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Antioch, Richmond, El Cerrito, education, community, youth, civic engagement
June 03, 2026 07:15

Y-Plan Program Engages WCCUSD Students in Real-World Community Projects

The Y-Plan, a UC Berkeley-created framework, is engaging over 500 students in West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) in real-world communi...

Camino, Oakland, San Francisco, Milpitas, transport, events, sports
June 01, 2026 10:50

BART Gears Up for FIFA World Cup 2026 with Enhanced Service, Security, and Signage

BART is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with increased service, security, and signage to accommodate fans traveling to matches and events across...

Clovis, Mission Viejo, sports, softball, CIF
May 31, 2026 14:15

Mission Viejo Softball Lets Lead Slip Away Against Oxnard in Division 4 Final

Mission Viejo softball lost a lead against Oxnard in the Division 4 final. - Mission Viejo held an early lead but could not hold on. - Oxnard mounted ...

El Cerrito, crime, assault, robbery, police
May 28, 2026 05:55

El Cerrito Woman Attacked with Wrench, Robbed on Ohlone Greenway; Suspect Arrested

A 59-year-old woman was violently assaulted and robbed on the Ohlone Greenway in El Cerrito on May 27. The suspect, Dakauna Buckley, was arrested afte...

Alto, Napa, events, music, festival
May 24, 2026 16:40

BottleRock 2026 Ends with Silent Disco, Joy

BottleRock Napa Valley 2026 concluded on May 24 with a silent disco and joyful attendees. - Thousands attended the final day, many trying the silent d...

Advance, Pittsburg, San Pablo, Concord, education, events, community
May 23, 2026 08:30

Self-Service Sundays Expand to Two More Contra Costa Libraries

The Contra Costa County Library system is expanding its Self-Service Sundays program to Pittsburg and San Pablo libraries starting June 7. The program...

Boulevard, Richmond, events, music, nightlife
May 22, 2026 06:55

8 Live Music Venues in Richmond to Explore

Richmond boasts a diverse live music scene with venues for every taste. From brewery stages to waterfront decks, here are eight spots to enjoy live pe...

American Canyon, Dixon, education, events, agriculture
May 09, 2026 12:36

Dixon May Fair barns become living classrooms for students

At the Dixon May Fair, students in FFA, 4-H, and Grange programs turn livestock barns into living classrooms, learning responsibility and life skills ...

Antioch, education, money, politics
May 08, 2026 15:30

Antioch Unified Board Rejects $18.7M in Cuts, Faces Receivership

The Antioch Unified School District board rejected $18.7 million in budget cuts, leaving a $32 million deficit and risking state receivership. - The 2...

Antioch, crime, police, incident
April 24, 2026 02:27

Antioch Officer's Harrowing Abduction and Shooting

A newly released video shows the abduction of an Antioch police officer and the officer's subsequent shooting of a suspect. The incident occurred afte...

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3 June 2026 / 16:08

Plumas County Tax Measure Defeated, Incumbents See Mixed Results
Unofficial primary election results for Plumas County show a defeated sales tax measure and mixed ou...
3 June 2026 / 16:06

King County Transportation District Nears Sales Tax Vote
The King County Transportation District is finalizing a 0.1% sales tax to fund roads and support cit...
3 June 2026 / 16:02

Southern California's Role in Gaming Debate
Southern California communities are key stakeholders in California's expanding regulated gaming conv...
3 June 2026 / 16:00

Vallejo Police Arrest 8 in Sex Trafficking Operation
Vallejo police conducted a targeted enforcement operation in downtown Vallejo, resulting in eight ar...
3 June 2026 / 15:56

Bill aims to count all Native American students in California
California Assemblymember James Ramos has introduced AB 1581 to require schools to collect tribal af...
3 June 2026 / 15:55

Murder Charge Filed Against Suspect in Death of Escondido 'Trump House' Owner
A murder charge has been filed against Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, in the death of Kerry Sheron, the 69...
3 June 2026 / 15:55

Man Accused in Series of Sexual Assaults Against Five Women Near UCLA
A man has been accused in a series of sexual assaults against five women near UCLA, with at least fo...
3 June 2026 / 15:52

Tight Race for Merced County Schools Chief
Early voting results for the Merced County Superintendent of Schools race show a tight three-way con...
3 June 2026 / 15:50

Two Strong Earthquakes Strike Off Northern California Coast
Two earthquakes with magnitudes over 5.0 struck early Wednesday off the Northern California coast. -...
3 June 2026 / 15:48

Bear Fire Prompts Evacuation Warning in Mariposa County
A vegetation fire named the Bear Fire is burning in Bear Valley, Mariposa County, prompting an evacu...