3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (969+ words) The Oakley Police Department says most major crime statistics are trending downward through the first half of 2026, while the department continues to focus on domestic violence, DUI enforcement, staffing and the use of drones to combat illegal fireworks. On Tuesday,…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (137+ words) The City of Pleasant Hill announced it will host a study session on a potential ordinance regarding restrictions related to gas-powered landscaping equipment. The city did not provide any information, however, it does say they will look at guidance that…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (156+ words) On Tuesday, the Danville Planning Commission will look at its Downtown Business District Ordinance on outdoor restaurant seating program – moving towards finalization of the permanent regulations The program began in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022 and has since been…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (589+ words) A major two-day business and technology conference is coming to the City of Brentwood on September 17-18, bringing together business owners, entrepreneurs, technology professionals, government agencies and community leaders for two days focused on what’s next — and how to prepare for…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (225+ words) The Brentwood City Council will once again take up tattoo parlors and body art in the downtown area. Staff are now recommending that Body Art establishments be approved through an administrative license throughout the Downtown with a cap of four…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (978+ words) OAKLEY, CA — More than 120 years of Oakley history has been given new life as a restored downtown building opened its doors as the city’s first wine tasting room– Favalora Vineyards Winery. Community members, local wine growers, city representatives and supporters…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (311+ words) The Contra Costa Winegrowers Association is excited to invite you to a special evening bringing together grape growers, winemakers, winery owners, home winemakers, and wine industry professionals for an informative and engaging Wine Industry Q&A Panel. Whether you grow…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1459+ words) On this episode of the Be Curious Contra Costa Podcast, Sean McCauley stops by to provide updates on several of his latest projects — and, as usual, the conversation goes in about 14 different directions. We get sidetracked by the upcoming election…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (307+ words) Back in 2018, Contra Costa County performed testing at Keller Canyon Landfill in the City of Pittsburg. In the same month, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier called for the Navy to conduct soil testing and any impacts. Weeks later, the Board of Supervisors…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (664+ words) This is basically the municipal equivalent of a caveman discovering fire for the first time. “Wait… you mean the City of Antioch should have people whose actual job is to attract businesses, grow the tax base, fill vacant properties and…...