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PhotoCONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Oct. 17, 2024) — Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Contra Costa Fire) will hold its ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Oct. 17, 2024) — Hello, I’m Sonia Ledo, and I’m running for the California state Assembly ...
CLAYTON, CA (Oct. 16, 2024) — Dear Editor, When I picked up my mail today, I was appalled at what ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Oct. 16, 2024) — In remembrance of Bette Boatmun, Contra Costa’s Superwoman. I’m dedicating this month’s ...
PLEASANT HILL, CA (Oct. 16, 2024) — The city of Pleasant Hill has changed over the years and continues to ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Oct. 16, 2024) — California’s Prop. 36 is an intelligent, compassionate solution to the epidemic of ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Oct. 15, 2024) — Lots of excitement at Endeavor Hall in Clayton as the Clayton Theatre ...
CONCORD, CA (Oct. 15, 2024) — Concord Police Department has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Oct. 14, 2024) — Farmers markets are filling up with all things fall: pumpkins for jack o’ ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Oct. 14, 2024) — The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has declared October as Creek ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA, (Oct. 13, 2024) — The Pioneer Calendar lists local events, performances and activities for the whole ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Oct. 13, 2024) — Concord police are looking for witnesses after a fatal hit-and-run Oct. 6 ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Oct. 12, 2024) — In a major step toward addressing food insecurity in Contra Costa County, ...
(Oct. 11, 2024) — In my review for “Joker,” I pointed out that it was a fine film but wondered ...
CONCORD, CA (Oct. 11, 2024) — Visit Concord is proud to announce its partnership with the National Park Service and ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Oct. 11, 2024) — CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Contra Costa County warmly invites you ...
PLEASANT HILL, CA (Oct. 10, 2024) — I'm writing to express my concern over College Park High School Removal of ...
CONCORD, CA (Oct. 10, 2024) — The report below shows arrests made by the Concord Police Department from Oct. 2-8, ...
(Oct. 9, 2024) — “I can’t vote for Trump again, but I don’t like Harris. I’m going to just stay ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Oct. 8, 2024) — At your local farmers market, you’ll discover a dazzling array of melons ...
CONCORD, CA (Oct. 7, 2024) — Concord Police have reported the arrest of a suspect involved in a fatal hit-and-run ...
PLEASANT HILL, CA (Oct. 7, 2024) — A 23-year-old Ukiah man pled guilty to felony identity theft, money laundering, and ...
PLEASANT HILL, CA (Oct. 7, 2024) — The fiscal health of the community is on the minds of the candidates ...
CLAYTON, CA (Oct. 7, 2024) — This report details police activity for the Clayton Police Department during the month of ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA, (Oct. 6, 2024) — The Pioneer Calendar lists local events, performances and activities for the whole ...
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Oct. 6, 2024) — Olympic gold medalist and former College Park wrestler Amit Elor just climbed ...
CLAYTON, CA (Oct. 6, 2024) — Clayton’s Oktoberfest celebration went on this weekend amid a hot spell in the Bay ...
CONCORD, CA (Oct. 4, 2024) — The Kiwanis Club of Concord will hold the 17th Annual Taste of Concord on ...
Acne can be a deeply distressing condition that affects self-esteem and social interactions at any age. It’s challenging for both ...
CONCORD, CA (Oct. 4, 2024) — The report below shows arrests made by the Concord Police Department from Sept. 25 ...