Express: Danville teen publishes art therapy book | Tech entrepreneur running for SR mayor | Driver dies in crash on I-680

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Danville teen releases art therapy book for mental health

Eme Williams, despite being 15 years old, has not only acknowledged mental health challenges in teenagers but also combatted resource unavailability artfully beyond her age.

Tech entrepreneur enters race for San Ramon mayor

Following a deadline extension triggered by the decision of incumbent San Ramon Mayor Dave Hudson not to seek reelection to the position, the race for a new mayor of the city has shifted to be a competitive one with two candidates running, one of whom emerged just in the last week.

BART board approves contracts to build police HQ, install new fare gates

The BART Board of Directors voted to approve two multi-million-dollar contracts last week — one to build a new police headquarters in downtown Oakland and one to install new fare gates designed to keep people from hopping on trains without paying.

Pleasanton Preps — The age-old question: Underclassmen and playing time

The question revolves around playing time: Are they going to get a lot of playing time or would they be better served playing at their grade level where the competition would be less but the playing time greater?

Driver dies in rollover on I-680 between Fremont and Sunol

A Los Banos man was killed after his pickup truck clipped the back of a dirt hauler and then overturned after hitting a roadside tree and light pole on northbound Interstate 680 between Fremont and Sunol on Tuesday morning.

Special ACE Train route to 49ers home games back this season

In an effort to have more Levi’s Stadium visitors take public transportation to events, stadium officials announced last week they will renew their partnership with the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission.

Hot Picks

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley Organizational Updates: Join the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce and Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley for a free virtual educational presentation presented by Mino Sastry. 1-2 p.m., Aug. 21. Visit sanramon.org/

American Mahjong: American Mahjong is a game played with tiles, similar to gin rummy. All levels welcome. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Wednesdays. Drop-in fees $5(R)/$6(NR). Alcosta Senior & Community Center.

Family Story Hour at Danville Library: Join on Wednesdays for a fun combination of books, finger plays, rhymes, songs, movement activities and more. Family Story Hour will help reinforce a lifelong love of learning while building language and literacy skills. 11:15 a.m.

Tri-Valley Mayors’ Summit Luncheon: Enjoy a festive Italian luncheon and a chance to connect with five Tri-Valley Mayors at the Annual Tri-Valley Mayors’ Summit Luncheon. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Aug. 22. Blackhawk Museum. Tickets $85. Register at danvilleareachamber.com.

Piano Men Generations: Piano Men Generations is a celebration of the legendary Billy Joel and Elton John, brought to life by the father and son duo of Terry and Nick Davies taking you on a journey through the timeless hits that have captured the hearts of music lovers for decades. 7:30 p.m., Aug. 22. Tickets $45-$65. Visit livermorearts.org/

Knitting Drop-In: A welcoming space for all knitters to knit or bring a project and receive feedback. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursdays. Drop-in fees apply. $5(R)/$6(NR). Alcosta Senior & Community Center.

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