Public Safety, Youth Among Pittsburg’s Priorities
Pittsburg City Council says it will continue to prioritize economic development, public infrastructure and safety and youth development when making decisions. ...
15
Apr
15
Apr
Martinez Refinery Says Flaring May Continue Through Next Week as Units Restart Following Fire
Martinez Refining Company said Tuesday morning that flaring that prompted Level 1 community warnings Sunday and Monday may continue through next week....
11
Apr
House Passes SAVE Act, Disenfranchising Millions of American Voters
”This is voter suppression, plain and simple.” - Rep. Joe Morelle, D-New York, said of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE, Act....
11
Apr
Local Restaurants Invited to Apply for $5,000 Grants
Applications opened Wednesday for the annual Restaurant Cares Resilience Fund which will award $5,000 grants to over 230 restaurants across California....
08
Apr
Farmworker Advocacy and Legacy Take Center Stage at Pittsburg Celebration
A celebration, march and rally March 29 in Pittsburg honored farmworkers and the legacies of Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta....
08
Apr
Antioch Police Looking for Suspects After Beloved Statue Vandalized
Antioch police are on the lookout for whoever stole "the little girl" portion of the "Hey Daddy, Look!" statue that has stood on Lone Tree Way for years....
07
Apr
Nationwide Hands Off! Rally Draws Hundreds to El Sobrante in Protest of Trump, Musk
West County residents gathered in El Sobrante as part of the nationwide "Hands Off" protest of Trump's policies and Elon Musk's involvement in the government....
07
Apr
Martinez Refinery Releases Details of Fire That Sent Burned Worker to Hospital
A worker at the Martinez refinery had to be taken to the hospital by helicopter after being burned by diesel fuel in a fire Wednesday....
04
Apr
Richmond Wants Healthy Options at Grocery Checkouts; Enforcement Could Be an Issue
Richmond City Council moved forward Tuesday with a proposed ordinance that could require grocery retailers to stock healthy options at checkouts....
04
Apr
‘Disturbing Crime Trend’: Elderly Residents Being Targeted for Thefts in San Pablo
Residents, especially older people, are advised to be cautious if someone approaches and offers something or tries to talk about religion or jewelry....
03
Apr
Protests Against Trump and Musk Planned in El Sobrante, Across Bay Area and U.S.
Dozens of protests across the Bay Area will take place Saturday in opposition to President Trump and Elon Musk as part of a nationwide protest....
03
Apr
Former Antioch Official Hired as Deputy Clerk-Recorder for the County
Kwame Reed, who is from Richmond and was most recently the assistant city manager of Antioch, is Contra Costa County's new deputy clerk-recorder....
03
Apr
Wednesday Night Fire Out at Martinez Refinery, One Injured
A fire at the Martinez Refining Company on Wednesday night has been extinguished and one person is injured, according to Contra Costa Health....
02
Apr
Richmond Extends Moratorium on Smoke Shop Licenses, Permits
Richmond will continue to not issue new licenses or permits to smoke shops because of issues including underage employees and marketing to minors....
02
Apr
Antioch Assistant City Manager Resigns Amid Several Other City Hall Personnel Moves
Antioch has a new interim assistant city manager, parks and recreation director, public information officer and director of community and economic development....
