A suspect wanted in an early armed robbery in the City of Pittsburg was taken into custody Thursday night in the City of Oakley. According to information released at scene …
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PITTSBURG, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) today announced the arrest of a suspect believed to be part of an organized retail theft ring and the recovery of stolen …
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Pittsburg City Council Agrees to Fine Sideshow and Street Racing Spectators
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Monday, the Pittsburg City Council agreed in a 5-0 vote with an ordinance that would fine spectators at illegal speed contests, exhibitions of speed or sideshows. Those who participate …
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Pittsburg City Council Agrees to Move Forward With Military Equipment Use Policy
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Monday, the Pittsburg City Council agreed to move forward with its military equipment policy for the Pittsburg Police Department. The item was approved in a 3-0 vote which now …
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Court Reaffirms Victory Against Seeno to Protect Hills between Pittsburg and Concord
by CC Newsby CC NewsCONTRA COSTA COUNTY— On February 10, 2022, the Contra Costa County Superior Court handed Save Mount Diablo a major victory in its legal challenge to the City of Pittsburg’s approval …
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Pittsburg City Council Set to Discuss Adopting Military Equipment Use Policy
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe Pittsburg City Council is set to introduce an ordinance for Military Equipment Use for the Pittsburg Police Department in response to Assembly Bill 481. Assembly Bill 481 was approved …
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Pittsburg Police Release Video in Officer Involved Shooting on Redwood Street
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe Pittsburg Police Department Friday released the name of the man involved in the March 18, 2022 officer involved shooting on Redwood Street as 28-year-old Blake Hernandez, a resident of …
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Contra Costa DA Announces Criminal Investigation with Antioch and Pittsburg Police
by CC Newsby CC NewsMartinez, Calif. – On March 23, 2022, FBI and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office conducted court-authorized law enforcement activity at multiple locations. The criminal investigation pertains to sworn …
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Pittsburg Police Say Three Officers Placed on Paid Administrative Leave
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Friday, the Pittsburg Police Department released a cryptic statement regarding a joint criminal investigation by the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office along with the FBI. This comes after …
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Pittsburg Police Shoot Man Who Fired Shots At Officers During Standoff
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe Pittsburg Police Department reported that SWAT officers shot a man fired a shot at officers during a standoff Friday night. According to police, on Friday, just before 11:30 P.M., …
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Pittsburg Police Release Video of Officer Involved Shooting at Hampton Inn
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Tuesday, the Pittsburg Police Department released the name of the man involved in the February 23, 2022 officer involved shooting at the Hampton Inn as 45-year-old Ashton Porter, a …
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East Contra Costa County Cities Post Survey Aimed to “Cut the Commute”
by CC Newsby CC NewsBRENTWOOD, CA — The Economic Development Departments of East Contra Costa County cities of Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, and Pittsburg are collaborating on an economic development initiative to help residents “Cut …
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Pittsurg Police Shoot Armed Man After Standoff and Mental Health Crisis Response
by CC Newsby CC NewsEarlier Wednesday afternoon, just after 12:30 P.M., Pittsburg Police Officers responded to the Hampton Inn located on California Avenue regarding a man at the location breaking out a hotel window …
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Pittsburg Police Say 1 Dead, 2 Others Wounded During Family Gathering
by CC Newsby CC NewsAt 7:56 pm Tuesday, the Pittsburg Police Department responded to a report of shots fired on W Leland Road near Crestview Drive in the City of Pittsburg–units were also on …
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Save Mount Diablo Wins Major Legal Victory Against Seeno to Protect Pittsburg’s Hills
by CC Newsby CC NewsCONTRA COSTA COUNTY — On February 10, 2022, the Contra Costa County Superior Court handed Save Mount Diablo a major victory in its legal challenge to the City of Pittsburg’s …
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Contra Costa County Fire Announces Pair of Arson Arrests
by CC Newsby CC NewsCONCORD, CALIF. – Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) announced its fire investigators, working with Clayton, Concord and Pittsburg police, made arrests over the weekend in two separate …
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Pittsburg Police Highlight Judge Releases Trio from Jail Involved in 19 Armed Robberies in Contra Costa County
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Friday, the Pittsburg Police Department provided an update to multiple armed robberies that occurred in the city during the month of August of 2021. The robberies matched similar ones …
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Contra Costa Announces Care Center Plan to Help Residents Transition from Homelessness
by CC Newsby CC NewsA 174-room motel in Pittsburg now sheltering homeless Contra Costa residents at high risk from COVID-19 will become a permanent service hub to help county residents transition into stable living …