On Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10 AM to 2 PM, the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another …
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The California Highway Patrol announced it made an organized retail crime bust in the City of Stockton resulting in approximately $1 million stolen merchandise. On October 26, 2023, CHP Delta …
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Sacramento County – Caltrans is alerting motorists beginning tonight State Route 160 (SR-160) will be under full closure to motorists for emergency work. The highway is scheduled for emergency culvert …
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Contra Costa County
Contra Costa Firefighters Battle Vegetation Fire in Bay Point
by CC Newsby CC NewsAt 4:02 pm Thursday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a report of a vegetation fire along in Bay Point along Mcacvoy near Port Chicago. The incident …
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BusinessContra Costa CountyEvents
Contra Costa Halloween Events and Entertainment
by CC Newsby CC NewsAn updated list of October events in Contra Costa County. Lots of Halloween themed events this weekend to go along with plenty of live music at local establishments. Also, be …
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SACRAMENTO, CA — California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas has announced the formation of a new Select Committee on Retail Theft, and has named Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur (D-Hollywood) as …
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On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council agreed to direct staff to work on a city ordinance prohibiting sideshow spectators in an effort to reduce reckless driving exhibitions and street racing. …
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Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County Library Awarded $9.9M Grant for New Bay Point Library
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe Contra Costa County Library received $9.9 million dollars in grant funding for the buildout of the new Bay Point Library. The grant money comes from the California State Library’s …
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VENTURA, CALIFORNIA – Bryant Bell of Oakley won the 2023 Western Midget Racing championship with a walk off victory in Saturday’s 20-lap feature at Ventura Raceway, breaking his tie with …
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On Tuesday, without specifically naming Gaza and Israel, Antioch Mayor Pro Tem Tamisha Torres-Walker called for a ceasefire and urged leaders to condemn all terrorist actions on both sides. “Passive …
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A mid-morning crash on Highway 4 and Willow Pass is now impacting eastbound Highway 4 traffic home as CHP issued a SIGALERT just before 3:00 pm. The original crash occurred …
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Contra Costa County
Public Review Drafts of Contra Costa County General Plan and Climate Action Plan Available for Review
by CC Newsby CC NewsMartinez, CA) – From land use and housing to climate change and environmental justice, residents are invited to explore drafts of the General Plan and Climate Action Plan to ensure …
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Richmond
Richmond City Council Passes Resolution to Support Palestinians in Gaza
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Tuesday, the Richmond City Council voted 5-1 to approve a resolution affirming Richmond’s Support and Solidarity with the Palestinian People of Gaza. The Richmond City Council cleared the agenda …
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State Senator Steve Glazer and Assemblymember Tim Grayson sent a joint letter to Governor Gavin Newsom today seeking assistance for the city of Antioch’s police force, decimated by years of …
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Pittsburg, Calif. – The Los Medanos College student publication, LMC Experience, won 25 awards in the 2023 Northern Regional Publication and On-the-Spot contests of the Journalism Association of Community Colleges, …
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Bay Area NewsContra Costa County
EBRPD: Leading the Way on Wildfire Protection for the Community
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe East Bay Regional Park District held a special briefing and tour at Anthony Chabot Regional Park highlighting a first-of-its-kind fuels reduction project (365 acres) in the East Bay hills. …
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Antioch
Antioch Police Release Statement After Video Shows Officer Involved Shooting
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Tuesday, the Antioch Police Department released a statement in the officer involved shooting of Daniel Mackin, a 30-year-old resident of Antioch, after a citizens video was made public. The …
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Richmond
Richmond Seeks to Affirm Support and Solidarity With Palestinian People of Gaza
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Tuesday, the Richmond City Council will vote on a resolution affirming Richmond’s Support and solidarity with the Palestinian People of Gaza. According to the Agenda: Resolution affirming Richmond’s solidarity …
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BusinessWalnut Creek
Walnut Creek Keeps Midnight Closure for Spoontonic Lounge
by CC Newsby CC NewsAt its October 17 meeting, the Walnut Creek City Council denied an appeal by Spoontonic Lounge which means its hours will continue to be cut off at midnight. The council …
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California
AG Bonta Files Lawsuit Against Meta Over Harms to Youth Mental Health
by CC Newsby CC NewsSAN FRANCISCO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a bipartisan coalition of 33 attorneys general in filing a federal lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc. and affiliates (Meta). Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District …
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Bay Area NewsContra Costa County
Air District Rejects Fenceline Air Monitoring Plans for all Five Bay Area Refineries
by CC Newsby CC NewsSAN FRANCISCO – The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has disapproved Fenceline Air Monitoring Plans for all five Bay Area refineries because the plans do not meet the requirements …
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Antioch
DeCarlo, Foulger, Garner, Ryan Winners On Bill Bowers Memorial Weekend
by CC Newsby CC NewsAntioch, CA — Nick DeCarlo of Martinez and Troy Foulger of Oakley were the winners in IMCA Modified competition last weekend at Antioch Speedway. This was the Annual Bill Bowers …
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ConcordPittsburgWalnut Creek
Concord Police Say Charges Filed in Sam’s Jewelers Robbery
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn May 18th, 2023 the Concord Police Department received a 9-1-1 call of a robbery in progress at the Sam’s Jewelers at the Sun Valley Mall. Employees reported a male …