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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 · 14h
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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 · 1d
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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 · 2d
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5th Annual Mount Diablo Beacon Lighting on Veterans Day Nov. 11

To be lit at sunset to honor those who have served in the U.S. Military. Join local veterans and the Mayor of Danville at 4:40 pm by the Flagpole in front of the Veterans Memorial Building in Danville as they press the button at 5:00 pm to light the Beacon atop Mount Diablo.

Danville, CA · 1d
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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 · 2d

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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 · 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 · 15h

Grandview Independent

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Rotten egg smell: 34,000 pounds of hydrogen sulfide released over 42 hours

About 33,900 pounds of hydrogen sulfide and 1,620 pounds of ammonia were released from a flare stack at Chevron's Richmond refinery over 42 hours, the company says. The release caused the rotten egg smell that spread across Richmond and San Pablo starting the night of October

Richmond, CA · 5d

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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 · 3d

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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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Coast Guard wraps Great Lakes Saildrone trial, plans spring return

The Coast Guard is pulling six Saildrone Voyager unmanned surface vessels from the Great Lakes ahead of winter icing after a seven-month evaluation, with another test period planned for spring 2027. The 33' Voyagers, supplied by Saildrone, Alameda, Calif., were deployed between April and November across the Great Lakes, providing...

Alameda, CA · 1d

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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 · 21h

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Solano Co.: Sheriff's Office Debuts 3 New Dogs In Expansion Of K-9 Unit

The Solano County Sheriff' Office welcomed three new dogs to its K-9 unit this month. The dogs were acquired through a donation from the Syar Foundation, a local, nonprofit grantmaking foundation. The foundation is named for C.M. "Tony" Syar, who founded the local construction materials company Syar Industries, and his wife, B.M. "Boots" Syar.

Solano County, CA · 2d

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Solano Co.: Returns Show Voters Soundly Reject Proposed Energy, Hotel Taxes

Two tax measures targeting energy and tourism in unincorporated Solano County appear to have failed in Tuesday's election, according to the latest returns from the Solano County Registrar of Voters. Article continues below this ad. As of Friday evening, Measure E, a proposed tax targeting wind energy fields, solar facilities...

Solano County, CA · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Josh Rowan, Who Helped Transform Oakland, Is Out as City Transportation Head

Just a day after Mayor Barbara Lee held a press conference claiming a reelection mandate, it appears she’s already shaking up City Hall. City of Oakland staff were notified Friday of major changes in the city’s executive leadership as Josh Rowan, the transportation department director since spring of 2024, was replaced on an interim basis by Megan Wier, the department’s assistant director.

Oakland, 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 · 11h

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Aisha Wahab Wins Full Term in California’s 14th Congressional District After Rematch With Melissa Hernandez

HAYWARD, Calif. (Diya TV) — Democratic Rep. Aisha Wahab has won a full term representing California’s 14th Congressional District, defeating former Dublin Mayor Melissa Hernandez in a closely watched rematch that followed their August special election contest. Wahab first secured the seat in August to replace former Rep....

California · 1d