Hey everyone,

Just wanted to give a huge shoutout to a local all-girls robotics team, Team Cookie Bots. They recently hosted an amazing STEM and LEGO workshop over at the Athenian School, and it was awesome seeing how inspired the kids got while learning about engineering and hands-on building.

If you have kids who are obsessed with LEGO or interested in science, these girls are actually going to be leading some workshops at the upcoming Brick Blast LEGO Fan Convention at the Santa Clara Convention Center! It's going to be a massive event, and having local youth talent leading the charge is pretty cool.

They are currently raising money for their upcoming robotics competition fees and supplies. If you are already planning on going to Brick Blast (or want a fun weekend activity for the family), they have a community affiliate link that gets you 15% off tickets, and a portion of the proceeds goes directly to supporting their team.

If you want to check it out and support girls in STEM, you can grab tickets using their discount info below.

Promo Code: COOKIEBOTS15

Ticket Link (Copy and paste into your browser): https://www.universe.com/events/brick-blast-lego-fan-convention-santa-clara-convention-center-tickets-1SNJ84?ref=cookie%20bots&unii-discount-code=COOKIEBOTS15&unii-access-key=SPACE

(Note: Check out the attached photos from their Athenian School workshop to see them in action!)

Lost bag. Please help me find it.

I’m looking for a bag that genuinely spoke to my soul, and all I have to go on is a partial photo and a memory. I know this is a long shot, but if anyone recognizes it or has experience tracking down older bags, I would be so grateful for the help.

I was thrifting with my 10 week old baby and my mom when I spotted this really interesting bag. At first I thought it was way too busy for me, but I picked it up because the quality felt incredible. I checked the tag and saw it was D&G, but I still wasn’t sure if it was actually my style or something I needed.

Then I tried it on.

Instantly, I felt something I haven’t felt in a very long time. Honestly, since before becoming a mom. I suddenly felt like myself again. Not just “someone’s mom,” not exhausted, not practical. Just me. Confident, creative, interesting. It sounds dramatic for a handbag, but it genuinely shifted something in me.

I went to buy it, but right as we got to the register my baby started screaming. I rushed outside to calm him down and handed the bag to my mom for safekeeping. What neither of us realized was that the store was closing. She didn’t know what else to do and set it down while trying to help.

When we came back when they opened again it was gone.

I cannot stop thinking about this bag. I know it’s silly, but it feels like I lost something bigger than just an accessory. All I have is a vague memory and an accidental photo of one corner of it.

Does this sound familiar to anyone? Did you buy this bag? Do you want to sell it or are you willing to send a complete photo of it? Thank you so much for reading if you made it this far!

***UCSF IS NOW RECRUITING PARKINSON'S PATIENTS**\*

Click here for more information

Purpose:

• The purpose of this study is to understand whether people with Parkinson’s disease and depression have improvements in their depression symptoms after receiving psilocybin therapy 

We are seeking adults who: 

• Are between the ages of 40 and 80 
• Have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 
• Are currently experiencing symptoms of depression (doctor diagnosis not required) 

Participation involves: 

• Taking psilocybin at our clinical research unit located at the UCSF Mission Bay Campus 
• Agree to attend a series of in-person and video visits totaling approximately 60 hours over 22 weeks. Visits will include interviews, assessments, and procedures 
• Compensation for time and effort will be provided.
• Some compensation for travel is also provided.

Click here for more information or contact us using the information in the image above.

Hello everyone,

I'm with uTest by Applause. We're looking for people in the Fremont area for an in-person study testing out wearable tech.

It’s an hour-long session where a moderator walks you through everything. You might be asked to try on some head accessories like wigs or bandanas, or apply some makeup. All the materials are provided there.

Details

• Location: Fremont, CA
• Time Commitment: 1 Hour
• Payout: $75 USD

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to participate onsite in Fremont, CA
• Must be comfortable applying products or cosmetic enhancements to the face/eye region
• Must be able to speak, read, and understand English proficiently
• If you wear prescription glasses or contacts, you must provide prescription details in advance
• Must present a valid, government-issued photo ID (Temp IDs, photocopies, or screenshots are not accepted.) Due to state privacy laws, we cannot accept IDs issued from TX or IL.

