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Dublin council approves ballot measure that seeks to allow development on Crosby property
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Voters will decide come Nov. 5 whether to allow Dublin City Council the authority to approve limited development of the debated Crosby property along a future extension of Dublin Boulevard with a ballot measure titled “Dublin Traffic Relief, Clean Air/Open Space Preservation Measure”.
Bay Area voters weigh in on President Joe Biden dropping out
ALAMEDA, Calif. - The hot topic on Sunday: President Joe Biden’s announcement that he’s out of the race. Voters were serving up their opinions on presidential politics during Sunday brunch at Vally Medlin’s in downtown Danville, where Biden was the talk of the table. "I was relieved,"...
Pleasanton council approves senior housing development near Foothill Road
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Pleasanton City Council unanimously approved an application on Tuesday for the development of a new gated community for seniors that will be located just a few blocks south of Foothill High School. The project will produce 110 new age-restricted homes and was designed...
Warning re: Benicia’s “Rose Estates” proposal for Seeno property
BenIndy – The breaking news story below highlights yet another ominous reminder for Benicia City staff and electeds to be extremely wary of any Seeno proposal to develop here. Which is to say, the “Rose Estates” proposal, which is currently under review. For more info on the “Rose Estates” proposal see the City’s brief description and map (at right) or dive in deep on the City of Benicia website, either the current proposal page or the long listing of individual documents.
San Ramon City Council Supports 1% Sales Tax Measure
The City of San Ramon is a step closer towards placing a 1% sales tax measure on the November ballot after its July 25 meeting. The move comes after the council voted unanimously to approve a draft ballot measure after which includes a 1% temporarily San Ramon specific sales tax, a 10-year sunset and a citizens oversight committee.
Contra Costa Fire to Honor Firefighters Who Made Ultimate Sacrifice
Contra Costa Fire leaders, employees, and family members will gather to pay tribute to Captain Matt Burton and Engineer Scott Desmond, fallen firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on this date in 2007. This service will take place on the 17th year anniversary of the tragic deaths of Captain Burton...
Brentwood Looks to Upgrade Ad-Hoc Committees into Standing Committees
On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council will discuss turning two of its committees from ad-hoc committees to standing committees. “I request that we make the two ad-hoc committee meetings of the Age and Disabilities and the DEBI Committees standing committees,” stated Councilwoman Pa’Tanisha Pierson. Vice Mayor Susannah Meyer...
The Pioneer’s Summer 2024 calendar of events and activities, July 21 update
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA, (July 14, 2024) — The Pioneer Calendar lists local events, performances and activities for the whole family. We update the Pioneer Calendar page every week so check back often to find out what’s going on near you. If you’d like to submit your event...
After two years, Pleasant Hill Library has become a community hub
PLEASANT HILL, CA (July 19, 2024) — This month we are celebrating two years with our new Pleasant Hill Library, a building which I feel is the jewel of the city. Our library has long been a gathering space for members of our community, but with the opening of the new structure in 2022, it has reached new heights both in what it provides to the city and its engagement with our residents.
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