Golden State Valkyries Host Atlanta Dream at Chase Center in Historic WNBA Finals Clash
In just their second WNBA season, the Golden State Valkyries take the court at San Francisco's Chase Center on Saturday against the…
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UC Berkeley Opens On-Campus StreamU Twitch Broadcast Studio for Student-Athlete Content
Cal Athletics has partnered with StreamU, UnlimitedIRL, and Twitch to launch a professional on-campus broadcast studio helping Golden…
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Two Capybara Siblings Debut at San Francisco Zoo, Ending Nearly Decade-Long Absence
Two four-month-old capybara siblings from the Sacramento Zoo have settled into the Puente al Sur habitat at the San Francisco Zoo,…
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Undefeated San Francisco 49ers Prepare to Face Washington Commanders on Monday Without Nick Bosa
Fresh off a five-sack divisional victory over Seattle, the 5-0 NFC West leaders rely on rookie defensive depth to contain mobile…
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City of Antioch Recreation Department Hosts Family Trunk or Treat Festival and Autumn Safety Showcase
Municipal departments, civic volunteers, and East County families convene at Prewett Family Park for costumed festivities and…
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State Sen. Jesse Arreguín Announces $1 Million State Grant to Modernize Berkeley 911 Dispatch Center
Budget allocation replaces 25-year-old emergency console equipment and establishes a dedicated dispatcher training facility.
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AC Transit Announces Evening Bus Detours in Berkeley for October 17 Cal Football Game
Lines 22, 27, 36, and 51B will reroute around Memorial Stadium and Southside corridors during pre-game and post-game windows.
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Historian Dennis Evanosky Leads Weekend Walking Tours of Naval Air Station Alameda History
Saturday and Sunday morning excursions starting at the Navy Way Main Gate explore 1931–1942 Army Air Corps and United States Navy base…
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Milo Foundation Animal Shelter Reopens in Point Richmond Following $450,000 Facility Renovation
Six-week overhaul replaces decade-old flooring and kennels at Contra Costa rescue center, sparking seven pet adoptions on opening day.
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Broadway Plaza Marks 75-Year Milestone with Historic Downtown Procession and Regional Retail Showcase
Civic leaders, merchant associations, and thousands of East Bay patrons celebrate seven decades of outdoor shopping evolution along…
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Agricultural Advisory Panels Advance Streamlined Equestrian Permitting for East Bay Foothill Ranches
New zoning recommendations reduce regulatory overhead for family-owned boarding stables, trail riding operations, and veterinary…
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Berkeley Symphony Opens 2026–27 Concert Season as Conductor Kent Nagano Returns to Lead World Premiere
Legendary music director rejoins East Bay orchestra to open its landmark season with contemporary symphonic commissions and classical…
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Joybound People & Pets Expands Tri-Valley Mobile Veterinary Wellness Clinics
Walnut Creek-based animal welfare nonprofit partners with local community centers to provide subsidized vaccinations, microchipping,…
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Richmond Greenway opens wheelchair-accessible garden beds
West County youth and disability rights advocates inaugurate sensory agriculture beds and stabilized pathways along the pedestrian…
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Adaptive signals spread to 18 Ygnacio Valley Road intersections
Municipal transportation division installs AI optical sensors and dynamic coordination across eighteen intersections from I-680 to…
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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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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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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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Youth artists illuminate Dublin community spirit at Mayor Sherry Hu’s fall art showcase
As an 11th grade student and lifelong artist with years of experience across graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, collages and more,…
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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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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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St. Helena council to make Justin Tharp permanent police chief
The St. Helena City Council is set to ratify Justin Tharp as the city’s permanent Chief of Police at its meeting on October 13, 2026.
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California Symphony opens 40th season with ‘American Connections’
The California Symphony opens its 40th season this week with 'American Connections' at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek,…
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Free virtual tenant rights workshop covers AB 1482 on Sept. 26
The City of Walnut Creek will host a free virtual workshop on tenant rights on Saturday, Sept. 26, covering rent increases and…
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From Alhambra High linebacker to Jordan Peele's horror class
Jared Leaf grew up in Martinez and played linebacker at Alhambra High.
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