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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 · 4d
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Sonoma and Napa Counties Celebrate the Holidays with Theater, Music and Art

Every holiday season, ordinary life becomes a full-scale production: holiday attire, extra leaves in the dining table, chairs sourced from the den and an endless playlist of wintry favorites blaring over Bluetooth. Are these not the costumes, sets and soundtracks of a holiday show? If so, why not take a break and turn the performance over to the professionals for a bit? We have some suggestions that follow.

Sonoma County, CA · 3d
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Alameda Planning Board approves temporary stadium proposal for Oakland Roots and Soul

The Oakland Roots and Oakland Soul moved a step closer to securing a temporary venue for next year after the Alameda Planning Board voted unanimously in favor of the teams’ stadium proposal.

Alameda, CA · 4d
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Testimony: AG Bonta Visited Oakland Housing Company Connected to Alleged Bribery Scheme

A key witness in the federal corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao testified Monday that California Attorney General Rob Bonta visited the showroom of a housing company that’s central to the alleged bribery scheme. The witness, Oakland political operative Mario Juarez, cofounded Evolutionary Homes with two defendants...

Oakland, CA · 4d
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Wednesday Afternoon News Roundup

The ceremony, sponsored by the county, honored Americans who served in the military, with a special focus on Marin County veterans. This year, the event marked the 108th anniversary of the Nov. 11, 1918, armistice that ended World War I. The Marin County United Veterans Council hosted the event with its president, U.S. Army veteran Sean Stephens, serving as master of ceremonies.

Marin County, CA · 3d

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New Parish space will be a hub for live music once again

Oakland’s music fans were in mourning late last year, when The New Parish, the iconic music venue on San Pablo Avenue that had helped launch the careers of artists from Kendrick Lamar to Fantastic Negrito to Bomba Estereo, announced that the venue had closed. Now it turns out the...

Oakland, CA · 3d

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Oakland community demands OUSD returns $3.5M in diverted college and career resource funding

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — Students and teachers are accusing the Oakland Unified School District of taking away millions of dollars in funds meant for college prep. However, the school district says the transfer is legal and still supports their students. Oakland students, teachers and commissioners rallied outside OUSD headquarters on Wednesday, demanding the district return […]

Oakland, CA · 2d

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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.

California · 3d

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SF's Great Highway fight may just be over

After six years, three ballot measures and a supervisor recall, San Francisco's fight over the Upper Great Highway and Sunset Dunes may finally be winding down. Why it matters: The dispute has become one of SF's most divisive battles over how to balance public space and neighborhood traffic. Driving the news: Voters this week overwhelmingly rejected Proposition G, which would've reopened the Upper Great Highway to vehicles on weekdays. Supporters of opening the highway haven't announced any renewed effort since the election. This SF Chronicle precinct map showcases the geographic divide in Prop G sentiment. Precincts directly along the Upper Great Highway voted no while pockets just inland voted yes. Support shifted back to no farther into the city. Catch up quick: What started as a pandemic-era street closure turned into a six-year political fight. 2020: San Francisco closed the Upper Great Highway to cars during the COVID-19 pandemic, giving residents space for socially distanced recreation. 2021–2022: The city restored weekday vehicle access. In November 2022, 65% of San Francisco voters rejected full vehicle access under Proposition I. 2024–2025: 55% of voters approved permanently converting the highway into a park under Prop. K , and Sunset Dunes opened in April

San Francisco, CA · 8d

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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 · 5d

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Star witness in trial of former Oakland mayor asked about bank forgeries

OAKLAND, Calif. (CN) — In his fourth day of testimony, a controversial Oakland businessman and political mover was faced with bank statements he is accused of doctoring, as part of the defense’s effort to paint him as an unreliable witness in a case implicating former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao and other local entrepreneurs in a bribery and corruption scheme.

Oakland, CA · 4d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

Alameda Post

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Council Votes to Pursue Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Neptune Beach Surf Club

On November 4, City Council voted 4–1 at a special workshop to direct staff to pursue an exclusive negotiation agreement (ENA) with Neptune Beach Surf Club, which proposes to build a commercial wave pool at Enterprise Park on Alameda Point.

Alameda, CA · 4d

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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 · 5d

Alameda Post

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Japanese Delegates Explore Alameda As Possible Sister City

On Monday, November 2, a delegation from Hasuda City, Japan visited Alameda to explore establishing a sister city relationship. Among those present at the meeting were Hasuda City Mayor Kyoko Yamaguchi, Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, and Alameda Sister City Association (ASCA) President Sarah Henry.

Alameda, CA · 5d

Palo Alto Online

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New housing project bolsters city’s vision for future of San Antonio

Palo Alto’s plan to transform a stretch of San Antonio Road into the city’s newest residential community received a boost Monday, when the City Council reviewed and largely supported a proposal to demolish three commercial buildings and construct a 200-apartment complex next to the Mountain View border. Located...

Oakland, CA · 4d

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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 · 4d

Alameda Post

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Vella Declares Victory in Alameda Mayor’s Race

Malia Vella will be Alameda’s next mayor, according to November 2026 general election results from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters. Though the results of the election are not yet certified, Vella’s lead is decisive. She has nearly lapped the two other candidates in terms of voter support: Vella has garnered about 47% of the vote, with Tracy Jensen taking about 28%, and Tony Daysog trailing with about 25%.

Alameda, CA · 4d