On April 28th, the Brentwood Union School District (BUSD) held a groundbreaking ceremony at the future site of their 13th school and newest elementary school campus. School Board President Stephanie Williams-Rogers thanked …
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Contra Costa CountyCrime
East Bay Man Charged With Running $39 Million Ponzi Scheme
by CC Newsby CC NewsSAN FRANCISCO – A federal grand jury indicted Derek Vincent Chu, charging him with crimes related to an alleged $39 million Ponzi scheme involving over 100 victims, on April 26, …
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California
Seyarto Seeks to Repeal the Death Tax and Restore Taxpayer Protections
by CC Newsby CC NewsSenator Kelly Seyarto (R-Murrieta) hosted a press conference on SCA 4, a constitutional amendment that would that would restore taxpayers’ property rights allowing Californians to keep their childhood homes and …
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California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of Claudette Biemeret to be BART’s next Inspector General. Biemeret, currently the Assistant Inspector General of BART, has been appointed to a four-year …
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ConcordCrimeHerculesSan Ramon
Contra Costa Residents Among Gang Members Arrested by San Francisco Police
by CC Newsby CC NewsSince the beginning of 2023, members of San Francisco Police Department’s Community Violence Reduction Team (CVRT) and the Crime Gun Investigations Center (CGIC) have led a lengthy investigation into a …
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On Tuesday, the Antioch Police Department responded to a report of multiple gunshots on Buckeye Court in the City of Antioch. Police responded to multiple shots fired around 2:30 pm …
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California
Darknet Trafficking of Fentanyl and Opioids Operation Results in Record Arrests and Seizures
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe Department of Justice, and its Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement (JCODE) team and international partners, announced the results of Operation SpecTor, which included 288 arrests – the most …
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AntiochContra Costa CountyPittsburg
Contra Costa District Attorney and Public Defender Get Budgets Increases
by CC Newsby CC NewsDuring its marathon budget session last week, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors agreed to increase funding to the District Attorney and Public Defenders offices. Combined, it will cost …
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SACRAMENTO – The California Senate unanimously approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would boost participation and diversity on California city councils by allowing the first council pay cap …
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Flood Risks Demonstrate Importance of Understanding Current Snowpack Conditions SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the fifth snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The …
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California
PG&E Incentive Program Provides Customers Bill Credits While Supporting the Grid
by CC Newsby CC NewsParticipating Customers Rewarded Over $55 Million in Bill Credits for Lowering Energy Use and Strain on the Grid Last Summer OAKLAND, Calif.— The 2023 season for the Power Saver Rewards …
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The City of Concord’s Recreation Services Department has launched a youth scholarship program to provide recreation opportunities for young residents. Through the new program, underserved Concord youth can experience traditional …
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AntiochCrime
Antioch Man Sentenced to over 19 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking
by CC Newsby CC NewsFRESNO, Calif. — Darnell Bernard Edwards, 33, of Antioch, was sentenced today to 19 years and seven months in prison to be followed by 15 years of supervised release for …
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AntiochCrimeRichmond
San Jose Police Arrest Three Robbery Suspects Targeting AAPI Victims
by CC Newsby CC NewsBetween December of 2022 and February of 2023, San José Police Department Robbery Unit Detectives investigated a string of armed and strong-armed robberies in which the suspects appeared to be …
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Meals on Wheels Diablo Region announced that tickets are on sale now for their 2nd annual Dining to Deliver Gala, Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the Blackhawk Museum in Danville. …
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SACRAMENTO – Legislation has advanced from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, in partnership with Attorney General Rob Bonta and Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, that would outlaw hidden charges on purchases – …
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On Tuesday, LCA Architects will present a plan to redevelop eight parcels into a seven-story, mixed-use development with 275 units and 5,000 square feet of ground floor commercial space in …
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Contra Costa CountyLafayette
Congressman DeSaulnier to Host Town Hall in Lafayette
by CC Newsby CC NewsWalnut Creek, CA – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced he will host an in-person town hall on Tuesday, May 2nd from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. PT to provide legislative updates, discuss the …
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The following is a sampling of the Pleasant Hill Police Calls reported between April 21-27 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Pleasant Hill. Assault …
