Alameda County Fair Opens on Juneteenth with New Rides, Foods and Music

The Alameda County Fair kicks off summer on June 19, 2026, with an action-packed opening weekend. Highlights include: - Over 100 food booths with new ...

BART Gears Up for FIFA World Cup 2026 with Enhanced Service, Security, and Signage

BART is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with increased service, security, and signage to accommodate fans traveling to matches and events across...

San Mateo County Authorities Seize Over 3,000 Illegal Products in Smoke Shop Crackdown

San Mateo County authorities have seized over 3,000 illegal products in a crackdown on smoke shops. The operation targeted unlicensed cannabis items a...

Tri-Valley Innovation #GameChangers: Calyxo, Pac-12, Inertia and More Honored

The Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group held its ninth annual #GameChangers Awards on May 21, 2026, in San Ramon, recognizing innovative businesses...

Tri-Valley Innovation #GameChangers Awards Honor Local Businesses and Leaders

The Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group held its ninth annual #GameChangers Awards on May 21, 2026, in San Ramon, honoring businesses across the Tr...

Jack Lloyd, inventor of pulse oximeter, dies at 90 in Orinda

Jack Lloyd, the prolific East Bay engineer and inventor who helped bring the pulse oximeter to routine medical use, died May 1 at his Orinda home at a...

Clarence B. Jones, Who Helped MLK Write ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech, Dies at His Cupertino Home

Clarence B. Jones, a key figure in the civil rights movement who helped draft Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech, has died at his...

Open Heart Kitchen (OHK), the Tri-Valley's largest nonprofit nutrition provider, has been named Assembly District 16 Nonprofit of the Year by Assembly...

BP Ousts Chairman Over Governance Concerns

BP has abruptly removed its chairman, Albert Manifold, due to governance and conduct issues. The board named Ian Tyler as interim chair. - Manifold ha...

Heritage Park Opens in San Ramon's Bishop Ranch

Heritage Park has opened in San Ramon's Bishop Ranch neighborhood, featuring a playground, public art, and green space. - The park is the first of 50 ...