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Arson Suspected in Fire at Antioch Ice Cream Shop
On Friday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to an ice cream shop that caught fire in the City of Antioch. At 6:22 am, CONFIRE received a report of smoke and flames coming from La michoacana Plus, an ice cream shop, at the corner of A St and E 18th. It was reported that prior to firefighter arrival, a window was broken.
Brentwood’s Fire Station 92 gets new tiller truck
Con Fire shared on their Facebook page on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, “In case you missed it! Last week, Contra Costa Fire pushed in not one, but TWO new tillers! Station 92 in Brentwood received a brand-new Pierce 100′ Heavy Duty Tiller. This fire truck is capable of...
Figure Out Your Favorite Freegunner Ahead Of Time During Concord’s Early Access Beta
If you were excited to try out Sony Interactive Entertainment and Firewalk Studios’ 5v5 team shooter Concord, you don’t have to wait long. Initially revealed during State of Play back in May, Concord will be entering Early Access beta on July 12. The test will run until July 14. If that doesn’t feel like enough time, don’t worry, an open beta will follow shortly on July 18 and last until July 21.</p.
Oakley to hold 25th Cityhood Anniversary Parade and more Saturday, June 28
What are you doing on Saturday? Our 25th Anniversary Parade starts promptly at 9 am at 4th and Main Street and will conclude at Civic Center Plaza. Grab your spot along the route to cheer on your faves. While out, why not grab a bite to eat before heading on over to Oakley Summer Fest?
As temperatures rise, here’s how San Franciscans can stay cool
As summer in the Bay Area begins in earnest and temperatures are expected to rise next week, city officials have resources available for those who need to beat the heat, particularly for The City’s unhoused population. Fortunately, the rising temperatures in the rest of the Bay Area will be tempered in San Francisco by its proximity to the coast, NWS meteorologist Nicole Sarment told The Examiner. The agency’s seven-day forecast...
Check, Please! Bay Area Returns for a Four-Course Serving of Back-to-Back Episodes in July!
Ready for a marathon of tasty restaurant recommendations? Check, Please! Bay Area continues its 19th season this July with a delicious twist. Remember to reserve your second-last week of July, because the James Beard and Emmy Award-winning program is serving up a four course menu of all-new back-to-back shows! In each new episode, Monday through Thursday, three Bay Area residents join host Leslie Sbrocco to share their favorite local place to eat, and after checking out each other’s spots, they join Sbrocco to discuss, debate and dish on their dining experiences. The final episode features guests from the Bay FC, San Jose’s new National Women’s Soccer League team, dishing on all their favorite South Bay spots. Don’t miss four new episodes, from Monday, July 22 through Thursday, July 25 at 7:30pm on KQED 9!
Bay Area Police Coordination Leads to Quick Arrests Following Alameda Carjacking
Quick-thinking and adept coordination between various Bay Area police departments led to the arrest of three suspects following a carjacking incident in Alameda. According to the Alameda Police Department, the drama unfolded on Wednesday afternoon when two individuals reportedly forced the victims out of their vehicle at gunpoint on the 2800 block of Central Avenue, a third suspect waiting in another car.
Marilyn Monroe's home is named a cultural landmark and saved from being razed
Marilyn Monroe's home has been saved from destruction, formally reversing a permit obtained by the current owners of 12305 West 5th Helena Drive in Brentwood, Calif., to have the home demolished. Monroe, star of films such as "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," (1953), "The Seven Year Itch," (1955) and "Some Like It...
Antioch School Board Opts Not to Censure Antonio Hernandez
On Wednesday, the Antioch Unified School District Board of Trustees voted not to censure its board president and essentially confirmed its okay to break board policy, the law and bully. The move comes as Trustee Mary Rocha requested the item during its May 22 meeting where she read a statement...
LA Metro Board Approves Creation of In-House Police Force to Address Transit Crime Surge
New Transit Community Public Safety Department to Roll Out Over Five Years. The LA Metro Board of Directors has voted to establish an in-house police force in response to the increase in violent crimes across the transit system. The proposed “Transit Community Public Safety Department” (TCPSD) aims to create a...
After state warning, Concord reverses decision to halt downtown affordable housing project
After a warning from state regulators, the Concord City Council this week reversed its decision to effectively block an affordable housing project, which councilmembers had said would concentrate too many low-income apartments in the city’s downtown core. Last month, the council denied the project developer’s request to accept up...
San Francisco's working families need support from state, feds
It’s time for us to tackle poverty head-on. With the cost of living skyrocketing across the country, many cities like San Francisco are grappling with how to help working families. San Francisco has pioneered more policies than many cities nationwide. Yet, these initiatives fall short of truly supporting The City's working families because of a broken national system far too outdated to adapt to the challenges the Bay Area is...
Convicted Felon Arrested Again After Being Released from Jail
BRENTWOOD — A five-time convicted felon got arrested again soon after being released from custody at the Martinez Detention Facility. Gustavo Montanorazo, 35, of Concord, was carrying paperwork pertaining to his jail release when he got arrested again. It seems Montanorazo was driving a vehicle reported stolen in Antioch....
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