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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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Don’t Worry, Lafayette’s Iconic Donut Shop is Safe

LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA — Donut lovers across the Bay Area got some disappointing news this week: Johnny Doughnuts, a popular regional chain, is shutting down half of its locations. But if you’re a Lafayette resident who saw the headlines and immediately worried about the future of the city’s beloved Johnny’s...

Lafayette, CA · 1d

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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

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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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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

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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

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An Improv Comedy School Just Opened at a Highly Unusual Spot in Orinda

ORINDA, CALIFORNIA — Most people head to Orinda Theatre Square to catch a movie, grab dinner or meet friends for a drink. But now, there’s another reason to visit the downtown shopping center: learning how to make people laugh. Lamorinda Improv Theater, known as LIT, has opened a...

Orinda, CA · 2d

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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

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Spirit Halloween Shootings: Where the Fairfield and Madison Heights Murder Cases Stand

Two people were killed in separate shootings at Spirit Halloween stores on Oct. 30, the day before Halloween, in Fairfield, California, and Madison Heights, Michigan. Both suspects are in custody and now face murder charges. The Fairfield Shooting at Solano Town Center. At about 8:30 p.m., the suspect walked into...

Fairfield, CA · 1d

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Sage the Gemini released from Madera jail after alleged reckless driving, arrest

Bay Area hip-hop artist Sage the Gemini was released from the Madera County jail on Saturday, one day after his arrest by the California Highway Patrol on an outstanding warrant out of Contra Costa County. Sage the Gemini, whose legal name is Dominic Wynn Woods, was pulled over by the CHP at about 6 p.m. Friday after officers received a report of a reckless driver. Woods was traveling north on Highway 99, south of Avenue 12, when an officer located him and conducted a traffic stop. Woods, 34, was driving alone in a Tesla Model S when he was stopped, said CHP spokesman Marcos Cisneros. A routine records check revealed Woods had an outstanding felony warrant out of Contra Costa County. He was taken into custody and booked into the Madera County jail. He was released about 2:30 a.m. Saturday after posting a $100,000 bond, said Robert Blehm, assistant sheriff for the Madera County Sheriff’s Office. It is unclear what charges he is facing in Contra Costa County. He has a court date at the Superior Court house in Pittsburg on Dec. 3 at 1:30 p.m. Woods, who is known for his 2013 hits “Gas Pedal” and “Red Nose,” last

Madera County, CA · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Fremont Man Arrested Following Incident At Orinda BART

A 37-year-old Fremont man was arrested following an altercation with law enforcement at Orinda BART on Tuesday – an incident which saw trains diverted around the station until it was resolved. The incident was reported at 5:53pm as a man identified as Alassandro Johnson was approached and ultimately taken...

Orinda, CA · 22h

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Bay Area advocates call for juvenile justice reform after Fairfield Halloween store shooting

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Bay Area advocates are calling for changes to California’s juvenile justice system following a Fairfield Spirit Halloween shooting that killed a pregnant woman and injured six others. Tuesday morning, victims’ families and law enforcement officials joined forces to push for reforms, arguing the current system is failing to rehabilitate young offenders […]

Fairfield, CA · 1d

CBS San Francisco

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Missing Fairfield woman's loved ones hold benefit concert in Vallejo

While it's nearing four months since her disappearance, loved ones are hoping for good news.

Fairfield, CA · 2d

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Pleasant Hill Lights Up Downtown Nov. 21 With Free Tree Lighting, Santa

Downtown Pleasant Hill is getting ready to flip the switch on the holiday season. The city's annual Light Up the Night celebration returns on November 21, 2026, running from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in downtown Pleasant Hill, with a free, family-friendly lineup that includes a tree lighting, Santa visits, live music and more, as reported by City of Pleasant Hill.

Pleasant Hill, CA · 1d

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Oakley Looks to Finalize Citywide Ban on Data Centers

On Tuesday, the Oakley City Council will look to adopt an ordinance banning the use of “data center” in all zoning districts with the City of Oakley. The action comes after the city council and planning commission held two joint work sessions to discuss data centers – July 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026. The meetings resulted to direct staff to proceed with public hearings to ban the use of data centers in all zoning districts, including prohibiting the use as a home-based business.

Oakley, CA · 2d

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Stephen Golub: America’s Long Walk Home

What a difference an Election Day makes. By Stephen Golub, Benicia resident and author, “Benicia and Beyond” in the Benicia Herald, 11/8/2026. …“You know that flag flying over the courthouse. …Means certain things are set in stone. …Who we are, what we’ll do and what we won’t....

Benicia, CA · 1d

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Commentary: Protecting California’s water from invasive golden mussels requires a unified state and federal response

California’s water systems are facing an existential threat, and in the communities we represent, we’ve seen firsthand just how serious it has become. Since they were first detected in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta near the Port of Stockton in 2024, golden mussels have spread rapidly across California’s State Water Project, creating a growing challenge for water managers across the state. These small mussels reproduce quickly, attach to critical infrastructure, and clog the pipes, pumps, and equipment responsible for delivering water to homes, farms, and businesses.

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