Free Rides for Youth All Summer 2026 on Wheels
Wheels is providing FREE bus service for youth all summer long with its annual Summer Youth Ride Free promotion. This promotion makes it easy for kids and teens to explore all the opportunities available throughout the Tri-Valley. No verification or pass necessary, just say Youth Ride Free! Parents can use this special offer to deliver the kids safely and reliably to jobs, sports, and recreation programs. The promotion offers an excellent opportunity for students to trial public transit in preparation for
Bauer-Kahan Advances 13 Bills to the Senate
Delivering Protections for Children, Women, and California's Future A sweeping package of 13 bills authored by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan has cleared the Assembly and is headed to the Senate, pending referral. The advancing legislation spans child safety, data privacy, women's rights, and energy accountability: reinforcing California's position at the forefront of technology policy and public protection. The package reflects a broad, bipartisan consensus, with many bills earning strong cross-party
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STANFORD HEALTH CARE TRI-VALLEY LAUNCHES HOSPITAL EXPANSION
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley celebrated groundbreaking Thursday, May 14, 2026, on a hospital expansion to answer the medical needs of one of the fast-growing sections of the San Francisco Bay Area. The 66,000-square-foot wing, to connect to the east side of the hospital, will stand three stories tall — more than doubling the capacity of the emergency department; allowing the hospital’s laboratory, pharmacy and sterile processing center to be relocated to larger spaces; and setting the stage for
Chabot-Las Positas Community College District’s Bond Sale Funds Voter-Approved Projects and Saves Taxpayers More Than $25 Million
The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District has successfully completed a more than $533 million general obligation bond financing that will fund voter-approved campus improvements while generating more than $25 million in taxpayer savings. The transaction, which closed May 19, included: $338 million in Election of 2016 General Obligation Bonds, Series D; and $195.3 million in 2026 General Obligation Refunding Bonds. The Series D bonds represent the fourth and final issuance authorized
Finding Your Voice: Customer Engagement for Small Brands That Actually Works
Small businesses aren’t just competing for dollars—they’re competing for attention in a marketplace that rarely blinks. The challenge isn’t simply being seen, but being remembered. That doesn’t happen with a catchy slogan or flashy discount alone. Building real, long-term customer engagement requires a voice, a rhythm, and a set of tactics that go beyond the obvious. Turn Interactions into Conversations Many businesses still treat customer communication like a one-way street—blasting out messages and
Las Positas College Announces 2026 Career-Focused Summer Camps for Teens
Las Positas College announced today its 2026 summer camp lineup, featuring hands-on Career Technical Education (CTE) programs designed to help middle and high school students explore career paths, build practical skills, and experience college-level learning firsthand. Open to students ages 12–18, the summer camps run throughout the season and offer immersive experiences across a range of disciplines, including automotive technology, animation and design, public safety, journalism, music, interior
