Richmond Post · Benicia, CA
By The Richmond Standard Sixteen women from West Contra Costa County were among 52 honorees recognized by Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) at his 13th annual Women of the Year ceremony in Benicia on Oct. 23. The 2026 honorees from Solano and Contra Costa counties were recognized for contributions to public service, education, business and community life. “Every year, I’m honored to recognize the remarkable women of California’s Eighth District who serve as the backbone of our community,” Garamendi said. Their contributions were also recognized in the Congressional Record. The following profiles summarize the ceremony remarks and supporting biographies. Richmond Annie King-Meredith King-Meredith was honored for six decades of community service. An engineer and project manager whose professional career included defense-industry work, she has served organizations including the North Richmond Municipal Advisory Council and Shields-Reid Neighborhood Council.
St. Helena Star · Vallejo, CA
Nearby: Vallejo, CANapa Valley College trustees have approved a partnership with Vallejo City Unified School District that will give nursing students new opportunities to gain hands-on pediatric clinical experience in public schools.
Greenville Herald Banner · Vallejo, CA
Nearby: Vallejo, CAStudents in Vallejo, California, faced a challenging start to the school year as they adjusted to a new school after their previous one closed. Across the U.S., many students are experiencing similar disruptions as schools shut down due to declining…
St. Helena Star · American Canyon, CA
Nearby: American Canyon, CAThe city's Planning, Open Space, Active Transportation and Sustainability and Parks & Community Services commissions are looking for qualified American Canyon residents for four-year appointments.
The American Canyon Eagle · American Canyon, CA
Nearby: American Canyon, CAThe 1% percent sales tax will raise the city's rate from 7.75% to 8.75%, with an estimated $3.7 million in annual revenue.
WDHA FM · San Pablo, CA
Nearby: San Pablo, CAA Powerball ticket sold in Montvale, New Jersey, won the $847 million jackpot in the Wednesday, Nov. 4 drawing. It matched all six numbers, according to Cleveland.com. The winning numbers… A Powerball ticket sold in Montvale, New Jersey, won the $847 million jackpot in the Wednesday, Nov. 4 drawing. It matched all six numbers, according to Cleveland.com. The winning numbers were 15, 34, 41, 53, and 56, with a Powerball of 21. The Power Play multiplier was 2x. Wegmans Food Market on Farm View in Montvale sold the ticket. The New Jersey Lottery says the winner can take the whole prize through 30 increasing annual payments over 29 years. The other choice is a lump sum, estimated at $363.1 million. Taxes come out of both. This was the ninth-largest jackpot in Powerball history. It was also the second-largest Powerball jackpot won in 2026. The store that sold the ticket gets a $30,000 bonus. The last big win came Aug. 12, when a player in Illinois took home a $1.04 billion prize.
California · Berkeley, CA
Nearby: Berkeley, CAPolice in Berkeley arrested an Oakland man accused of stealing more than 44 pints — about $400 — in premium ice cream.
Berkeleyside · Berkeley, CA
Nearby: Berkeley, CADaria Wrubel’s win could tip the balance of the Berkeley City Council on issues such as police surveillance.
Berkeleyside · Berkeley, CA
Nearby: Berkeley, CAOfficials have warned motorists to move cars ahead of parking restrictions, and say everyone moving through Berkeley can expect delays.
The Student Life · Berkeley, CA
Nearby: Berkeley, CAThis semester, I noticed that blue-haired students kept spawning. Intrigued, I approached nine of these students to find out how this trend came out of the blue. Though there were shared sentiments among students — being blue helped them stand out, pushed back against stereotypes or brought them closer to themselves and others — everyone had a different story to share. My first exposure to a blue-haired person at the Claremont Colleges was my first-year fall, when Phoebe Fogel SC ’28 and I took “Introductory Ancient Greek.” Fogel, a Classics and English major from Massachusetts, dyed her hair blue the summer before her senior year of high school. Her explanation: “I just think it looked cool.” I soon found out that many of my blue-haired subjects are new to the 5Cs, including Miriam Allen SC ’30 and Walker Lewis PO ’30. Allen and Lewis, who both hail from Berkeley, California, felt that changing their hair solidified their sense of selves in moments of instability.
Berkeleyside · Berkeley, CA
Nearby: Berkeley, CAP.E. will be mandatory for 9th and 10th graders starting next fall. BUSD has long postponed a decision on how to rejigger its bell schedule but time is running out.
Berkeleyside · Berkeley, CA
Nearby: Berkeley, CAAlso: A gathering to celebrate the recent volumes documenting the history Bay Area punk music and photography. And a Japanese pop-up event at BROC Cellars.
Berkeleyside · Berkeley, CA
Nearby: Berkeley, CAVoters approved six of the seven Berkeley measures on their ballots this year, but rejected a proposal to fund a regional public bank.
Berkeleyside · Berkeley, CA
Nearby: Berkeley, CAThe university had campaigned to free Paula Albornoz Hernandez, an asylum seeker from Colombia arrested at San Francisco airport on Oct. 30.
Berkeleyside · Berkeley, CA
Nearby: Berkeley, CAEditor’s note: Nosh covers food and restaurant news across the East Bay, and each week we publish one article covering all the restaurant openings and one article covering closings. Have a tip for Nosh? Submit it here. Subscribing to the Nosh newsletter is the best way to stay up to date on all of the openings and closings, breaking news, deeper developments, and events in the East Bay food scene. Cafe Adeline Taking over a former antiques shop, this new Turkish cafe serving egg breakfasts, Turkish tea, omelettes, sandwiches and more soft opened Nov. 7 in South Berkeley. In a nod to the space’s history, the cafe is using antique cups and plates. Cafe Adeline 1999 Ashby Ave. (at Adeline Street), Berkeley Highwire The Bay Area coffee company opened its latest location Nov. 2 in central Alameda at the Star Harbor apartments. Like the local chain’s other coffeeshops, the new location serves a full range of Highwire coffees in addition to teas and baked goods.
Berkeleyside · Berkeley, CA
Nearby: Berkeley, CAGoogle announced last week that if schools opt out of its AI feature, students will lose access to the search engine.
Berkeleyside · Berkeley, CA
Nearby: Berkeley, CASee live results for Berkeley city council races, plus local ballot measures, California propositions and more.