San Pablo set to ban sales of flavored tobacco products
San Pablo is set to become the latest Bay Area city to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products.
On Nov. 5, the city’s Council voted 3-1 in favor of amending the city’s ordinance to...
Grant to give low-income county families free child safety seats
A newly awarded $75,000 state grant will enable Contra Costa County public health nurses to give free car seats to their low-income clients along with education on how to use them properly.
The “Child...
One arrested after shooting near Market Ave. and 23rd St.
A man was arrested in connection with a shooting near Market Avenue and 23rd Street on Friday night, police said.
San Pablo police officer Shuan Swaleh was out on patrol about 10 p.m. when he...
Travis Credit Union to host Budget for Homeownership workshop
From the first treehouse you visit as a child, home ownership is a desire ingrained in us from an early age. As Americans, the house with the picket fence is as organic to our...
Contra Costa hosting drive-thru drop-offs for mail ballots
The Contra Costa Elections Division will again host a “drive-thru” ballot drop-off location outside of its Martinez office for the upcoming election.
The drive-thru will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday...
Two alleged El Sobrante brothels shut down
Two suspected brothels in El Sobrante were shut down after citizen complaints led to investigations by the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff.
The citizen complaints were about massage parlors Country Costa Massage in...
San Pablo police sound alarm on vehicle vs. pedestrian accidents
San Pablo police are sounding an alarm about unsafe driving after four pedestrians were hit by vehicles in the city last week.
The "sudden spike in vehicle collisions involving pedestrians" included two hit-and-run collisions, one...
San Pablo encourages residents to wear orange next Wednesday
The City of San Pablo is encouraging its citizens to wear orange next Wednesday, Oct. 24, in celebration of Unity Day, where everyone in schools, communities and online stands together against bullying and promotes...
Animal Services offering reduced costs for adoptions
With the aim of alleviating overcrowded shelters, Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS) is offering reduced cost adoptions of all animals between now and Oct. 31.
During this period, the adoption fee for all animals will...
Vaccination clinic at CCC aims to scare off flu before Halloween
Community members are encouraged to attend a free flu vaccination clinic that will be offered at Contra Costa College on Tuesday, Oct. 30.
Cleverly called Boo2Flu, the single-day clinic is a partnership between Contra Costa...
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By Zach Chouteau
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Dialing 1 a must for 510 area codes starting June 22
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PHOTOS! 2019 Richmond Juneteenth celebration
By Mike Aldax and Mike Kinney
Community members came out in droves Saturday for yet another colorful Juneteenth Parade and Festival in Richmond.
The annual community...
