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
