Contra Costa facing sex abuse claims from former juvenile hall detainees
Former detainees are seeking recourse in two lawsuits against the county, its former chief probation officers and multiple workers in the youth detention facilities over the years who allegedly subjected them to sexual abuse while they were incarcerated as minors.
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Youth lead May Day rally in Pleasanton
Indivisible Youth hosted a May Day rally last Friday in Pleasanton where roughly 150 people gathered at the Amador Valley Community Park to voice their frustrations with many aspects of President Donald Trump’s administration.
Tri-Valley nonprofit The Flourish Collective hosting ‘Cultivate Hope’ fundraiser
The Flourish Collective, a Danville-based nonprofit focusing on building community and promoting social justice, is hosting its “Cultivate Hope” fundraiser later this month, aiming to bring members of the East Bay community together for a night of fun while raising…
Coroner releases image of Jane Doe’s tattoo in hopes of identifying her
On Feb. 16, the woman was struck and killed by a train in Port Costa. She was pronounced dead at the scene and she had no identification on her.
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One final ‘Art Made Easy’ show for teacher Severin
Renowned Pleasanton watercolorist Charlotte Severin is wrapping up her 35th and final year of teaching her “Art Made Easy” class with her students’ art show next week at the Pleasanton Senior Center.
Meet Buttercup at Valley Humane Society
This sweet fellow is happiest lounging in a sunny window, soaking up the warmth like a buttercup in a spring meadow. He’s a true homebody with a gentle heart, always ready for pets and quiet companionship.
Granada senior Bennett looks to defend CIF State swimming title
Then it’s off to college career at Georgia for Pleasanton Seahawks standout who has eyes set on making Olympic trials
A&E
Little Richard tribute coming to Livermore winery
Almost Famous Wine Company in Livermore is hosting award-winning performer Dedrick Weathersby, backed by a six-piece live band, for an intimate and immersive tribute to Little Richard on Friday, “Tutti Frutti: The Musical – The Concert Version”.
‘Funky’ Aesop: A fable-ulous family show at Las Positas College
“The Tortoise and the Hare”, “The City Mouse and the Country Mouse” and other morality tales from ancient Greek storyteller Aesop are the heart and soul of a new children’s musical from the Las Positas College theater arts team.
Tri-Valley artists to open studios for annual tour
The fifth annual Tri-Valley Artist Studio Tour this weekend is set to feature over 80 artists at dozens of venues across the region.
Spotlight
Ivy League mentorship for college applications and career foundations through meaningful projects
Path Mentors was born out of dissatisfaction with the toxic high-pressure environment that college admissions has created. Founded in 2019 by Columbia graduates, the Path Mentors’ team of nearly 100 mentors from a wide range of professions including technology, finance,…
Moving insurance vs. moving coverage: What California consumers need to know
Many people assume their movers provide “insurance” for household goods. In reality, most licensed movers in California are required to provide coverage, which is different from insurance and comes with important limitations.
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Embarcadero Media CEO Dawes announces he will step away
Adam Dawes, who has led Embarcadero Media Foundation through stiff winds buffeting both the organization and wider media landscape, has announced that he will be stepping down as chief executive officer of the local nonprofit that publishes DanvilleSanRamon.com.
The rise and fall of Eric Swalwell
How Dublin native went from media darling Democrat in DC and popular governor candidate to political exile and sex abuse scandal
Sports
Pleasanton Preps: How Foothill handed De La Salle its first loss of EBAL baseball season
But just when it looked darkest for the Falcons, they found their inner resolve, jumping up to hand De La Salle its first EBAL loss with a 6-5 final.
What a time to be a volleyball fan in the Tri-Valley
Plain and simple – the East Bay Athletic League boys’ volleyball season is crazy and unpredictable.
New public Fitness Court opens at Dublin school campus
The Dublin community now has access to a free outdoor gym at the academic campus on York Drive, thanks to a partnership between the school district and the National Fitness Campaign.
ReAL Estate
Contra Costa voters to decide on first new assessor in three decades
The Contra Costa County Assessor’s office is set to be under new leadership following this year’s election, when the longtime incumbent is poised to retire and make way for new blood for the first time in decades.
Appellate court sides with city in ruling on San Ramon Market Place project
After a lengthy legal battle with a neighborhood group that organized to protest a redevelopment project slated for the Market Place shopping center, the project approved by the San Ramon Planning Commission more than three years ago could be coming…
Luxury Locally: Yes, it’s expensive. Yes, people are still buying.
“The economic forces that impact housing affordability in general also influence luxury real estate here in the Tri-Valley…”
