Express: SRVUSD approves contracts, raises | Congressional hearings on FCI Dublin | Streamlined entry at Del Valle

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SRVUSD board approves union agreements and administrator pay raises

The San Ramon Valley Unified School District’s board of education approved tentative agreements with two out of three unions representing district employees at its last regular meeting, along with pay raises for unrepresented managerial staff.

Reps call for congressional hearing on Dublin women’s prison abuse, closure, transfers

Ten members of Congress sent a letter on Friday asking them to hold hearings on the recent closure of the abuse-plagued federal women’s prison in Dublin and the transfer of its inmates.

Boba tea is popping up everywhere

Boba tea is here, there, and everywhere. Nearly every large mall, strip mall and shopping district advertises a boba tea shop. What is it about the drink that draws people to sip through those big straws?

Pleasanton Preps: Amador Valley softball captures North Coast Section title

The Amador Valley girls’ softball team needed extra innings, but the Dons pushed a run across in the top of the eighth to get a 3-2 win over College Park to win the North Coast Section Division I championship.

Migrants get aid at last CA border stop

Migrants, sometimes by the hundreds, camp for days at a crossing at the Mexico border near San Diego known as “Whiskey 8” in the open air, waiting to be picked up by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Officials implement streamlined entry to Del Valle Regional Park

Starting with this Memorial Day weekend, East Bay Regional Park District launched a pilot project to streamline entry at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore on weekends and holidays.

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Danville Police Youth Academies: Applications are open for the summer Danville Police Youth Academy and Junior Youth Academy offering a look behind the scenes of what a career in law enforcement is really like. There are two summer sessions: a one-day academy for youth ages 11-13 and a four-day academy for ages 14-18. Visit danville.ca.gov/recguide or contact 925-314-3717.

Trivia Night at San Ramon Library: Join at the San Ramon Library to test trivia skills individually or as a team for a chance to win prizes. Invite friends and have some fun. 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday.

Gentle Chair Aerobics: A beginner program designed for anyone who is new to exercise or looking for gentle, seated chair exercises to develop balance and strength. Monday and Wednesdays, 10:30–11:15 a.m. Drop-in fees $5(R)/$6(NR). Alcosta Senior & Community Center.

Danville Design Review Board Meeting: The next Danville Design Review Board meeting is 5-7 p.m., May 30. Town of Danville Main Office, 500 La Gonda Way. For more information visit danville.ca.gov/

San Ramon Community Town Hall Event: City Manager Steven Spedowfski will provide a short presentation on the City’s finances, followed by an open-mic period for residents to provide input and ask questions. 6:30 p.m., May 30. Dougherty Station Community Arts Center. Visit https://sanramon.ca.gov/

Total Body & Balance: Use your body weight, dumbbells and props to strengthen the entire body and develop balance skills. Workouts can be done standing, with a chair, or sitting. 10-10:45 a.m., Thursdays. $5(R)/$6(NR). Alcosta Senior & Community Center.

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