5 Candidates Running for Supervisor

The incumbent in District 5 has 4 challengers. Read their arguments below for your vote.

Hercules Police Crime Prevention Tip: Call Dispatch at First Alarm

Hercules Police Department want residents to stay safe in unknown situations.

Rodeo Hercules Fire District Needs You

The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection is looking for a new trustee on their Board of Directors.

Hercules Recruiting for Planning Commission, Community and Library Services

The Hercules City Council is currently recruiting residents for possible appointment to several Commissions. Deadline to apply is Friday.

Own A Drone, Pinole-Hercules? Registration Deadline Approaching Quickly

Time is running out to make sure your drone is registered with the FAA. Hefty fines and time behind bars possible for scofflaws ...

2 Contra Costa County Animal Shelters Will Stop Taking Pets

The shelters are already overrun with kittens and puppies, cats and dogs, and assorted former pets.

Stanford Poll Reveals California Voters' Top Concerns

What do you think came out as most worrisome issues facing the Golden State?

Richmond Shootings Leave 2 Critically Injured

In both cases, police responded to reports of car accidents and found gunshot victims in the vehicles.

Early Quake Warning System for West Coast? Funding Bill Headed for Vote

The early warning system could give residents a few more seconds of notice of an impending earthquake.

Supes Discuss How Prepared County Facilities Are For Active Shooter Situation

The discussion came in the wake of the mass shooting Wednesday in San Bernardino that left 14 dead and 21 injured.

Local Congress Reps Asking Governor to Prepare for Crab Fishery Disaster

Fish and Game Commission voted earlier this month to indefinitely delay of the crab season because of a toxic algae bloom.

Two Tax Increase Extension Measures Overwhelmingly Passed by Voters

The measures only brought out 22 percent of the city’s 12,206 registered voters on Tuesday.

Slew of Retirement Announcements to Change Pinole's Leadership

Pinole is already searching for a new development services director and city engineer after the retirement of Dean Allison on Sept. 25.

Two Hercules Tax Extensions Appear to Pass

Both Measure B and Measure C have passed, according to complete unofficial election results.

More East Bay Transit Agencies to Begin Accepting Clipper Cards

County Connection, Tri Delta Transit, Western Contra Costa Transit Authority and Wheels have all begun accepting Clipper cards.

New Limits on Wood Burning Starts for Pinole, Hercules Sunday

Bay Area Air Quality Management District has tightened exemptions previously offered to residents who burned wood as their sole heat source.

Tax Increase Extensions on Next Week's Ballot

Both measures require a simple majority to pass.

Wood Burning Regulations in Pinole, Hercules Just Got More Strict

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is adopting stronger new provisions that expand the agency’s current wood burning rules.

Petition Blocking Rent Control Ruled Valid

The policy was set to take effect in Richmond on Sept. 4.

EBMUD Says Hazardous Material Handling Issues in EPA Lawsuit Were Corrected

The EPA routinely conducts inspections under the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

Initiative Seeks to Tax Wealthy Homeowners to Fund Programs for the Poor

The Secretary of State approved a signature gathering process for a measure that would tax homes worth more than $3 million.

Two From Bay Area to Hear Pope in Person Thursday

Others from the Bay Area will be watching from here.

Will the Governor Sign It? Legislature Passes Bill to Protect Firefighting Efforts From Drones

The governor vetoed another bill last week that would have protected residents from intrusive drone flights.

Pinole and Hercules Commuters: BART to Launch Improvements to Accomodate Crowds

“This will be our biggest change since 2003,” BART spokesman Taylor Huckaby said. See what commuters can expect.

Senate Approves Vaccination Requirement for Day Care Workers

All day care workers in California would be required to get vaccinated if Gov. Brown signs a new law passed by the senate.

Apartment Association Files Petition to Repeal Rent Control in Richmond

The policy is suspended until council repeals or residents vote.

Bill to Penalize Drone Operators Passes Senate

The bill would fine drone operators up to $5,000 for interfering with firefighting efforts.

Ruling Could End State's Death Penalty

The Court of Appeals is reviewing a ruling in the case of an LA man that the system is so “dysfunctional” it's cruel and unusual.

Petition Circulating to Repeal City's Newly Adopted Rent Control Policy

The Richmond City Council formally adopted a rent control and just cause for eviction policy on Aug. 5.

BART Elevators to Get Odor-Reducing Makeovers

Crews will thoroughly clean, disinfect and repair the entire elevator, including the area underneath the floor.

Drought Radio Station Will Help You Time Your Showers

The new “Water Lovers Station” on Pandora includes 100 five-minute songs to help you keep your showers short.

Push Underway To End Hazardous Chemical Use At CA Nail Salons

For employees' and customers' well-being, nail salons need to use safer products and improve ventilation, officials say.

Governor Signs Bill Banning Grand Jury Investigation of Police-Related Deaths

The governor said he signed the bill to bring the proceedings into the public eye.

BART Directors Approve 15-Year Art Program

Among the possibilities being considered are additional permanent art in stations, artistic design, murals on trackways.

State Offers Water-Saving Rebates For Lawns, Toilets

Need $2,000 to get rid of terrible toilets and thirsty lawns? The state has announced a new rebate program.

U.S. Attorney Haag Is Leaving Due to End Of Presidential Appointment

Haag unexpectedly announced that she will leave her Bay Area post on Sept. 1.

Contra Costa County Receives $850K Grant to Combat Fraud

The additional funding will go toward investigating and prosecuting cases involving workers’ compensation fraud.

Voting Rights To Be Restored For Low-Level Offenders in CA

Participation in elections can be important factor in helping former offenders reintegrate into civil society, Secretary of State said.

Booze By Mail? It Could Happen

A Bay Area congresswoman is proposing the repeal of a Prohibition-era ban shipping alcohol through the mail.

After Public Outcry, Contra Costa Supes Settle On 12% Raise

The initial hike was to be 33 percent.