1+ week, 2+ day ago   (206+ words) California believes that immunization is the best protection available against respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus. Seasonal immunization is also a critical public health tool to reduce serious illness, community transmission and health care system strain....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1610+ words) On this episode of the Be Curious Contra Costa Podcast, a chat with Antioch City Council District 4 candidate Andrew Becker — although if you watch Antioch City Council meetings regularly, you probably already know who he is. ANTIOCH, CA — Antioch City…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (159+ words) SACRAMENTO, CA — Legislation to help animals rescued from abuse get out of shelters and into safe homes faster has passed the California Legislature and is headed to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. Assemblymember Matt Haney’s (D–San Francisco) AB 2344, the Rehome…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (197+ words) On August 29, 2026, shortly after 3:30 p.m., Antioch Police Department officers responded to the 5100 block of Arroyo Way for a reported traffic collision involving a vehicle that struck two parked vehicles. Officers arrived and located the driver and sole occupant, a 66-year-old man,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (669+ words) Contra Costa News AG Bonta Secures $17 Billion Settlement with Meta, Proposed Settlement Includes Changes to Instagram and Facebook OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general today announced a proposed settlement, which remains subject to…...

3+ week, 16+ hour ago   (485+ words) On Sunday, an Antioch Police officer sustained minor injuries after a suspected DUI driver struck a patrol vehicle during a brief pursuit. According to preliminary information, just after 2:00 p.m., Antioch Police Department patrol officers responded to the area of Yellowstone Drive…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (321+ words) Image provided by office of Assemblymember Mia Bonta On Saturday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the “Stop Nick Shirley” Act into law Under AB 2624, it expands California’s Safe at Home program to employees of nonprofits that serve people navigating the immigration…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (195+ words) On Friday, two people were injured during a residential structure fire in the City of Pittsburg which prompted a medical helicopter response for a burn victim. At approximately 11:40 a.m., Contra Costa County Fire Protection District crews responded to a reported residential…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (374+ words) “Even though gasoline demand is down, which is typical for this time of year, crude oil is pushing up the national average,” said Doug Johnson, spokesperson for AAA Mountain West Group. “Crude oil prices remain in the $80 per barrel range…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (421+ words) Contra Costa News On August 19, 2026, San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced the arrest of Stockton City Council Candidate Desiree Lynch following a public corruption investigation. The charges allege that Lynch perjured herself by registering to vote and filing…...