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Emerald High picks Pangilinan as varsity boys’ basketball coach
Emerald High School has named longtime East Bay coach Ron Pangilinan as the school’s first varsity boys’ basketball head coach, amid some parental unrest regarding the hiring process.
California joins lawsuit against feds for withholding funding for EV charging stations
California is suing the Federal Highway Administration for withholding funding designated for building electric vehicle charging stations, state Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Wednesday in Burlingame.
Have fun with Jack from Tri-Valley Animal Rescue
Jack is a very nice, adorable boy who is fun, playful and engaging. His foster dad enjoys his company and says that Jack is very smart and curious, entertains himself with toys, walks well on leash and would make a great walking/hiking companion.
DUSD board vote allows high schools to raise Progress Pride flag
High schools in the Dublin Unified School District may fly the Progress Pride flag for the remainder of the current school year as well as several times throughout future school years, following the Board of Trustees’ recent approval of a resolution authorizing display of the symbol.
Kaiser Permanente, mental health workers reach tentative agreement
After striking for nearly half a year, the union representing Kaiser Permanente mental health workers in Southern California said earlier this week that it has reached a tentative agreement with the company, and expects to vote on the new labor contract Thursday.
Hot Picks
Danville Area Chamber Monthly Mixer: Danville Area Chamber of Commerce Mixers provide a wonderful opportunity to visit with old friends and meet new business contacts. Meeting are held 5:30-7 p.m., the second Thursday of each month. For more information visit danvilleareachamber.com.
Hawaiian May Day: Celebrate May Day with a captivating hula performance by Aloha Studio at City Center Bishop Ranch. Join on the lawn in Alexander Square as graceful hula dancers bring the stories of Hawai‘i to life through song and dance. 6-7 p.m., May 8.
Submissions for 2025 Student Film Festival: Middle and high school students, including graduating seniors from the class of 2025, may submit original short films for a chance to have their work featured on the big screen. Submission dues by 5 p.m., Jul 11. Event is Aug. 1 at The Village Theatre & Art Gallery. For more information visit danville.ca.gov/theatre.
Drawing & Painting: Drawing & Painting at the Alcosta Senior & Community Center. 9-11 a.m., Fridays. Drop-in fees $5(R)/$6(NR).
Legally Blonde The Musical JR.: Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, this fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons includes recognizable songs filled with humor, wit and sass. 7 p.m., May 9-11. Tickets $13. Visit firehousearts.org/
Red Hot Chilli Pipers: The Red Hot Chilli Pipers have bagpipes with attitudes and drums with a Scottish accent. They are a blazing hot band and show so hot, rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland. 8 p.m., May 9. Tickets $25-$80. Visit livermorearts.org/
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