Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools Lynn Mackey today congratulated Ygnacio Valley High School engineering teacher Joseph Alvarico for being named one of five 2024 California Teachers of the Year. …
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Contra Costa County
After Reconsideration, Andersen Named Vice Chair of the Board
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors reconsidered its vote and named Supervisor Candace Andersen as its vice chair for 2024. Supervisor Federal Glover will be chair of …
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Parts of Contra Costa County were shaking Wednesday morning after an earthquake struck near Isleton. According to preliminary information, the USGS reported the quake about 9:30 a.m. near Isleton. The …
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Contra Costa CountyMartinezNon-Profit
Martinez Dining Room to Reopen For First Time After Pandemic
by CC Newsby CC NewsLoaves and Fishes of Contra Costa announced it will reopen its Martinez dining room for the first time since the pandemic on October 25. Due to COVID-19, Loaves and Fishes …
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Contra Costa Supervisors to Reconsider Vice Chair Appointment
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will reconsider its Oct. 3 decision to appoint Supervisor Ken Carlson as its 2024 vice chair. The move for reconsideration comes …
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An updated list of October events in Contra Costa County. From Oktoberfest to fall festivals, to Halloween, there is something for everyone. For fun, threw in a few other events …
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SUISUN CITY— Assemblymember Lori D Wilson announced her candidacy for re-election to the California State Assembly, District 11, which would be her second full term in the Legislature, after winning …
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Contra Costa County
Contra Costa Animal Services Seeking Adopters and Fosters as Shelter Reaches Capacity
by CC Newsby CC NewsCCAS offering free adoptions of all animals during the month of October to alleviate crowded shelter Martinez, CA – Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS) is offering free adoptions in an …
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Burgis: New Fire Stations Will Make Brentwood Safer
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe following was submitted by Supervisor Diane Burgis on the new Fire Station improvements being proposed in downtown Brentwood. Below the article submitted by Burgis, I’ve included a Q&A this …
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CaliforniaContra Costa County
White Sturgeon Harvest Reduced for 2023-2024 Season
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) enacted emergency regulations yesterday to reduce the harvest of white sturgeon in state waters. The new regulations will reduce the number of fish …
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Garamendi Honors 53 Women at Annual Women of the Year Awards
by CC Newsby CC NewsBENICIA, CA – At his 10th annual Women of the Year event, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) honored 53 women from the 8th Congressional District of California who are leaders and …
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Contra Costa County
Tested in Byron”: Personal Flying Electric Vehicle Announced, Goes on Sale in 2024
by CC Newsby CC NewsSupervisor Diane Burgis announced via her newsletter that a Personal Flying Electric Vehicle test at the Byron Airport will go on sale next year. George Jetson would feel right at …
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Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County Supervisors to Reconsider Vice Chair Vote?
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors may reconsider its vote on next year’s Board Chair and Vice Chair. This comes after a testy October 3 meeting where Supervisor John …
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Contra Costa CountyCrime
Couple Faces 25 Years to Life in Child Abuse Case That Caused Death of an Infant
by CC Newsby CC NewsMartinez, California – Yesterday, after four days of deliberation, a jury in Contra Costa County returned guilty verdicts against the parents who abused their infant son – which caused his …
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The East Bay Regional Park District shared October happenings with a variety of information and events around the District for the month of October. Wildfire safety is especially important in …
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Marty Storti joins Los Medanos College from Saint Mary’s College
by CC Newsby CC NewsPittsburg, Calif. – Los Medanos College (LMC) is pleased to announce Marty Storti as Athletics director, effective Oct. 2, 2023. “Mr. Storti comes to us with a wealth of experience …
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Contra Costa CountyCrime
Two Rodeo Individuals Charged with Murder in Toddler’s Death
by CC Newsby CC NewsMartinez, California — The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office has charged a Rodeo couple with murder, child abuse resulting in death, and torture in the death of a toddler — …
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Contra Costa CountyCrime
Rodeo Couple Arrested for Murder After 2-Year-Old Drowned in Bathtub
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Monday, October 2, 2023, at about 8:48 PM, Contra Costa County Sheriff Bay Station deputies were dispatched to the 300 block of California Street in Rodeo for a call …
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Contra Costa Supervisors Appoint Two Co-Directors to Lead Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice
by CC Newsby CC NewsMartinez, CA – On Tuesday, Oct. 3, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors appointed two Co-Directors to lead the new Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice (ORESJ). Kendra …
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Contra Costa Supervisors Use Identity Politics to Select Chair Positions
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Tuesday, the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors in a 3-1-1 vote, opted to use identity politics when making Supervisor Federal Glover its 2024 chair and Ken Carlson its vice …
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Contra Costa County Identifies Strategies to Fight the Climate Crisis
by CC Newsby CC NewsMartinez, CA – The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors took an important step to address the climate crisis by identifying strategies that use farms, gardens, parks, and open spaces …
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Contra Costa CountyCrime
Bay Area Telecommunications Consultant Pleads Guilty To Violating Sanctions On Iran
by CC Newsby CC NewsOAKLAND – The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced charges against and guilty pleas by Farhad Nafeiy for violating sanctions by exporting software upgrades for commercial-grade telecommunications servers to the Islamic Republic …
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Events in Contra Costa County within the month of October. From Oktoberfest to fall festivals, to Halloween, there is something for everyone. For fun, threw in a few other events …
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On Monday, Contra Costa County gas prices continue to increase with drivers are on average now paying $5.95 per gallon of gasoline according to AAA. This is up 23 cents …
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Contra Costa County
BART General Manager Appoints Kevin Franklin as Chief of Police
by CC Newsby CC NewsBART General Manager Bob Powers has announced the hiring of Kevin Franklin as Chief of Police and tasked him with marshaling every available resource to bolster the BART Police Department’s …