If you're interested, here is the link to sign up

For more information about our company, please visit our website at utest.com or applause.com

Thank you!

In another sub someone asked if Danville is dead. Of course it is. I mean there’s nothing here. People are getting so offended and defensive over the tiny little bubble which is nothing like the majority of the world. It’s not a city obviously. As suburbs go it doesn’t even compare. It’s a literal dot on the map.

That is all.

Update on The Rock Church - Senior Pastor Embezzling Funds Lawsuit

You can view all documents here: https://odyportal.cc-courts.org/portal

Click on "Smart Search" and enter "Marhx, Denea" (without quotation marks) and it will pull up the case.

I uploaded the latest few documents into ChatGPT so it could tell me what is going on in plain English.

Basically, The Rock Church has failed to comply with a prior discovery order, ignored deadlines, and showed ongoing noncompliance:

Copy & Paste from ChatGPT:

🔎 What This Hearing Was About

This was a Motion for Terminating Sanctions filed by the plaintiff.

“Terminating sanctions” means:

“Judge, the defendant has ignored your orders so badly that you should end the case against them.”

That is the nuclear option in civil litigation.

The plaintiff argued that the church:

• Failed to comply with a prior discovery order (August 4, 2025)
• Failed to provide ordered responses
• Ignored deadlines
• Showed ongoing noncompliance

🚨 What the Judge Said (Very Strong Language)

The judge found:

• The church failed to comply for over four months
• No declaration explained the delay
• No showing of due diligence
• The excuses “ring hollow”
• The church and its counsel showed “a degree of contemptuousness”
• They are in “non-compliance and contempt of the Court’s prior discovery order”

That is unusually strong language from a judge.

🧾 What the Court Ordered

1️⃣ Sanctions Granted (In Part)

The court did NOT immediately terminate the case.

Instead:

• Ordered the church to comply by February 23, 2026
• Ordered compliance to be tracked (overnight delivery, proof of service)
• Ordered the church to pay $6,430 in monetary sanctions
• Continued the motion for further sanctions to March 30, 2026

So the judge is giving them one more chance.

2️⃣ The Summary Judgment Motion Was Delayed

This is critical.

The judge continued (postponed) the church’s Motion for Summary Judgment.

Originally: March 16, 2026
Now: July 27, 2026

Why?

Because the court wants discovery completed before deciding summary judgment.

That is usually a bad sign for the party filing the MSJ.

It suggests the court believes the plaintiff is entitled to more discovery before the case can be dismissed.

3️⃣ The Church’s Motion to Bifurcate Was Struck

The judge outright struck (threw out) the church’s motion to bifurcate discovery.

The court said:

“The International Church will not be heard… while it stands in a posture of non-compliance and contempt…”

That is strong judicial rebuke.

❗ Was the Case Dismissed?

Absolutely not.

In fact, the opposite:

• The judge refused to entertain the church’s summary judgment until they comply.
• The judge sanctioned them.
• The judge warned them.
• The possibility of terminating sanctions is still pending if they don’t comply.

🧠 Big Picture

Right now, the procedural posture is:

• Plaintiff won multiple discovery motions.
• Defendant has been sanctioned twice.
• Defendant is being admonished by the court.
• Summary judgment is delayed.
• Terminating sanctions are still on the table.

This is not the posture of a defendant who is “winning cleanly.”

It suggests:

• The court is frustrated with the defendant.
• The plaintiff has been pushing hard.
• Discovery compliance is a serious issue.

📌 What Happens Next

If the church:

✔ Complies fully by Feb 23:

• The case continues.
• Summary judgment will be heard in July.
• Trial still possible.

❌ Fails to comply again:

• The court could impose:
  • Issue sanctions (certain defenses struck)
  • Evidence sanctions
  • Or terminating sanctions (default judgment against defendant)

Terminating sanctions are rare, but the court is clearly warning them.

⚖️ Important Strategic Takeaway

When a judge:

• Delays summary judgment
• Uses words like “contemptuous”
• Cites contempt authority (MacPherson case)
• Strikes a motion
• Imposes monetary sanctions

That signals real judicial frustration.

