Zooming out: The impact of opioid misuse on friendships
Getty Images By Inaaya Ali When someone we love is struggling, we feel the pain alongside them. Confusion plagues us as we desperately hope for some way to help them. And yet, there seems to be no clear solution, no way of knowing what our friend needs from us. In that whirlwind of uncertainty, fear […]
Worth it: Tri-Valley chef putting his stamp on restaurant in Rossmoor
It’s a busy time for Rodney Worth, opening a new restaurant in Rossmoor and preparing for Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week in Danville and Livermore – all while also keeping things humming at The Peasant’s Courtyard in Alamo and closing the doors of The Little Pear.
Danville unveiling renovated playground
A grand-opening ceremony is slated for this week in celebration of the newly updated play area at the Danville South Park.
Nobody works in a vacuum: Rare repair shop owner reflects on convergence of his work and his faith
A man in his 70s leans over a workbench topped with an upended vacuum and an array of screwdrivers and wrenches. He releases a roller from the head of the machine and sets it aside on the table’s worn green cloth.
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Diablo dusting: Cold winter storm brings snow to mountain
The Tri-Valley saw a rare sighting atop Mount Diablo and high hills this week as a cold winter storm blew through the region: snow. The dustings remained visible into Thursday afternoon – when the clouds cooperated.
Community Briefs: Court unveils new chatbot feature | Earthquake roundtable | Veterans town hall | HEALFest coming up
The Contra Costa County Superior Court recently announced a new chatbot and virtual assistant feature that individuals can use when navigating the court’s website. See that and more in Community Briefs…
Livermore Valley vines uprooted amid industry-wide challenges. What’s next?
Over half of South Livermore’s vineyard acres has been removed during the last several years due to the aging of vines. Following the customary years of leaving soil fallow, growers face the financial question of whether to replant their fields during a challenging period for the wine industry.
Alamo bank robbery suspects arrested after multi-town search
Police arrested two men Tuesday suspected of an Alamo bank robbery and an attempted robbery outside a Lafayette bank
Police: Mother, son killed in shooting in neighborhood near Ken Mercer Sports Park
A mother and her adult son were found fatally shot in a Pleasanton residence near the Ken Mercer Sports Park on Wednesday morning. Police say the double homicide appears to be an isolated incident.
Danville reclaims title as California’s safest city
The town of Danville was once again named the safest place in California following a decline in both violent and property crime last year, according to the 12th annual “Safest Cities Report” from SafeWise, an independent safety research organization.
Prominent Dublin fencing instructors suspended amid criminal charges
Since being charged with felony labor violations, the two lead coaches and public faces of a Dublin-based fencing studio have been temporarily suspended by the sport’s overseeing organization, USA Fencing.
Grammy winner coming to Dougherty Valley PAC
Bruce Hornsby, the American singer, songwriter and pianist best known for the 1986 hit “The Way It Is”, recently announced a concert coming up in San Ramon with his current touring band The Noisemakers.
Dublin council eyes putting hotel tax hike on November ballot
Dublin is expected to join Pleasanton as another Tri-Valley city that is looking to put a measure on the upcoming November ballot that would increase taxes for hotel visitors.
Danville council to continue discussing cannabis retail storefronts
The future of America’s Finest Hemp Company and other stores like it continues to be front and center for the town of Danville, with a public study session set Tuesday evening to discuss the legal options after a state law change that led the downtown shop to close in the fall.
Bay Area’s first Duck Donuts franchise opens in Walnut Creek
East Coast chain Duck Donuts, known for its colorful donuts made to order, has expanded into the Bay Area for the first time with a new store opening in Walnut Creek this month.
How prescriptions can turn deadly
By Emily Chan Set to the song “Numb Little Bug” by Em Beihold, the video explores themes of mental health struggles, emotional numbness, and the reliance on prescription medication. https://videopress.com/v/0cJTsG9u?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pleasantonweekly.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FScreenshot-2026-02-15-at-11.12.46-AM.png&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true This video was produced as part of a program to educate youth and others about Alameda County’s opioid crisis, prevention and treatment options. The program…
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