1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (204+ words) Contra Costa News Image provided by www.ebparks.org OAKLAND, Calif. — Volunteers and East Bay Regional Park District staff will come together to clean and protect local shorelines and waterways during California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9am to…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (1049+ words) On the next episode of the Be Curious Contra Costa Podcast, Pittsburg City Council candidate Wolfgang Croskey joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of Pittsburg. And yes, we talk about the data center. There is really no…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (176+ words) On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council will look to rename its Public Safety and Community Resources Department to the Community Services Department. The department was created in 2022 to centralize a growing portfolio of prevention, intervention, outreach, housing, youth, and community-support…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (164+ words) Join the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce for its first-ever Pleasant Hill Harvest Festival. Located on Crescent Drive for a full day of live music, delicious local food, beer & wine, artisan vendors, family activities, and old-fashioned harvest fun—all celebrating…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (286+ words) “Following the critical incident involving one of our officers on September 3, 2026, the Pittsburg Police Officers’ Association would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has reached out with messages of support, encouragement, prayers, and well wishes. We are…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (150+ words) Richmond, CA: Richmond Art Center is pleased to announce Vicky Chen as its new Executive Director. “After an extensive search that included input from staff and community members, we are thrilled to welcome Vicky to Richmond Art Center and excited…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (169+ words) The Contra Costa County Library announced the Ygnacio Valley Library (Walnut Creek) is temporarily closing beginning September 9 through May 31, 2027 for improvements. According to the county, the Ygnacio Valley Library is preparing to turn an exciting new page. The branch will…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (319+ words) Contra Costa News MARTINEZ, CA – The Martinez City Council approved the creation of a Downtown Entertainment Zone, paving the way for new opportunities to activate downtown streets, support local businesses, and create more vibrant community experiences. The Downtown Entertainment Zone…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (958+ words) Maybe the El Campanil Theatre potentially being sold to a church is exactly what the City of Antioch needed. Not because a church is bad. Not because churches don’t serve a purpose. And certainly not because this is some anti-religion…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (249+ words) In a video posted Tuesday, Eli Herrera, lead pastor at Legendary Church, said they have an opportunity to purchase the El Campanil Theatre. They are now looking to raise funds for a down payment and looking to raise $306,500. No sale…...