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‘Stripped for Parts’ airs on KQED tonight
“Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink,” which will air at 9:30 p.m. today (Dec. 2) on KQED, tells the story of how hedge funds have decimated newsrooms across the country.
Alden Global Capital has all but destroyed the news group commonly known here as Bay Area News Group (BANG) by consolidating the Oakland Tribune, Mercury News and East Bay Times, slashing newsroom personnel and putting the Oakland Tribune building up for sale.
The award-winning documentary explains how losing local news coverage endangers democracy and communities, reinforcing the need for reader support.
Top Stories
Dublin artist’s ink flows to ‘Nature’s Rhythm’ in solo exhibit
At the balancing point of artistic surrender and control, a Dublin woman has created a collection of nature-inspired alcohol ink paintings currently highlighted at a solo exhibition in San Ramon.
Danville council to announce new mayor, community award winners
Danville is set to usher in a new mayor this week as the council gathers for its annual Mayor’s Installation and Community Awards Ceremony, which serves as the platform for announcing the next council member to hold the gavel for the coming year, as well as a celebration of prominent community members.
Tri-Valley Foodist: The Bourbon Pear curates a fruitful menu
The Bourbon Pear in Livermore brings a juicy selection of comfort food and updated classics plus pear creations.
Take Us Along: Mount Everest Base Camp
Pleasanton residents Tony Battilega and Paul David recently took a 12-day trek through the Himalayas to the Mount Everest Base Camp.
Greystar reaches $7M settlement in antitrust lawsuit over rent increases
Greystar, the largest landlord in the U.S. with multiple major properties in the Bay Area, has reached a $7 million settlement in an antitrust lawsuit that alleges the property management company colluded with competitors to drive up rent prices.
California is about to cut power company profits to historic lows. Your bill will barely drop
With California electric rates stuck at nearly the highest in the nation, the state’s utility regulator is poised to lower the payout shareholders can receive from California’s three large investor-owned power companies.
Hot Picks
Card Games/Games of Chance: Join for Card Games/Games of Chance, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays. Drop-in fees $5(R)/$6(NR). Alcosta Senior & Community Center.
Handling the Holidays: Hope Hospice offers this one-hour free workshop as a safe space to discuss the unique considerations of grieving during the winter holiday season. 12 p.m. & 6:30 p.m., Dec. 2. To register call (925) 829-8770 or submit an inquiry form at HopeHospice.com/grief.
Healthy Tuesdays at the Library: The San Ramon library offers a free wellness session for adults on Tuesdays at lunchtime featuring Yoga and Tai Chi on alternating weeks. All levels welcome with no registration required. 12:15-1:15 p.m., Tuesdays.
Bocce Ball: Bocce Ball at Alcosta Senior & Community Center. 9:30-11 a.m., Wednesdays. Drop-in fees apply.
Family Story Hour: Family Story Hour is a fun combination of books, finger plays, rhymes, songs, movement activities and more. 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m., Wednesdays. Danville Library.
Verses & Vibes: Poetry for T(w)eens: Unleash creativity, dive into the world of poetry and engage in guided writing with San Ramon’s Poet Laureate, Jaz Sufi. Verses & Vibes is perfect for poetry lovers and budding writers alike. 4-5 p.m., Dec. 3. San Ramon Library.
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