The Martinez City Council has approved a new public art project honoring World War II veteran “Papa Jake” Larson with a full-figure bronze statue to be installed at Plaza Ignacio …

Happy Friday to all the wonderful citizens in the City of Claycord. This is a post with no subject, you can talk about whatever you want. If breaking news happens …

This post is “Talk About Politics”. Please use this post to talk about politics, and keep politics out of the “whatever” thread. Thank you, and be kind to each other. …

QUESTION: How has the government shutdown affected you or someone you know?

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Friday morning that short-haul flights to San Francisco International Airport would be delayed due to staffing shortages amid the federal government shutdown. The delays happened …

California’s average price for a gallon of gasoline jumped 12 cents since last week, reaching $4.69. Refinery maintenance across the state is part of the reason for the increase: when …

An Amtrak train that connects the Bay Area with the Central Valley has a new name, the agency that operates the system said this week. The Amtrak San Joaquins passenger …

QUESTION: With deepfake scams on the rise, do you trust your eyes and ears online/on the phone anymore? **A deepfake scam is a type of fraud where scammers use AI …

A popular Japanese grocery chain is moving into one of downtown Pleasant Hill’s most recognizable vacant spaces. Osaka Marketplace has announced plans to open a new 42,000-square-foot store inside the …

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed a local emergency due to the federal government shutdown disrupting CalFresh funding which threatens the food security of 107,020 individuals in …

QUESTION: What’s the first concert you ever went to, and was it good or bad?

A new survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAFTS) reveals a critical misunderstanding between drivers and Slow Down, Move Over laws, with only 64% of drivers complying when …

Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) made the following statement upon the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors’ unanimous passage of a measure to proclaim a local emergency caused by the …

QUESTION: Did you vote yes or no on prop.50?

The City of Concord planted over two dozen trees along the fence line at the George Krueger Playfields on Cowell Rd. That’s gonna look really nice. Good move, Concord.