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Spotted on the Concord calendar: You're Invited! Poet's Corner Estate Sale

🌱 Patch AM: How Tuesday’s BART shutdown between Concord and Antioch played out

Coming up on the Concord Patch calendar: You're Invited! Poet's Corner Estate Sale

🌱 Patch AM: Planning on Mouse-Con in Concord? Here’s what changed and why

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🌱 Patch AM: How John Muir’s Concord hospital just raised the bar on heart care

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🌱 Patch AM: How did a car end up under a big rig on 242?

Spotted on the Concord calendar: Music from the Shadows

🌱 Patch AM: What Concord fans should know before TLC’s Toyota Pavilion finale.

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🌱 Patch AM: Suspect Who Cut Off Ankle Bracelet Then Violently Attacked 2 Women Sentenced Today: Contra Costa DA

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Suspect Who Cut Off Ankle Bracelet Then Violently Attacked 2 Women Sentenced Today: Contra Costa DA

A judge sentenced Mark Lewis Hinton after jurors convicted him of violently assaulting two women.

Precious Wedding Photos Stolen From Car In East Bay, Couple Pleas For Return 'No Questions Asked': Report

An Oakland vehicle break-in leaves East Bay newlyweds seeking memory cards holding photographs of their wedding day.

Two Men Suspected Of Kidnapping, Holding Hostages At Gunpoint Go To Trial In Contra Costa: Report

Prosecutors accuse the men of holding residents at gunpoint and wounding one during a robbery.

Contra Costa Ballots Arrive: Voting Starts Now

Election officials mailed ballots Monday, allowing voters to cast votes before the November general election.

Oprah’s Book Club Favorite Picked As Contra Costa Book Of The Year

“The Girls Who Grew Big” follows a fierce, tight-knit group of outcast teenage mothers who nickname themselves "The Girls."

Delta’s Culinary History Revealed, Savored At Contra Costa Event

A Nov. 5 event explores Indigenous foodways, immigrant traditions, farming innovations, and vintage cake recipes.

Newsom Signs Law Tailor-Made For Concord Base Redevelopment

Concord will work with Brookfield and residents on detailed plans for the former military property.

BART Platform Shooting In Contra Costa Injures 3, Arrest Reveals New Details: Report

Police arrested one suspect after an argument erupted into gunfire, disrupting service during the evening Monday commute.

Teen Wounded By Bullets Fired Near Party In Contra Costa

Police say bullets also struck two nearby homes. Investigators are seeking footage from the Prewett Ranch Drive area.

Navy Approval Advances Concord Naval Station Redevelopment

The agreement clears the way for planning 12,272 homes, with public review expected to begin in 2027.

4 Day Laborers Disappear In Unexplained Detentions In East Bay, ICE Suspected: Report

Witnesses reported four people taken from a Home Depot lot. Two federal agencies denied involvement.

Search Continues For Woman In East Bay Waterway: Report

Two women were swept up by a strong current near an East Bay marina. Rescuers continue searching for one of them.

Gas Prices Hurting Animal Rescue In Contra Costa

Joybound says fuel costs add hundreds of dollars monthly to vehicles serving Contra Costa pets.

Jury Rules Police Didn't Cause Elderly Woman's Death During Arrest In East Bay

Jurors ruled after prosecutors concluded a stroke, rather than police restraint, caused Ramirez's death in 2025.

Concord Seeks Input On Willow Pass Bikeway Plans

The public can review the proposed bicycle design and planned improvements during Wednesday’s evening workshop.

Concord Detective Receives 2026 Blue Knight Award

The annual award recognizes police officers and firefighters for their community service across Contra Costa County.

East Bay Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Brentwood

The quake struck at about 6:47 a.m. about six miles southwest of Brentwood.

2 Student Athletes Killed In Overnight East Bay Crash 1 Day After Deadly Hit-And-Runs

Two student athletes were killed, two hurt, while separate hit-and-runs also left two pedestrians badly injured this weekend in the East Bay

Contra Costa Investigators Seek Victims In Multistate Trafficking Case

Antioch man faces multiple charges as investigators trace alleged trafficking activity involving minors across states.

Prepare Yourself For Neighborly Love And Cultural Get Down Night Market Style In Contra Costa

Dancers, global flavors, and neighborly love planned to transform Todos Santos Plaza on Sept. 11.

City Hands Data Center Details To Community Committee After Approving Development

The AVAIO data center prompts a community commission but it is unclear what impact members will have on an already approved development.

How A Convicted Killer Smuggled A Gun Into An East Bay Jail And Shot An Officer And Himself With 1 Bullet

Police acknowledge two failed searches allowed the weapon inside the East Bay department’s booking facility Thursday afternoon.

Drones Above Bay Area: BART Wants To Launch Policing Drones

A 180-day pilot would patrol tracks, record audio and video, and track trespassers.

Officer, Suspect Shot Inside Holding Cell In Contra Costa County: Reports

A concealed gun sparked a holding-cell struggle, hospitalizing an officer and the felony suspect Thursday.

What Concord Is Adding To Night Market Downtown

The Sept. 11 event will feature performances, food vendors, children’s activities, music, and local artisans.

Mobile Unit Serving Unhoused Residents Unveiled In Contra Costa

The city-funded vehicle will deliver meals and support Concord’s weekly Mobile Dignity Center for residents.

Record Labor Day Gas Prices Projected: What Concord Motorists Should Know

Record Labor Day Gas Prices Expected: Where To Find Cheapest Gas In Concord

League Presses County For ICE Non-Cooperation Ordinance

Advocates maintain Concord vigils while league members prepare for a Sept. 8 county ordinance discussion.

Concord Market Burns In Overnight Friday Fire: Report

Fire crews responded before dawn Friday to a Concord market, with injuries and damage still unknown.

Contra Costa Sheriff Defends Limited ICE Information Sharing

Supervisors will weigh a sanctuary policy as Sheriff David Livingston defends limited cooperation with federal immigration officials.

Million-Dollar Security Deal For Autonomous Cars At Concord Base Approved

Driverless-car testing will continue behind guarded gates while Concord pursues its massive long-delayed redevelopment plans ahead.

Concord Weighs Million-Dollar Security Deal At Base

The contract would guard the former naval weapons station as Concord advances its redevelopment plans.

COVID Rates Increase In Contra Costa According To CA Health Officials

State health officials urge vaccinations and other precautions as COVID-19 infections increase across California again.

Election Security: 2-Step Verification? Try 48-Steps

Contra Costa County Shares How Election Officials Protect Your Vote

ELsherbini For US Congress

Mohamed ELsherbini announces candidacy for US Congress California D10th

When is the Right Time to Start Hospice?

Starting hospice sooner than later helps both the patient and family. By Kendra Strey

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How to Pay for Energy Storage & Have Power During Outages

Solar loans, leases, and PPAs help Californians go solar, install battery storage systems and have power during utility outages.

What Oil & Gas Companies Don’t Want You to Know About Solar

Experts debunk 9 utility-fueled myths so you can make an informed decision about solar energy for your home.