East County Today

On Saturday, the Antioch Rotary Club began work to renovate a portion of the Antioch Youth Baseball Fields at the Contra Costa Event Park.Club...

On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council wrestled over the approval of allowing travel of Councilwoman Lori Ogorchock to attend the January League of California...

At 5:30 am Sunday, the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District responded to a report of a vehicle versus pole on Byron Highway near...

The following is a sampling of the Antioch Police Calls over the past week reported between January 5-11 which focuses on the higher priority...

The following is a sampling of the Pittsburg Police Calls over the past week reported between January 5-11 which focuses on the higher priority...

At 5:55 pm Saturday, two Oakley Police officers were injured after responded to a welfare check which resulted in a vehicle pursuit followed by...

At 4:41 pm Saturday, the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District and Brentwood Police responded to a report of a bicyclist struck by vehicle...

Martinez, CA - In 2020, fifty-two years will have passed since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  That sobering reminder will serve...

Here is a list of events for the weekend of January 18-19 in East Contra Costa County and some around the entire county. Along...

On Friday, the Antioch Police Department announced the arrest of Jordan Thompson, 28 of Vallejo, in connection with a January 2019 fatal shooting in...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will implement enhanced health screenings...

The Concord Police Department said Friday that at approximately 6:21 AM, Officers were dispatched to a report of an auto vs. bicyclist collision that...

SACRAMENTO –Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced today he’s introduced new legislation to improve conditions in California during wildfire-related utility power shutoffs such as those...

Washington, DC – Today, Congressmen Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) and Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced the introduction of the bipartisan Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act...

The Antioch Police Department announced Friday that Kevion Blocker turned himself in at the County Jail in Martinez with the assistance of an attorney.Blocker...

WEST JORDAN, Utah -- Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc. ("Sportsman's" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SPWH), www.sportsmans.com, today announced plans to open new stores in Parker,...

Oakland, CA – For the 6th consecutive year, the East Bay Regional Park District will host two Youth Job Fairs designed to raise awareness...

The Brentwood Library will host a candidate forum for Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, District III representative on Thursday, February 6 from 6:30-8:00...

SACRAMENTO — The U.S. Southern District Court today granted a preliminary injunction to enjoin enforcement of California’s new employment classification test against motor carriers. This classification test...

California Lawmakers came together to introduce a bipartisan bill at that would increase the penalty for auto burglaries.Assembly Bill 1921 was introduced by Assemblyman...

The National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory for portions of Contra Costa County Thursday morning after heavy rain was expected causing urban and...

On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council unanimously agreed to a lease agreement with Jody Mattison for the Lynn House in downtown Antioch. She will...

Martinez, CA – Contra Costa County voters can watch live Local “Election Previews” on Thursday, January 16, 2020. This programming offers Contra Costa voters...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Department of Water Resources (DWR) released a Notice of Preparation (NOP) for a proposal to modernize water infrastructure in the...

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) passed an effort to ensure that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has the resources necessary...

At 1:30 pm Wednesday, Contra Costa County Fire and Contra Costa Hazmat was dispatched to a hazardous material call at the Bay Point BART...

Walnut Creek, CA – Today, Representatives Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) and Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that they will host a town hall meeting to discuss...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Ryan Guidry, 43, of Pleasant Hill, pleaded guilty to participating in a massive fraud scheme involving a solar energy company in...

On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council punted a decision to a later date on a proposed $192k art project that would be placed on...

SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Kevin Kiley (R-Rocklin) and Senator Brian Jones (R-Santee) announced today that they have requested a statewide audit of homelessness spending in...

On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council unanimously approved helping fund a wine trolley with the Contra Costa Wine Growers Association for the 2020 Wine...

MARTINEZ, Calif. —Bay Area soon-to-be, practicing, and retired law professionals are invited to provide assistance to their future brethren at the upcoming 39th Annual...

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore, announced today that she will introduce a measure next month that will call on the Governor to...

On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors narrowed down a field of 22 applicants to 6 candidates who will now interview for...

On Monday, California State Senator Richard Pan introduced a bill that would require the State of California to manufacture generic prescription drugs in an...