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Covers current happenings around Contra Costa County.
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Per #AAA: Contra Costa County gas prices (avg) since Dec 2024:
March 28 – $4.83
March 21 – $4.75
March 14 – $4.81
March 6 – $4.91
Feb 28 – $5.00
Feb 20 – $5.06
Feb 14 – $5.05
Feb 7 – $4.59
Dec 13 – $4.31
Dec 7 – $4.36
March 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Something to pay attention to in #ContraCostaCounty.
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Contra Costa County Fire to Present Fire Hazard Severity Zones
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District will host a presentation where they will present the updated Local Responsibility Area maps.
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March 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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No thanks... more taxes.

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Bill Would Authorize Bay Area Public Transit Funding Measure on the 2026 Ballot
Senators Scott Wiener and Jesse Arreguín announced the Connect Bay Area Act to authorize a Bay Area Public Transit Funding Measure.
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March 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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The #Antioch Police Dept. announce the launch of a new Public Portal designed to streamline the process for community members to submit feedback, commendations, and complaints.
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Antioch Police Launch New Public Portal to Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
Antioch Police Department announced a new Public Portal to streamline the process to submit feedback, commendations, and complaints
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March 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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2 Dead in Delta Bowl Parking Lot Gunfight in #Antioch. Investigators determined suspect approached the male victim while he was sitting in the vehicle preparing to leave. Gunfire was exchanged between the two males, and both were fatally wounded.

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2 Dead in Delta Bowl Parking Lot Gunfight in Antioch
The Antioch Police are investigating its 16th homicide of 2024 after a shooting in the parking lot of Delta Bowl in the City of Antioch.
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December 8, 2024 at 11:34 PM
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In #Antioch homicide data
2024: 16 (year-to-date)
2023: 10 (3 negligent manslaughter + 1 justifiable)
2022: 9 (+2 negligent manslaughter + 2 justifiable)
2021: 10
2020: 12
2019: 12
2018: 7
2017: 10
2016: 9
2015: 7
2014: 9
2013: 12
2012: 10
2011: 5
2010: 13
2009: 5
2008: 8
2007: 10
2006: 10
2005: 10
December 8, 2024 at 11:32 PM
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In #Brentwood... #CHP says driver of a #gokart was killed after striking a pole.
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CHP Says Go-Kart Driver Killed After Striking Pole in Brentwood
The California Highway Patrol reports that a Go-Kart driver was killed in a crash on Friday on Sellers Avenue in Brentwood.
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December 8, 2024 at 11:30 PM
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Out of #DiscoveryBay... juvenile charged in fatal crash that killed 1 guard, injured another per CHP.
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Update: Juvenile Arrested in Crash Killing Guard in Discovery Bay
Update -- CHP says a 17-year-old was arrested after a crash killed one guard and injured another in the Town of Discovery Bay
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December 8, 2024 at 11:25 PM
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Something to watch... Assembly leader says lawmakers must deliver on promises to build more housing and stabilize energy prices, announces limit on number of bills members can introduce to focus on affordability. Says lawmakers can introduce 35 bills, down from 50!
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Speaker Rivas Seeks to Lower Cost of Living, Limit Bills Introduced
Assembly leader says lawmakers must deliver to build more housing and stabilize energy prices, announces limit on number of bills introduced
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December 3, 2024 at 3:20 AM
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In Contra Costa County... Anamarie Avila Farias was sworn in today as the Assemblymember for District 15 in the State Capitol. Representing communities in Contra Costa County and the East Bay
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Anamarie Avila Farias Sworn in as State Assemblymember
Anamarie Avila Farias was sworn in today as the Assemblymember for District 15 in the State Capitol, Representing Contra Costa County
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December 3, 2024 at 3:18 AM
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In the #SanFrancisco Bay Area... BART just got 5.5% more expensive beginning Jan 1, 2025.

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BART Fares Will Increase 5.5% on January 1, 2025
BART fares will increase January 1, 2025, to keep pace with inflation so that the agency is able to pay for continued operations.
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November 30, 2024 at 2:24 PM
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On Dec 7... Mount Diablo’s Beacon will be relit by a survivor of Pearl Harbor supported by a Save Mount Diablo team.
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Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: “Eye of Diablo” Beacon Lighting Ceremony
On December 7th, Mount Diablo’s Beacon will be relit by a survivor of Pearl Harbor supported by a Save Mount Diablo team.
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November 30, 2024 at 2:18 PM
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This is still nuts... out of #Antioch. Pastor fights off burglar
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Antioch Police Say Pastor Fights Off Axe-Wielding Burglar at Church
The Antioch Police Department reported that a pastor fought off a burglar armed with an ex on Thanksgiving Day in the City of Antioch.
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November 30, 2024 at 2:17 PM
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Ouch... @sanfrancisco49ers.bsky.social hard to watch. Those pesky yellow flags all over the field. Mistakes left and right. Rough day!
November 24, 2024 at 11:31 PM
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Something positive... ice skating returns to Contra Costa County. #Brentwood #Concord #SanRamon & #WalnutCreek
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Ice Skating Returns to Contra Costa County
Ice skating returns to Contra Costa County and will run to dates in January 2025 at four locations throughout the county.
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November 23, 2024 at 5:46 PM
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Out of #Antioch... 10 y/o fights off carjacker per APD.
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10-Year-Old Fights off Carjacker in Antioch
The Antioch Police Department saws a 10-year-old fought off a car thief with a barrage of punches after a visit to a local florist.
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November 23, 2024 at 5:39 PM
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Very nice Supervisor Federal Glover... 1700 Turkey's given away.
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Supervisor Glover Hosts 24th Annual Turkey Giveaway
Supervisor Federal Glover continued his tradition of giving back with the 24th Annual Turkey Giveaway, providing 1,700 turkeys.
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November 23, 2024 at 5:37 PM
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A look at Sandbag locations in Contra Costa County. #Antioch #Brentwood #Concord #Martinez #Oakley #Richmond #WalnutCreek.
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Updated: Contra Costa County Sandbag Locations
With a atmospheric river expected to hit California, many cities in Contra Costa County have made sandbags available for the storm.
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November 21, 2024 at 8:00 PM
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In #Richmond... Bank of America’s signature Neighborhood Builders® program continues to be one of the nation’s largest philanthropic investments into nonprofit leadership development while providing unique multiyear flexible grant funding annually
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Richmond-Based Nonprofits Receives $200k Neighborhood Builder Grant and Training
Bank of America has named Richmond Area Multi-Services and Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services as its 2024 Neighborhood Builders.
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November 21, 2024 at 7:52 PM
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Some Alameda County Fair news...
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Too $hort and WAR Announced for 2025 Alameda County Fair
The Alameda County Fair announces Too $hort, and WAR will perform at the Big O Tires Summer Concert series at the 2025 Alameda County Fair,
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November 21, 2024 at 7:50 PM
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Hello from Contra Costa County everyone!
November 18, 2024 at 2:58 AM