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The Bay Area Wild West Port Town That Reinvented Itself
View the full episode transcript. Port Costa is a tiny, funky town on the Carquinez Strait that looks and feels like a time capsule. It’s way out at the end of a windy road. If you drive there, you won’t see anything along the way except oak trees and maybe a squirrel or some crows. It seems totally disconnected from the rest of the world. But if you could come by ship or by train — it would all make sense.
Video: Employees at City of Brentwood Continue to Speak Out
Employees of the City of Brentwood again took to the city council meeting to express frustration of working without a contract and fair wages. Since July 1, employees have been working without a contract after a 3-year agreement had expired. During negotiations, which began in January, more than 50 proposals have been sent to the city, which have been rejected.
Antioch council unanimously passes stronger protections for renters
ANTIOCH — Excessive evictions will soon be a thing of the past in Antioch with the passage of stronger tenant protections aimed to not be overly burdensome on landlords. The Antioch City Council passed the just cause ordinance in a 5-0 vote on Tuesday. It is expected to be officially ratified in September and the new rules would go into effect 30 days later.
More West Nile Virus-Infected Mosquitos and Another Invasive Mosquito Confirmed in Contra Costa County
CONCORD, CALIFORNIA – The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District (District) reports another group of trapped mosquitoes has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in Contra Costa County. The District is also confirming the collection of another invasive, non-native Aedes aegypti mosquito in North Concord. The WNV+...
Office of Education to Host Annual Early Childhood Education Conference
SOLANO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) will host the 2024 Quality Counts Solano Early Childhood Education (ECE) Conference on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Solano Community College, 4000 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield, beginning at 7:30 a.m. This year, conference organizers invite teachers to join in an educator wellness event, including a full day of workshops from professionals skilled in early childhood education.
Now a published author Fernando Sandoval runs for re-election to the Contra Costa College Board in Ward 5
With support from elected and community leaders, unions and faculty. Representing portions of Pittsburg, Antioch and Brentwood, all of Oakley, Bay Point, Discovery Bay, Bethel Island, Byron and Knightsen. “My goal is to drive student success for the jobs of the future.” – Fernando Sandoval. East County community...
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