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New Costco opens to thousands of shoppers in Vallejo

Parking spots were harder to find than a first-ever Superman comic. The line outside seemed to go on longer than the “Freebird” guitar solo. And with all the shopping carts coming at you from different directions, it felt like Pac-Man in a real-life video game. But for all...

Vallejo, CA · 16h
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Contra Costa Herald

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Six Contra Costa County schools among California’s best in 2027 U.S. News Rankings

PLEASANT HILL, Calif.— According to U.S. News & World Report, six Contra Costa County elementary and middle schools are among the top-ranked schools in California in its 2027 Best K-8 Schools rankings. Wagner Ranch Elementary School in the Orinda Union School District (OUSD) ranked No. 36 among California elementary...

Contra Costa County, CA · 4d
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Silicon Valley

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Napa native investing love and money into Napa nightlife

A lifetime ago, as a teenager attending Vintage High School, John Truchard was more interested in farming than in music and art. Fast forward to today, and some consider him the King of Napa nightlife. The nickname is not hyperbole; over the last decade, Truchard has emerged as the face...

Napa, CA · 1d
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SFGate

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Contra Costa Co.: Measure X School Bond For Brentwood, Oakley Likely To Fail

In East Contra Costa County, a bond measure intended to repair and improve aging high schools appears to have failed in early results from Tuesday's election. Measure X for Liberty Union High School District, which includes high schools in both Brentwood and Oakley, would have authorized $165 million in bonds, raising $11.3 million each year to fix things like roofs, plumbing and asbestos -- while covering other facility upgrades.

Contra Costa County, CA · 4d
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Oakland Coliseum operator will lay off 1,600 employees. A new owner says they’ll be hired back

The group that has operated the Oakland Coliseum and Oakland Arena since 2012 is laying off all of its employees at the two venues, affecting 1,600 workers, according to a notice filed Tuesday.

Oakland, CA · 4d

Courthouse News Service

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Prosecution’s star witness in bribery trial of former Oakland mayor testifies about payouts, threats

OAKLAND, Calif. (CN) — The prosecution’s star witness continued his testimony Thursday in a high-profile criminal trial claiming a former Oakland mayor and three others paid and accepted bribes in exchange for lucrative government contracts. Mario Juarez, a businessman and controversial figure in Oakland politics and real estate,...

Oakland, CA · 1d

Silicon Valley

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Financing helps launch development of apartment complex in East Oakland

OAKLAND — A development of more than 100 affordable apartments has gotten underway in East Oakland after a series of real estate deals were completed to enable the financing of the residential project. The 119-unit Residences at Liberation Park apartment complex is being built near the corner of 73rd...

Oakland, CA · 4d

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Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee sports violet wig for Valkyries championship

Mayor Barbara Lee sports violet wig for Valkyries championship, calling the team a group of "phenomenal women." She hugged MVP Gabby Williams who is "rooted in Oakland."

Oakland, CA · 3d

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New railroad depot community room honors late Livermore historian

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The late city historian Alan Frank spearheaded the restoration of the Livermore Railroad Depot and its 2017 relocation from South L Street to 2500 Railroad Ave. Now, a new meeting room at the depot bears his name. The Rotary Club of Livermore, the Livermore...

Livermore, CA · 3d

SFGate

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San Pablo: Voters In Early Returns Support Sales Tax, Rent Control Initiative

San Pablo voters in Tuesday's election appear to have approved a sales tax put on the ballot by the City Council, while also supporting a rent control citizen initiative placed on the ballot by local tenant advocates, according to initial results from Contra Costa County elections officials. Measure R had...

San Pablo, CA · 3d

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Oakland NAACP, BWOPA Speak Out Against Alleged Harassment of Black Women Political Leaders

The Oakland branch of the NAACP and the Oakland/Berkeley chapter of Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) have issued a joint statement condemning what they describe as harassment, intimidation and discrimination targeting Black women in politics. Founded in 1968, BWOPA is a California-based nonprofit advocacy and membership organization that...

Oakland, CA · 4d

SFGate

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San Ramon: Incumbent Armstrong Leads In Mayoral Race

Early returns in Tuesday's election suggest that San Ramon Mayor Mark Armstrong is leading in his reelection bid as he battles nonprofit director Paschalis Ntatsos and student Emma Chigbu to retain his seat for another term. According to preliminary results Tuesday night, Armstrong secured 77% of the vote, while Ntatsos...

San Ramon, CA · 3d

news24-680.com

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Walnut Creek: FallFest – Nov. 15

Enjoy a day with family and friends at Shadelands FallFest, Sunday, November 15, 11am–2pm, hosted by Shadelands Walnut Creek and held on the grounds of the Shadelands SportsMall, 2640 Shadelands Drive, Walnut Creek. Free and family-friendly, the popular, all-community Shadelands FallFest features non-stop DJ music, food trucks, ice cream,...

Walnut Creek, CA · 3d

KQED

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Wahab Well Ahead of Hernandez in East Bay Congressional Race

For the fourth time in six months, East Bay voters appear to have chosen Aisha Wahab as their preferred candidate for Congress. In the race for the state’s 14th Congressional District, Wahab appeared headed for victory over her opponent, BART Board President and former Dublin Mayor Melissa Hernandez, both Democrats.

Dublin, CA · 3d

amadorvalleytoday.org

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Meet the Mayor Candidates: Julie Testa

In Meet the Candidates’ second episode of three featuring the 2026 Mayoral Election in Pleasanton, Leona Jew (‘27) and Briahna Ma (‘27) discuss Main Street’s economic vitality, housing, and water with candidate Julie Testa. A quick note to listeners: AVRadio co-host Briahna Ma was unable to...

Pleasanton, CA · 2d

sfonthebay.com

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The Experience, Emeryville: Emeryville Commerce Connection: Emeryville Restaurant Week News

Emeryville’a first-ever Restaurant Week was a great success according to restaurants and diners! For 11 days, 33 restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and sweet shops served up special menu items, prix fixe menus and great discounts. Restaurants were asked to direct customers to an online survey about their experiences and the restaurant with the most responses would win the grand prize..

Emeryville, CA · 2d

livermorevine.com

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Tight races for Area 3, Area 5 seats on Livermore school board

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The early vote shows tight races for the Area 3 and Area 5 seats on the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District board. Meanwhile, Tara Boyce jumped out to an early lead in the contest for the Area 2 seat. As of about 12:30...

Livermore, CA · 3d

contracosta.news

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Overnight One Way Traffic Control on Antioch Bridge for Drainage Cleaning Operations

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY— Caltrans maintenance has scheduled one-way traffic control on the Antioch Bridge (SR-160), beginning Friday Nov. 6 from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m., for drainage cleaning. Northbound SR-160 from the Antioch Toll Plaza to the North end of the bridge will be closed beginning at 10 p.m....

Antioch, CA · 4d

berkeleyside.org

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Measure RTM to fund Bay Area mass transit headed for victory

The transit measure on the ballot Tuesday, known as the Regional Transit Revenue or RTM, represented a passionate multi-year effort from local mass transit advocates, transit agency staff and elected officials to fully fund the region’s transit for a generation. In early returns, the measure was looking strong in all five counties where residents cast votes.

Alameda County, CA · 3d