Pittsburg Approves $5.75 Million for Recreation Facility
Pittsburg City Council on Monday approved $5.75 million toward the construction of a new recreation facility first proposed in 2020....
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Jul
16
Jul
Pilot Project Launched to Capture 95 Percent of Power Company’s CO2
Calpine unveiled its project at the Los Medanos Energy Center in Pittsburg that aims to capture 95% of the carbon produced by its electrical generation....
03
Jul
Fire Protection District Announces Safe Fireworks Shows
Official Fourth of July celebrations will be held Monday in Richmond and Tuesday in San Pablo Antioch, Pittsburg, Martinez, Concord and Pleasant Hill....
24
May
Supervisors Add More Attorneys to Tackle Antioch Police Scandal
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors approved a new county budget Tuesday that includes money to handle cases related to the Antioch police scandal....
03
May
Former Homeless Woman Wins $5 Million in State Lottery
A woman who was homeless in 2017 this year is getting her degree, getting married and won the lottery after buying a ticket at Walmart in Pittsburg....
01
Apr
Antioch Police Union’s Attorney Criticizes Mayor for Briefing About Officers Placed on Leave
An attorney representing Antioch's police union criticized the city's mayor Friday for a press conference regarding the placing of officers on leave....
30
Mar
‘Several’ More Antioch Police Officers Put on Leave This Week During Another Investigation
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe said Thursday that "several" police officers have been placed on administrative leave due to alleged policy violations....
30
Mar
More Antioch Officers Expected to Be Placed on Leave Amid Investigation Into Police Department
Antioch's mayor is expected to announce Thursday that an ongoing investigation into the city's Police Department has led to additional officers placed on leave....
23
Feb
Pittsburg Looks to Add Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Pittsburg City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution to apply for funding for electric vehicle charging stations....
20
Jan
Pittsburg Takes Steps to Help Kids Get Safely to School, Raises Human Trafficking Awareness
The Pittsburg City Council on Tuesday recognized Human Trafficking Awareness Month and approved a measure to help make school crossings safer....
11
Jan
John Gioia Sworn in as Board of Supervisors Chair
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday swore in John Gioia as chair, Federal Glover as vice chair and new member Ken Carlson....
18
Nov
DA’s Office Determines 2021 Fatal Pittsburg Police Shooting Was Justified
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office said Pittsburg police officers were justified in the 2021 shooting of Patrick Watkins....
10
Nov
Pittsburg Residents Elect Two New Faces to City Council
Pittsburg Vice Mayor Shanelle Scales-Preston was the only incumbent reelected to the City Council, which will also include Dionne Adams and Angelica Lopez....
24
Oct
Owner Wants Lady J’s Soul Food to Be ‘a Family Reunion’
Jacqueline Williams opened the restaurant Lady J's with her sister to bring soul food in a homey environment to Pittsburg....
18
Oct
Q&A: Park Director Says There Are ‘More Things to Be Done’ in Bay Point
Lifelong Bay Point resident and director on the Ambrose recreation board Eduardo Torres spoke to the Pulse about parks, playgrounds and politics....
