On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom said he would call a special legislative session to push for a windfall profit tax on oil companies. This is in response to high prices …
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California
State Collaborates with Farmers to Conserve Water, Provide Critical Habitat for Migratory Birds in the Delta
New State Budget Funds Second Phase of Program Offering Financial Assistance to Support Conservation and Wildlife as California’s Drought Continues SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Farmers are receiving financial incentives to reduce …
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Martinez, Calif. – Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton expunged thousands of cannabis convictions, and now President Joe Biden is doing something similar. The President announced on October 6, 2022, …
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AntiochContra Costa CountyPittsburg
Investigative Report Confirms Sexual Harassment Claims Against Lamar Thorpe
A 44-page Investigate Report involving the Los Medanos Community Healthcare District and executive Director Lamar Thorpe has been released. Thorpe also is Mayor of the City of Antioch. The report …
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Martinez, Calif. – A Lafayette man faces a 12-count felony complaint related to an armed home invasion incident wherein the victims were held hostage for hours. 31-year-old Kenneth David Mcisaac …
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The Concord Police Department responded to the Sunvalley Shopping Center at approximently 2:45 pm after a person was carrying some type of bag with the threat of using a firearm. …
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Martinez, Calif. – Two brothers who callously committed a sexual assault and robbed two foreign national students in Antioch are facing life sentences. 35-year-old Lamar Lee Young of Stockton and …
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SACRAMENTO, CA — Vice-Chairman of the Public Safety Committee Assemblyman Tom Lackey (R-High Desert) announced Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1406 into law. This legislation requires peace officers to …
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded a $1.5 million grant to Contra Costa Health (CCH) to assist in a countywide effort to develop evidence-based, public health strategies for …
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Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that will help the craft beer industry grow which allows independent breweries to increase their locations. AB 2307, introduced by Assemblyman Marc Berman …
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Conserving water has become a way of life in California, especially as projections forecast warmer, drier conditions. The State’s new water year has begun and with it …
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One thing I have promised myself to do over and over during my health journey is to be curious. Before you can adjust one’s lifestyle one first has to identify …
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California
Bill to Bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program to All of California Signed by Governor
Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) and Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) announced that Senate Bill 1183, their bipartisan legislation in partnership with The Dollywood Foundation to establish …
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On October 1, at approximently 7:00 p.m., Walnut Creek Police Department Dispatch received several 911 calls reporting a vehicle versus pedestrian collision at the intersection of N. California Blvd. and …
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Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that would punish doctors who spread misinformation about COVID-19 to patients. AB 2098, introduced by Assemblymember Evan Low, enshrines into state law that …
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Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 868 authored by Senator Dave Cortese, (D-San Jose), Chair of the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee, to provide equity and financial …
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On Thursday, the Brentwood Police Department welcomed its next Chief, Tim Herbert as he was sworn into the position. On September 16, City Manager Tim Ogden announced Herbert had been …
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Sacramento, CA — In the final days of National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the Miles Hall Lifeline and Suicide Prevention Act, Assembly Bill 988. …
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At 2:40 am, the Oakley Police Department arrested a 17-year-old female on suspicion of driving under the influence after a vehicle crash at the onramp to westbound Highway 4 at …
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On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will now allow a convict’s criminal record sealed from public view. The bill was introduced by Senator Maria Elena Durazo (D-Los …
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SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 955, a bill by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) requiring middle and high school students (6th – 12th grade) to be allowed …
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Governor Newsom signed AB 1041 by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) which enables workers to take paid sick leave or family leave in order to care for any person designated by …
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The City of Concord has launched a $7 million grant program for the purpose of partnering with local nonprofit organizations to help the community recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The …
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On Thursday, September 29, 2022, the San Ramon Police Department Patrol Division received information regarding allegations against a male adult who committed lewd and lascivious acts during a child’s guitar …
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CrimeSan Ramon
Erik Triana Sentenced After Threatening Senator Scott Wiener and Illegal Gun Possession
San Ramon resident Erik Triana was sentenced this week by Judge Terri Mockler in Martinez after threatening California State Senator Scott Wiener with gun violence On April 25, the Contra …