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The American Red Cross Northern California Blood Services Region is pleased to announce the latest addition to its board of directors: UC Berkeley student Zane...
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06-06-11 335PM
As the incidence of deadly traffic crashes involving teens peaks during the months of June, July and August, AAA urges parents to increase their focus on safet...
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06-01-11 845AM
SB 15 (DeSaulnier & Wolk) was approved by the California Senate today with a unanimous vote. The measure would provide for a multi-year approach to state budge...
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05-23-11 415PM
The health and safety of communities will be at risk if Contra Costa County lays off up to one-third of its building and grading inspectors by the end of the m...
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Antioch WaterPark is one the top recreation facilities in Northern California and was voted the No. 1 recreation facility in Antioch. The WaterPark’s Tropical...
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State Sen. Mark DeSaulnier hosts mobile officer hours on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Antioch Community Center, 4703 Lone Tree Way.
Do you ha...
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05-03-11 925AM
Cinco de Mayo, the May 5 commemoration of Mexican heritage and pride, is often celebrated with festivities that include alcohol. If you drink during your celeb...
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04-29-11 245PM
Black Diamond Mines Regional Park in Antioch offers public tours of the Hazel Atlas mine weekends from March to November. Due to scheduled maintenance, the Haz...
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04-26-11 840AM
More than 8,200 teachers educate approximately 167,000 students in Contra Costa County’s public schools. To recognize their efforts and bring much-deserved hon...
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04-25-11 235PM
The Ironhouse Sanitary District has announced that it will fill a vacancy on its Board of Directors due to the passing of Director Don S. Lew. Applications for...
In order to fund innovative classroom approaches at a time of tight school budgets, local public school teachers raised more than $550 by posting classroom projects on DonorsChoose.org. Working in ...
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04-19-11 1130AM
As Travis Credit Union begins its 60th year of service this fall, it proudly acknowledges every one of its 180,000-plus member-owners who have helped the cred...
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04-15-11 850AM
The Senate Education Committee today approved SB 429 (DeSaulnier), which is intended to boost enrollment in summer learning programs by offering families longe...
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04-12-11 215PM
A California Energy Commission siting committee is recommending the approval of the planned Oakley Generating Station Project in Contra Costa County.
In its pr...
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04-06-11 1105AM
Communities and homeowners throughout California have experienced serious damage to trees due to harsh winter weather and heavy snowfall. After a storm, it’s ...
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04-06-11 835AM
Secretary of State Debra Bowen today announced that the proponent of a new initiative may begin collecting petition signatures for his measure.
The Attorney Ge...
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03-30-11 830AM
Senate Bill 906 will require that accused and convicted co-conspirators of violent felonies be jailed and prisoned apart.
On Aug. 9, 2009, two assailants bruta...
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03-28-11 1155AM
Ready to purge your piles, wash your windows or tackle the garden? Check out www.baywise.org for an easy how-to for your spring refresh.
The Bay Area Pollutio...
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Local 2010 Census data are now finalized, and county governments in California are developing proposed maps to reflect the new population figures for supervis...
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03-22-11 950AM
In a recent ceremony at the State Capitol in Sacramento, Assemblymember Joan Buchanan joined with her colleagues to honor Contra Costa County business leader L...