Supervisors Approve High-Density Senior Housing Project In Rodeo

"It definitely is going to provide much-needed services to members of our senior community in the Rodeo area, and the surrounding area."

Micro-Housing Units For Homeless Approved By Contra Costa County

The county Board of Supervisors approved 54 units and funding for the first year of rent.

Heart-Shaped Pizza Back At Mountain Mike's In Pinole, Hercules

Mountain Mike's Pizza is sharing the love with Pinole, Hercules customers by bringing back its heart-shaped pizza for the month of February.

Contra Costa County Public Library: Library News For February 2022

One of my New Year's resolutions is to include a link to a booklist in each of these newsletters. The inaugural booklist features recomm ...

Wind Advisory For Contra Costa: Gusts Up To 45-60 MPH Possible

"Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result."

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Pinole-Hercules Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Contra Costa County and across CA.

Contra Costa County Public Library: Contra Costa County Library Celebrates Another Year Of Record Breaking Digital Checkouts

The highest-circulating title readers borrowed in 2021 was The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. The top-circulating genre, romance, repre ...

Where To Find The Cheapest Gas In Pinole-Hercules

U.S. officials attribute rising fuel costs to higher oil prices.

Red Cross Offers Amazon Gift Card For Blood Donations: Upcoming Drive Near Pinole-Hercules

Red Cross blood donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card during February.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Pinole-Hercules Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Contra Costa County.

Starbucks Drops Vaccine Mandate For Pinole, Hercules Workers

Starbucks, including Pinole, Hercules stores, suspended its vaccination policy to reflect a Supreme Court ruling blocking a federal mandate.

City Of Hercules: City Manager's Bi-Weekly Report Posted - January 20, 2022

The City Manager's report was created in an effort to better inform the Council, city employees, and the public about City activities an ...

Gusty Winds Prompt Advisory For Much Of East Bay

"Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may occur," the National Weather Service said.

Sick-Out Protest: Dozens Of Richmond High Teachers Participate

The Richmond High School sick-out was one of several to occur across the West Contra Costa Unified School District since winter break ended.

Senior Center To-Go Crab Feed Rescheduled: City Of Pinole

The To-Go meal will include 3 lbs. of Cracked Crab, Rigatoni w/ Sausage Ragu, Garlic Bread, Cole Slaw, and Dessert.

How To Get Free N95 Masks In Pinole, Hercules

Pinole and Hercules residents will soon be able to get up to three N95 masks for free. See where and when you can get yours.

City Of Pinole: Free COVID-19 Test Kits

See the latest announcement from the City of Pinole.

Hospital Capacity In Pinole-Hercules Area: Latest

Here's an update on how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Contra Costa County and across CA.

Contra Costa Supervisors Raise Campaign Contribution Limits

The new limit takes effect March 2, in time for the coming election season.

Free COVID-19 Tests: How To Get Them In Pinole, Hercules

Pinole, Hercules households can order up to four rapid antigen coronavirus tests starting Wednesday.

Air Liquide To Pay $159K For Violations At Rodeo Plant

Between 2016 and 2021, the San Francisco Oil Refinery received seven notices for non-compliance with air quality standards.

Pinole-Hercules-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Figures

The Contra Costa County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Pinole, Hercules 'Gas Tax Holiday' Proposed As Fuel Prices Surge

The Golden State may not receive another gas tax hike this summer under Gov. Newsom's budget proposal. What to know.

Contra Costa County Public Library: Ygnacio Valley Library To Reopen On February 7

Monday: 10 – 8 Tuesday: 10 – 8 Wednesday: 10 – 6 Thursday: 10 – 6 Friday: 9- 5 Saturday: 9 - 5

Contra Costa County Public Library: Patron Notification Service Interruption

See the latest announcement from the Contra Costa County Public Library.

Hospital Capacity In Pinole-Hercules Area: Latest

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Contra Costa County.

Pinole Police Close Public Safety Building Over COVID Concerns

Pinole joins at least five other agencies in the Bay Area that have shuttered offices temporarily in the past week due to COVID.

Hercules Man Killed In Crash Served As El Cerrito Police Officer

Officer Jerrick Bernstine, 26, was driving home from work Sunday when he was involved in a fatal crash on I-80 near San Pablo Dam Road.

Dole Packaged Salads Recalled In Pinole, Hercules

The company expanded its voluntary recall of salads containing iceberg lettuce following a 2021 listeria outbreak that killed two people.

City Of Pinole: SENIOR CENTER TO-GO CRAB FEED

The To-Go Crab Feed scheduled for Friday, January, 14th, 2022 has been postponed until further notice.

Car Stolen From San Pablo Recovered In North Bay: Police

An officer was patrolling the parking lot of Petaluma hotel when he saw a suspicious car, police said.

WCCUSD Closes All Schools Amid COVID-19 Case Spike

During the temporary closure, which includes the district office, students and staff are asked to quarantine as much as possible.

How Anti-Asian Racism Proved Deadly At Hercules Dynamite Plant

Between 1882 and 1908, there were seven major explosions at the plant. Of 106 documented fatalities from these explosions, 88 were Chinese.

WCCUSD To Require Teachers To Wear KN-95 Masks

The West Contra Costa Unified School District will provide one mask per week to teachers for the rest of the school year.

Hospital Capacity In Pinole-Hercules Area: Latest

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Contra Costa County.

Pinole, Hercules Roads: How They Rank Next To Rest Of Bay Area

Here's how Pinole, Hercules roads stacked up in an analysis of road conditions.

Contra Costa County Public Library: Library News For January 2022

Although 2021 continued to provide many challenges to our organization (as well as the entire world) we were still able to successfully ...

WCCUSD Hands Out 15,000 At-Home COVID-19 Tests To Students

"The rapid spread of the virus required an aggressive response to ensure safety in our school communities."

Deadly Death Cap, Western Destroying Angel Mushrooms Sprout

These mushrooms can be fatal to you or your pets. They grow in East Bay Regional Parks near Pinole and Hercules.

Suspect Surrenders To Police Dog Following High-Speed Chase

A bite from a police dog convinced a man in Hercules to finally surrender in the attic of a house he had broken into Thursday morning.