Spring has sprung and it is time for our sheep’s annual “haircut” on April 13, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s Sheep Shearing Day is one of …
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Publisher of ContraCosta.news and host of several Podcast Shows focusing on Contra Costa County and State of California.
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BrentwoodWalnut Creek
Vehicles Strike Business in Brentwood and Walnut Creek in Past 24-Hours
by CC Newsby CC NewsWithin the past 24-hours, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Firefighters have responded to two crashes where a vehicle struck a business. On Thursday at 9:49 am, Contra Costa County …
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BrentwoodFood and DrinkPodcast
Podcast: Bryan and Michele of Serendipity Cellars
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn this episode, I chat with Bryan and Michele of Serendipity Cellars give an update on the winery, share some stories of how they got into the industry, a rundown …
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ConcordContra Costa County
CHP Makes Arrest in Fatal Crash that Kills 9-Year-Old
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Wednesday, the California Highway Patrol announced an arrest in a crash that claimed the life of a 9-year-old. CHP says they have arrested Jesus Ivan Dorantes, 22, in connection …
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CaliforniaEl CerritoLafayetteWalnut Creek
$39 Million in Awards to Help Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations Enhance Security and Safety
by CC Newsby CC NewsSACRAMENTO — Reinforcing efforts to protect Californians from hate-motivated violence, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced awarding $39 million to 193 community groups across the …
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The Brentwood Police Department confirmed an armed robbery occurred Tuesday around 12:00 pm at an ATM machine within the City of Brentwood. According to police, on Tuesday, the armed robbery …
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Today Assemblyman Bill Essayli announced his intention to amend his AB 2641 to require law enforcement to comply with federal immigration authorities in cases involving individuals convicted of …
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California
Bill to Stop Landlords from Denying Housing to Renters with Pets Passes Out of Committee
by CC Newsby CC NewsSACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Matt Haney’s (D-San Francisco) AB 2216 is now one step closer to becoming law after passing out of the Assembly Judiciary Committee. It’s now headed to …
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Several state legislators and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a bipartisan effort to crack down on organized retail theft Tuesday. The package was aimed to strengthen public safety, protect shoppers …
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On Tuesday, the Antioch Police Department announced the arrest of Jacob Crooks in connection with a March 27 homicide in the City of Antioch. According to Antioch police, detectives have …
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SACRAMENTO – Today Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) announced the release of the State Auditor’s bipartisan audit of homelessness spending that he jointly requested with Senator Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks), Senator …
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The Justice Department’s COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force (CFETF) today released its 2024 report detailing the efforts of the task force and its member agencies in response to widespread fraud …
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AntiochPittsburg
Grant Cycle for the Keller Canyon Mitigation Fund is Now Open
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe Office of Supervisor Federal Glover is pleased to announce that the 2024–25 grant cycle for the Keller Canyon Mitigation Fund is now open. Grant applications ranging from $500 to …
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SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) was joined by community leaders, consumer advocates, fans and musicians on Monday at a Capitol press conference to detail first-in-the-nation legislation to provide competition …
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California
State Superintendent Announces Support for Establishing an Office of Civil Rights at the California Dept of Education
by CC Newsby CC NewsSACRAMENTO — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond joined State Senator Henry Stern, State Senator Susan Rubio, Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California representative Cliff Berg, and Anti-Defamation League …
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The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District rescued a downed horse in El Sobrante Monday which took four hours. According to the District: On April 8, at 11:11 a.m., Contra …
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Lafayette
Lafayette to Recognize Indigenous People With Land Acknowledgement Statement and Bilingual Street Sign
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe City of Lafayette will hold a ceremony on Monday, April 8 at 2 pm at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Lafayette Circle in downtown Lafayette to unveil …
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