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Contra Costa County Scholars Bring Holiday Magic to the Stage in The Urban Nutcracker

PITTSBURG, Calif. — A holiday classic gets a vibrant new twist as Aspire Youth Engagement Programs presents The Urban Nutcracker: A Modern Holiday Classic, December 11–12, 2026, at the California Theatre in downtown Pittsburg. Featuring a 125-member cast of Contra Costa County scholars in kindergarten through 12th grade,...

Contra Costa County, CA · 1d
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Contra Costa Election: Too Close to Call, Comebacks and Long Shots

With 69,550 ballots still to be counted countywide, several races remain undecided as candidates fight to hold their leads or mount late comebacks. While many races across Contra Costa County have clear winners following the November 3 General Election, several contests remain too close to call. Others are beginning to look settled, but as history has shown, it’s not over until every vote is counted.

Contra Costa County, CA · 2d
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We Ranked California’s Best Thai Restaurants And These 12 Are The Ones That Made The List

One spot on this list serves its spicy curries on disposable plates, and that’s part of the charm. Another built its whole reputation around roasted duck and jade noodles. Then there’s a vegetarian kitchen in a polished, modern room making crunchy sides meant to mimic duck skin. I have to give that one credit for pure creativity.

California · 1d
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Stolen-Plate Lexus Chase Through San Leandro Ends in Two Attempted Carjackings

A license-plate camera flagged a stolen plate on a white Lexus early Sunday, setting off a pursuit through San Leandro that ended with spike strips, a crashed car, and two attempted carjackings. The chase began when RESET units with the Alameda County Sheriff's Office got an automated license-plate reader hit...

San Leandro, CA · 10h
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National Enquirer

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Police Seek Victims After Man Arrested For Secret Shoe Camera, Hidden Taco Bell Camera Recordings

Police in California are searching for additional victims after a man was arrested for allegedly using a shoe-mounted camera to record up the skirts of women and girls. The Berkeley Police Department said the investigation began on Oct. 26 when a teenage girl reported that a man may have been recording inappropriate videos in the […]

Berkeley, CA · 2d

KTVU FOX 2

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Immigration agents arrests at least 4 in Oakland: advocacy group

OAKLAND, Calif. - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents reportedly arrested at least four people across Oakland on Saturday, according to social media reports from an immigrant advocacy group. 4 arrests in Oakland. What we know:. The Alameda County Immigration Legal Education Partnership said enforcement activity began around 5 a.m....

Oakland, CA · 17h

The Berkeley Scanner

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Berkeley police arrest double stabbing suspect

A Berkeley man suspected of stabbing two people in North Oakland, including a witness to the first attack, has been arrested, authorities said. The investigation began Saturday just before 3 p.m. when a 39-year-old Berkeley man walked into Alta Bates Hospital with a stab wound to his midsection. He was taken to a local trauma center and was in stable condition , police said Saturday. As they investigated the case, Berkeley police determined that the incident had happened in the 6500 block of Shattuck Avenue, just over the Oakland border . Several hours later, Oakland police were dispatched to a stabbing in the same block, OPD said Monday afternoon in response to Scanner inquiries. Officers found a man who had been stabbed in the chest; he was taken to the hospital and was expected to survive, police said. Berkeley police found the suspect, 33-year-old Joseph Reindl, on his way back to his Berkeley home near Sacramento Street and Ashby Avenue at about 8:45 p.m., authorities said. He was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is being held without bail, according to booking records. Reindl is scheduled for arraignment Thursday at Wiley Manuel Courthouse in Oakland. Reindl has just one

Berkeley, CA · 7h

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Bay Bridge eastbound lane closures could snarl traffic

On a clear evening the span looks almost calm, a long ribbon of steel carrying headlights from one shore to the other. Then a message board blinks, a lane drops away, and the rhythm breaks. Bay Bridge closures of this kind rarely last all day, yet they can still turn a familiar crossing into a slow crawl for anyone headed toward the East Bay after dark. Caltrans has scheduled overnight work on eastbound lanes so crews can paint the structure, a task that sounds ordinary until it meets the volume of a bridge that never really empties.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

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San Pablo residents boost sales tax that has offset casino revenue losses

A large majority of San Pablo voters have said yes to a measure that will fund general services by increasing the sales tax. According to the latest vote count Friday, nearly 71% agreed to impose a half-cent sales tax for five years, starting in April. The tax will drop to a quarter cent in 2032 and continue at that rate for five more years.

