On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council has approved the transfer of the historic Vasco Road Flag Barn facade to the East Contra Costa Historical Society, where it will be restored…
Oakley, CA – The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA), the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC), and the City of Oakley are proud to announce the next major milestone…
On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at about 11:15 AM, Orinda police responded to a reported auto burglary where suspects in an Acura RDX stole tools from a work truck. The…
The Antioch City Council has directed staff to move forward with a competitive Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process to bring back private security services in downtown Antioch, with an emphasis…
About the Author: Bessie Marie Scott, EMPA, CIG, is a former Antioch City Manager who previously served as Seattle’s Deputy Inspector General for Public Safety and as Policy Director and…
The Brentwood City Council has unanimously agreed to direct city staff to explore a new electric bicycle (e-bike) ordinance aimed at improving public safety, addressing concerns about reckless riding and…
PG&E Has Sent Day-Ahead Notifications to About 70,000 Customers Who Might Experience a Public Safety Power Shutoff OAKLAND, Calif. — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is monitoring a potential dry…
How do we move forward when it feels like we keep taking steps backward? That’s the question I find myself asking every time a new City Council agenda is released…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) announced a statewide weighted average rate change of 8.6 percent for small-business employers and their employees and the addition of Western…
Concord City Council District 3 candidate Dena Acosta-Beere joined the Be Curious Contra Costa podcast to discuss her campaign, community involvement and vision for the city, including housing affordability, economic…
Antioch, CA — The Pacific Coast Hobby Stock Championship race came to an exciting conclusion Saturday night at Antioch Speedway. Hunter Hammett of Oakley collected his division-leading sixth 20 lap…
PACHECO PASS, CA — Joseph Belli, expert Diablo Range conservation biologist and author, looks to begin a new era of Diablo Range land conservation. On October 12th, a purchase and…
Richmond mayoral candidate Ahmad Anderson returned to the Be Curious Contra Costa podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about the city’s future, touching on public safety, economic development, the $550 million…
Local Owners Bring Award-Winning Pizza to Contra Costa County with the Debut of Nationally Acclaimed Fast-Casual Pizza Concept, Expanding Its Availability Across Northern California BRENTWOOD, CALIF. – Slice House by Tony Gemignani,…
On Tuesday, the Antioch Police Department is set to give its third quarter report which aims to provide an overview of crime data and department overviews. According to police, homicides…
On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council is being asked to approve the transfer of the Vasco Road Flag Barn Façade to the East Contra Costa Historical Society. If approved, it…
On Tuesday, the Oakley City Council will host a work session on electric motorcycles, electric bicycles and electric scooters. The council is being ask to receive the report and to…
On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council has called for a special meeting to discuss public employee discipline, dismissal or release—the second week in a row. Last week, City Manager G.…
Dear Editor, I thought it was incredibly outrageous with the incident regarding the BART station in Pittsburg. Think about how deranged it is to open fire in a public transport…
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, at about 6:01 PM, the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office specialized patrol unit J-Team, with the assistance of helicopter STARR 3, attempted a high-risk stop in…
Concord and Walnut Creek, CA – John Muir Health’s Concord and Walnut Creek Medical Centers are once again being recognized nationally for delivering high-quality heart disease and stroke care. The American…
SAN FRANCISCO – The Bay Area Air District has awarded $65 million to Richmond, Contra Costa County, Benicia and surrounding communities, including North Richmond Pinole, El Sobrante, East Richmond Heights,…
The Richmond Police Department announced this week that they have taken a man into custody in connection with a 2025 homicide. According to police, on September 30th 2026, Joshawn Harris…
Concord City Council District 1 candidate Maria Bagley says it’s time for a new perspective at City Hall, arguing that her background in finance, local government and small business ownership…
ANTIOCH, Calif. — The Antioch Police Department (APD) is proud to announce a significant milestone in its ongoing reform efforts: The U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ) has determined that…