Express: Walnut Creek desilt project | Ex-Antioch cop acquitted of assault | Opera in the Vineyard returns

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Walnut Creek desilt project runs through October

Construction kicked off Monday to remove accumulated sediment and other material from an area of the Walnut Creek channel in Concord.

Former Antioch police officer acquitted in assault case

A former Antioch police officer was acquitted of misdemeanor assault Thursday, nearly two years after an altercation with a man while arresting him.

‘Harmony Unveiled’ concert pays homage to Renaissance era music

The Trinity Lutheran Church in Pleasanton will be hosting a group of singers and dancers who will be resurrecting the music of the Renaissance era this upcoming weekend as part of the church’s ongoing Trinity Concert Series.

Pleasanton Preps: Dublin Leprechauns showing promise this season

Last year the Dublin Leprechauns were 4-44 in their inaugural Pecos League baseball season. This year 15 games into the independent baseball league season and they have almost doubled their win total, standing 7-8 in the 48-game season.

Opera in the Vineyard is back this weekend

The sounds of the opera will be coming to the Tri-Valley this weekend as the Livermore Valley Opera prepares to bring back its annual Opera in the Vineyard program on Sunday at Garré Vineyard & Winery.

Bay Area Gen Zers can expect to spend up to $300K on rent by the time they reach age 30

The metro areas in the country where Gen Z faces the highest costs are in California – and San Jose and San Francisco top the list. They are the only markets in the nation where Gen Zers, the generation that includes those born roughly between 1994 and 2000, will spend a total of more than $250,000 on rent by age 30.

Hot Picks

Juneteenth Free Park Day: Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. The East Bay Park District is honoring Juneteenth with a free park day on June 19 with naturalist-led public programs to celebrate and reflect. For more information visit ebparks.org/we-celebrate/juneteenth

American Mahjong: American Mahjong is a game played with tiles, similar to gin rummy. All levels welcome. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Wednesdays. Drop-in fees $5(R)/$6(NR). Alcosta Senior & Community Center.

Alameda County Fair: Themed “That Summer Feeling”, the Alameda County Fair runs from June 14-July 7. Filled with summertime favorites including carnival rides and games, classic fair food and drinks, vendor booths, arts and culinary exhibitions, livestock displays and more. Visit alamedacountyfair.com/

Knitting Drop-In: A welcoming space for all knitters to knit or bring a project and receive feedback. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursdays. Drop-in fees apply. $5(R)/$6(NR). Alcosta Senior & Community Center.

California, Places & People Exhibit: In this Village Theatre Art Gallery exhibition, California, Places & People, thirty seven artists from the California Watercolor Association have selected paintings of favorite places they have visited in California or people they have seen here. Through June 21. For more information visit danville.ca.gov/227/Village-Theatre-Art-Gallery

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