9+ hour, 37+ min ago  (264+ words) Contra Costa News Sacramento, CA " California State Association of Counties (CSAC) CEO Graham Knaus issued the following statement Thursday in response to California State Senate subcommittees' budget actions, which are expected to become elements of the Senate's 2026-27 state budget proposal:…...

1+ hour, 55+ min ago  (245+ words) Pleasanton, Calif. " On Thursday, May 21 at 11am, the Alameda County Fair hosted a processional ceremony as fragments from the Twin Towers, including a large steel beam, were escorted onto the Fairgrounds by police and first responders. These pieces will be on…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (75+ words) Contra Costa News The Pleasant Hill Diversity Commission invites you to the fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a celebration marking the end of slavery in the United States. This year's celebration will be held…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (447+ words) SACRAMENTO " Assemblymember Anamarie "vila Far'as (D-Martinez) released the following statement on AB 1627 " The Melt Ice Act of 2026. "This week, the California State Assembly passed Assemblymember Anamarie "vila Far'as" bills to disqualify employees of U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from becoming…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (258+ words) Contra Costa News PLEASANT HILL, Calif." Aiden Meng, a seventh grader at Orinda Intermediate School, placed second at the 2026 California State Junior High Spelling Bee, held at the Great Wolf Lodge in Manteca. Meng, who is also representing the Bay…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (171+ words) El Cerrito " Police have arrested a suspect following a violent armed robbery that occurred on the Ohlone Greenway near Wall Avenue. Despite her injuries, the victim was able to walk to a nearby restaurant and signal for help. A witness…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (311+ words) The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is battling a 2-alarm vegetation fire near the Antioch Marina Wednesday evening. The fire broke out around 8: 30 pm in the 1200 block of W 4th St near L St. The fire was estimated at 1-acre…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (248+ words) The Antioch Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with vandalizing the WTF Restaurant over the weekend. Police, who did not identify the suspect, was arrested and booked into the Martinez Jail on felony vandalism charges. The…...

3+ day, 54+ min ago  (199+ words) The Brentwood Police report that two juveniles were arrested and a replica firearm was recovered after a large fight in downtown Brentowod. According to police, on May 26, at approximately 5: 25 PM, Officers responded to reports of a large fight involving juveniles…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (237+ words) On Tuesday, the Oakley City Council is set to vote on a resolution that will award City Manager Josh Mc Murray a 7% pay increase and a 5% bonus for longevity. UPDATE " council approved in a 4-1 vote with George Fuller dissenting. According…...