San Pablo, CA · 1d

The Berkeley Scanner

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All in a day: Catalytic converter theft, robbery, stabbing

Flock cameras helped police find catalytic converter suspects, a mail carrier was robbed and a man was stabbed in Berkeley on Saturday. At 7:15 a.m., a local man called Berkeley police to report that he was watching someone steal his catalytic converter in the 1600 block of Shattuck Avenue . He said the suspects were getting into a blue sedan with distinctive markings. The man took a picture of the car, which police were able to locate using the Flock camera license plate database , BPD said. Officers found the car near University and San Pablo avenues and "flooded the area," pulling the driver over, police said. Inside the car, police found two catalytic converters, reciprocating saws and other burglary tools, as well as methamphetamine, authorities said. They arrested Jeffery Bulkin of Oakland and Joshua Anderson, who has no fixed address, on suspicion of grand theft, conspiracy and other crimes, according to booking records. Anderson, 39, is being held on $55,000 bail and Bulkin, 46, is being held on $50,000 bail, according to jail records. Both are set for arraignment Thursday at Wiley Manuel Courthouse in Oakland. Mail carrier dispute leads to robbery arrest Several hours later, at about 11:40

Berkeley, CA · 2d

Black Enterprise

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Channon Kennedy’s Woodworking Tool Is Now Sold In Home Depot

Kennedy launched The Morgan Square in March 2020. California entrepreneur Channon Kennedy transformed a woodworking tool inspired by a friend’s personal tragedy into her ‘The Morgan Square’ business, generating approximately $4,000 in monthly revenue, with her product reaching major retailers, including Home Depot, according to Entrepreneur. Kennedy,...

Hayward, CA · 2d

Grandview Independent

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What happened in Richmond: a carjacking arrest, an armed robbery and 12 stolen cars

A carjacking arrest, an armed robbery on Nevin Avenue, and a domestic violence case involving a firearm and nine charges highlighted Richmond police activity from November 2-8. Officers also logged 12 vehicle thefts, up from 10 the previous week, and made six DUI arrests. #rcm-wrap *{box-sizing:border-

Richmond, CA · 14h

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Cook’s Seafood Closes After a Historic 98 Years

After nearly a century of operation, Cook’s Seafood, a local fish market and restaurant, permanently closed on Oct. 29. Management notified employees of the closure at 3 a.m. that morning. The cause of the closure remains unknown to the public, but the establishments in both Menlo Park and Pleasanton have permanently ceased operations.

Menlo Park, CA · 1d

ABC7 News Bay Area

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Defense attacks credibility of key witness Mario Juarez in trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao

An attorney for David Duong, founder of California Waste Solutions and a defendant in the bribery and corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, spent much of Thursday challenging the credibility of the prosecution's key witness, Mario Juarez, during testimony in federal court.

Oakland, CA · 2d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Young man with a life-threatening disorder is missing from Oakland hospital

The family of a missing 28-year-old man from Shasta County is seeking the public’s help after he unexpectedly left an Oakland hospital Thursday and has gone without vital medication.

Oakland, CA · 2d

Pleasanton Weekly

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Letters: De La Salle was a bad sport against Amador Valley

I am writing to share my perspective as an opposing spectator at the Amador Valley vs. De La Salle varsity football game on Oct. 30. While De La Salle prides itself on its elite athletic status and Lasallian Catholic mission, the game-day environment displayed a disappointing lack of sportsmanship and basic respect.

Pleasanton, CA · 14h

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New Dunkin is Coming to Pleasant Hill, With Deep Local Roots

PLEASANT HILL, CA — A new Dunkin’ is coming to Pleasant Hill. And although it’s a national chain, this particular one has some surprisingly deep local roots. The new location, at 1900 Contra Costa Boulevard, is expected to open in December 2026, according to franchise owner Matt Cobo, who confirmed the plans directly to Bay Area Telegraph.

Pleasant Hill, CA · 13h

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Rollicking Louisiana crawfish boils have arrived in the East Bay. Here’s where to find one before the year ends

When Marin-County native Aaron Salit first visited New Orleans 12 years ago, he was deep in the bustle and grind of the fine dining restaurant world. As someone who has always enjoyed live music and food, the city’s crawfish boil culture drew him in instantly. Before he knew it, he was returning year after year to attend boils, eventually making crawfish boils a birthday tradition of his own, bringing friends and family together for the same communal experience he had come to love in Louisiana.

Berkeley, CA · 9h

San Francisco Chronicle

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Flag football championships: Las Lomas completes perfect season with NCS Division 2 title

Las Lomas-Walnut Creek capped a 24-0 flag football season with a 19-0 win in the NCS Division 2 title game Saturday. Other section champs included San Ramon Valley, Cardinal Newman and Menlo School.

Walnut Creek, CA · 1d

KQED

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Claudia Jiménez Declares Victory in Richmond Mayor Race

Richmond City Council member Claudia Jiménez said she is now the city’s mayor-elect, after a Friday afternoon ballot count put her ahead of opponent Ahmad Anderson by over 2,000 votes. Unofficial end-of-week numbers from Contra Costa County elections officials show that Jiménez leads Anderson with 54.31% of the...

Richmond, CA · 1d