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Sonavne Concedes Danville Town Council Race

Local government

Sonavne conceded the Danville Town Council race while Storer and Carlson continued to lead, Patch reported.

Contra Costa County California DeskNov 10, 2026

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Contra Costa told to verify alleged noncitizen ballots

Around town

Contra Costa County is among counties instructed to verify ballots alleged to have been cast by noncitizens before counting them.

Contra Costa County California DeskOct 25, 2026

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Garamendi Recognizes 52 Women at Annual Awards Event

Around town

Garamendi recognized 52 women during the annual Women of the Year awards event.

Contra Costa County California DeskOct 24, 2026

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Ground broken on new Bay Point library branch

Community and events

Construction has begun on Contra Costa’s planned Bay Point library branch, marking a new stage for the community project.

Contra Costa County California DeskOct 24, 2026

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Contra Costa Weighs Expanding Basic Health Care Program

Around town

Contra Costa County is considering an expansion of its basic health care program as thousands of residents face losing coverage.

Contra Costa County California DeskOct 21, 2026

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Oakley rail station project breaks ground

Roads and transit

The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority, San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission and Oakley marked the start of work on a Contra Costa County rail station.

Contra Costa County California DeskOct 21, 2026

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Details remain unconfirmed in California inmate release claim

Police, fire and courts

A claim about a possible release near a Girl Scout camp does not identify the inmate, court action, sheriff or timing.

Contra Costa County California DeskOct 21, 2026

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County schedules Tuesday groundbreaking in Bay Point

Community and events

Contra Costa County is scheduled to break ground Tuesday on Orbisonia Village and a new Bay Point Library.

Contra Costa County California DeskOct 20, 2026

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Oakley Breaks Ground on New Rail Station

Roads and transit

SJJPA, SJRRC and Oakley officials marked the start of construction on a new rail station in the city.

Contra Costa County California DeskOct 17, 2026

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Oakley Rail Station Project Breaks Ground

Roads and transit

SJJPA, SJRRC and Oakley marked the start of construction on a new rail station in the city.

Contra Costa County California DeskOct 15, 2026

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88,000 NorCal PG&E Customers Could Lose Power

Around town

A warning involving about 88,000 PG&E customers in Northern California raises questions about whether Danville is affected.

Contra Costa County California DeskOct 15, 2026

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Pittsburg Chamber pays Antioch security firm three years late

Community and events

The Pittsburg Chamber paid an Antioch security business for work at the Seafood Festival three years after the event.

Contra Costa County California DeskOct 13, 2026

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Woman Killed on Highway 4 in Antioch After Two-Vehicle Crash

Roads and transit

A 20-year-old woman died after being struck by two vehicles while looking for a lost phone on Highway 4 in Antioch.

Contra Costa County California DeskOct 6, 2026

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Governor signs ‘MELT ICE’ Act authored by Ávila Farías

Around town

The governor has signed the 2026 “MELT ICE” Act, authored by Contra Costa’s Ávila Farías.

Contra Costa County California DeskOct 5, 2026

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Governor signs “MELT ICE” Act authored by Ávila Farías

Around town

The governor has signed the 2026 “MELT ICE” Act, which was authored by Contra Costa’s Ávila Farías.

Contra Costa County California DeskOct 3, 2026

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Oprah’s Book Club Favorite Named Contra Costa Book of the Year

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A book recognized by Oprah’s Book Club has been selected as Contra Costa’s Book of the Year.

Contra Costa County California DeskOct 3, 2026

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Oprah’s Book Club Favorite Named Contra Costa Book of the Year

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A book recognized as an Oprah’s Book Club favorite has received Contra Costa’s Book of the Year honor.

Contra Costa County California DeskOct 3, 2026

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Clayton, Hercules voters to consider sales-tax increase in 2026

Around town

Voters in Clayton and Hercules are set to weigh whether to raise the local sales tax during the 2026 election.

Contra Costa County California DeskOct 2, 2026