Express: Amador club promotes girls in STEM | Mental health efforts at Santa Rita Jail | DUSD employees of the year

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Amador all-girls club push through gender barriers to support young peers interested in STEM

After winning a national student competition that gave them a chance to design a project for NASA, Amador Valley High School’s all-girl STEM club has been working hard to make one clear statement: if they can do it, so can any other young girl interested in science.

Sheriff, county supes discuss mental health initiatives at Santa Rita Jail

The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office and Board of Supervisors provided the first public update last month on improvements to mental health services and overall conditions at the county jail that are required in the wake of a class action lawsuit and under new state legislation, following a decision not to move forward with a new mental health facility.

DUSD honors outstanding Classified Employees of the Year

As a way to recognize its most dedicated and outstanding classified staff members, the Dublin Unified School District recently unveiled its classified employees of the year for the 2023-24 academic year.

Wheels on the bus: Livermore-based GILLIG making mark on transit nationwide

After ending up directly behind a County Connection bus the other afternoon with my young son singing in the back seat, staring at the bumper I couldn’t help but think maybe it’s time Bay Area families add a new verse to their renditions to reflect the growing commonality of the local source…

News Digest: Goodguys’ 40th All American Get-Together | City commission seats open | Bunny Hop Scavenger Hunt

The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is set to be back at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton this weekend for its 40th All American Get-Together. Read that and more in News Digest…

Catching up on Speech Splendid

I caught up last week with Dougherty Valley High seniors Shreyas Sambara and Neel Kondapalli who successfully have launched their speech app, Speech Splendid on the Apple platform.

Danville author releases new children’s book

A longtime San Ramon Valley educator and writer has made her first foray into elementary children’s literature, with her latest release coming on the heels of poetry and middle school literature titles amid her retirement as an educator.

2024 Wines and Valentines

Thank you to all our 2024 event sponsors, donors and attendees who supported this year’s Wines and Valentines fundraising dinner!!! It was a HUGE success! The money raised will go directly towards supporting the important work the Museum on Main does in our community. > LEARN MORE

Hot Picks

American Ballet Theatre-Studio Company
Enjoy a stunning display of athleticism, artistry and passion as world-renowned dancers of American Ballet Theater bring to life beloved classics and exciting new works. 8 p.m., March 22. Tickets $75-$105. Visit livermorearts.org

Lunches at the Senior Center
Senior Lunches (60+) are served in the Main Hall M-F, 11:45a.m.-12:45p.m. Mon.-Fri. Call Open Heart Kitchen at 925-500-8241 for more information.

The Rise of the Superheroes
Sunol Repertory Theatre presents The Rise of the Superheroes. 8 p.m., March 22-23. Tickets $20-$30. Sunol Glen School Theatre,11601 Main St., Sunol. Visit sunol.net/srt/

Goodguys 40th Grundy Insurance All American Get-Together
Featuring over 3,000 of the west coast’s baddest American made and powered show cars and trucks of all years on display. Enjoy live music, see which rides take home the top awards of the weekend. March 23-24. Visit https://alamedacountyfair.com/

Livermore Sunday Farmers’ Market
Gather for music, food and fresh local and organic products directly from producers. Support small businesses and local sustainable agriculture. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sundays. Between J St & L St.

Wildflowers of Sunol
Wildflower programming incorporates flower-finding along the trails and are first come, first served with sign-ups the morning-of at the Sunol Visitor Center. 9 a.m., March 24. Sunol Wilderness Preserve.

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