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Memorial Day

“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.” – Harry S. Truman

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The Contra Costa Community College District Announces Selection of LMC President

The Contra Costa Community College District (4CD) has selected Dr. Pamela Ralston as the 7th permanent president of Los Medanos College (LMC). The 4CD Governing Board will vote on ratification of her contract at their June 14, 2023, meeting. The announcement … Continue reading

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Concord City Council to consider Master Developer Selection Process and Draft RFQ – Tuesday, May 9

The City Council will consider a Master Developer Selection Process and Draft Request for Qualifications at their meeting on Tuesday, May 9 beginning at 6:30 pm The staff report explaining the proposed selection process and the draft RFQ are found … Continue reading

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Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month this May

Jewish American Heritage Month was established by Congress, and elected officials continue to play a valuable role in lifting up this important honor. May was first proclaimed Jewish American Heritage Month in April 2006 by President George W. Bush.  The American … Continue reading

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A Spare the Air Alert is in effect Thursday, April 27, for the San Francisco Bay Area.

Concentrations of ground-level ozone pollution are forecast to be unhealthy. High levels of ozone pollution are harmful to breathe, especially for young children, seniors and those with respiratory and heart conditions. You can help protect your health by avoiding outdoor … Continue reading

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USACE awards construction contract for Folsom Dam modifications

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded a $114.4 million construction contract for the Folsom Dam Raise project to Folsom Dam Constructors (FDC), a joint venture of California Engineering Contractors, Inc. and Shimmick Construction Company. Folsom Dam Constructors … Continue reading

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Why Easter Is Called Easter, and Other Little-Known Facts About the Holiday

By Brent Landau April 13, 2017 This Sunday, April 9, Christians will be celebrating Easter, the day on which the resurrection of Jesus is said to have taken place. The date of celebration changes from year to year. The reason … Continue reading

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Restart Steps for the Reuse Project at former Concord Naval Weapons Station

On March 14 the City Council directed staff to prepare a new Hybrid Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking a new master developer for the Reuse Project at the former Concord Naval Weapons Station. The City Council is expected to review … Continue reading

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Apply to Join the Delta Protection Advisory Committee

Nominations due by Friday, April 28 The Delta Protection Commission is soliciting nominations to serve on the Delta Protection Advisory Commission (DPAC). The DPAC is a 15-member committee that advises the Commission on policy areas and needs of the Delta … Continue reading

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The Delta Protection Commission is looking hire an Information Officer

Apply to be our Information Officer Application deadline extended to Friday, April 7 Interested in making a difference in the Delta? Join our team as an Information Officer. The Information Officer will support internal and external Commission communications, including supporting … Continue reading

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Bethel Island and Far East Islands – Tuesday, March 21

Tuesday, March 211 PM to 3 PM Los Medanos College Brentwood Center1351 Pioneer Square, Brentwood, CA 94513 Interested in learning more about the Delta? Los Medanos College’s Lifelong Learning Center is hosting a series of lectures on the history of … Continue reading

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Contra Costa County to hold 5 Community Visioning Sessions for Arts and Culture Planning

for Arts and Culture Planning  Artists, arts and cultural leaders, and the community are getting together to share their vision for the future of Contra Costa County’s arts and cultural landscape. During the week of March 14, five Arts & Culture … Continue reading

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Chinese Pioneers: Power and Politics in Exclusion Era Photographs

February 11 through April 26 Locke Boarding House Museum State Park13916 Main St, Walnut Grove 95690 Chinese Pioneers: Power and Politics in Exclusion Era Photographs presents a visual history of the social, political, and judicial disenfranchisement of California Chinese – … Continue reading

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8th Annual Virtual Park District Youth Job Fair – Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 10 am to 1 pm.

Explore the many paid seasonal and year-round jobs available in the Park District at this year’s Virtual Youth Job Fair on Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 10 am to 1 pm. Whether you like spending time outdoors, working with the … Continue reading

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Ten Dazzling Celestial Events to See in 2023

from Smithsonian Magazine February 2: Comet C/2022 E3 comes close to Earth In early February, the comet C/2022 E3 will travel within about 26.4 million miles of our planet—the closest it’s been to Earth since Homo sapiens began settling in Europe and … Continue reading

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Testing the Water at Big Break – January 29, 2023. 9:00AM-10:00AM

Join us every Sunday morning to track the health of the Delta! We will test for different criteria, recording the water quality changes that affect our ecosystem. Drop-in program, no registration. Free Program. Meet at the Visitor Center. Parent participation required. … Continue reading

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24th Annual Spam Festival – February 19

The 24th Annual Spam Festival in Isleton features a public tasting, cooking contest, Spam toss, and more. View the City of Isleton’s website for more information.

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Annual Wild Mushroom Warning

            Each year, mushrooms come out after the first fall rains. Mushrooms are ecologically important and can look beautiful – but some of them contain dangerous toxins. The Death Cap (Amanita phalloides) and Western Destroying … Continue reading

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Delta Conveyance Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement Released for Public Comment

Comments due by February 14, 2023 The US Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District (USACE) has released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS) for the Delta Conveyance Project (also known as the Delta Tunnel). Comments on the Draft EIS are due … Continue reading

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A Christmas Hallelujah

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