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The California State Legislature has passed the widely discussed Senate Bill 9, which would require all local agencies to consider certain proposed two-unit projects and lot splits ministerially. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill yesterday and the changes will take effect … Continue reading →

Everyone 12 and older must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to enter restaurants, gyms and other indoor businesses where there’s an increased risk of spreading COVID-19, effective Sept. 22.​ This temporary new health order applies to indoor eating and drinking … Continue reading →

The congregate meal program at the Oakley Senior Center (AKA Café Costa) is slated to begin on Wednesday, September 15th! This is a fun lunch service every Wednesday for our community’s seniors, ages 60 and up. There is a recommended donation of … Continue reading →

From CalMatters Today is the deadline for state lawmakers to send bills to Newsom’s desk — and they almost certainly will not be extending California’s eviction moratorium, leaving those protections to expire on Sept. 30, CalMatters’ Manuela Tobias reports. Lawmakers won’t … Continue reading →

CalMatters has launched Glass House: A California Legislator Tracker to demystify the 120 people representing all 40 million of us — and to hold them accountable. With this database, you can find out more about your representatives’ personal background, how they voted … Continue reading →

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from CalMatters Many readers have told me they crave positive news — and, with seemingly endless reports of destructive fires, I could use some myself. So here are two amazing stories of Californians defying the odds. On Sunday, Robert Paylor, … Continue reading →

With car sales up 9% in the first quarter of 2021, in part due to fear of public transportation during the COVID-19 pandemic, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2021’s Best & Worst Cities to Drive in, as … Continue reading →

With Women’s Equality Day around the corner and the U.S. ranking as only the 30th best country for gender equality, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2021’s Best & Worst States for Women’s Equality, as well as accompanying videos and … Continue reading →

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At their special meeting on Saturday, August 21, 2021 the Concord City Council selected Concord First LLC (the Discovery/Seeno Companies, Lewis Communities, and California Capital Investment Group) team as the next Master Developer for the Reuse Project at the former … Continue reading →

The Oakley City Council has re-established the Planning Commission as a separate body. The City Council will appoint five Planning Commissioners to serve four-year terms. The initial appointment will require a staggered appointment of 2 and 4 year terms. Applications … Continue reading →

By Brian Lada, AccuWeather meteorologist and staff writer The weekend will feature an uncommon event in the night sky, although for those that don’t know what is happening, it may go unnoticed. A full moon is set to rise on Saturday evening, … Continue reading →

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From CalMatters Californians could soon face mandatory statewide water restrictions — but likely not until the end of September, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday. The timing suggests the governor may be trying to avoid unpopular mandates before the Sept. 14 recall election — … Continue reading →

Contra Costa County @CCCounty launches its Redistricting effort, a once-a-decade process of redrawing the boundaries for Supervisorial districts after the U.S. Census. Your input is welcomed. Visit http://CoCoRedistricting.org to learn more. #CoCoRedistricting

The Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District (District) reports two more groups of mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in Contra Costa County. These mosquitoes were collected from a trap in Discovery Bay, in eastern Contra … Continue reading →

There are currently “Danger” level advisories for harmful algal blooms in parts of Stockton waterfront/McLeod Lake and at the Big Break Regional Shoreline kayak launch in Contra Costa County. It is recommended to stay out of the water in these areas and … Continue reading →

From City Journal by Erica Sandberg August 5, 2021 On July 30, I walked into the Target store on Third and Mission Street in San Francisco with an intention to steal. Just a few days before, I was at the … Continue reading →

With pre-school enrollment dropping by as much as 17% during the COVID-19 pandemic, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2021’s States with the Best & Worst Early Education Systems, as well as accompanying videos and expert commentary. In order to … Continue reading →