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We asked our editorial team to reflect on their coverage from 2024 and select what they felt was their favorite story and their best story of the year. Here are their picks…
Jeremy Walsh, editorial director
Best: Nonprofit stability: What’s going on with this run of executive director turnover in the Tri-Valley?
Favorite: As my A’s leave Oakland, allow me to say: ‘Don’t let the door …’
Cierra Bailey, editor
Best: ‘A Million Miles Away’ follows former LLNL engineer’s journey to space
Favorite: Patisserie by Simone brings French-inspired desserts to Livermore
Gina Channell Wilcox, publisher
Best: The state of local media: How we got here and what we could lose
Favorite: Changes on the horizon
Jeanita Lyman, staff reporter
Best: Transforming Bishop Ranch (again)
Favorite: Tri-Valley firefighters contend with daunting season
Jude Strzemp, staff reporter
Best: Court finds Livermore violated elections code and previous order with Eden Housing resolution
Favorite: Open Heart Kitchen Food Bank launching service this fall
Christian Trujano, staff reporter
Best: Pleasanton man sentenced to 15 years to life for ‘heinous’ murder, dismemberment of girlfriend
Favorite: Schools’ unsung heroes
Chuck Deckert, freelance photographer
Best: Foothill Road fatal crash site (news photo)
Favorite: Next stop! … (cover photo)
Dennis Miller, sports columnist
Best: Remembering my friend, former Foothill coach Randy Isaacs
Favorite: What’s in a name? Cal High announcer steps down after being told not to say ‘Lady Grizzlies’
Deborah Grossman, blogger
Best: Looking back over Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week
Favorite: Chinese Szechuan continues to serve fan-favorite food
Tim Hunt, blogger
Best: Livermore Valley Open Campus hitting its collaborative stride
Favorite: David Kent returns to Concannon ownership
Nancy Lewis, Streetwise columnist
Best: “Is there something you remember from your childhood, that no longer exists, that you really loved and would like to have back?” (Aug. 2, 2024)
Favorite: “What do your parents do to keep you safe and comfortable when it’s really hot outside?” (annual pet column; July 12, 2024)
