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2022 primary election turnout down nearly 5% from 2018 in Contra Costa CountyThis year's voter turnout in Contra Costa County dropped nearly 5% since the last midterm primary in 2018, according to numbers...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2022Last comment by smf, on Jun 29, 2022 at 10:17 am | 1 comment | 903 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Two teens arrested at end of hour-plus freeway chase following armed carjacking in Tri-ValleyTwo Merced teenagers were taken into custody last week after allegedly leading CHP officers on a high-speed chase up and...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2022Last comment by Mac, on Jun 29, 2022 at 8:09 am | 2 comments | 951 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
California tax relief: What's in the dealAfter weeks of talks, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders announce a tax relief plan that includes refunds of as much...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2022Last comment by The Dude, on Jun 28, 2022 at 12:14 am | 1 comment | 661 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Supreme Court overturns federal abortion rightsThe Supreme Court reversed the court's Roe v. Wade decision granting women the federal right to an abortion in the U.S.,...
Original post made on Jun. 25, 2022There are no comments yet. 1072 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville: Demonstrators call for more action from officials following 'White Lives Matter' displayTwo prominent features of civic engagement in the pandemic era -- spirited public comment sessions at virtual meetings and...
Original post made on May. 27, 2022Last comment by Local Fun Guy, on Jun 23, 2022 at 9:42 am | 7 comments | 4285 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
County sheriff election: Incumbent Livingston, challenger Therriault face off in public safety forumSheriff David Livingston and challenger Benjamin Therriault debated issues such as deadly shootings by a deputy in Danville,...
Original post made on May. 6, 2022Last comment by Jeff Husted, on Jun 22, 2022 at 5:14 pm | 20 comments | 12745 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Livingston wins fourth term as Contra Costa County sheriffContra Costa County Sheriff-Coroner David Livingston is poised to serve for a fourth term, defeating a challenge to his seat...
Original post made on Jun. 16, 2022Last comment by Lillian Jacobs, on Jun 22, 2022 at 4:07 pm | 24 comments | 2442 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Police: Robbery suspects, neighbor exchange gunfire in DanvilleDanville police were investigating into the night Tuesday after a robbery attempt reportedly turned into an exchange of gunfire...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2022Last comment by Jeff Husted, on Jun 22, 2022 at 2:51 pm | 15 comments | 9049 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Cal High principal Keefer resigns position to return to teachingSome are questioning the timing of Cal High principal Megan Keefer's resignation, given the recent controversy over the school's...
Original post made on Jun. 17, 2022Last comment by H, on Jun 21, 2022 at 10:00 am | 22 comments | 11026 Views
AROUND TOWN
Smash-and-grab robbery hits Macy's in Walnut CreekPolice investigators in Walnut Creek are looking for the three men responsible for a smash-and-grab robbery at the Macy's...
Original post made on Jun. 20, 2022Last comment by Dapper Danville, on Jun 20, 2022 at 2:10 pm | 1 comment | 1408 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Walnut Creek neighbors battle massive Seven Hills Ranch projectSeven Hills Ranch is surrounded. And not just by opponents of a planned large senior residential care development on the...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2022Last comment by Michele Sheehan, on Jun 19, 2022 at 7:52 am | 1 comment | 3340 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD board poised to extend contracts of Superintendent Malloy, cabinet membersThe San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education is set to vote on renewing the contracts for Superintendent...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2022Last comment by Efren Guerrero, on Jun 15, 2022 at 4:35 pm | 5 comments | 1571 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Danville council to discuss Downtown Master Plan updateThe Danville Town Council is set for a study session Tuesday in which they will review an update on the long-discussed Downtown...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2022Last comment by ddmom, on Jun 14, 2022 at 8:30 am | 1 comment | 1568 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Becton takes victory for re-election as Contra Costa County district attorneyContra Costa County DA Diana Becton is set to continue in her position for a second full term after finishing Election Night...
Original post made on Jun. 9, 2022Last comment by Chantelle Davis, on Jun 14, 2022 at 8:13 am | 14 comments | 3146 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Families demand SRVUSD Superintendent Malloy be fired over handling of Cal High cheer mannequin controversyStudents and parents from the California High School cheer and stunt team are calling for Superintendent John Malloy to be...
Original post made on Jun. 3, 2022Last comment by H, on Jun 14, 2022 at 8:08 am | 35 comments | 6030 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
FDA advisory panel recommends emergency use approval of Novavax COVID vaccineAn advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted last week to recommend an emergency use authorization for...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2022Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Jun 13, 2022 at 6:49 am | 1 comment | 1369 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Contra Costa County homelessness jumps nearly 35% since 2019There are nearly 35% more homeless people in Contra Costa County than three years ago, according to an annual survey of homelessness,...
Original post made on May. 23, 2022Last comment by Felicity Walters, on Jun 11, 2022 at 1:34 pm | 3 comments | 1664 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville mayor condemns racist display near BlackhawkDanville Mayor Newell Arnerich released a statement Monday, condemning the group of masked people who on Saturday held up...
Original post made on May. 17, 2022Last comment by Jeff Husted, on Jun 11, 2022 at 8:27 am | 35 comments | 4960 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Time-served sentence for shooter in Steinle case will not end his American legal odysseyJose Inez Garcia-Zarate, a Mexican national who fired the shot that killed Pleasanton native Kate Steinle on Pier 14 in 2015,...
Original post made on Jun. 9, 2022Last comment by Nebuchadnezzar, on Jun 9, 2022 at 7:28 am | 1 comment | 3039 Views
SPORTS
Back in the saddle again: Livermore Rodeo returns this weekendThe Livermore Rodeo tradition is set to return this weekend after a two-year hiatus. New Rodeo Association President Sheila...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2022Last comment by Jennofur, on Jun 9, 2022 at 12:22 am | 3 comments | 783 Views
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