The City of Oakley and the Oakley Police Department wish to make it known the reward is open to anybody who provides information leading to Alexis Gabe’s whereabouts or remains. …
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California
Sen. Glazer Calls on State Leaders to Exempt Student Loan Forgiveness from Income Taxes
by CC Newsby CC NewsHigher Education Leader says he will introduce emergency legislation to end ambiguity SACRAMENTO – Sen. Steve Glazer (D-Contra Costa) called Friday for Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders to ensure …
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Contra Costa County
Data Shows Contra Costa County Sees Increase in Homelessness
by CC Newsby CC NewsIn August, the Contra Costa Health Services released its 2022 Homeless Point in Time Count and Survey which showed more than 3,000 people in the county are homeless. Recently, the …
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CrimePittsburg
Man Charged in Pittsburg Road Rage Shooting That Wounded 12-Year-Old
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Thursday. the Pittsburg Police Department announced that Dwayne Brown, 29 of Sacramento was charged in a shooting that wounded a 12-year-old girl. The case was presented to the Contra …
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A pesky fire that keeps causing smoke issues for East Contra Costa County began to flare up Tuesday afternoon in the Bay Point and Pittsburg areas. According to Contra Costa …
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The California Highway Patrol reported Tuesday that Labor Day Maximum Enforcement period resulted in 937 DUI arrests. 27 People have lost their lives. CHP reminds the public that DUI is …
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Brentwood
Brentwood Closes Family Aquatic Complex Due to Excessive Heat Forecast
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Friday, the City of Brentwood announced due to excessive heat, they are closing the Family Aquatic Complex Sunday, Sept. 4 through Tuesday, Sept. 6. According to the note: For …
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On Friday, September 2nd, at 1:54 pm, Officers responded to the area of Harbor Street and Atlantic Avenue for the report of a 12-year-old girl who was shot while seated …
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Martinez, Calif. – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office concludes there is no evidence of criminal offense by Antioch Police officers in the death of 30-year-old Angelo Voithugo Quinto. The District …
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On Wednesday, a bill that would have placed an excise tax on gun and ammunition retailers, not purchasers, to fund gun violence prevention programs failed to pass the State Senate. …
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On Wednesday, even after scaling back a zero-bail bill, it could not muster the votes needed to pass out of the State Assembly. The bill would have reformed the states …
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On Thursday, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that misdemeanor charges against Antioch City Councilwoman Tamisha Torres-Walker have been dismissed. Walker was charged with One Count of Resist, …
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California
California Bill to Limit Where Firearms May be Carried Fails in Assembly
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Wednesday, a bill that would have strengthened California’s conceal-carry laws failed to pass out of the State Assembly—this bill was in response to the Supreme Court decision expanding rights …
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CrimeOakley
Oakley Police Release Audio and More Details in Officer Involved Shooting
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Tuesday, Oakley Police Chief Paul Beard released additional details in that August 26 officer involved shooting that left one man dead. Police have identified the male shot by police …
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CrimeWalnut Creek
Walnut Creek Man Charged with Installing Hidden Camera at Starbucks
by CC Newsby CC NewsMartinez, Calif. – The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office charges a Walnut Creek man with 83 felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from the installation of hidden cameras at a Starbucks …
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On Friday, during a special Antioch City Council Meeting, the council did not act on an incentive program aimed at hiring more police officers, instead they provided staff with the …
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Brentwood
Brentwood Police Announce Arrest of Second Shooter in 24-Hour Fitness Fatal Shooting
by CC Newsby CC NewsBRENTWOOD, CA – During the course of this homicide investigation, Brentwood investigators positively identified Faatino Tauane (20-year-old Pittsburg resident) as the second shooter in this case. On Wednesday, August 24, …
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CrimeOakley
Oakley Police Chief Issues Statement on Fatal Shooting and Domestic Violence
by CC Newsby CC NewsI wish to address the Oakley community regarding last nights fatal officer involved shooting on Teresa Lane. The events that transpired last night can only be described as very scary …
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On Friday, the Oakley Police Department confirmed one suspect was dead in an early morning officer involved shooting within the City of Oakley. Chief Paul Beard said it appeared to …
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Martinez, Calif. – A resident of Danville has been charged with one felony count of possession of child pornography. On August 25, 2022, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office …
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Contra Costa CountyPinole
Contra Costa County Deputy Sheriff Arrested in Illegal Firearms Case
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Thursday, August 25, 2022, detectives from the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Investigation Division arrested Matthew Buckley, a Deputy Sheriff and 15-year veteran of the department. This …
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California
Amendment to Hold Drug Deals Accountable for Fentanyl Deaths Rejected
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Wednesday California Senate Republicans, led by Senator Melissa Melendez (Lake Elsinore), put forward an amendment to Assembly Bill 2195 to include “Alexandra’s Law,” which would notify convicted drug dealers that should …
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On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council approved a Rent Stabilization Ordinance which will limit the rental rate increases within the City. The ordinance which caps rent at 60% of CPI …