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Shepherd's Gate New Life Thrift Store

Give Your Unused Things New Life at Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Store! Your donations of gently used clothing, shoes or household items to the Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Store in Livermore will do more than make room in your home — you’re giving those items a second chance to be useful and meaningful. The women and children who come to Shepherd’s Gate are seeking to start a new life. They are able shop for free at the thrift store for clothes for job interviews and school as well as items to furnish a new place to live after graduation. Proceeds from the thrift store directly support the women and children at Shepherd’s Gate by providing care, safety, education and encouragement as they rebuild their lives. For more information, visit us online at shepherdsgate.org/thrift-store

Alameda County

Michael Wittner

Bay Area

Livermore

California

Give Your Unused Things New Life at Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Store! Your donations of gently used clothing, shoes or household items to the...

Project 1000 Mission

Provide financial options and information to enable you to make knowledgeable decisions that prevent you from outliving your money. Preserve and grow your savings using life insurance with living benefits that cover the "what ifs?" of life. People are living longer and surviving critical and chronic illnesses. What's not surviving are people's finances. Get the protection you need to avoid having to ransack your retirement savings, incur the 591/2 penalty and additional taxes.

Fernando Haro

Castro Valley

Provide financial options and information to enable you to make knowledgeable decisions that prevent you from outliving your money. Preserve and...

The Dorris-Eaton School is a private, award-winning educatio

The Dorris-Eaton School

Dorris-Eaton is an independent school serving students from preschool through eighth grade. We invite you to join us at our next Open House on October 7. Additional information can be found on our website. For more than 70 years, we have earned a reputation for exceptional teaching and academic excellence. Our six-acre preschool campus in Alamo offers a warm, nurturing environment where young learners explore, discover, and develop confidence. A rich curriculum, complemented by classes in art, Spanish, and music, gives children a solid foundation for kindergarten and the years ahead. At our K–8 San Ramon campus, the curriculum emphasizes strong academic fundamentals while encouraging critical thinking and intellectual curiosity. Classes in art, Spanish, music, and physical education, along with a wide variety of electives for students in grades 6–8, broaden the educational experience. Small class sizes allow teachers to recognize individual strengths, provide meaningful feedback, and help students build effective study habits and communication skills. Both campuses offer before- and after-school care as well as summer workshops. In San Ramon, after-school offerings include soccer, piano, robotics, chess, and 3D printing and design. Character development is woven throughout the school day. Students learn and practice kindness, respect, responsibility, and a growth mindset, while community service, school-wide volunteer programs, and age-appropriate leadership opportunities foster a sense of social responsibility.

Contra Costa County

San Ramon

Dorris-Eaton is an independent school serving students from preschool through eighth grade. We invite you to join us at our next Open House on...

Coastline Christian Schools

Coastline Christian Schools, located at 1801 North Loop Road in Alameda, CA, is a private educational institution serving students from preschool through 8th grade. The school partners with families to provide a Christ-centered environment that nurtures students academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally. By maintaining small class sizes and dedicated teaching staff, the school ensures that each child receives the individualized attention necessary to reach their full potential. The curriculum is designed to foster compassion, resilience, innovation, and leadership through a variety of enriching programs. Students engage in core academic instruction complemented by specialized offerings such as STEM, athletics, arts, music education, class trips, and community events. The school also features an established resource program to support diverse learning needs, ensuring that every student has the tools required for academic success. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and a member of the Association of Christian Schools International, Coastline Christian Schools is committed to high standards of excellence and campus safety. Families can expect a warm, supportive community where students are known and cared for, preparing them to thrive both during their time at the school and in their future endeavors.

Alameda

Coastline Christian Schools, located at 1801 North Loop Road in Alameda, CA, is a private educational institution serving students from preschool...

<a href="https://www.cv.k12.ca.us/apps/news/article/1434984" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Press release from the Castro Valley Unified School District:</a> A well deserved recognition acknowledging their outstanding service! <hr /> This press release was produced by <a href="https://www.cv.k12.ca.us" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the Castro Valley Unified School District</a>. The views expressed here are the author's own.

