County Fish And Wildlife Committee Accepting Grant Applications
From Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife: (Martinez, CA) – The Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee is now accepting applications from individuals and groups interested in enhancing the fish and wildlife resources of the County. Grant applications must be received by July 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The Fish and Wildlife Committee strongly…
Traffic Signals Getting Smarter In Contra Costa County
From Contra Costa Transportation Authority: Danville – Traffic signals across Contra Costa County are getting smarter. At a groundbreaking event in Danville on Wednesday, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) marked the advancement of its Countywide Smart Signals project, a countywide effort to modernize approximately 365 intersections and give local agencies better real-time tools to…
Oh Oh – There’s A New Sharpshooter In The County
From the Contra Costa County Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures Invasive Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Found on Plants Sold at Multiple County Locations (Martinez, CA) – The Contra Costa County Department of Agriculture / Weights & Measures is issuing an urgent consumer alert after the invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) was found on grapevines sold at five Costco…
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,…