Richmond and Martinez get $65m refinery settlement for cleaner air
Richmond, Martinez, and shoreline neighborhoods will deploy fenceline monitoring sensors and residential filtration systems under…
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Los Medanos College's hot-food vending machine departs after two years
The automated FoodTure hot meals kiosk stationed inside the Los Medanos College Student Union in Pittsburg will conclude campus…
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Freeway chase on SR-24 and I-680 ends in arrest in Concord
A high-speed vehicular pursuit spanning major Central Contra Costa corridors ended late Thursday night when law enforcement officers…
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Kulintang Dialect plays Livermore Library for Filipino Heritage Month
Acclaimed traditional Filipino percussion ensemble Kulintang Dialect will perform a live commemorative concert at the Livermore Civic…
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Con Fire opens its doors Oct. 10 for live rescue demonstrations
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District will host its popular annual community open house and public safety exposition on…
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Water district honors 14 student artists in conservation showcase
Board of Directors celebrates winning youth illustrations promoting environmental stewardship and conservation
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Antioch samples household tap water in corrosion control study
Certified drinking water specialists with the City of Antioch are actively collecting tap water samples across local neighborhoods as…
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St. Helena council to make Justin Tharp permanent police chief
The St. Helena City Council is set to ratify Justin Tharp as the city’s permanent Chief of Police at its meeting on October 13, 2026.
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