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A local malpractice verdict that made national headlines. Business closures and business openings. A sudden resignation. Deadly crashes. Public records detail previously unexplained departures of two high school principals. A new freeway interchange. And so much more …
Bay Area braces for rain, king tides heading into new year
A cold start to the day will give way to days of rain and coastal flooding across the San Francisco Bay Area as king tides and a wet weather pattern move in ahead of New Year’s Eve, forecasters said Tuesday.
Pleasanton Preps: Amador boys ready for start of EBAL soccer action
The Amador Valley boys’ soccer team ended the year with a pair of wins and will head into the start of the East Bay Athletic League after the first of the year with a 6-1 record.
Light at the end of the tunnel: Support is critical for those in recovery
When someone begins recovery from opioid addiction, they don’t immediately see a light at the end of the tunnel. Instead, they face overwhelming darkness from withdrawal symptoms like goosebumps, anxiety, nausea and vomiting as their body reacts to the absence of a substance it has grown dependent on. In those moments, hope feels distant.
Take Us Along: A mother-daughter vacation
Susan and Morgan Wacek on a mother-daughter vacation in New York City, including this stop in front of one of the iconic bridges in Central Park.
New laws for motorists take effect on Jan. 1
Several new laws take effect on Jan. 1 that will affect motorists, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Measles case confirmed: Exposures possible in Walnut Creek, Lafayette
Health officials in Contra Costa County have confirmed a measles infection in a person who was mingling in public places for about a week before being discovered.
Hot Picks
Wood Carving at the Pleasanton Senior Center: Wood Carving, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Drop-in fees apply.
Vintage Lounge Puzzling: Stop by the Vintage Lounge to showcase to enjoy puzzle-solving. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Livermore Senior Center, 4444 East Ave.
Doodle at Your Library: Donut Fun: Learn how to doodle and enjoy a donut. Join to draw simple winter animals such as a penguin, polar bear and more. For kids ages 4-8. 4-5 p.m., Dec. 30. Livermore Civic Center Library, Storytime Room.
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration: Skip the midnight countdown and join for a lively celebration with games, crafts, dancing, light refreshments and balloon drop. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Dec. 31. Robert Livermore Community Center. Visit larpd.org.
New Year’s Eve Glow Night at the Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink: Ring in the New Year with a skating celebration where every skater will receive a glow necklace to light up the rink during the 5 p.m., 7 p.m., and 9 p.m. sessions. Visit citycenterbishopranch.com
New Year’s Eve with Matt Axton & Badmoon: Ring in the New Year with a night of live music, dancing and celebration featuring Matt Axton and Badmoon, known for their rich, genre-blending sound that fuses Americana, blues, folk and rock. Dancing and DJ in the lobby. 7 p.m., Dec. 31. Tickets $150. Visit livermorearts.org.
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