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Brentwood Breaks Ground on Costco
BRENTWOOD, CA — The City of Brentwood in Contra Costa County, will celebrate the opening of a new Costco store in early 2025 after breaking ground this morning. The retailer with stores in Antioch and Tracy has eyed the City of Brentwood for some time. Mayor Joel Bryant shared the following as it relates to Costco’s effect on the city, “Residents of Brentwood have excitedly awaited the arrival of Costco for far too long. We are delighted to welcome this retailer to our town which will undoubtedly reduce the trips for area residents and generate much needed revenues for our city”.
New Costco store breaks ground in Brentwood
To open early 2025 near Hwy 4 and future BART station. The City of Brentwood in Eastern Contra Costa County, will celebrate the opening of a new Costco store in early 2025 after breaking ground this morning, Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The retailer with stores in Antioch and Tracy has...
Brentwood author to discuss new book on Aug. 25 in Martinez
The Contra Costa County Historical Society Author in the Archives Series presents In the Shadow of Diablo: Beneath the Tangled Vines by Dan Hanel. Hanel, a Brentwood resident, presents an illustrated talk about his newest release Beneath the Tangled Vines on Sunday, Aug. 25 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the William Welch Wines Tasting Room, 837 Main St. in downtown Martinez.
Contra Costa Animal Services seeks adopters, fosters to reduce overcrowded shelter
Contra Costa Animal Services and Bissell Pet Foundation are providing free adoptions this month as the shelter reaches capacity. All animals at Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS) will be free to adopt during July in an effort to clear kennel space with the county shelter reaching capacity. CCAS is also seeking qualified foster homes – specifically those that can accommodate large dog breeds – to help alleviate the current shelter population.
Park District receives notable AAA Rating from Moody’s and Standard and Poor’s
Moody’s Rating Service and Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings have awarded the East Bay Regional Park District with AAA ratings, with a stable outlook, for its history of responsible fiscal management and strong financial position. The AAA ratings allow for lower debt service rates, which creates cost savings that can go toward essential services such as park operations, maintenance, and police and fire protection services.
Driver in fatal Richmond crash suspected of DUI charged with murder
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office charged the driver who crashed into the vehicle of a Richmond 16-year-old on July 15 with murder. Police responded at 12:01 a.m. to reports of a two-vehicle collision near South 20th Street and Ohio Avenue. Arriving officers found two vehicles with major damage and drivers being trapped inside. The driver and sole occupant of one of the vehicles, Ricardo Funes of Richmond, was trapped in the vehicle and died at the scene. Richmond firefighters had to extract the driver and sole occupant of the second vehicle, 30-year-old Alexi Alexander Pinedaticas. Police said Pinedaticas suffered minor injuries and displayed objective signs of intoxication. The suspect was transported to a nearby medical center where he received medical treatment prior to being booked into jail, in lieu of $1.1 million. Richmond police said Pinedaticas has been charged with murder, driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage causing injury with a special allegation of great bodily injury, and driving with a .08% blood alcohol content causing injury with a special allegation of great bodily injury.
East Bay seniors struggle to keep AC on as PG&E bills climb
East Bay seniors say turning on their air conditioning is a must during hot summer days, but with PG&E bills on the rise, covering the cost has become a huge concern. Oakley senior Evelyn Salinas said it’s been tricky to make ends meet during this summer’s heat spikes.
BART seeking volunteer to serve on police review board
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... BART is seeking a volunteer for a two-year term on its Police Citizen Review Board. The position is open to residents of Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, or San Mateo counties. To qualify, candidates must be fair minded and objective, and demonstrate a commitment...
More workforce housing is coming to the East Bay
An East Bay apartment complex has traded hands and will become workforce housing, its new owners said.<\p> Bridge Investment Group Holdings and Bridge Workforce Funding bought the 418-unit complex for $101 million through an affiliate, records on file with the Contra Costa County Assessor’s Office show. <\p>
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