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Brentwood Agrees to Sell Land for Future Fire Station
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (396+ words) On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council unanimously voted to sell a small parcel of land to the fire district to allow them to build a future fire station. The property, which had been contentious over the past year between the…...
Contra Costa Supervisors to Decide How Far to Go With ICE Non-Cooperation Policy
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (285+ words) On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will continue its discussion for a non-cooperation policy with immigration authorities. At the July meeting, it was determined the county policy and State Law set to take place in January would…...
Every Station Counts: Why Fire Station 90 Matters to Brentwood and Contra Costa County
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1001+ words) As President of United Professional Firefighters of Contra Costa, IAFF Local 1230, I believe the residents of Brentwood and Contra Costa County deserve to understand why the timely construction of Fire Station 90 matters to the entire Contra Costa County Fire Protection…...
Contra Costa Fire: Brentwood Changes Add $1 Million-Plus to Fire Station Costs
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1262+ words) The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors delivered a blunt message Tuesday: continued delays and design demands by the City of Brentwood are costing taxpayers money, slowing construction of badly needed fire stations and could ultimately result…...
Contra Costa Health Faces $730 Million Budget Shortfall Through 2031
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (233+ words) On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will hear a report on the current fiscal outlook and long-term planning by Contra Costa Health. According to updated projected Fiscal Year 2026-27, county health has a $10 million deficit and over a…...
Richmond Fire Suspect Charged with Three Counts of Murder
3+ week, 2+ day ago (263+ words) Martinez, California – The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office has filed murder charges against a Richmond man accused of setting a house fire that killed three family members and critically injured a fourth. Sergio Ivan Rivera-Vega, 32, faces three counts of…...
Full Weekend Closure of Westbound I-80 Carquinez Bridge
3+ week, 4+ day ago (144+ words) Contra Costa News Solano/Contra Costa Counties — Caltrans construction is scheduled to implement a full closure of on Westbound I-80 Carquinez (Alfred Zampa Memorial) Bridge on Friday, August 21, 2026, 10:00 PM, and continues until 3:00 AM Monday, August 24, 2026. Construction crews will be working…...
Caltrans: Overnight Lane, Ramp, and Full SR-4 Closures Continue
3+ week, 4+ day ago (194+ words) CONTRA COSTA COUNTY — For the safety of the motoring public and our crews, Caltrans Construction has adjusted its schedule to allow crews to continue various operations along State Route 4 (SR-4). Full Closure SR-4 — Balfour Road to Byron Highway through 7:00 p....
San Ramon Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested Following Vehicle Pursuit in Oakland
3+ week, 4+ day ago (175+ words) On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at approximately 6:49 p.m., officers from the San Ramon Police Department responded to an armed robbery at the Cobblestone Apartments, located in the 3900 block of Crow Canyon Road. The victim reported that two male suspects, both armed with handguns,…...
El Campanil Brings Maroon Vibes and Forejour to Antioch
4+ week, 2+ day ago (315+ words) Get ready to relive some of your favorite songs. The El Campanil Theatre in downtown Antioch has announced two upcoming performances that promise an evening of high-energy entertainment with Maroon Vibes and Forejour. Here are the announcements: ANTIOCH, Calif. — Get…...