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Pittsburg resident, long-time community leader joins board of Meals on Wheels Diablo Region
WALNUT CREEK, CA – Meals on Wheels Diablo Region (MOW Diablo Region) is pleased to announce that Lindy Maynes-Kolthoff has been elected to the organization’s Board of Directors. Maynes-Kolthoff has a close relationship with MOW Diablo Region as a volunteer for the Breakfast Bag Program. Maynes-Kolthoff spent over...
Barbanica Calls for Criminal Investigation, Asks Antioch Mayor, Councilmembers to Resign
With the release of the Contra Costa County Grand Jury report on the City of Antioch, Councilmember Mike Barbanica called for both a criminal investigation and resignations. Barbanica is urging Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe to resign, along with councilmembers Tamisha Torres-Walker and Monica Wilson due to Brown Act Violations. With the...
Excessive Heat Leads Concord to Close Open Spaces Amid Wildfire Risks, Contra Costa County Heat Wave
As the mercury climbs and Contra Costa County braces for scorching temperatures, Concord officials are implementing safety measures to mitigate the fire risk. The city has announced the closure of its open space areas to the public for Tuesday, July 2, and Wednesday, July 3, due to the threat of wildfires sparked by the excessive heat.
Grand Jury Finds Evidence Antioch City Council Committed Brown Act Violations
On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Grand Jury confirmed what many have said is going on with the majority City Council for years. Under the leadership of Mayor Lamar Thorpe, along with Mayor Pro Tem Monica Wilson and Councilwoman Tamisha Torres-Walker, the Grand Jury found Brown Act Violations have likely occurred, the council has overstepped its authority, and the city has a hiring and retention problem.
Contra Costa County to see highest tax assessment roll ever in 2024-'25
Contra Costa County will see its highest tax assessment roll in its history in 2024-25, the county said Monday.County tax assessor Gus S. Kramer on Friday signed and filed the official "2024-2025 Assessor's Close of Roll Affidavit." An assessment roll is a public record containing information about individual pieces of land. Assessment rolls are used to determine property values and property taxes. The increase to the local tax base for 2024-2025 is more than $11.16 billion. The county said it represents a 4.17% increase in assessed value and brings the total net local assessment roll to more than $278.83 billion. Cities with the largest increases in assessed value include Antioch, Oakley, and Martinez with increases ranging from 4.99% up to 6.09%, the county said. San Ramon, Concord, and Walnut Creek saw the lowest assessed value increases ranging from 2.97% down to 1.45%. The assessment roll now consists of 380,681 parcels, an increase of 1,239 over the previous year. The assessor's annual letter to the Board of Supervisors and 2024-2025 Assessment Roll Reports can be found on the county's website.
East Bay power outage: More than 15K PG&E customers affected
(KRON) — More than 15,000 PG&E customers in the East Bay lost their power Tuesday evening, according to PG&E’s outage map. Cities affected by the outage include Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Danville, San Ramon and Dublin. The outages are related to the ongoing heat wave in the East Bay, officials said. The majority of customers […]
Illegal fireworks possibly involved in two East Bay brush fires
A brush fire sparked in Concord early Tuesday morning and came very close to homes before crews contained it. It was the second fire in a span of about 6 hours in the East Bay that may have involved illegal fireworks, fire officials believe. A brush fire in the hills...
How to save money on air-conditioning repairs, electricity costs during triple-digit heat wave
As the stretch of triple-digit temperatures continues this week, people across Northern California are ramping up the usage of their air conditioning units. RPM HVAC Service, a family-owned company based out of Roseville, said they got 60 calls for service within 24 hours early this week, and they expect to get even more as the heat wave goes on.
Under the Stars: Fake Fruit goes clown show, Fresh & Onlys return…
It’s Under The Stars babe….. Where we are always stoked to see local digs pop up in new visuals from local artists who treasure these Bay Area spots just as much as we do. For example, Fake Fruit, the Oakland-based post-punk outfit, that signed to Carpark Records, just released their second single from the album Mucho Mistrust, arriving in August.
PG&E preparing for possible power outages amid extreme heat
Triple-digit temperatures and power outages can be a dangerous combination.That's why PG&E has now activated its local emergency operation center in southeast Fresno as Central California braces for several days of excessive heat.PG&E has tracked weather events since 1970. Central Valley Region Vice President Josh Simes says since then, the utility has only seen severe conditions, like the ones we are about to experience, 18 other times."We ask our PG&E customers, our hometowns, to be prepared for heat outages that could happen," he said. "We ask them to check on their family members, those that are most vulnerable and ensure...
Where to find SF Bay Area July 4th parades, festivals and fireworks shows
July 4th festivities will be held across the Bay Area this week through the actual holiday on Thursday with parades, festivals and fireworks shows.Below is a rundown of confirmed events:PARADES AND PICNICSAlameda 10 a.m. The annual July 4th parade returns. There will be additional July 4th festivities held at the USS Hornet starting at 10 a.m. Event infoAmerican Canyon This year's parade starts at 3 p.m. at American Canyon Road and Elliot Drive, traveling north on Elliot Drive to Benton Way, ending at Community Park II where there will be a celebration with food trucks, live music and other activities. Event...
‘Fog-free Fourth?’: Skies will be crystal clear for fireworks in SF—for once
Perhaps the only good news about the dangerous heat wave scorching the Bay Area this week is that fog is expected to burn off along the coast, allowing for clear skies—an essential and rare feature for viewing Fourth of July fireworks. The last time San Francisco had a fog-free...
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