Concannon Vineyard to see ownership transition this year
Livermore-based Lemmons Family Vineyards is set to become the sole owner of Concannon Vineyard later this year as part of a planned transition away from its dual ownership with Darcie Kent Winery.
Female cannibals are consuming fiction. Here’s why
Author and Pleasanton native Olivie Blake just wrapped up her “Girl Dinner” book tour in the United Kingdom, where she said many readers commented on how cannibalism is “so hot” right now.
Tri-Valley residents protest, mourn after ICE officer fatally shoots mother in Minneapolis
Protesters gathered across the Bay Area on Saturday to rally against the shootings of unarmed civilians by federal officers, including the killing of a woman in Minneapolis last week.
Work crews repair broken water main in Walnut Creek
Repairs on a broken water main in the city of Walnut Creek were completed Saturday morning, and water was restored to affected customers, per EBMUD.
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America’s addiction: Why the opium crisis hasn’t been solved
There are many different types of poison, ranging from alcohol to cyanide, but there is one that is particularly prominent: Opioids. About 165 years ago in 1860, opium was brought to America to treat wounds, but it started a dangerous drug development engraved into American culture. Why, after 165 years, is this use still prevalent…
Opinion: Drug awareness programs need to step up
Drug awareness programs targeted at highschoolers are embedded into modern culture; DARE, Just Say No, and the BioMed Central (BMC) drug safety program all come to mind. Yet despite their cultural prevalence, their actual effectiveness is far less remembered. As a high school student preparing to enter college, I can barely remember most drug awareness…
Change begins in the classroom: The success of recovery high schools
Five days a week, for almost seven hours a day, children spend their time learning, playing, and interacting with others at school. During these impressionable ages, learning at school can influence who children are and guide what they become in the future. Moreover, the education students receive is one of the most crucial factors in…
Breaking the cycle: Reducing opioid overdoses
Opioids strike out of nowhere. Such was the story of Adam Moser, a popular, intelligent kid, fresh out of college and a fan of the history behind World War II. However, shocking his family and the community around him, he overdosed on fentanyl at age 27. This taught everyone the cold, hard truth: No matter…
How U.S. jails are turning a medical condition into a death sentence
When we talk about the opioid crisis, we often picture street corners, rural clinics, or harrowing overdose statistics. We rarely picture the county jail. Yet, the intersection of mass incarceration and the opioid epidemic has created one of the most pressing and hidden human rights catastrophes in modern America – the criminalization of medical withdrawal.…
A teacher’s perspective: Stress and stigma are silently shaping teens’ relationship with opioids
Bay Area teacher describes how pressure, pain and silence fuel opioid vulnerability in schools The opioid epidemic is often discussed in statistics such as overdose deaths, hospitalizations and prescription rates. But in our high schools, it’s the quiet domino effect that both students and teachers are noticing: Anxiety, stress, and the following silent normalization of…
Double murder suspect dies in Contra Costa County jail
A Concord man arrested on New Year’s Eve for allegedly killing his parents died in jail Thursday after purposely banging his head on something, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office.
Draeger’s Market closing store in Blackhawk, cites ‘declining condition’ at plaza
Draeger’s Market is set to become the latest major departure from Blackhawk Plaza, with the upscale grocery store announcing it will be closing its doors next month.
My goal to continue our founding editor’s legacy
“The Tri-Valley suffered a profound loss with the passing of Jeb Bing, and I have a heaviness in my heart that I can’t quite put into words … I’m dedicated to honoring his memory and doing what I can to continue his legacy here.”
Katsume Sushi and Grill also serves poke and Korean barbecue
Katsume is not your average sushi place. “We are a Japanese restaurant with authentic recipes, but we also innovate,” said co-owner Jay Rhee Rhee.
3.0-magnitude earthquake hits near San Ramon
A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck near San Ramon on Friday morning, the latest small earthquake to shake the area in recent weeks, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Walnut Creek: Lane closures on Ygnacio Valley Road extended as repairs continue
Lane closures on a main thoroughfare in Walnut Creek caused by a water main break are now expected to remain in place through Friday evening, extending major traffic disruptions.
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