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Driver dead, passenger injured in crash on Ygnacio Valley Road
One person died and another was injured when a car crashed into a power pole in Walnut Creek early Thursday morning, according to police.
Community Briefs: Music in the Park | Youth Summer Showcase | Gun violence town hall
The town of Danville is hosting the final installment of its Music in the Park series this weekend, set to feature tunes from cover band The Unauthorized Rolling Stones. Read that and more in Community Briefs…
Keeping it steady: Interim Superintendent Ghysels ruminates on priorities, challenges for his year at Pleasanton Unified
Aug. 8 won’t just be the first day for families and faculty — it will also be the first chance for Maurice Ghysels to experience back-to-school day and meet with students across the city he grew up in as interim superintendent.
Pleasanton couple riding 188 miles in two days for cancer research in Pan-Mass Challenge
How often do you get the chance to spend the weekend riding your bike nearly the length of a U.S. state? Well if it’s for charity (and you’re in a state the size of Massachusetts), the opportunity suddenly can become attainable. Pleasanton residents David and Debbie Lowry…
Comparing cities per capita expenditures
City staff in both cities cited falling revenues that created structural problems going forward. The San Ramon annual deficit is predicted to hit $22 million in 2028 and that’s after the council and staff sliced $8.1 million from the current year’s budget. The number for Pleasanton is $13 million as revenue has shrunk…
What CA voters should know on minimum wage, health tax props
The November election is less than 100 days away, and CalMatters will have the lowdown on each of the ballot’s 10 propositions. Today we’re highlighting Proposition 32, which seeks to raise California’s minimum wage, as well as Prop. 35, which proposes to ensure that a tax on health care plans is spent on low-income patients.
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Monthly Blood Pressure Check: Free monthly blood pressure checks are the first Friday of the month, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Alcosta Senior & Community Center.
Keiko Matsui at the Bankhead: Pianist Keiko Matsui’s transcendent and haunting melodies have long sought to build bridges and her sonic cultural exchanges have reached the hearts and minds of fans throughout the world. 8 p.m., Aug. 2. Tickets $25-$65. Visit livermorearts.org.
Strength Training & Toning: Strength training with light weights for men and women in a fun environment will help boost energy and build muscle. Weights are provided. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9:30-10:20 a.m. Drop-in fees $5(R)/$6(NR). Alcosta Senior & Community Center.
Danville Music in the Park: Music in the Park series returns. This free concert is open to the public and food and beverages are permitted. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and/or chairs to sit on. 6 p.m., August 3: Unauthorized Rolling Stones (Classic Rock). Town Green.
Chess Club at San Ramon Library: Practice chess skills and meet other chess players for games at the library. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Our teen docent, with 5 years of experience at USCF, is available for help and strategy tips. Chess boards are provided or bring your own. 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturdays.
San Ramon Free Summer Concerts: Join friends and family for a perfect summer and enjoy the best of the Bay Area’s live bands with room for dancing. Bring a blanket or a low back lawn chair. A selection of food truck options will be available with wine, beer, soda & water available for purchase. 5:30 p.m., August 4. San Ramon Central Park Amphitheater.
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