<a href="https://www.cv.k12.ca.us/apps/news/article/1434984" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Press release from the Castro Valley Unified School District:</a>

A well deserved recognition acknowledging their outstanding service! <hr /> This press release was produced by <a href="https://www.cv.k12.ca.us" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the Castro Valley Unified School District</a>. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

Congratulations To The Alameda County Employees...

A well deserved recognition acknowledging their outstanding service!

Congratulations To The Alameda County Employees Of The Year!

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Angela Woodall

Lamorinda

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Prost! 🍻 Walnut Creek Oktoberfest is back Friday, Sept. 25 (5–10pm) &amp; Saturday, Sept. 26 (12–9pm) at Civic Park East for two days of brews, brats, live music and Oktoberfest fun!
Grab your friends, family and pups and head Downtown for one of Walnut Creek’s favorite fall traditions. Sip craft beer and wine in the Biergarten, dance along to live music, dig into delicious food, shop artisan vendors, bring the little ones to Kinder Platz and soak up the festive atmosphere all weekend long.

FEATURING:🎶 Live Music &amp; Dancing 🍺 Biergarten with Craft Beer &amp; Wine 🌭 Delicious Food 🛍️ Artisan Vendors 🎡 Kinder Platz Kids Zone 🥨 Plenty of Oktoberfest Fun!

GETTING HERE:
🚗 $10 Event Parking at 1111 Civic Drive 🚲 Free Bike Valet 🚆 Take BART to Walnut Creek Station
FREE ADMISSION • RSVP TODAY!✨ Admission is FREE! RSVP in advance to let us know you’re coming, then stop by the Info Booth during Oktoberfest to check in and pick up some Oktoberfest swag (while supplies last)!*
👉 RSVP &amp; CHECK OUT THE FULL OKTOBERFEST LINEUP »&nbsp;<a href="https://walnutcreekdowntown.com/events/oktoberfest?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=ad&amp;utm_campaign=OKT2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">walnutcreekdowntown.com/oktoberfest</a>

Local Event: Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of Brews, Brats & Bavarian Fun! 🥨🍻

Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of...

Prost! 🍻 Walnut Creek Oktoberfest is back Friday, Sept. 25 (5–10pm) & Saturday, Sept. 26 (12–9pm) at Civic Park East for two...

Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of Brews, Brats & Bavarian Fun! 🥨🍻

Prost! 🍻 Walnut Creek Oktoberfest is back Friday, Sept. 25 (5–10pm) &amp; Saturday, Sept. 26 (12–9pm) at Civic Park East for two days of brews, brats, live music and Oktoberfest fun!
Grab your friends, family and pups and head Downtown for one of Walnut Creek’s favorite fall traditions. Sip craft beer and wine in the Biergarten, dance along to live music, dig into delicious food, shop artisan vendors, bring the little ones to Kinder Platz and soak up the festive atmosphere all weekend long.
FEATURING:
🎶 Live Music &amp; Dancing 🍺 Biergarten with Craft Beer &amp; Wine 🌭 Delicious Food 🛍️ Artisan Vendors 🎡 Kinder Platz Kids Zone 🥨 Plenty of Oktoberfest Fun!
GETTING HERE:
🚗 $10 Event Parking at 1111 Civic Drive 🚲 Free Bike Valet 🚆 Take BART to Walnut Creek Station
FREE ADMISSION • RSVP TODAY!
✨ Admission is FREE! RSVP in advance to let us know you’re coming, then stop by the Info Booth during Oktoberfest to check in and pick up some Oktoberfest swag (while supplies last)!*
👉 RSVP &amp; CHECK OUT THE FULL OKTOBERFEST LINEUP&nbsp;»<a href="https://walnutcreekdowntown.com/events/oktoberfest?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=ad&amp;utm_campaign=OKT2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">walnutcreekdowntown.com/oktoberfest</a>

TwiningVine Estate Winery

Celebrate the start of fall with Vamp Libre at TwiningVine Estate Winery on Saturday, September 26, 2026!
Spend the afternoon sipping wine, enjoying the beautiful winery setting, and listening to Vamp Libre’s lively mix of jazz-infused R&amp;B, soul, pop, swing, and straight-ahead jazz.
Bring your friends, relax with a glass of wine, and enjoy a fun afternoon of live music in Castro Valley.
Saturday, September 26, 2026 1:00–3:00 PM TwiningVine Estate Winery, Castro Valley
Come sip, groove, and welcome autumn with Vamp Libre!

