EBRPD expands future parkland with 190-acre acquisition
East Bay Parks has announced that it added about 190 acres of new parkland next to Thurgood Marshall Regional Park, Home of the Port Chicago 50, strengthening open space protection and future park connectivity in eastern Contra Costa County.
Honoring their memories: A mayor’s son, The Golden Skate manager, hospital colleagues and other notable deaths
“There is a chill in the air these past several weeks, beyond the cold weather that seems to have settled into the Bay Area. I’ve found myself surrounded by news of death professionally and personally – just one of those spates this grizzled journalist tries to be prepared for, but never gets used to.”
Downtown Series: Home in Danville for the holidays
The Lighting of the Old Oak Tree kicked off what Danville officials and business owners are hoping will be a reprieve for brick-and-mortar businesses that continue to rebound downtown in the wake of economic dark times in 2020.
Snuggle up with Gertrude from Valley Humane Society
‘Twas a cozy night in winter, when all through the home, little Gertrude was waiting, not wanting to roam. Warm, gentle and cuddly, she’s the gift you’ll adore.
Livermore restaurant hosts beard growing contest to support teen battling cancer
First Street Alehouse in Livermore has been hosting its own beard growing contest for a…
Mount Diablo beacon to highlight Pearl Harbor Day
The Tri-Valley is set to have a view this weekend of the historic Mount Diablo beacon in action, when it will be illuminated as part…
Pleasanton Preps: Star Foothill swimmer Mijatovic commits to University of Texas
“In the end it makes sense. The best swimmer our area has ever seen commits to the best college program and arguably the greatest coach…
