On an early afternoon in Fallujah, Iraq, Nov. 18, 2004, Corporal Mike Ergo accompanied his fire team of three other Marines through the streets of an empty neighborhood, where only …
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On July 4, there will be six 5K races around Contra Costa County, followed by a 5K race in Richmond, CA on July 27. Here is the rundown of the …
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As Brentwood first pour over coffee spot, family-owned Chill Tea & Coffee has spent the last eight years not only serving coffee, but building connections. From hosting car meets that …
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After winning first place in three out of five fishing tournaments over the last year, Logan, 13, and Kylen, 12, of Oakley, CA, have earned a spot to compete in …
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With a goal of being the best 30 minutes of someone’s day, Contra Loma Bootcamp aims to help people reach a livable lifestyle. The journey for Marcy Kendall hasn’t been …
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What started as a decade-long ‘idea,’ made-up by two friends with a passion for craft beers, The Beer Aisle has reached its first anniversary of serving craft beers to patrons …
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On June 10, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors discussed how to spend $1.57 million in unallocated one-time Measure X Funds. The item came before the Board after an April …
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What once began as a pandemic hobby has now evolved into a modern tearoom in downtown Antioch, The Hen and Drake Modern Tearoom. After spending the pandemic gardening, Erin Green …
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Contra Costa CountyNon-ProfitPleasant Hill
Despite Potential Funding Cuts, Choice in Aging Continues to Advocate for Seniors
Critical services could soon impact seniors in Contra Costa County should federal, state and local cuts occur, but that is not stopping Choice in Aging from continuing its mission of …
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Del Cielo Brewing Co., located in Downtown Martinez, CA, is celebrating its seventh anniversary this weekend, May 30 to June 1. Owners Cielomar Cuevas and Luis Castro will be hosting a …
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On Tuesday, Brentwood City Council voted in favor of amending the Downtown Specific Plan to allow tattoo studios in Downtown Brentwood. The discussion around allowing tattoo parlors in the downtown …
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The Oakley Chamber of Commerce kicks off Oakley Summer Fest with a parade on Saturday, June 28 and is seeking participants. The parade staging area will begin at 8 a.m. …
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As a ‘constant creator,’ a tea and spice store in Old Town Scottsdale, AZ was all it took for Jude Pierotti, owner of A Steep in Time in Brentwood, CA, …
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Concord, CA – On Saturday, May 17, the Contra Costa Fire Foundation and Contra Costa County Fire Protection District held its inaugural ceremony for the first ever Girls Empowerment Camp. …
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On Sunday, May 18, To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA), based in Orlando, FL, is bringing their Move For It 5K to Oakley, CA for the first time. The …