Local Event: Kick-Off Autumn with wine tasting at TwiningVine Winery and the Grooves of Vamp Libre

Kick-Off Autumn with wine tasting at...

Celebrate the start of fall with Vamp Libre at TwiningVine Estate Winery on Saturday, September 26, 2026!
Spend the afternoon...

Kick-Off Autumn with wine tasting at TwiningVine Winery and the Grooves of Vamp Libre

Unity Church of Castro Valley

Take what you can want or use; come leave what you are ready to release for others to enjoy. ❤️🧡💛 A Unity belief of abundance. ❤️🧡💛 ❤️🧡💛 Share your abundance ❤️🧡💛 All items free gently used, new, unused. No money needed.The Church is sharing New &amp; gently used items. Great books, children's DVD/books, Holiday decorations and chaskies, Craft supplies, clothing, and more. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Coffee, Tea, and snacks provided. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Starts after about 12:30 pm &gt;&gt;&gt;

Local Event: Circulation Day

Circulation Day

 Take what you can want or use; come leave what you are ready to release for others to enjoy. ❤️🧡💛 A Unity belief of abundance. ...

Join us for an exclusive Diwali &amp; Navratri Festive Preview of the latest statement styles featuring our first-ever showcase of ajrakh sarees paired with glamorous mirror-work corsets, party wear shararas, suits and much much more!

Local Event: Diwali & Navratri Festive Edit

Diwali & Navratri Festive Edit

Join us for an exclusive Diwali & Navratri Festive Preview of the latest statement styles featuring our first-ever showcase of...

Fremont

Driver Follows People Home, Pepper Sprays Them...

The driver was taken into custody on suspicion of unlawful discharge of pepper spray, police said. 

Driver Follows People Home, Pepper Sprays Them After Road Rage Incident In Fremont: Police

Road Rage Driver Follows Victims To East Bay Home, Pepper Sprays Them: Police

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🌱 Patch AM: Glass Fusing Workshop: Mushroom...

Be sure to catch Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of Brews, Brats & Bavarian Fun! 🥨🍻 on the Castro Valley Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Glass Fusing Workshop: Mushroom Bowl and 6 more events

2 Convicted For Oakland Shootout That Killed 18...

The woman was struck twice in the back during the shootout, authorities said. 

2 Convicted For Oakland Shootout That Killed 18-Year-Old Woman: DA

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San Francisco County

San Francisco

Stolen Mini Labradoodle Reunited With Owner In...

It took just a few hours to locate the stolen dog, police said. 

Stolen Mini Labradoodle Reunited With Owner In SF: Police

San Leandro Police Find Hidden Bunker During...

The San Leandro Police Department asked community members to "stay safe" and report any similar bunkers they may see around the city. 

San Leandro Police Find Hidden Bunker During Encampment Cleanup 

Hidden Bunker Found During East Bay Encampment Cleanup: Police

'Clean Your Butt': A Castro Valley Nonprofit Is...

In just a few weeks, Forestr volunteers have cleaned up thousands of cigarette butts that could have otherwise ended up in the bay. 

'Clean Your Butt': A Castro Valley Nonprofit Is Cleaning Up The Bay Area One Cigarette Butt At A Time

This East Bay City Is Best Place To Raise A...

A new report published by WalletHub identified this East Bay city as the top place in the country to raise a family.


This East Bay City Is Best Place To Raise A Family In US, Report Says

Who Wants A Paella Pan After Seeing This...

At least one Castro Valley backyard kitchen includes a dedicated propane paella stove. 

Who Wants A Paella Pan After Seeing This Glorious Dish?

Where To Go Horseback Riding In The East Bay

East Bay Regional Parks have hundreds of miles of trails open to riders along with arenas, boarding, lessons and day camps.

Trader Joe's 2024 Favorites List: All New Winners

Take a look at the annual list of the Customer Choice Awards winners and the runners-up in each category, released in January 2024.

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Congratulations To The Alameda County Employees Of The Year!

A well deserved recognition acknowledging their outstanding service!

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Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of Brews, Brats & Bavarian Fun! 🥨🍻

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