A bill that would have provided unemployment insurance benefits for striking workers was vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom on Saturday. Under SB 799, striking workers would become eligible for benefits …
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California
Newsom Appoints Laphonza Butler to Complete Senator Feinstein’s Term in the U.S. Senate
by CC Newsby CC NewsSACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom announced the selection of Laphonza Butler — the President of the nation’s largest organization dedicated to electing women, EMILY’s List — to complete the United …
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Contra Costa County
BART General Manager Appoints Kevin Franklin as Chief of Police
by CC Newsby CC NewsBART General Manager Bob Powers has announced the hiring of Kevin Franklin as Chief of Police and tasked him with marshaling every available resource to bolster the BART Police Department’s …
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The Antioch Police Department is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred just before 8:00 am Sunday in the City of Antioch. The incident occurred on W 2nd Street near …
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The following is a sampling of the Pleasant Hill Police Calls reported between September 20-28 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Pleasant Hill. This …
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BrentwoodCaliforniaLafayetteOpinion
Coalition Speaks Out Against Attorney General’s False and Misleading Title and Summary
by CC Newsby CC NewsCALIFORNIA – This past week the Our Neighborhood Voices initiative received a title and summary from the office of Attorney General Rob Bonta that is false, misleading and likely to …
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AntiochBay Area NewsCrime
Antioch Pair Arrested in Robbery at the Petaluma Outlets
by CC Newsby CC NewsA pair of Antioch residents were arrested Thursday by the Petaluma Police Department after a theft attempt of over $18k in merchandise. Police say two citizens had physically detained Casey …
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In East Contra Costa County, three local pumpkin patches are now open through Halloween offering a variety of activities in Brentwood. From pumpkins to corn mazes, fruit stands, to even …
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NEW YORK, –– WHP Global (“WHP” or the “Company”), parent company of Toys”R”Us®, unveils bold new plans for the expansion of the iconic toy brand. The Company announced today a partnership …
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The Antioch Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a body was located Friday morning on the Delta de Anza Regional Trail in the City of Antioch. This is …
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BrentwoodOakley
Oakley Police Make Arrest After Vehicle Pursuit Results in Crash
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe Oakley Police Department arrested Brandon Gentry, 32 of Stockton/Antioch, after a vehicle pursuit resulted in a crash. A loaded firearm was found in the vehicle and he had two …
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The Pleasant Hill Police Department announced on Thursday that 13 people were arrested in a organized retail crime and retail theft operation. According to police, Investigations Bureau and Patrol teams …
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Good News Friday returns as readers have submitted their “good news” to share around Contra Costa County. It’s nice to have a single post of just good things happening around …
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On Friday, U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California has died at age 90, her office confirmed. James Sauls, chief of staff to Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today released the following …
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El Cerrito
El Cerrito to Suspend Zoom Public Comments After Antisemitic Comments
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe City of El Cerrito announced it be suspending remote public comment via zoom beginning October 3 after a group made antisemitic, racist, and vulgar comments. Here is the statement: …
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PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem invited California gun manufacturers and law-abiding gun owners to move to South Dakota to escape California’s gun and ammunition tax , which Governor Gavin …
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The Martinez Police Department is releasing audio and video, including body-worn camera footage, from the officer-involved shooting that occurred on August 18, 2023, at 4808 Sunrise Drive in Martinez. The …