Use of Force Down Among Pittsburg Police, Chief Says
The Pittsburg City Council learned Tuesday that use-of-force incidents and internal investigations in the Police Department reportedly decreased in 2023....
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Feb
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Feb
4 Vie to Replace Retiring Federal Glover on County Board of Supervisors
Two Pittsburg City Council members, an Antioch council member and former Pittsburg cop, and a local insurance agent are running to replace Federal Glover....
21
Jan
Pittsburg Council Approves Development Bond Program
The Pittsburg City Council this week unanimously approved a bond program aimed at financing residential development....
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Jan
Seniors Call for Rent Control at Pittsburg Council Meeting
Multiple senior residents wearing blue "Seniors 4 Rent Control" T-shirts called for rent stabilization in Pittsburg during Tuesday's City Council meeting....
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Jan
Pittsburg High Hosts Talent Competition Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King
Some Pittsburg Unified students performed spoken words related to Martin Luther King Jr., one sang a song, and all earned a cash prize in the talent show....
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Jan
Federal Glover Takes Over as Board of Supervisors Chair in Final Year
Federal Glover officially took over as chairperson of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, beginning his 24th and last year on the board....
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Dec
Pittsburg City Council Names New Mayor
As part of its yearly mayoral rotation, the Pittsburg City Council this week selected Vice Mayor Juan Antonio Banales to fill the seat....
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Dec
East County Supervisor Federal Glover to Retire at End of Term in 2024
After 23 years representing East County on the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors, District 5 supervisor Federal Glover on Monday said he would retire in 2024....
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Nov
New ‘Glydcars’ Transit System Potentially Headed to East County
The East Contra Costa County Dynamic Personal Micro Transit project would use zero-emission, autonomous, four-person Glydcars, if implemented....
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Nov
Pittsburg Defeats California Grizzlies, Set to Play San Ramon Valley for NCS Division 1 Title
The Pittsburg High Pirates will look to defend their North Coast Section Division 1 title after defeating the California High Grizzlies 35-14 on Nov. 17....
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Nov
Pittsburg School District Sued Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct of Former Coach
A lawsuit filed this week against the Pittsburg Unified School District alleges two former students were sexually abused by a coach at Pittsburg High School....
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Nov
Pittsburg to Install Safety Measures at Five School Crossings
The city of Pittsburg will begin the installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons around school sites this month to improve pedestrian safety. ...
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Nov
Pittsburg Defeats Amador Valley in Opening Round of NCS Division 1 Playoffs
The Pittsburg High Pirates defeated the Amador Valley Dons 41-14 on Nov. 10 in their opening match of North Coast Section Division 1 playoffs. ...
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Nov
Pittsburg Council to Consider Funding More Surveillance Cameras for Police
If approved at the Nov. 20 City Council meeting, the Pittsburg Police Department will use a $37,029 federal grant toward installing new surveillance cameras....
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Oct
Supervisors OK Plan to Capture, Store Greenhouse Emissions
The Healthy Lands, Healthy People report found significant potential in Contra Costa County to use natural and working lands to store greenhouse gas emissions....
