Featured in Category The Blotter | $3,000 worth of tools taken from car By Damin Esper | August 19, 2025 Plumber was working on Crofton Avenue.
City City Council recognizes Sidekicks volunteers at Monday meeting By Exedra Staff | August 19, 2025 PRD program pairs teens with neurodiverse students for an inclusive camp experience.
City Council approves grant for new pedestrian safety measures on Moraga Ave. By Exedra Staff | August 19, 2025 Work is expected to start in spring 2026.
Around Town Out and about at Movie in the Park By Photos by Julie Reichle | August 19, 2025 Two more dates left in the Rec Department's annual free, family-friendly film series.
Elections Newsom’s push for swift action on redistrict vote leaves counties scrambling to prepare By Maya C. Miller, CalMatters | August 19, 2025 Democrats want the proposed California maps to offset Trump and Republicans’ efforts to stack the next congressional election in the GOP’s favor by squeezing more Republican seats out of red states like Texas, Florida and Missouri.
Around Town Girl Scouts’ parent information night on Sept. 5 By Buffy Yeh | August 19, 2025 Parents of all school-age girls are invited to learn about the scouting experience and how to get their daughters started.
Around Town Who’s that Good Dog? By Juliana Thornborrow | August 19, 2025 Little Bella the rescue pup is a literal lap dog.
Food & Drink The Dish | Pasta with Shrimp and Burst Cherry Tomatoes By Courtney Azad | August 19, 2025 Your garden tomatoes have been looking for this recipe!
Environment Walnut Creek crow is second bird in Contra Costa to test positive for West Nile virus By Pete Young | Bay City News | August 18, 2025 Transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito, the virus has also been reported in birds in Alameda county.
anxiety Youth suicide has declined since pandemic, but disparities persist for some in California By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | August 17, 2025 Students who may need support for depression, anxiety or suicidal ideation are most likely to access services through school.