Oakland Roots Fall 3-2 in Finale as Piedmont Opens NCS Playoffs
Oakland Roots SC saw its USL Championship playoff hopes end in a 3-2 regular-season finale defeat at Sacramento Republic FC despite…
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Stokes and Burton Lead Valkyries Past Dream 64-55 in Finals Game 5
Backed by 13 points and eight rebounds apiece from Kiah Stokes and Veronica Burton—plus 12 points each from Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia…
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Cal Women’s Soccer Falls 3-1 to SMU Despite Early Van More Goal
Sophomore Mia Van More gave Cal women’s soccer a 1-0 halftime lead with a fifth-minute goal, but SMU rallied with three second-half…
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East Bay Sophomore Builds Blockwork Site for Safe Teen Chores
Aaditya Kamat, a 10th grader at American High School in Fremont, created Blockwork (blockwork.online) to connect teenagers with…
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Wheelchair Basketball Builds Community at California Medical Facility
Launched publicly in late 2022 at the California Medical Facility, a wheelchair basketball program unites able-bodied and disabled…
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Valkyries Bring ‘Ballhalla’ Crowd to Chase Center for Game 5
With the WNBA Finals tied 2-2 against the Atlanta Dream, the Golden State Valkyries return to Chase Center — nicknamed "Ballhalla" —…
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Berkeley Lab Scientists Build Machine Learning Radiation Blood Test
Researchers Jian-Hua Mao, Jamie Inman, and Hang Chang at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed Sparse CBC, an…
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Pleasanton opens applications for Dec. 5 Hometown Holiday Parade
The City of Pleasanton has opened participant registration, volunteer sign-ups, and announcer video auditions through Sunday, Nov. 22,…
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San Ramon Valley Fire District and Open Space Rangers Commission Solar Wildfire Camera and Fuel-Moisture Station Above Alamo
Pan-tilt-zoom thermal optics on Sugarloaf Ridge, ultrasonic Diablo-wind sensors, and live chaparral moisture probes strengthen early…
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Contra Costa County and Alamo Volunteers Dedicate Iron Horse Trail Rest Plaza and Solar Bike-Repair Station at Camille Avenue
Permeable Sonoma stone seating alcove, stainless-steel cycle workstand, and chilled hydration fountain enhance Alamo’s premier…
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East Bay Municipal Utility District and Alamo Stewards Open Pollinator Meadow and Solar Pipeline Telemetry on Aqueduct Trail
Acoustic fiber-optic leak sensors, 1.4 acres of native milkweed and bunchgrass habitat, and cedar rest benches upgrade the Camino…
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Alamo Rotary and Contra Costa County Dedicate Redwood Creek-Viewing Gazebo and Pollinator Meadow at Andrew H. Young Park
Handcrafted timber pavilion overlooking San Ramon Creek, permeable stone loop paths, and native milkweed beds refresh the 3200…
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Alamo Park Stewards and Contra Costa County Dedicate Redwood Picnic Arbor and Resurfaced Bocce Courts at Livorna Park
Oyster-shell bocce alleys, acoustic pickleball windscreens, and a solar chilled bottle-filling station at 2701 Livorna Road refresh…
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Contra Costa Public Works and Alamo School Families Dedicate Creek Footbridge and Crosswalk Beacons at Rancho Romero Elementary
Six-foot timber-and-steel pedestrian span over San Ramon Creek tributary, rain-garden curb extensions, and solar flashing beacons…
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Alamo and Danville Joint Park Stewards Unveil Resurfaced K9 Turf Agility Course and Solar Dog Wash at Hap Magee Ranch Park
Antimicrobial synthetic turf, separated small-and-large canine paddocks, and warm-water paw wash bays refresh the 1025 La Gonda Way…
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SRVUSD and Alamo Community Dedicate Resurfaced All-Weather Polyurethane Track and Fitness Stations at Stone Valley Middle School
Eight-lane permeable rubberized running oval, outdoor calisthenics bars, and dark-sky path bollards on Miranda Avenue welcome Alamo…
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Contra Costa County Parks Reopens Resurfaced Oyster-Shell Bocce Courts and UV Shade Canopies at Livorna Park in Alamo
Three tournament-grade crushed shell lanes, cantilevered tensioned shade sails, and accessible scoreboards upgrade the popular Mount…
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Alamo Rotary and County Parks Dedicate Native Monarch Pollinator Path and Sensory Garden at Andrew H. Young Park
Raised cedar aromatic beds, bronze tactile botanical plaques, and 1,400 native milkweed and buckwheat plantings enrich the Danville…
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Contra Costa Public Works and SRVUSD Open Protected Bike Lanes and Covered Bike Corral at Rancho Romero Elementary
Green conflict-zone pavement markings, buffered bike lanes on Hemme Avenue, and 80 covered rack spaces support Alamo student riders.
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Alamo Parks and Recreation Completes Solar Gazebo Lighting and Native Lawn Renovation at Andrew H. Young Park
County Service Area R-7A crews install off-grid battery illumination, accessible redwood picnic tables, and smart irrigation along…
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Contra Costa Flood Control Completes Miranda Creek Box Culvert and Bank Restoration in Alamo
The $1.28 million drainage modernization widens storm flow capacity beneath Danville Boulevard while stabilizing creekside valley oaks…
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Contra Costa County Reopens Livorna Park Playground in Alamo With Inclusive Surfacing and Shade Sails
The County Service Area R-7A upgrade adds poured-in-place rubber safety matting, adaptive swings, and UV-blocking canopies at Miranda…
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Hap Magee Ranch Park Reopens Restored San Ramon Creek Footbridge and Native Riparian Trail Loop
Joint Town of Danville and Contra Costa County park crews complete structural deck replacement and creekbank willow planting ahead of…
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County starts $1.15m Stone Valley Road sidewalk near Alamo Elementary
The $1.15 million Safe Routes to School project installs permeable walkways, high-visibility crosswalk beacons, and heritage oak root…
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Danville Advances Hap Magee Ranch Park Stewardship and Iron Horse Trail Crossing Upgrades
Town maintenance crews refresh canine park drainage and historic cottage pathways while engineers synchronize trail beacons.
