4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (198+ words) On this episode of Be Curious Contra Costa, we sit down with Sheree Shannon, candidate for Brentwood City Council District 4, for a wide-ranging conversation about where Brentwood is today — and where she believes it needs to go. We start with…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (1168+ words) On this episode of the Be Curious Contra Costa Podcast, we sit down with Vinoy Mereddy, a candidate for Brentwood City Council, District 2. We talk about why he decided to run, what he believes Brentwood is doing well, where the…...

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…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1610+ words) On this episode of the Be Curious Contra Costa Podcast, a chat with Antioch City Council District 4 candidate Andrew Becker — although if you watch Antioch City Council meetings regularly, you probably already know who he is. ANTIOCH, CA — Antioch City…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (224+ words) SB 239 addresses threats and intimidation directed at local public officials, particularly election officials Sacramento, CA – This week, the California Legislature unanimously passed SB 239 by Senator Jesse Arreguín (D-Oakland), which would expand protections against criminal threats of violence directed at county…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (136+ words) Contra Costa News Uncontested: Henderson, Shaw Appointed to Oakley City Council On Thursday, the Oakley City Council appointed Hugh Henderson and Shannon Shaw to serve an upcoming term on the Oakley City Council after no other candidate filed to run…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (119+ words) Contra Costa News Lafayette Appoints Two Incumbents and one New Councilmember The Lafayette City Council appointed Jim Cervantes, Mario DiPrisco and Stella Wotherspoon to each serve an upcoming term on the Lafayette City Council after no other candidates filed to…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (421+ words) Contra Costa News On August 19, 2026, San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced the arrest of Stockton City Council Candidate Desiree Lynch following a public corruption investigation. The charges allege that Lynch perjured herself by registering to vote and filing…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (418+ words) Taxpayer advocates say Bay Area transit officials wrote the November ballot question to sell the tax, not describe it, and were warned in writing the night before they voted A ballot question written to persuade The petitioners want the court…...