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Redistricting: New maps split portions of Tri-ValleyFollowing last week's vote by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission to approve final maps ahead of their Dec....
Original post made on Dec. 30, 2021Last comment by Claire M, on Dec 30, 2021 at 9:18 am | 1 comment | 2704 Views
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Are small business owners angry enough at Gavin Newsom to throw him out of office?The COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns slammed small business owners. But opinions vary on whether that should lead to a Newsom...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2021Last comment by IvoryHoward, on Oct 13, 2021 at 8:27 am | 4 comments | 2669 Views
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Glazer among lawmakers targeting reforms to California's recall processAfter beating back an effort to oust Gov. Gavin Newsom, Democratic lawmakers began to set the stage Wednesday for reforming...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2021Last comment by Jennifer, on Sep 16, 2021 at 10:56 am | 1 comment | 3436 Views
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It's a date: Newsom recall election set for Sept. 14After months of uncertainty, the second recall election in California history will be Sept. 14, Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2021Last comment by Jennifer, on Jul 9, 2021 at 2:28 pm | 5 comments | 3391 Views
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Three things to know about Gavin Newsom's spending spreeGov. Newsom is proposing to spend California's $100 billion windfall on schools, small businesses, homelessness and more,...
Original post made on May. 18, 2021Last comment by Beingtruelove.com, on May 18, 2021 at 9:31 pm | 3 comments | 4050 Views
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Weekly lighting of Mount Diablo beacon to end this weekendThe beacon atop Mount Diablo, which volunteers have lit each Sunday during the COVID-19 pandemic, will see its weekly illumination...
Original post made on May. 16, 2021Last comment by Gwen, on May 16, 2021 at 6:09 pm | 1 comment | 3085 Views
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RE: Derek Chauvin verdictAccountability. We can't bring back George Floyd, but today we got accountability for his murder and accountability is the...
Original post made by Isaiah Campbell, Tri-Valley for Black Lives on Apr. 20, 2021Last comment by Local Man, on Apr 21, 2021 at 12:15 pm | 4 comments | 676 Views
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Newsom blasts 'naysayers and dooms-dayers' as he touts pandemic progressIn his State of the State speech on Tuesday, Gov. Newsom declared that the pandemic is nearly over and reached out to key...
Original post made on Mar. 15, 2021Last comment by Maskedman, on Mar 16, 2021 at 3:52 pm | 2 comments | 3416 Views
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Former assemblywoman Baker appointed to Fair Political Practices CommissionDublin resident and former two-term California assemblywoman Catharine Baker has been appointed to the state's Fair Political...
Original post made on Dec. 23, 2020Last comment by Matty, on Dec 23, 2020 at 8:39 am | 2 comments | 4084 Views
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Contra Costa County part of new stay-at-home order to take effect here SundayContra Costa is among five Bay Area counties to announce a new health order to take effect in the coming days, getting out...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2020Last comment by Reader, on Dec 5, 2020 at 2:47 pm | 2 comments | 16903 Views
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San Ramon Valley candidates raise hundreds of thousands amid pandemic election seasonWhile the ongoing coronavirus pandemic may have hampered traditional campaigning this election season, hundreds of thousands...
Original post made on Oct. 29, 2020Last comment by Gina M Channell, Publisher, on Oct 29, 2020 at 1:14 pm | 6 comments | 5912 Views
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Lawsuit: Uber pressures drivers to support Prop 22"For months, Californians have received aggressive messaging in support of controversial ballot initiative, Proposition...
Original post made by Senor Citizen on Oct. 28, 2020There are no comments yet. 929 Views
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Editorial: Vote to re-elect Bauer-Kahan, Glazer, DeSaulnier, SwalwellLegislative experience, actionable priorities and institutional knowledge are vital for 2021 and beyond. Vote to re-elect...
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2020Last comment by Kjgamble, on Oct 19, 2020 at 6:40 am | 2 comments | 2658 Views
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COVID Testing at Long Term Care FacilitiesPrivate health care providers operating within Contra Costa County must now provide timely COVID-19 tests to essential workers...
Original post made by Partha Parthasarathy on Oct. 2, 2020There are no comments yet. 1403 Views
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Valley Link receives $400 million in Alameda County fundingThe Valley Link rail project now has nearly a third of funds needed to build out the planned regional transit system, after...
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2020Last comment by Nayak4Mayor, on Sep 30, 2020 at 11:51 am | 1 comment | 3206 Views
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All Contra Costa voters to receive mail-in ballots for Nov. 3 electionTo promote effective and safe voting among residents, the Contra Costa County Elections Department has begun the process...
Original post made on Aug. 6, 2020Last comment by Mary, on Aug 29, 2020 at 4:41 pm | 11 comments | 11352 Views
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Destruction of Monuments and Public Works Honoring Historical Figures of American HistoryEvery single day there is a call to destroy, remove, or rename monuments and public works that honor historical figures of...
Original post made by Danville on Jul. 23, 2020Last comment by Kjgamble, on Jul 27, 2020 at 7:57 am | 1 comment | 1358 Views
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Governor orders various indoor activity closures statewide amid COVID-19 surgeIndoor activities across California must be reined in as the state combats a resurgence of the COVID-19 coronavirus, Gov....
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2020Last comment by Mike, on Jul 16, 2020 at 8:49 am | 4 comments | 3778 Views
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Pac-12 commissioner, who lives in Danville, tests positive for COVID-19Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott, who lives in Danville, has tested positive for COVID-19 after exhibiting mild symptoms,...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2020There are no comments yet. 3316 Views
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Contra Costa Health delays reopening timeline indefinitelyCCHS will postpone indefinitely its reopening timeline for businesses that had been slated to return on Wednesday, citing...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2020Last comment by me, on Jun 30, 2020 at 7:46 am | 1 comment | 9514 Views
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