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San Ramon Alcosta Senior Center Expands Free Medicare Open Enrollment Counseling and Fall Wellness Clinics
Certified HICAP advisors and city recreation specialists host one-on-one benefits consultations and balance workshops on Alcosta…
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San Ramon City Center Bishop Ranch Hosts Regional Autumn Artisan Showcase and Small Business Fair
Outdoor civic plaza convenes dozens of local creators, ceramicists, and gourmet food purveyors for weekend community gathering.
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San Ramon Valley High and Monte Vista Athletic Departments Report Zero Heat Illnesses Under New Digital Weather Tracking
High school athletic directors credit sideline wet-bulb globe thermometers and automated air-quality alerts for protecting student…
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Iron Horse Trail bridges get anti-skid decking and ADA ramps in Alamo
Multi-use commuter corridor receives new anti-skid decking, ADA-compliant approach ramps, and solar-powered milepost wayfinding…
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San Ramon reviews field scheduling; Central Park fields stay grass
Led by the Parks and Community Services Department with PROS Consulting, the citywide assessment evaluates natural grass baseball and…
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San Francisco Old Car Picnic Draws Pre-2001 Vintage Vehicles to Golden Gate Park to Benefit Disability Programs
Continuing a neighborhood tradition dating back to 1988, collectors gather at Hellman Hollow on John F.
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Ford's four touchdowns tie Stanford record in 34-7 rout of Elon
Cardinal running back Micah Ford breaks an 81-yard fourth-quarter touchdown run to tie Stanford single-game rushing history while…
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Alameda Showcases Sherman Street Halloween Exhibits and Friends of Ken Concert Alongside Historic Naval Tours
Alameda homeowners along Sherman Street unveil elaborate Halloween yard displays and host a free Friends of Ken neighborhood concert…
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Danville and East Bay Athletic League Girls Flag Football Contenders Enter Playoff Push Alongside Autumn Arts Showcases
San Ramon Valley and Livermore high school squads battle for North Coast Section seeding as Bankhead Theater and Las Positas College…
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Tri-Valley Residents Gather for Don Biddle Park Health Fair and Library Forums on AI News and Abraham Lincoln
More than 20 safety and health agencies convene in Dublin while public libraries in Livermore and Dublin host free lectures by…
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Heritage High Girls Flag Football Sets 70-Point Scoring Record and Sweeps Saturday Tournament in Brentwood
Brentwood's Heritage High School girls flag football team swept Saturday's tournament with a 39-13 win over St.
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Undefeated San Francisco 49ers Prepare to Face Washington Commanders on Monday Without Nick Bosa
Fresh off a five-sack divisional victory over Seattle, the 5-0 NFC West leaders rely on rookie defensive depth to contain mobile…
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Golden State tops Portland 128-118 as Curry scores 20 and Horford 15
Curry tallies 20 points and Horford adds 15 in high-scoring Bay Area showcase as Lillard leads Portland with 23 points.
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Broadway Plaza Marks 75-Year Milestone with Historic Downtown Procession and Regional Retail Showcase
Civic leaders, merchant associations, and thousands of East Bay patrons celebrate seven decades of outdoor shopping evolution along…
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Historic GraceWay Community Center Celebrates 150 Years of Tri-Valley Civic Service
Alamo and Pleasanton community leaders honor iconic regional institution as anniversary banquet raises funds for family shelter and…
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Agricultural Advisory Panels Advance Streamlined Equestrian Permitting for East Bay Foothill Ranches
New zoning recommendations reduce regulatory overhead for family-owned boarding stables, trail riding operations, and veterinary…
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Richmond Greenway opens wheelchair-accessible garden beds
West County youth and disability rights advocates inaugurate sensory agriculture beds and stabilized pathways along the pedestrian…
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Walnut Creek Expands Adaptive Signal Timing Along Ygnacio Valley Road to Ease Commute Bottlenecks
Municipal transportation division installs AI optical sensors and dynamic coordination across eighteen intersections from I-680 to…
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Freeway chase on SR-24 and I-680 ends in arrest in Concord
A high-speed vehicular pursuit spanning major Central Contra Costa corridors ended late Thursday night when law enforcement officers…
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Water district honors 14 student artists in conservation showcase
Board of Directors celebrates winning youth illustrations promoting environmental stewardship and conservation
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UC and UAW reach tentative first contract for 1,600 ComMaS employees
The University of California and the United Auto Workers reached a tentative first agreement for over 1,600 systemwide employees.
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New downtown: Läderach open at Broadway Plaza, VICI on Main, two more coming
Four changes to the downtown shopping map: Laderach opened in August, VICI is open at 1366 N.
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Two named Contra Costa Teachers of the Year, with a Walnut Creek teacher honored
The county office of education honored 22 teachers on Sept. 17 and named two of them Contra Costa Teachers of the Year.
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Walnut Creek's adaptive art classes run into November
Two adaptive art classes for adults 18 and older run through Nov. 9 and Nov. 10, and the city says Regional Center of the East Bay…
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