Las Positas College to Host First Alarm Girls+ Fire Camp, Empowering the Next Generation of Firefigh
Las Positas College is proud to host the First Alarm Girls+ Fire Camp on September 20–21, 2025, an innovative program designed to inspire and prepare youth for careers in the fire service. Nationwide, women make up only 4.5% of career firefighters. The First Alarm Girls+ Fire Camp, which is staffed entirely by female and nonbinary firefighters, aims to change that by creating opportunities for high school students to gain hands-on experience with firefighting tools, techniques, and teamwork. From
Celebrate Wine, Art, Music, and Dance at Splatter
THE CITY OF DUBLIN’S ANNUAL END-OF-SUMMER MULTI-CULTURAL FESTIVAL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, NOON TO 8:30 P.M. The City of Dublin will celebrate wine, art, music, and dance at its annual Splatter event, to be held on Saturday, September 13, at Emerald Glen Park (4201 Central Parkway). The multi-cultural event begins at noon and will conclude with an evening dance party concert by Boombox Heroes [https://www.boomboxheroes.com/], beginning at 6:30 p.m., on the Main Stage. Splatter is known for its fun,
Wheels Updates Systemwide Schedule
LAVTA will implement minor schedule adjustments to Wheels services beginning August 9 as part of an effort by all Bay Area transit agencies to make transfers smoother and improve on-time performance. These changes, often referenced as “The Big Sync”, are coordinated with BART and other agencies to align transfer windows. The new schedules synchronize timing for better systemwide reliability and connectivity to Wheels local services and partner agencies by moving them forward by an average of 3 minutes. The
Invitation to Join Dublin USD Parcel Tax Oversight Committee
The Dublin Unified School District is seeking a member of the local business community to serve on its Parcel Tax Oversight Committee — a vital body that ensures transparency and accountability in the use of voter-approved parcel tax funds. The Committee’s purpose is straightforward but critical: to verify that funds collected through the District’s parcel tax are used exactly as promised — to enhance educational programs, resources, and opportunities for Dublin students. We are currently seeking to fill
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Ranks John Muir Health’s Medical Centers Among Top 3 San Francisco Metro Area Hospitals and Top 15 in California
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Ranks John Muir Health’s Medical Centers Among Top 3 San Francisco Metro Area Hospitals and Top 15 in CaliforniaConcord and Walnut Creek Medical Centers were also again designated as Best Regional Hospitals for the 10th straight year. Walnut Creek, Calif. (July 29, 2025) – John Muir Health’s Concord and Walnut Creek Medical Centers were two of only 504 hospitals (11% of the more than 4,400 hospitals evaluated nationwide) to earn the designation of Best Regional
Switch to Reusable Foodware with Mini-Grants from StopWaste!
Local public agency StopWaste is offering mini-grants to food businesses in Alameda County that are currently using disposable cups, plates, utensils and other foodware for dine-in customers, to switch to reusable foodware. Participating businesses receive up to $500 worth of reusable foodware and hands-on support from the Reuse Assist Program by StopWaste partner Environmental Innovations.LEARN MORE & SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION Here’s how the program works:StopWaste provides the incentive: The Reuse
An Exhibit at the Dublin Heritage Park & Museums
DISCOVER THE FORGOTTEN HEROES OF EARLY DUBLINAn Exhibit at the Dublin Heritage Park & Museums August 2025 through February 2026
John Muir Health’s Concord Medical Center Ranks First in California and in the Top 10 Nationally for Heart Bypass Surgery Outcomes
The John Muir Health cardiac surgery program is among the best in the nation for survival rates after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery — commonly known as heart bypass surgery. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), John Muir Health’s Concord Medical Center has the highest 30-day survival rate in the state of California and is ranked #8 in the country alongside other prestigious hospitals and health systems. To earn these top rankings, the Concord Medical
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Sunflower Hill Corporate Volunteer Days
Looking for a meaningful team-building opportunity? Bring your corporate team to volunteer at the Sunflower Hill Garden! Sunflower Hill provides valuable vocational, educational, and life-skills programming for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each year, the Sunflower Hill Garden produces thousands of pounds of fresh, organic produce planted and harvested by our program participants. Corporate Volunteer Days offer your team an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact in the
