Contra Costa Returns to Purple Tier California lifted its regional stay-at-home order today in Contra Costa County while urging residents and businesses to continue practicing health safety measures and avoiding risky activities after in the Bay Area. The state order helped the region meet the deadly surge in COVID-19 infections following the winter holiday season. […]
Due to the dwindling supply of hospital beds for patients who need intensive care in the Bay Area, the state will apply a regional stay-at-home order. It will apply across the nine-county region to slow the spread of COVID-19 and prevent the region’s hospitals from becoming overwhelmed.Now more than ever, Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) […]
Restaurants provide take out options during Shelter in Place The Town of Danville is focused on balancing the health and safety of residents with economic impacts of the Coronavirus and its worldwide disruption. Supporting a favorite spot, even if just to grab an appetizer or a treat, can provide a sense of comfort and normalcy. […]
“A crush can make anyone feel young again,” said Helen Means, Artistic Director at Onstage Theatre. She directs the company’s opener of their 39th season, “The Last Romance,” by Joe DiPietro, opening Sept. 16 and running through Oct. 1 at the Martinez Campbell Theatre. According to Means, the play revolves around an 80-year-old widower (played by […]
A wide range of events has been planned by the Eugene O’Neill Foundation for the 17th Annual Eugene O’Neill Festival during September. The focus is on the Revolution that playwright O’Neill initiated for the American theater, and the Evolution that followed. The center-pieces of the annual Festival are production of Edward Albee’s Seascape, opening […]
Join the Role Players Ensemble for a season of Theatre for Grown Ups as they present entertaining, challenging plays, and offer expanded outreach to theatre lovers with master classes on the Art of Acting, and staged readings of plays under consideration for next season. Sept. 2 – Sept. 18, 2016 SEASCAPE by Edward Albee presents […]
by Beverly Lane East Bay Regional Park District is splashing into summer, with lifeguard service available at lots of district lakes and pools. Altogether the park district operates 10 guarded swim facilities, plus two beaches on San Francisco Bay where no lifeguard service is provided. Three good places for swimming and other activities are Castle […]
A Lively Eugene O’Neill Musical Revue Scheduled for Four Performances in May at Tao House in Danville At first glance, it sounds incongruous – a musical revue inspired by Eugene O’Neill, the “Father of American Drama!” By a playwright renowned for his serious and powerful tragedies? Not likely! But it’s true. He loved music, and […]
By Steve Mick; Alamo News Update The Community Foundation of Alamo (CFA) announced the 2nd Annual Alamo Walk-About will take place on Thursday, May 19th from 5 PM to 8 PM. The first Alamo Walk-About took place last year in late October. The CFA board decided to move the date to the springtime to take advantage of the beautiful Alamo weather. The new […]
Your child can help decide where to go to camp Summer may seem far away but it’s not too early to start planning your child’s summer camp adventure. Get prepared for summer camp by including your child in the decision-making process, and getting a head start on homesickness prevention. Many camp registrations open early and […]