OAKLAND, Calif., — Franklin D. Roosevelt’s famed presidential yacht USS Potomac announces a full year of commemoration with the announcement of her 2025 Cruise, Charter and Events Schedule. The year …
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The Fremont City Council adopted a new camping ordinance that makes “aiding” or “abetting” a homeless camp illegal. The bill was passed in a 6-1 vote. The city points out …
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Bay Area NewsContra Costa County
Annual Wild Mushroom Advisory in East Bay Regional Parks
by CC Newsby CC NewsDuring the rainy winter season, wild mushrooms pop up in great numbers throughout East Bay Regional Parks. Mushrooms are an ecologically important part of the parklands and can look beautiful—but …
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Bay Area NewsContra Costa County
Felon Arrested With Weapons and Body Armor by Vallejo Police
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe Vallejo Police Department says a felon who was found to have weapons and body armor has been arrested. On February 2, 2025, an officer assigned to the Vallejo Police …
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Bay Area NewsContra Costa County
Wildfire Protection: What’s Being Done in the East Bay
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe Southern California fires are a tragic reminder of how destructive and damaging fires can be to life, property, and the environment. East Bay Regional Parks shares the community’s concerns …
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Bay Area NewsCrime
Juvenile Suspects Arrested in Shooting and High-Speed Pursuit
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at around 3 p.m., the Livermore Police Department responded to reports of a shooting near Chestnut Street and North I Street. When officers arrived, they …
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Bay Area NewsOpinion
Letter: Bay Area Photojournalist Art Ray Remembers Dennis Richmond
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe following Letter to the Editor was submitted by Art Ray in remembrance of Dennis Richmond who KTVU announced has passed away. Dear Editor: Thursday August 2, 2007 I walked …
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Bay Area NewsContra Costa County
BART to Host Speed Dating/Friend Making Event
by CC Newsby CC NewsThis Valentine’s Day, hop on the Valentraine and ride your way to love or friendship. On the evening of Friday, Feb. 14, BART invites adults ages 18 to 35 to …
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Bay Area NewsEvents
Two Rock Bands Enter the 2025 Alameda County Fair Concert Lineup
by CC Newsby CC NewsPleasanton, Calif.- The Alameda County Fair continues to announce the set list for the annual Big O Tires Summer concert series, much to the delight of fans. The embodiment of 90s …
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Bay Area NewsContra Costa CountyFood and Drink
2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Sweepstakes Winners
by CC Newsby CC NewsCloverdale, CA, – There were over fifty judges, representing various North American wine regions, evaluating nearly 5,500 wines from 950+ wineries for the 2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition this …
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Bay Area NewsCalifornia
U.S. EPA Urges Swift Action on Bay-Delta Plan in Support of Tribal and Bay-Delta Communities
by CC Newsby CC NewsDTEC urges the State Water Board and the Governor to take EPA findings into account in completing Bay Delta Plan and responding to Trump actions Sacramento, Calif. – On January 10, …
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Bay Area NewsCrime
Recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Indicted on Bribery Charges
by CC Newsby CC NewsOAKLAND – An eight-count indictment was unsealed today charging former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her longtime romantic partner Andre Jones, and local businessmen David Trung Duong and Andy Hung Duong …
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The Vacaville Police Department says K9, Murph, successfully came through surgery and is now in recovery after being wounded while apprehending an armed suspect. The update was issued around 8:00 …
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Bay Area NewsPleasant Hill
East Bay Man Admits to Series of Firebombings and Arsons
by CC Newsby CC NewsOAKLAND – Casey Robert Goonan, 34, of Oakland and Pleasant Hill, pleaded guilty today to federal arson charges in relation to a series of firebombings and arsons at the Oakland …
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Bay Area NewsContra Costa County
East Bay Regional Parks: Visiting Nature Just Got Easier in 2025
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Dec. 3, 2024, the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve an updated fee schedule for 2025 that simplifies parking fees and eliminates dog …
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Concord Man Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit, Fight With Sonoma County Deputy
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe Sonoma County Sheriff announced that a high-speedy pursuit resulted in the arrest of a Concord man. On 1/3/2024 at 3:18 AM, a deputy sheriff was patrolling Highway 12 and …
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Bay Area NewsContra Costa County
East Bay Regional Parks Launches Trails Challenge for 2025
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Jan. 1, 2025, East Bay Regional Parks will launch its 2025 Trails Challenge, an annual program that invites the public to explore trails handpicked by Park District staff to …
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Bay Area NewsContra Costa County
Save Mount Diablo Expands Its Free Discover Diablo Hikes and Outings Program for 2025
by CC Newsby CC NewsCONTRA COSTA, STANISLAUS, AND SAN BENITO COUNTIES—Explore some of the East Bay’s premiere hiking and natural areas with Save Mount Diablo in 2025, including places rarely open to the public. …
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Sherman Island Proclaimed “Local Emergency” in Sacramento County
by CC Newsby CC NewsLast week, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors alerted the state to a “significant uncontrolled levee erosion” near Sherman Island. Here is the release: The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors …
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Bay Area NewsContra Costa County
New Year Rings in Toll Increase at Seven Bay Area Bridges
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) reminds drivers that tolls at the region’s seven state-owned toll bridges will go up by $1 next Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. This will be …
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Bay Area NewsContra Costa County
BART Will Run Extended Service on New Year’s Eve
by CC Newsby CC NewsBART will be running special extended service on New Year’s Eve (5am to 1am). On New Year’s Day (Wednesday, Jan. 1), BART will run a Sunday schedule (8am to midnight). …
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Bay Area NewsContra Costa County
BART Board of Directors Elects Mark Foley President
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe BART Board of Directors unanimously elected Mark Foley to serve as its president for the 2025 term during its December 19 meeting. Foley served as vice president for the …
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Bay Area NewsContra Costa County
Photo Collection Highlights Park District Events from 1960s to 1980s
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe East Bay Regional Park District proudly announces the release of Special Events, the fourth and final Martin J. Cooney photo collection released this year to celebrate the Park District’s …
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Bay Area NewsContra Costa County
MTC, Transit Agencies Debut Bay Area’s New Transit Maps and Signs
by CC Newsby CC NewsBay Area transit agencies and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) today at the El Cerrito del Norte BART station unveiled new test transit maps and signs designed to help make …
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2024 was a big year for BART as we continued to enhance the customer experience, improve safety and cleanliness, and invest in the future. These are 24 things we’re proud …