency in the French countryside starting Friday.
Guest Opinion: How slang affects younger generation
“Ultimately, slang’s growing presence raises important questions, it challenges ideas about what ‘proper’ language looks like, while highlighting how deeply communication is influenced by culture and technology.”
Livermore school board appoints Pechette as acting superintendent
Livermore school trustees agreed unanimously Tuesday to appoint Michelle Pechette as the district’s acting superintendent to fill the leadership void left after Torie Gibson’s sudden departure four nights earlier.
Pet of the Week: Make Max your Valentine from Valley Humane Society
Love may be blind, but Max is only partially blind – and it doesn’t stop him from seeing straight into your heart! This sweetheart is a staff favorite who’s ready to be your ultimate lap cat, showering you with cuddles and affection.
Hot Picks
Free Income Tax Preparation in Contra Costa County: Beginning in February, free income tax preparation will be offered by the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program. Service is provided by IRS certified tax counselors and is available to people of all ages. AARP membership is not required. Visit sites.google.com/view/taxaideccc.
Danville Design Review Board: The next Design Review Board, Regular Meeting, is 5 p.m., Feb. 12. Visit danville.ca.gov.
Danville Area Chamber Monthly Mixer: Join the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Monthly Mixer, which provides an opportunity to visit with old friends and meet new business contacts. Enjoy great food and cheer, 5:30 7 p.m., Thursdays. Visit danvilleareachamber.com.
Happy Group Sing Along: Join to make vocal harmony while singing a wide range of favorite songs from the past decades to today. 1-4 p.m., Feb. 13. Alcosta Senior & Community Center.
Maria Muldaur & Her Jazzabelle Quintet: Maria Muldaur, the legendary voice behind the timeless hit “Midnight at the Oasis,” brings her signature charm and rich musical heritage to the stage with her Jazzabelle Quintet. 7:30 p.m., Feb. 13. Tickets $38-$43. Visit firehousearts.org.
The String Queens: Praised authentic, soulful and orchestral sound, The String Queens is a dynamic trio that creates stimulating musical experiences that inspire audiences to love, hope, feel and imagine. 8 p.m., Feb. 13. Tickets $45-$75. Visit livermorearts.org.
Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved.
*|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|*
Our mailing address is:
*|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|*
You can update your preferences and manage your groups, or if you really never want to hear from us again, including other emails from us you may have signed up for, you can totally unsubscribe from this list.













