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This Bay Area bridge will shut down to make way for a revolution in tolling. Here’s when

A weekend closure on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge will let Caltrans install tolling equipment as it prepares to replace toll booths with cameras and sensors.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 1d

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Pittsburg City Council Directs Staff to Open Fire Pits, More Work on Open Flame Ordinance

The Pittsburg City Council unanimously approved a motion to move forward with opening the new fire pits at Central Harbor Park while directing staff to revisit a proposed ordinance regulating open fires and barbecues in city parks and public spaces. At its Nov. 2 meeting, the Pittsburg City Council was...

Pittsburg, CA · 3d

contracosta.news

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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 · 1d

bayareatelegraph.com

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Lafayette Just Made Downtown Parking Way Cheaper

LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA — There’s some welcome news for anyone who’s ever found themselves frustrated by the parking situation in downtown Lafayette. The City of Lafayette has introduced a new long-term parking rate at several downtown locations, allowing drivers to park for as little as $2 and stay for an entire day for just $5.

Lafayette, CA · 1d

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San Pablo Voters Boost Sales Tax to 10% as Casino Cash Dries Up

San Pablo shoppers will soon pay a 10% sales tax on most purchases after voters approved Measure R, a temporary half-cent increase city officials say is meant to loosen the city's grip on a casino revenue stream that has stopped growing the way it used to. The measure passed to fund general services and reduce San Pablo's reliance on Casino San Pablo, which for years has bankrolled a majority of the city's budget.

San Pablo, CA · 2d

lamorindaweekly.com

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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 · 22h

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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 · 3d

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Popular Oakland nightclub to close; no reason given

OAKLAND, Calif. - A popular Oakland nightclub is closing abruptly at the end of the month. Crybaby, located on Telegraph Avenue across from the Fox Theater, announced Tuesday on social media that its doors will soon close. The post did not give a reason why. "Crybaby is closing its doors...

Oakland, CA · 11h

contracosta.news

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Terrance Davis Set to Be Named Brentwood Interim City Manager

On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council is set to hold a special meeting to appoint Terrance Davis as interim city manager. The move, basically a formality at this point, comes after Davis was named acting city manager in June after G. Harold Duffey was placed on administrative leave – Duffey resigned in October.

Brentwood, CA · 1d

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2026 Veterans Day Events Around Contra Costa County

A rundown of 2026 Veterans Day events around Contra Costa County for November 11 along with highlighting several businesses who are offering specials on Veterans Day. California State Parks: Invite U.S. military veterans and their families to enjoy free admission to 145 state parks on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 — more info.

Contra Costa County, CA · 1d

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Brentwood Names Teresa Fairbanks Director of Human Resources

BRENTWOOD, CA – The City of Brentwood today announced the selection of Teresa Fairbanks as Director of Human Resources/Risk Manager, effective November 16, 2026. Fairbanks has served as the City’s Interim Director of Human Resources/Risk Manager and previously as its Human Resources Manager. Fairbanks was selected after a...

Brentwood, CA · 2d

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Update: Park District Seeks Feedback on Contra Loma Regional Park

The East Bay Regional Park District is asking the community to help plan what comes next at Contra Loma Regioal Park in the City of Antioch. The park district wants to know which swim and aquatic features are most important to the community, and what other recreational opportunities would improve your park experience and benefit the community. The survey is available through November 30, 2026.

Antioch, CA · 2d

Courthouse News Service

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Star witness in trial of former Oakland mayor asked about bank forgeries

OAKLAND, Calif. (CN) — In his fourth day of testimony, a controversial Oakland businessman and political mover was faced with bank statements he is accused of doctoring, as part of the defense’s effort to paint him as an unreliable witness in a case implicating former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao and other local entrepreneurs in a bribery and corruption scheme.

Oakland, CA · 2d

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Fairfield Weighs Pause on Data Centers After NorthPoint Eyes 289-Acre Site

Canon Rd. & N. Gate Rd. — Approximate Site of Proposed Data Center. Fairfield's city council will consider Tuesday whether to impose a data-center moratorium in the city, a move that comes even though no company has yet filed a formal proposal. The special meeting will consider the proposed moratorium.

Fairfield, CA · 3d

SFGate

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Vallejo: Housing Authority Reopens After Outcry

The Vallejo Housing Authority reopened to the public Monday following months of complaints from Section 8 voucher holders and landlords. Friends of SFGATE enjoy ad-free reading and more in our new app. The city announced Monday that the agency's lobby, located at 200 Georgia St. across from City Hall, is...

Vallejo, CA · 1d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Major new cancer treatment center about to open in Oakland

Sutter Health and Stanford Medicine are opening a new, five-story cancer center in Oakland that they hope will be a regional “one-stop shop” for outpatient oncology care in the East Bay.

Oakland, CA · 2d

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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 · 1d

KTVU FOX 2

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Alameda County attorney issues cease and desist letter to ICE

The attorney for Alameda County sent ICE cease and desist letter on Monday, demanding and immediate end to what it called its, "unauthorized and unlawful use of County property" near Santa Rita Jail in Dublin for immigration enforcement.

Alameda County, CA · 1d

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Revisions to previously approved mixed-use development move forward

The Lafayette City Council accepted revisions to the previously approved mixed-use development at 3458 Mt. Diablo Boulevard during its Oct. 26 meeting. The changes modify the building’s height, residential unit mix, commercial space, parking and utility infrastructure while retaining the project’s three below-market-rate (BMR) housing units. The revised...

Lafayette, CA · 22h