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The Tri-Valley Division of the California Retired Teachers Association has awarded scholarships to five local high school graduates who are planning careers in education.

FOR THE WEEKLY CALISTOGAN Little Omar (Omi) is only 4 months old, was born with Down syndrome, and has struggled with medical conditions. On the morning of Tuesday, May 5, his mother, Judy Gonzalez Hernandez, drove him to the hospital in fear of dehydration after he had a bout of vomiting and not wanting to feed. Once they reached the hospital, Little Omi then went into cardiac arrest and ended up in critical condition fighting for his life. He was then transported by helicopter to ...

Chef Kenna Copes returned to culinary school for a management diploma before pursuing nonprofit work. Determined, strong and focused are some words that best describe ICE alum Kenna Copes (Management, ‘20). The female BIPOC chef celebrates diversity and her community through food and culture at Flavors from Afar. March 8, 2021 From a young age, Kenna knew that she wanted to pursue a career in culinary arts; however, she never imagined that her experiences would lead her to where s...

A successful career in the grapegrowing industry has given him a happy and comfortable life, but the memories of a hungry, impoverished childhood remain vivid for Rafael Rodriguez, even at the age of 100. Rodriguez, who hit the century mark on Christmas Day, spent Monday morning looking back on his eventful life and offering his advice for people who strive for his longevity and good health. “Be reasonable and respectful,” Rodriguez said, adding that he’s always lived day by day....

Reply Dec. 20, 2020 During their Annual Organizational meeting, the Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Joan Laursen as the 2021 PUSD Board President and Mark Miller as Vice President. Superintendent David Haglund also swore in PUSDs newly elected Trustees Kelly Mokashi and Mary Jo Carreon, as well as Steve Maher for his second term. Subscribe Board President Joan Laursen was first elected to the Board of Trustees in 2010 and is currently serving her third...

July 20, 1941 – November 11, 2020 Kathie Gayle Merrick, 79, passed away on Nov. 11, 2020, at Modesto Memorial Center in Modesto, from severe head injuries she suffered as the result of a fall in her home on Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, 2020. Funeral services were held in the parking lot behind the Ward Meeting House of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 221 Church Hill Street in San Andreas, CA 95249, at 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 5, 2020. Kathie Gayle Denton was born on July 20, 194...