Board Of Supervisors Appoints Aaron McAlister To Lead Con Fire
(Martinez, CA) – On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors appointed Aaron McAlister as Fire Chief of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire). McAlister has served with Con Fire since 2016 and most recently served as Deputy Fire Chief of Administration, overseeing Communications/Fire Dispatch, Information Systems, Support Services, Finance, and…
Coroner Working To Give “Jane Doe” A Name – Can You Help?
The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Coroner’s Division is requesting the public’s assistance in trying to identify an unidentified person. On February 16, 2026, a woman was struck by a train in Port Costa. The incident was investigated by Amtrak Police and Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office. The person was pronounced deceased at the…
Lafayette Secures $3.7M State Funding For Portion Of Walking/Biking Pathway
From the City of Lafayette Lafayette, CA: The City of Lafayette has secured $3.7 million in State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funds to construct a key segment of the Aqueduct Pathway, a safe, fully separated route for people walking and biking through downtown Lafayette. The newly secured funding, combined with other sources, will allow the…
Antioch PD Seeks Witnesses In Indecent Exposure Case
The Antioch Police Department is seeking witnesses and possible additional information related to an indecent exposure incident reported on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m. near a bus stop at Buchanan Road and Delta Fair Boulevard. An 18-year-old woman reported that a tan 2000 Toyota Avalon drove past her multiple times as she…
City Of Walnut Creek Statement On Officer-Involved Shooting
From the City of Walnut Creek The City of Walnut Creek extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the individual who died early Thursday morning during an officer-involved shooting in our community. This is a tragedy that affects us all, and our hearts are with the family, neighbors, and all who…
DA Clears Richmond Officers In Magallan Shooting Case
From the Office of the District Attorney Report Released on Richmond Police Fatal Shooting of Angel Montaño Magallan Martinez, California – A public report on a 2025 fatal use-of-force incident involving Richmond Police has been released by the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office. The report is the final step in a countywide protocol wherein the…
Brendan Moran Announces Candidacy For Walnut Creek City Council
From the candidate. We are accepting similar announcements from other candidates should they provide them. Ed. Walnut Creek, CA — Local planning commissioner, small business owner, and community leader Brendan Moran today announced his candidacy for Walnut Creek City Council in the November 3, 2026 election. Moran is running on a platform centered on affordability,…
Danville Named Safest City In California
Danville has earned the top spot in the SafeWise “California’s Safest Cities of 2026” report. After being ranked No. 2 last year, a decline in both violent crime and property crime contributed to Danville returning to the No. 1 ranking. The independent safety research organization has been analyzing FBI-reported data and creating a list of…
Fish & Game Commission Vote Gives Protected Status To State’s Big Cats
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Feb. 12, 2026) — In Defense of Animals welcomes a vote today by the California Fish and Game Commission to protect imperiled mountain lions across much of the state under the state Endangered Species Act (CESA). “This is an epic win for California’s iconic big cats,” said Katie Nolan, Wild Animals campaigner for…
Anti-Trafficking Operation: 20 Survivors Identified, 11 Arrested, 3 Charged
From the Office of the District Attorney Martinez, California – The Contra Costa Human Trafficking Task Force wrapped a major statewide effort to contact survivors of human trafficking, apprehend their exploiters, and file charges against the exploiters’ offenses. In conjunction with National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in January, the Task Force collaborated with 21 local,…