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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

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 14h

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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Here’s What’s Replacing Lima Restaurant in Concord

CONCORD, CALIFORNIA — One of downtown Concord’s most prominent vacant restaurant spaces is preparing for a new chapter, with a popular Bay Area Mediterranean restaurant chain moving into the former home of Lima. Sultan’s Kebab, a growing Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant group with locations across the East Bay,...

Concord, CA · 7h

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PRESS RELEASE: Firefighters Use Extrication Tools to Rescue Driver After Orinda Rollover

Firefighters Use Extrication Tools to Rescue Driver After Orinda Rollover. Moraga-Orinda, Calif. —On November 9, 2026, at approximately 2:53 p.m., the Moraga-Orinda Fire District responded to a single-vehicle rollover at Moraga Way and Estabueno Drive in Orinda. The first crew arrived at approximately 2:54 p.m. The response included three engine companies, a paramedic ambulance, and a battalion chief. Orinda and Moraga Police Departments assisted at the scene.

Orinda, CA · 1d

Attack of the Fanboy

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A California dad got $1,000 bail in a domestic violence case, and now he’s accused of killing his wife as their three kids reportedly saw part of it

A Northern California father is accused of fatally stabbing his wife at their home while he was free on $1,000 bail in a pending domestic violence case involving her. Thomas John Iovenitti, 40, of Concord, has been charged with murder in the death of Alisha Iovenitti, 39, according to the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office, as reported by KION . The attack happened just after 8 p.m. on October 23 at the family’s home in the 2300 block of Panoramic Drive. A 911 caller reported a disturbance between a man and a woman and said the man was armed with a knife. Officers tried several times to reach someone inside before forcing their way in, and they found both Alisha and Thomas Iovenitti with stab wounds. Paramedics tried to save Alisha, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. Thomas Iovenitti was taken to a local hospital, and authorities have not described the extent of his injuries. The couple’s three children, nine-year-old twins and a 10-year-old son, were in the home, and authorities believe they witnessed part of the attack, according to The Mercury News. Prosecutors say they objected when a judge set his bail at $1,000 Iovenitti had

Concord, CA · 1d

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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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Tosh Lupoi & Ron Rivera offer calm in storm surrounding Cal football

By Jeff Faraudo, California Golden Bears On SI: After a bye week that produced negative noise swirling around Cal’s struggling football program, coach Tosh Lupoi and general manager Ron Rivera presented a calm and unified response on Tuesday. It was symbolic and calculated that the two men appeared side...

Berkeley, 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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4 arrests in fatal East Oakland stabbing

OAKLAND, Calif. - Four suspects were arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing after a fight in East Oakland on Monday, police said. Officers responded just after 2:15 p.m. to the 10100 block of International Boulevard, where they found a victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim died at the scene.

Oakland, CA · 1d

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Girl last seen at Berkeley High School still missing 1 month later

(KRON) — A 16-year-old girl last seen at Berkeley High School has been missing for more than one month. K’Miracle Danyella Anderson disappeared on Oct. 8, according to the Emeryville Police Department. Anderson was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, gray or black pants, and flip-flops. Her disappearance triggered an Ebony Alert from the California Highway […]

Berkeley, CA · 1d

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Century-old Oakland factory is bought by cereal and grains producer

OAKLAND — A century-old factory in West Oakland that has produced an array of grains and other products for decades has been bought by an East Bay cereal products company. The manufacturing hub, located at 1267 14th St. in the Oak Center neighborhood of West Oakland, was bought by an affiliate controlled by California Cereal Products.

Oakland, CA · 1d

KRON4 News

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Man accused of ripping mail from victim found with stolen cards, keys: Alameda PD

(KRON) — The United States Postal Service believes a man arrested after a strong-armed robbery Monday may be linked to additional mail thefts in Alameda County, according to police. The Alameda Police Department said it responded at 9:45 a.m. to the 1900 block of Chestnut Street after the man had “forcibly taken mail” from a […]

Alameda, CA · 7h

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American style cold blooded murder entertains the American public

American style cold blooded murder entertains the American public. Cold blooded murder in America is as common as mom’s apple pie. Oakland, CA - On the news, they say that if it bleeds, it leads. That’s right. The news has become just another form of bloody entertainment to the masses, filing up a half an hour of ‘nightly news’ on TV, with gory stories, cold blooded murders, war, genocide in GAZA, death in ICE detention centers, suicides, plane wrecks, train crashes, mass shootings, police shootings, executions, stabbings, tornados, floods, and fatal car accidents. This has gone on for so long that the public has become totally numb to all the blood shed being televised from the cold hearted streets of America, being dished up to them on a daily basis, like a cold turkey sandwich on rye.

Oakland, CA · 1d

Pleasanton Weekly

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PUSD board to consider emergency repairs at Amador Valley High

The Pleasanton school board will consider a resolution on Thursday that would allow the district to make emergency repairs after rainwater flooded the locker room and other areas of Amador Valley High School’s large gym building. If approved, the Pleasanton Unified School District will be able to bypass its...

Pleasanton, CA · 6h