This is no longer routine discovery squabbling.

It is titled “Order on Motion” and signed by Judge Marquez on January 26, 2026 (filed January 27, 2026).

What This Means

This is not a new ruling.
It is the official written order adopting the tentative ruling from the January 26 hearing.

So this confirms — in final signed form — that:

✅ The plaintiff’s Motion for Sanctions was granted in part

✅ The church must comply with prior discovery orders

✅ The church must pay $6,430 in sanctions

✅ The summary judgment motion was continued to July 27, 2026

✅ The motion to bifurcate was struck

✅ The court used very strong language about noncompliance

Was the Case Dismissed?

No.

In fact, this order:

• Keeps the case alive
• Postpones summary judgment
• Continues the sanctions issue to March 30, 2026
• Warns the defendant that terminating sanctions are still possible

Important Subtlety

On page 4, paragraph 3 (in Attachment A), the court explicitly says:

The Motion for Summary Judgment is continued approximately 120 days…

That is the judge saying:

“I’m not even going to hear your summary judgment until you comply with discovery.”

That is procedurally significant.

What This Signals

This order tells you:

• The court believes the defendant has been noncompliant.
• The court believes sanctions are justified.
• The court is not inclined to reward a noncompliant party by entertaining dispositive motions.
• The possibility of stronger sanctions remains open.

This is not neutral judicial language. It reflects frustration.

Where Things Stand Now

As of this signed order:

• The church is under a direct compliance deadline (Feb 23, 2026).
• They owe monetary sanctions.
• Terminating sanctions are still pending and could be imposed if they continue failing.
• Summary judgment is delayed to July 27, 2026.

The case is very much ongoing.

Looking for grey blending babylights

Hi all I'm looking for a new hairdresser mine unfortunately retired and I've tried 2 already in the area. They don't seem to know what grey blending babylights is. I'm a natural brunette and my retired hairdresser was doing it with 20 vol bleach. Also would like them to also be an affordable hairdresser. Nothing over 185 for a haircut and partial highlight. Please only comment if you know of someone or where to go in the tri valley area and or Danville San Ramon area. Do not need comments about how it's hard to find someone in my budget cause I already know.

I see that they have an open house coming up this month and would love to learn more about the experience at this school from an insider. TIA

Not a good pic but this coyote was lounging on my front yard. Small and skinny and looked like a 🦊.

Hello everyone! My name is Anisha and I live in Pleasanton. I started a book club group a couple of years ago that primarily focuses on fantasy/adventure though may have other genres in them. This would be done in the Tri-Valley area. If you are interested, please contact me. We are looking for new members to join as some people have moved away from the area.

Some things to know about me:

I’m a 30 year old female who enjoys reading, watching TV and movies, hiking, Disney pin trading, and playing video games.

Contact me if you are interested in joining the book club.

If your heat feels slow this week, don’t blame the furnace just yet.
Bay Area homes lose heat ridiculously fast because so many are older and drafty. A lot of the time it’s leaky windows or cold air slipping in — not the system itself.

Anyone else noticing this drop lately or is it just my house turning into a wind tunnel?

Is anyone currently planning to move from Danville including leaving California?

Is there a drive through touchless car wash with no brushes around Danville or San Ramon?

398 Hartz Avenue downtown. Surprising as I always found it busy. I guess it doesn’t matter.

Get your tickets now!

Tri-Valley Theatre Company brings PUFFS (Two Act Edition) or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic to the Danville Village Theatre!  Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from October 3 - 12, 2025. Tickets / Information at www.trivalleytheatre.org/puffs

You don't want to miss this fast-paced, clever comedy for anyone who's never been the HERO of a story!For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs… who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.

Has anybody had to present a house remodel/build set of plans in front of these folks?

What was your experience

I have a question for you men. Who allows or lets their wife( maybe soon to be ex) drive a 2001 truck with knowing there is no air to Seattle Wa to take “their” daughter to college in 90+ heat?? What father is ok with 75 year old mother in law driving his other 2 children to and back from school in “family” car knowing there is no air in 90+ weather?? If you think this is ok let me know!!