Princesses, superheroes and inflatable dinosaurs filled buckets with endless candy as families gathered at the Hercules Community Center for the city’s annual Halloween in Hercules Friday. The free event, hosted by the Hercules Parks and Recreation Department since 2019, brought an estimated 2,000 community members together for an evening of seasonal festivities. For the “Trunk or Treat,” local businesses, schools and organizations decorated 31 cars and booths, with themes from Alice in Wonderland to alien abductions, and passed out favors…
The West Contra Costa Unified School District board narrowly renewed Summit Tamalpais’ charter Wednesday, voting 3-2 to keep the school open through 2032 despite years of declining test scores and graduation rates. Students and educators filled the multiuse room at Lovonya DeJean Middle School to support Summit Tamalpais’ petition, sighing with relief as the vote was recorded. Students, teachers and parents described Summit Tamalpais as a supportive and engaging place to learn. Public commenters highlighted unique opportunities they’ve experienced at…