A series of power outages have hit Contra Costa County residents Sunday afternoon as the county is being hit by wind and rain as the storm makes its way through …
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Contra Costa CountyCrime
Burglary Suspect Linked to $300k in Stolen Property Arrested
by CC Newsby CC NewsA Merced man has been arrested in connection with several burglaries in Contra Costa County over the past few months. According to the Contra Costa County Sheriffs Office, Gilberto Ramirez, …
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AntiochContra Costa County
Antioch Man Convicted of Firearm Possession, Stealing a Vehicle, and Reckless Driving
by CC Newsby CC NewsMartinez, California – A jury in Contra Costa County convicted an Antioch man on offenses related to a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle and illegal firearm possession. The Contra …
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Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County Kicks Off Certified Election Observer Program
by CC Newsby CC NewsMARTINEZ, CALIF. — Making good on its commitment to accountability and transparency, the Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder-Elections Department welcomes members of the public into its fourth class of the Contra …
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Contra Costa CountyRichmond
Air District Fines Republic Services $160k For Air Quality Violations
by CC Newsby CC NewsSAN FRANCISCO – The Bay Area Air Quality Management District announced today that it has fined the West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill, currently operated by Republic Services, $160,000 for air …
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Contra Costa County
Board of Supervisors to Hold Jan. 30 Annual Retreat in Pittsburg
by CC Newsby CC NewsPittsburg, CA – Improving the quality of life for Contra Costa County residents through diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible programs and services will be the center of the Board of …
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Contra Costa CountyNon-Profit
Meals on Wheels Diablo Region Launches 4th Annual Feed the Soul
by CC Newsby CC NewsMeals on Wheels Diablo Region welcomes Chevron Corporation, NBC Bay Area, and Telemundo 48 as sponsors of the 4th annual Feed the Soul Campaign that provides Breakfast Bags to food …
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Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County Seeks Applications for Measure X Board
by CC Newsby CC NewsMartinez, CA – The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking diverse representation from individuals with broad experience with programs that align with the Measure’s voter-approved purpose “to keep …
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Contra Costa CountyLafayetteWalnut Creek
Contra Costa Fire Announces Lafayette/Walnut Creek Shaded Fuel Break Project
by CC Newsby CC News$3 Million CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grant to Fund Creation of a Shaded Fuel Break Across Southern Lafayette and Walnut Creek CONCORD, CALIF., – Contra Costa County Fire Protection District …
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Contra Costa CountyLafayette
Bay Planning Coalition CEO and EBMUD Director to Resign
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Tuesday, Director John A. Coleman announced he was resigning from the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) and was moving away. His term expires Dec. 31, 2026. In his …
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The Contra Costa County Sheriffs Office confirmed Tuesday that a suspect in a standoff in Brentwood is dead after a self-inflicted gunshot. The update was issued around 12:30 pm. On …
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PLEASANT HILL, Calif., — The 43rd Annual Contra Costa County High School Mock Trial Program commences on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. The program is held on seven weekday evenings during …
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The California Highway Patrol says one person who was not properly wearing their seat-belt has died in a crash Sunday morning. At approximately 11:09 am Sunday, the CHP Contra Costa …
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Contra Costa CountyOakley
Arrest Made in Friday Stabbing in Unincorporated Oakley
by CC Newsby CC NewsAn Oakland Man is in custody after a woman was found with stab wounds in unincorporated Oakley. he was booked on attempted murder charges On Friday at about 8:45 am, …
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Bay Area NewsContra Costa County
EBRPD Launches Annual Trails Challenge Program
by CC Newsby CC NewsOakland, CA – For the past 31 years, the East Bay Regional Park District has encouraged the public to explore their Regional Parks through its annual Trails Challenge program. The …
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Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County Library Users Borrow 1.9 Million Digital Books in 2023
by CC Newsby CC NewsMARTINEZ, CA – Contra Costa County Library announced today that its patrons reached a new milestone: 1.9 million digital books borrowed in 2023. This achievement illustrates the library’s commitment to …
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AntiochBrentwoodContra Costa CountyPittsburgPodcast
Podcast: Sean McCauley Gives Project Status Updates and More
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn this episode of the Contra Costa News Podcast, I chat with Sean McCauley, a entrepreneur and a real estate redevelopment developer on a variety of issues facing East Contra …
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Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County Receives $15 million For EV Chargers at County Libraries
by CC Newsby CC NewsMartinez, CA – Contra Costa County received $15 million in funding from the US Department of Transportation’s Community Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Program, which seeks to strategically deploy publicly accessible …
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Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County Announces Interim Animal Services Director
by CC Newsby CC NewsMartinez, CA – The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors appointed Captain Jane Andreotti to fill the role as Interim Animal Services Director during a special meeting on Thursday. Captain …
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AntiochContra Costa County
Fire Chief Says “All Communities” Should Adopt Sideshow Enforcement Ordinances
by CC Newsby CC NewsWith a sideshow in Antioch delaying Contra Costa County Fire response to a call, Fire Chief Lewis Broschard says all cities should adopt maximum enforcement ordinances. “We would encourage communities …
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Martinez, California – Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton is pleased to announce applications are now open for the Spring 2024 Community Academy. The free, 10-week course will be held …
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Bay Area NewsContra Costa County
Frost Advisory Issued for Thursday in Contra Costa County
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for Thursday as temperatures could reach as low as 32-degrees in the East Bay. The advisory also includes portions of the …
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Contra Costa County
Contra Costa Shark Tank Youth Competition Finalists Announced
by CC Newsby CC NewsMORAGA, CALIFORNIA – Ten students in Contra Costa County have been selected as finalists for the first Contra Costa Shark Tank Youth Competition (www.contracostasharktank.org). The competition, open to all Contra …
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Martinez, CA – Supervisors Federal D. Glover and Candace Andersen are taking on new leadership roles for the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors in 2024. During today’s meeting, Honorable …
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On Saturday, the Contra Costa County Sheriffs Office confirmed they have recovered the body of a missing boater. On Friday, January 5, 2024, at about 12:53 PM, Contra Costa Sheriff’s …