OAKLAND – Casey Robert Goonan, 34, of Oakland and Pleasant Hill, pleaded guilty today to federal arson charges in relation to a series of firebombings and arsons at the Oakland …
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BrentwoodContra Costa CountyPittsburgSan Ramon
New Leadership and Historic Milestones for Board of Supervisors
by CC Newsby CC NewsMartinez, CA – The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors convened its annual reorganization meeting Tuesday at the County Administration Building, ushering in a new era of County leadership and …
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AntiochBrentwood
Antioch Man Arrested After Brandishing Firearm at Brentwood Safeway
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe Brentwood Police Department announced an Antioch man was taking into custody after brandishing a firearm at Safeway. According to police, on Friday (1/10/25) around 8:30PM, Brentwood officers were called …
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Crab feed season kicks off in January 2025 with several events and many more coming through March in Contra Costa County and beyond. There are plenty of upcoming crab feeds …
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On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council will discuss the possible formation of a charter city ad-hoc committee along with making several other possible changes to other committees. According to Tuesday’s …
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On Tuesday, the Concord City Council will consider a preliminary application for feedback of a 714 unit project on a 59-acre site. According to the agenda, the discussion will provide …
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The Contra Costa County Superior Court is accepting applications for Civil Grand Jury Services for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 term. The Grand Jury is made up of 19 members who …
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The following Letter to the Editor was submitted Paula Wherity regarding Supervisor Federal Glover who announced retirement and would not serve another term on the Contra Costa County Board of …
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On Monday, the Pittsburg City Council selected Arlene Kobata to fill its vacancy on the city council. She took the oath of office after the appointment. Kobata (Siu Ling) fills …
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Richmond
Richmond Police Directed to Track “Deploy, Display, and Discharge” of Military Weapons
by CC Newsby CC NewsAt its January 7 meeting, the Richmond City Council approved its 2023 annual military equipment use report, while also seeking enhancements for its Richmond Police 2025 report by tracking, “deploy, …
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Contra Costa CountyEvents
19 High Schools Set to Faceoff in Contra Costa Mock Trial Program
by CC Newsby CC NewsPLEASANT HILL, CA— The 44th Annual Contra Costa County Mock Trial Program is set to begin on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. This exciting competition will unfold over seven weekday evenings …
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On Monday, the Pittsburg City Council will fill its vacancy on the city council after former councilmember Shanelle Scales-Preston was elected to the County Board of Supervisors. The city opted …
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Hercules
Hercules Receives $100k Federal Grant to Enhance Water Efficiency in City Parks
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe City of Hercules is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $100,000 WaterSMART grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. These funds will support upgrades to the …
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Richmond, CA – Today, Representative John Garamendi, Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez, and City Manager Shasa Curl announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $9,559,482 grant through the Reconnecting …
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California
Legislative Republicans Urge Special Session on Wildfires and Insurance Crisis
by CC Newsby CC NewsSACRAMENTO – On Saturday, Legislative Republicans sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom calling on him to convene a special session of the Legislature to address the devastating impacts of …
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Contra Costa CountyPittsburgSan Ramon
Candace Andersen Set to be Chair, Scales-Preston Sworn in as Supervisor
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Tuesday, January 14, at 9:00 am the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will hold its annual Reorganization Meeting, where the new Chair and Vice Chair will be sworn …
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Bay Area NewsContra Costa County
East Bay Regional Parks: Visiting Nature Just Got Easier in 2025
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Dec. 3, 2024, the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve an updated fee schedule for 2025 that simplifies parking fees and eliminates dog …
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Join the Team as a Reserve Firefighter with Contra Costa County Fire Protection District on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Are you ready to make a difference in your community, gain …