East Bay Regional Park District Commits $3.2M to Trail and Culvert Stabilization Across Lamorinda
Major geotechnical reinforcements and drainage restorations will safeguard popular trails in Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda ahead of…
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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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Danville volunteer fair on Oct. 14 is free and open to ages 12 and up
Danville’s Annual Volunteer Fair, set for Saturday, October 14, is poised to bring together community members aged 12 and older with…
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Antioch steps up tap water corrosion checks as desal plant opens
Water quality specialists with the City of Antioch Water Treatment Plant are conducting extensive residential testing this month under…
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Moms Club of East County hosts Trunk or Treat in Antioch Oct. 10
Volunteers with the Moms Club of East County are preparing to welcome hundreds of local children and parents to their signature Trunk…
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Car club and Rivertown church stage benefit car show in Antioch
Automotive enthusiasts, collectors, and East Bay families will gather in Antioch on Saturday, October 10, for the annual benefit car…
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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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Lafayette’s BART bike station and pathway construction continues
Construction on the Lafayette BART Bike Station and Pathway Project achieved significant progress this week as municipal contractors…
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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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Läderach and VICI open downtown; Sur la Table and Rowan to follow
Four changes to the downtown shopping map: Laderach opened in August, VICI is open at 1366 N.
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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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Hercules appoints Mike Futrell as city manager
The Hercules City Council unanimously appointed seasoned public administrator Mike Futrell as the city's new chief executive on…
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Eight-story, 104-home building approved for Mt. Diablo Boulevard lot
A surface parking lot and a shuttered auto body shop on Mt.
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Business
State and Liberty moves into temporary Broadway Plaza store
Performance menswear brand prepares for holiday shopping rush while planning permanent downtown flagship store
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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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Real Estate
City opens applications for below-market downtown condos
City Community Development Department opens application window for deed-restricted downtown condominium residences
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Schools
Deer Valley High Music Students Transform Antioch Gym into Showroom for Oct. 10 Fundraiser
Deer Valley High's Instrumental Music Program hosts its second annual showroom sale in Antioch to fund student travel, competitions,…
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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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Food & drink
Line dancing five nights a week at Bourbon Highway on North Main
The two-floor country bar at 1677 N.
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