Express: SRV football off to strong start | Ex-deputy guilty of murdering Dublin couple

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San Ramon Valley and Foothill are class of EBAL football divisions, so far

We have one more week until East Bay Athletic League play begins, so let’s run through the two divisions and see how teams are shaking out at the midway point in their seasons.

Community Briefs: ADU rebates | Danville candidate forum | WOW Award nominations | Cal High fall concerts

Danville is among 15 East Bay communities that have been allocated funds to support a rebate program for the construction of accessory dwelling units as part of the ADU Accelerator Program led by State Senator Steve Glazer.

Former sheriff’s deputy found guilty of murdering Dublin couple

An Alameda County jury convicted a former sheriff’s deputy Thursday of two counts of first-degree murder for killing his lover and her husband with his service weapon in the couple’s Dublin house two years ago.

What a Week: Bye bye, Biscuits

“It’s a little bit quieter in the house as I write this column. A bit of a quiver meets the coffee from my ‘Cat Dad’ mug. We bid farewell to our beloved Biscuits last Friday afternoon…”

Busy October outside Bankhead (inside too…)

A bustling month is getting off with a bang — the beat of drums, clapping hands and dancing feet, that is — at the Bankhead Theater, as the Taste of Africa Festival and Filipino Barrio Fiesta this weekend mark the start of a series of free culture and community celebrations on the plaza.

Excessive heat warning extended through Saturday night for much of Bay Area

A heat wave in the Bay Area and Central Coast will last into the weekend, with an excessive heat warning issued by the National Weather Service for much of the region being extended through 11 p.m. Saturday.

Tim Talk: We are failing our boys and younger men

“Presenters at last Thursday’s symposium on boys and men all landed on one message: we are failing them.”

Hot Picks

Monthly Blood Pressure Check: Stop in at Alcosta Senior & Community Center the first Friday of the month and get your blood pressure checked with a licensed volunteer. 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Alameda Fall Home Show: The 38th Annual Fall Home Show is back at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Meet experts and visit exhibits and displays to help turn your house into the home of your dreams. 12-5 p.m., Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 5-6. Visit alamedacountyfair.com/

Joan Osborne at the Bankhead: Joan Osborne is known for her gritty, blues-based rock sound, passionate performance and emotionally evocative songwriting. 8 p.m., Oct. 4. Tickets $25-$220. Visit livermorearts.org/

Oktoberfest at Forrest Hill Farm: Join this annual fundraising event where all proceeds go to maintaining and preserving the park. Food, music and dog sheep herding demonstrations. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 5. 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Visit srhf.org/index.php/oktoberfest/

Danville Farmers’ Market: Fill a market bag with veggies, seafood, meats, cut flowers, baked goods and more at the Danville Farmers’ Market. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 205 Railroad Ave.

San Ramon Farmers’ Market: The San Ramon Farmers’ Market is 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., Saturday, year-round. City Center Bishop Ranch, 6000 Bollinger Canyon Rd.

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