Good News Friday returns as readers have submitted their “good news” to share around Contra Costa County. It’s nice to have a single post of just good things happening around Contra Costa and a little bit of everything is being shared.
For future submissions, ideas include:
- Anything positive
- Shout out to a local business for going above and beyond
- Family shout out (anniversary, birth, student athlete or other good news)
- Business News — from a new business launch, an anniversary or simply a business deal)
- Sports — could always use more of this.
- Divorce? Kidding, but in some cases, perhaps its good news.
If you want to submit for next week, email [email protected] with the subject line “good news”.
Tidbits from the Editors…
The Downtown Brentwood Coalition gets a major kudos for its Oktoberfest event which was just awesome! From good beer, food and kids zone, there was something for everyone.
Also… discovered a few new sandwich shops this past week (well known to many, but not to me)… a special shout out to Parma Deli (city of Concord) and Luigi Deli (city of Martinez)
Hook, Line & Sinker – announced a couple things. First, they host their October Bass Fishing Tournament on Sunday out of Russo’s Marina—be sure to jump into the tournament and have a great day. Second, it’s the opening of the Waterfowl Hunting Season. Here are the details of the Balance of State Zone
- Ducks (Oct 21-Jan 31) – 7/day, which may include: 7 mallards (no more than 2 females), 1 pintail, 2 canvasback, 2 redheads, 2 scaup. Possession limit triple the daily bag.
- Scaup (Nov. 7-Jan 31)
- Geese (Oct 21-Jan 28) – 30/day, which may include: 20 white geese, 10 dark geese. Possession limit triple the daily bag.
Be sure to visit Hook, Line & Sinker for hunting rifles, ammunition, clothing, gear, and other equipment. They are located at 3100 Main Ste, Ste 260 in Oakley, CA
Four Legs Brewing Hosts Halloween Pop-Up Trick or Treat — It’s that time again! Our annual Halloween pop-up and vendor trick or treat event on October 21 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm ! Come trick or treat over 35 vendors for FREE, first 250 will receive a FREE Halloween bag to use. PLUS every single purchase at the event will earn you a raffle ticket to win amazing prizes….like a $200 Disney Gift Card. Located at 2010 Elkins Way, Brentwood CA
Courtney — Liberty High School Freshman girls volleyball team is undefeated for the season! Go Lady
Walnut Creek Police Name New Captain
Chief Jamie Knox has appointed Lieutenant Ryan Hibbs as the next Police Captain at the Walnut Creek Police Department. Captain Hibbs began his career at the Susanville Police Department before lateraling to the Napa Police Department. He joined the Walnut Creek Police Department in 2009 and he has held numerous assignments throughout the organization, including, Patrol Officer, Defensive Tactics Instructor and Field Training Officer. He was assigned to the Community and Downtown Policing Team and has been a member of the Crime Scene Investigations Team. Ryan brings more than eight years of supervisory and management experience to this position, having most recently served as a Lieutenant Watch Commander in our Patrol Bureau and as manager of the Field Training Officer Program. He has been a member of the Rossmoor Policing Enhancement Committee and is a member of the department’s social media team.
Chief Knox stated, “Ryan brings a breadth of increasingly responsible police experience with him to this position, and he will be a welcome addition to my executive team.”
A 21-year veteran in law enforcement, Captain Hibbs holds an Associate’s Degree in Administration of Justice and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. He is a graduate of the Drucker Executive Leadership Institute, Claremont Graduate University and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Negotiations, Conflict Resolution, and Peace Building.
The promotion will become effective October 15th.
Doctorbird Market Opens in Pittsburg — Pittsburg residents now have another option to purchase food and wine as the City of Pittsburg welcomed the opening of the Doctorbird Market. Last week, the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for this family-run retail shop. Located at 90 E 4th Street, the Doctorbird Market offers specialty food and wine to help you create memorable meals. – See Story
Shadow Lakes 18 Hole Golf Course in Brentwood Reopens — Golfers in Contra Costa County and beyond have a new 18 hole golf course to play at as Shadow Lakes Golf Course in Brentwood has reopened. The course is taking tee times beginning Wednesday October 17. After closing in 2018, JC Golf announced it would reopen in May of 2021 with first a driving range and 9 holes, followed by an additional 9-holes at a later date. On Tuesday, golfers now have a full 18 hole public golf course.. — full story
Previous Stories:
If you have “Good News” and you want to share it for next Friday, please email [email protected]
- September 29: Good News Friday
- September 15: Good News Friday
- September 8: Good News Friday
- August 18: Good News Friday in Contra Costa Returns
- August 11: Contra Costa County Good News Friday
