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Increase in ICE activity in Contra Costa County draws protest

Contra Costa County, CA · 21h

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Chair of Antioch Police Oversight Commission to Resign

On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council is set to take action to remove Porshe Taylor from the Antioch Police Oversight Commission. According to the staff report, the removal is due to attendance and that no member of a board or commission may have more than three consecutive absences, nor miss 20% or more of regularly scheduled meetings during any rolling 12-month period. The staff report says Commissioner Taylor has missed 9 meetings in the past year, including 6 consecutive meetings from August to November.

Antioch, CA · 3d
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Editorial: Apparently, Following the Rules in Brentwood Makes You a Sucker

Just when you think the Brentwood City Council can’t possibly make itself look any more ridiculous, along comes the downtown tattoo ordinance. The original idea was pretty simple: allow tattoo establishments to operate legally in downtown Brentwood. Establish reasonable regulations, create a permitting process, and give businesses an opportunity to succeed.

Brentwood, CA · 3d
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Major East Bay Hospital System Cuts 70+ Jobs Across Walnut Creek and Concord

WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA — One of the East Bay’s largest healthcare providers has eliminated more than 70 positions across Walnut Creek and Concord, with additional cuts in nearby communities, according to California employment records. John Muir Health, the nonprofit hospital system operating major medical centers in both cities,...

Walnut Creek, CA · 1d
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Regional: Planned Closure Of State Route 4 East Of Discovery Bay Rescheduled For Nov. 22

The planned closure of State Route 4 east of Discovery Bay has been postponed due to a stormy weather forecast, Caltrans officials announced Thursday. The full closure was originally scheduled for Sunday and is now expected to happen on Nov. 22 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Article continues below...

Discovery Bay, CA · 15h

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A Beloved East Bay Ice Cream Shop Is Closing — Its Final Day Is Sunday

LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA – Fosters Freeze, located at 1593 First Street in downtown Livermore, will serve its final customers on Sunday, November 15, 2026, bringing an end to a local tradition that stretches back to the 1950s. The reason for the closure isn’t declining business or a dispute with the...

Livermore, CA · 3d

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Antioch Oversight Chair Quits Hours Before Council Could Remove Her Over Absences

Porshe Taylor resigned from the Antioch Police Oversight Commission on November 10, submitting her letter to the City Council hours before it was scheduled to consider removing her over missed meetings. Taylor had chaired the commission throughout her three terms. Her resignation meant the council did not vote on the proposed removal.

Antioch, CA · 1d

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Antioch Reports $1.8 Million Budget Surplus, But Projects Future Deficit

After months of discussions surrounding budget deficits and financial challenges, the Antioch City Council was informed Tuesday that the city closed Fiscal Year 2025-26 with a preliminary $1.8 million surplus, largely due to expenditures coming in significantly below projections. However, the financial outlook remains challenging, with the city now projecting...

Antioch, CA · 1d

The Coconut Mama

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Beloved California waterfront restaurant closes after 20 years as rent was too darn high

California’s restaurant landscape has lost another gathering place, joining a growing list of beloved California restaurants that recently closed. Zio Fraedo’s on the Vallejo waterfront served its final customers on…

Vallejo, CA · 1h

Tabby's Pantry

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A Major Grocery Chain Is Shutting Doors in California Again, and Shoppers Want to Know Why

The Raley’s Companies has confirmed more store closures in Northern California, with dates stretching from November 2026 through June 2027. The company says each decision is tied to local market conditions and the long-term financial sustainability of the individual store.

California · 2h

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Huge Changes Coming to Popular Market in Pleasant Hill

PLEASANT HILL, CALIFORNIA — A popular neighborhood grocery store in Pleasant Hill is temporarily closed, but there’s good news for longtime customers: the store is preparing to reopen with a new name and another round of renovations. Pleasant Hill Market, located at 2397 Pleasant Hill Road near Gregory...

Pleasant Hill, CA · 2d

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Contra Costa Election Update: Winners Begin to Emerge

Motts – 51.00% (2,791) Torres-Walker – 49.00% (2,682) It should be noted that on election night, Motts held a 331-vote lead. Dena Acosta Beere continues to close the gap on Robyn Kuslits as just 32 votes separate the two. On Friday, Kuslits held a 48-vote lead. Seta has fallen behind by 225 votes.

Contra Costa County, CA · 2d

Timeless Dishes

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5 Local Restaurants in Orinda, California Worth Adding to Your Dining List

Orinda, California, may be a small community, but its dining scene offers more variety than visitors might expect. From traditional American comfort food and freshly carved meats to Japanese cuisine, Mexican favorites, and Indian dishes, the city has options for different tastes and occasions. Some restaurants have been part of the community for decades, while... The post 5 Local Restaurants in Orinda, California Worth Adding to Your Dining List appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Orinda, CA · 3d

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Few surprises in Contra Costa County elections

Election night in Contra Costa County was a good night for incumbents, and on most of the State measures and candidates, Contra Costa was in line with a strong democratic showing. As of Election night Contra Costa Elections had processed 280,686 ballots and as of Nov. 5 it still had...

Contra Costa County, CA · 2d

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Concord’s Long-Awaited Blast and Brew Is Finally Open

CONCORD, CALIFORNIA — After more than two years of anticipation, missed opening targets, and plenty of questions from residents, Blast & Brew has finally opened its doors in downtown Concord. The California-based restaurant and tap house is now serving customers at 2151 Salvio Street, Suite L, at the corner...

Concord, CA · 20h

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Popular Japanese specialty grocer to open new downtown store in this East Bay city

PLEASANT HILL, Calif. - A highly anticipated, locally-owned Japanese grocery store is set to open another Bay Area location this month. Osaka Marketplace will open a roughly 42,000-square-foot store at 155 Crescent Plaza in the shopping and dining district of Downtown Pleasant Hill. The market features a "curated selection of...

Pleasant Hill, CA · 2d

SFGate

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Solano Co.: Tax Measure Flops In Vacaville, Others Lead In Fairfield, Rio Vista

Tax measures proposed in three Solano County cities received mixed results after last week's election, according to the latest returns from the Solano County Registrar of Voters. Article continues below this ad. Fairfield's sales tax increase, Measure P, was narrowly leading with 51.5% of voters approving, according to the latest...

Solano County, CA · 3d

KRON4

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Latest Bay Area city considering data center ban amid backlash

(KRON) — Fairfield city officials could vote to hit pause on data center development Tuesday after calling a special meeting. “Over the past few months, the public has provided comments to the council raising concerns about the impact of data centers on health, safety, and welfare of the community,” Fairfield City Manager David Gassaway said.

Fairfield, CA · 2d

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Oakley moves to ban all data centers, even tiny ones in homes

OAKLEY — Data centers of any size or regardless of what they are called, will no longer be allowed in the city. In a 3-1 vote, the Oakley City Council introduced an ordinance on Tuesday banning data centers in all zoning districts within the city. In addition to commercial...

Oakley, CA · 22h

Pleasanton Weekly

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Plans for a railroad quiet zone stall amid ballooning costs

Pleasanton’s push to limit trains from blowing their horns as they pass through downtown is facing an unexpected obstacle: The project, originally expected to cost $200,000, could now cost the city nearly $14 million. Mike Tassano, Pleasanton’s traffic engineer, said that although it’s possible the price tag could kill...

Pleasanton, CA · 2d