On Wednesday California Senate Republicans, led by Senator Melissa Melendez (Lake Elsinore), put forward an amendment to Assembly Bill 2195 to include “Alexandra’s Law,” which would notify convicted drug dealers that should…
On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council approved a Rent Stabilization Ordinance which will limit the rental rate increases within the City. The ordinance which caps rent at 60% of CPI…
On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council unanimously approved a 22.5% pay increase for itself. The current salary of a councilmember is $939.26 per month according to the Staff Report with…
On Monday, the Antioch Chamber of Commerce launched its Small Business Investment Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The Chamber has a goal of reaching 100 Contra Costa County residents/entrepreneurs…
SAN FRANCISCO – Gage Pascoe was sentenced to 68 months in federal prison for distributing pills laced with fentanyl that caused a Walnut Creek woman’s overdose death, announced United States…
Martinez, Calif. – The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has approved an out-of-court settlement in the lawsuit brought by Mary Blumberg, Alison Chandler, Jill Henderson, Mary Knox, and Rachel…
Assembly Bill 2374 by Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) passed the Senate and was sent to Governor Gavin Newsom for his consideration. AB 2374 strengthens fines against those caught illegally dumping garbage…
On Monday, the Pittsburg City Council voted 4-0 to approve funding for a gun buyback program hosted by the Pittsburg Police Department. The goal is to reduce the guns sold…
Martinez, Calif. – Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton, members of the Antioch Police Department, Oakley Police Department, and the D.A.’s investigative team met with the family of Alexis Gabe at…
A bill proposed by Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkley) that would allow for certain non-US Citizens to become police officers has passed the California State Assembly on Monday. According to Skinner,…
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office recently charged the 17-year-old suspect with murder for his involvement in this case. The 17-year-old was one of two suspects detained and later…
The Pittsburg Police Department says a search at the home of a suspect in a retail theft operation resulted in the discovery of additional illegally possessed firearm and drugs. According…
Martinez, Calif. – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office files multiple felony charges against two men for an attempted armed robbery in Walnut Creek. 34-year-old Shaune Walter Rogers, Jr., and…
After 35 years in law enforcement, 27 of those years serving the City of Brentwood, Chief Thomas Hansen has announced his plans to retire September 30, 2022. Chief Hansen has…
The Vacaville Police Department report that two Brentwood men have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at gunpoint at a Vacaville liquor store. According to police, Last Saturday,…
CONCORD, CALIFORNIA – The Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District (District) reports more mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in Contra Costa County. The mosquitoes were…
The Brentwood Police Department announced that a 17-year-old has been arrested for murder after a shooting left a 21-year-old Antioch man dead and three others wound outside of the 24…
The Walnut Creek Police Department report that at about 4:00 p.m. Thursday, a 911 caller at 1815 Ygnacio Valley Rd. (Ygnacio Plaza) reported a victim was bleeding in the parking…
The Brentwood Police Department is investigating an overnight shooting that left one person dead and three others wounded outside of the 24 Hour Fitness Gym in the City of Brentwood.…
California’s Water Supply Strategy outlines actions needed now to invest in new sources, transform water management Without action, state officials believe extreme weather could diminish California’s water supply by up…
The Brentwood Police Department arrested five individuals Tuesday evening in connection with an armed robbery in the downtown area of the City of Brentwood. According to police, just before 7:00…
On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a MedEvac G2 rescue vehicle for the Brentwood Police Department. The police department requested the approval to the purchase…
The Brentwood Police Department announced the arrest of Alexander Hernandez, 31, who was wanted for felony warrants for burglary who ran from police. According to police, Hernandez was arrested after…
On Tuesday, the Oakley City Council could approve an agreement with Yellow Roof Foundation for the sale of three parcels which will lead to construction of 6 affordable housing units.…
On July 28 at around 3:00 AM, Brentwood Police officers were called to a business at the 5400 block of Lone Tree Way for a report of a burglary in…