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‘We’ve reached a fever pitch’ — Animal Services offering free pet adoptions in July as county shelter approaches capacity
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... All animals at Contra Costa Animal Services are free to adopt in July, as the department tries clearing kennel space with the county shelter reaching capacity. Animal Services is also seeking qualified foster homes — specifically those that can accommodate large dog breeds —...
County registrars prepare for uncertain November election
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Feeling assured, but preparing for anything, Bay Area election officials are staffing up and making security plans for a safe and valid Nov. 5 general election. “In Solano County, 90% of our voters are going to vote by mail,” said John Gardner, assistant registrar...
Unoccupied San Pablo office space converted into 54-unit housing complex
Over the weekend, Contra Costa County officials unveiled a new residential complex for homeless residents. It's something that's happening across the Bay Area, but in this case, it involved converting empty offices into places for people to live.For years, homeless advocates have talked about turning unused office space in San Francisco into housing. In San Pablo, they've done it. "I am so proud to be here as we celebrate the opening of what is a model project to really help solve homelessness in our community," said Contra Costa Supervisor John Gioia.On Saturday, officials celebrated the completion of El Portal Place,...
County TRUTH Act community forum scheduled for July 23
The Contra Costa County TRUTH Act Community Forum to discuss civil immigration enforcement activities is scheduled for 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 23, during the regular Board of Supervisors meeting. The discussion will focus on local immigration enforcement activities in 2023 and law enforcement interactions with the U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement...
Nat’l Park Service Marks 80th Anniversary of Port Chicago Explosion That Killed 202 Black Sailors
The National Park Service (NPS) is set to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Port Chicago explosion, a tragic event that claimed the lives of 202 Black sailors. The incident occurred on July 17, 1944, in Contra Costa County, when 4,606 tons of ammunition being loaded unto two U.S. Navy cargo ships detonated, instantly killing 320 men on site and injuring another 390 workers.
Trump supporters met with vitriol, verbal abuse on East Bay highway overpass
LAFAYETTE -- In the Bay Area Sunday, reaction continued to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. A group of Trump supporters made a high-profile appearance in Contra Costa County and were met with a response that was anything but civil.The Curtola Overpass in Lafayette has become a sort of gathering place for conservatives to express their views. On Sunday, it was also an example of how divided the nation has become."We believe in America, we believe we have a country to save!" said Lisa Disbrow, as she pointed to American flags attached to the overpass fencing. "The flags are upside...
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