Concord Council Weighs $75,000 Aid Fund as Brentwood Drive Begins
Concord Mayor Laura Nakamura confirmed that 3 councilmembers support returning Vice Mayor Dominic Aliano’s proposal for $75,000 in…
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Contra Costa Weighs $3M Voter Guide Increase and $60K Health Cards
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday, Nov. 3, to consider a $3 million General Fund increase raising its…
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Contra Costa County Seeks Applicants for Countywide Oversight Board
Contra Costa County is accepting applications from registered county voters for a seat on the Redevelopment Successor Agency…
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Antioch Proclaims Filipino History Month; PG&E Outage Hits 1,956
The Antioch City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, Oct. 27, to proclaim October 2026 as Filipino American History Month in…
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Ygnacio Valley Lane Closures Set as Bedford Shows Tufting Art
The City of Walnut Creek will close westbound lanes on Ygnacio Valley Road between city limits and Oak Grove Road from 9 a.m. to 3…
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Contra Costa County Establishes Temporary Fire Station 87 at Concord Buchanan Field Airport
Board of Supervisors and Con Fire approve interim airfield facility to reinforce runway emergency coverage and northern Highway 4…
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Contra Costa Health Deploys Mobile Immunization Units and Preventive Wellness Hubs Across Central County
Public health clinics offer free seasonal vaccinations, cardiovascular screenings, and bilingual healthcare navigation at community…
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Contra Costa Fire Showcases Wildfire Resilience Technology at Concord Station Open House
Con Fire firefighters demonstrate thermal imaging drones, defensible space assessments, and rapid evacuation alert systems for Central…
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Health
Bay Area Air Quality Management District Monitors Flaring Activity at Richmond Refinery
Contra Costa hazardous materials teams confirm automated air monitoring sensors across Concord and San Pablo Bay recorded no toxic…
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Food & drink
Contra Costa Health Inspectors Order Immediate Closure of Concord Restaurant Over Sanitary Violations
County Environmental Health division suspends operating permit for Huckleberry's Breakfast and Lunch following discovery of active…
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Community
The Three Mules walked through Martinez and Concord this week
A man who has lived outdoors with pack mules for decades came down out of Benicia and crossed into Contra Costa this week.
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