Disabled athlete in Menlo Park sets out to swim 26 miles on his birthday

Aleksei Averchenko entered the water at 6 a.m. Wednesday with the goal of swimming 26.2 miles, the equivalent distance of a running marathon. The feat marks a significant milestone in a journey that began with a life-altering tragedy.

Combating loneliness during Mental Health Awareness month
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Loneliness raises one's risk of premature death, heart disease, stroke, and dementia. Psychiatrist, Dr. Arnold Gilberg offers tips to avoid it.

California billionaires could face one-time tax to fund healthcare emergency

A proposed November ballot initiative seeks a one-time 5% emergency tax on the net worth of Californians with more than $1 billion in assets.

Man allegedly sexually assaulted woman during Milpitas tattoo appointment

A man was arrested in San Jose last week and booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for felony sexual assault. Officials say he assaulted at least two women, one of which was during a tattoo appointment in Milpitas. 

Summer preview on the way
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A massive ridge of high pressure is parking itself over California, which means we are in for a steady, major warm-up that will peak this weekend and early next week. Rest of the Work Week: Expect a gradual warm-up each day. The Weekend Peak: This is when things get serious. Temperatures will jump significantly on Saturday and Sunday.  Heat Risk Levels: Saturday: Most of our region is under a "Minor Heat Risk." This means it’s warmer than usual, but mostly just a "don't forget your water" type of day. Sunday & Monday: Parts of the interior valleys move into "Moderate Heat Risk." This can be dangerous for sensitive groups (like the elderly or those working outdoors) if they don't take breaks and stay hydrated.

Cinco de Mayo with Ballet Folklórico El “Valle” de St. Helena
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Founded in 2010 by Alicia Sánchez Martínez, Ballet Folklórico El “Valle” de St. Helena is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Mexican folklore through dance. By honoring ancestral traditions, the group transforms history, culture, and identity into vibrant artistic expression.

Photo of broken heart tattoo released in search of identity of deceased woman in East Bay

Contra Costa County coroner’s officials say they have not been able to identify a woman who was struck and killed by a train in the winter and are now seeking the public’s help. 

2 Stanford dropouts raise $10M to change the online dating world

Two 22-year-old Stanford dropouts have raised more than $10 million on a quest to revolutionize online dating, eliminating the swiping model and using artificial intelligence to optimize the chance of striking a successful, real-life connection. 

San Mateo: Registered sex offender caught after anonymous sting operation

A convicted sex offender is back behind bars after an anonymous group conducted a private sting operation that led to his arrest at a San Mateo shopping mall.

Cinco de Mayo with Ballet Folklórico El “Valle” de St. Helena
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Founded in 2010 by Alicia Sánchez Martínez, Ballet Folklórico El “Valle” de St. Helena is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Mexican folklore through dance. By honoring ancestral traditions, the group transforms history, culture, and identity into vibrant artistic expression.

Man fatally shot at Antioch home; suspect arrested nearby

A man was fatally shot at an Antioch home on Tuesday morning, and a suspect was later arrested after breaking into a nearby residence.

Live updates: Brockman testifies Musk wanted total control

The trial centers on the 2015 birth of the ChatGPT maker as a nonprofit startup primarily funded by Musk before evolving into a capitalistic venture now valued at $852 billion.

Key California races
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May 5 ballot drop boxes and other ballot drop-off locations open. As ballots start arriving in mailboxes this week, seven of the leading candidates for California governor will take to the stage for back-to-back debates. Andres Quintero, political science professor at Evergreen Valley College, gives insight.

Arts Contra Costa County
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Arts Contra Costa County is working to strengthen the creative community by supporting local artists, funding programs and expanding access to the arts. 

Doris Fisher, Gap co-founder, dies in San Francisco at 94

Doris Fisher, the woman who helped turn a single San Francisco blue jeans store into a global retail giant, has died. She was 94.