The Oakley Police Department says most major crime statistics are trending downward through the first half of 2026, while the department continues to focus on domestic violence, DUI enforcement, staffing…
OAKLEY, CA — More than 120 years of Oakley history has been given new life as a restored downtown building opened its doors as the city’s first wine tasting room–…
At approximately 9:20 pm Saturday, Oakley Police Department officers briefly pursued the driver of a ATV before the ATV overturned near East 18th Street and Phillips Lane in Antioch. The…
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors delivered a blunt message Tuesday: continued delays and design demands by the City of Brentwood are costing taxpayers money, slowing…
On this episode of Be Curious Contra Costa, I sit down with Oakley City Councilmember Shannon Shaw, who was recently appointed to another term after running unopposed—for the second time.…
On Thursday, the Oakley City Council appointed Hugh Henderson and Shannon Shaw to serve an upcoming term on the Oakley City Council after no other candidate filed to run for…
Diablo Water District is considering purchasing Jersey Island from Ironhouse Sanitary District and potentially embarking on a massive restoration project. Great. But before everybody starts high-fiving over habitat restoration, carbon…
On Tuesday, the Oakley City Council is set to talk about allowing hosted and unhosted stay short-term rentals in the downtown specific plan. According to the staff report, if approved…
On August 7, 2026 at 12:44PM, Oakley police officers were dispatched to the 4000 block of Mellowood Drive for the report of a military style grenade being found in a…
At its July 28 meeting, the Brentwood City Council agreed to have city staff look into evaluating the prohibition of data centers. The future agenda item request was brought forward…
I swear you cannot make this stuff up. You wake up one morning thinking your local water district is probably discussing pipes, reservoirs, water quality, rates, drought planning… you know,…
On Thursday, the Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery officially opened its new building as they held a ribbon cutting celebrating their move — which occurred June 1. Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery…
On Tuesday, the City of Oakley will host a work session to receive information and public input on the feasibility of allowing data centers within the City of Oakley. This…
The Oakley Police Department will begin implementing a new auditing schedule after a public records request showed it was illegally sharing License Plate Reader Data. According to Mike Katz-Lacabe, the…
OAKLEY, CA — Ironhouse Sanitary District is proud to confirm it has finalized a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with REC Power, increasing solar generation to help reduce annual energy costs.…
On Tuesday, the Oakley Planning Commission approved a liquor license for the La Colmena Market which will soon open in the City of Oakley. The item was continued from the…
On Tuesday, the Oakley Planning Commission will take up a liquor license at at the La Colmena market, sub-divide a property, and host a work session on a General Plan…
On Thursday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to two hazmat incidents just hours apart in East Contra Costa County — the first being in the City of…
One person is dead after being struck by a train Tuesday morning in the City of Oakley according to authorities. The incident occurred just before 5:30 am when Oakley Police…
The City of Oakley issued its annual reminder that all fireworks in the City of Oakley are illegal and cause a danger to the community. This comes as Contra Costa…
A 10-year-old girl is being called a hero after saving her family from a house fire in the City of Oakley. The fire broke out just before 3:30 am Wednesday…
On Tuesday, the Oakley City Council is set to vote on a resolution that will award City Manager Josh McMurray a 7% pay increase and a 5% bonus for longevity.…
Martinez, California – On May 18th, a Contra Costa County jury convicted a Hayward man of attempted murder with premeditation, shooting at an occupied vehicle, reckless evasion, and being a…
At 2:39 pm Sunday, a portion of Laurel Road near Brown Road was cautioned off due to wires arcing after a power pole was sheared in the City of Oakley.…
On Tuesday, the Oakley City Council agreed to extend its moratorium on data centers for a period of 10 months and 15 days. Under an “emergency ordinance” this was the…