Highway 4 eastbound reopens near Port Chicago after Con Fire rescue
Multi-agency emergency crews extract trapped motorists and extinguish fuel runoff to restore vital Contra Costa commute corridor.
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Community
CCTA outlines $14m signal sync for 34 Ygnacio Valley intersections
Artificial intelligence timing sensors and transit signal priority will connect thirty-four intersections across Walnut Creek and…
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High-speed chase on SR-24 and I-680 ends with Concord arrest
A high-speed vehicular pursuit spanning major Central Contra Costa corridors ended late Thursday night when law enforcement officers…
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Freeway chase on SR-24 and I-680 ends in arrest in Concord
A high-speed vehicular pursuit spanning major Central Contra Costa corridors ended late Thursday night when law enforcement officers…
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Con Fire opens its doors Oct. 10 for live rescue demonstrations
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District will host its popular annual community open house and public safety exposition on…
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Water district honors 14 student artists in conservation showcase
Board of Directors celebrates winning youth illustrations promoting environmental stewardship and conservation
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Crosstown 5 plays Lions Clubs benefit for vision services Oct. 3
Proceeds from the Oct. 3 performance by Crosstown 5 in Antioch support vision resources and independent living services across Contra…
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Antioch’s Coyote Hills CAMPtober offers fall activities for children
Elementary school children across East Contra Costa County are enjoying an action-packed week of outdoor discovery and autumn…
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Schools
Diablo Valley College Expands Student Support Center and Food Pantry on Pleasant Hill Campus
New $2.4M facility investment doubles student food pantry capacity and integrates emergency housing grants for Contra Costa community…
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Civic life
Mail ballots go out to Walnut Creek voters for Nov. 3 election
Contra Costa County election officials have begun distributing official vote-by-mail ballots to registered voters across Walnut Creek…
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Garvin Avenue bus stops in El Cerrito close for utility repairs
Public transit commuters in West Contra Costa encountered temporary route modifications on Monday, September 28, as the Alameda-Contra…
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Business
Antioch chamber holds State of Business luncheon Oct. 8
Business executives, civic organizers, and East Contra Costa commercial leaders will convene in Antioch on Wednesday, October 8, for…
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Things to do
Giant bounce house comes to Antioch for two October weekends
The world's largest touring inflatable amusement park is coming to East Contra Costa County this fall, transforming the Contra Costa…
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