Happy Friday,

Hello 2024! After a few week hiatus the weekly newsletter returns now that the holidays are behind us. The events calendar is being updated and we are up to 50 crab feeds (see link below) plus other events are being announced. California State Legislator is back in session and already introducing new bills. Contra Costa County related news will return shortly as meeting agendas are being released as councils return next week. 

Also... 2024 ad rates are now available (*wink *wink) )... kidding. If interested, just reach out as static ads and social media ads and content options are all available.

If you liked 2023 coverage and want to offer a donation, here is the link.  

Crab Feeds

Here is a list of 50 upcoming crab feeds -- click here

New Laws:

• New Laws in California 2024
• California Law Now Restricts Law Enforcement Use of Suspect Mug Shots on Social Media
• CHP Highlights New Traffic Safety Laws for 2024
• New Laws Going Into Effect On January 1st
• ABC Highlights New Alcoholic Beverage Laws

Events & Music This Week

Thursday, Jan 4 

• 6:00 pm - Fillmore Brothers at Retro Junkie (Pleasant Hill)

Friday, Jan 5

• 5:00 pm - Oakley Friday Night Bites
• 6:00 pm - Groove Portal at Riggers Loft (Richmond)
• 6:00 pm - Damage Inc + Woke Up Dead at Retro Junkie (Pleasant Hill)
• 6:00 pm - Bonafides at Del Cielo Brewing (Martinez) 
• 6:30 pm - Finally Friday W DJ Rob at Dale Vino (Pittsburg)
• 7:00 pm - Brentwood CoCo Wine Co - No Request Band
• 8:30 pm - PTK theBand at Roundup Saloon (Lafayette)

Saturday, Jan 6

• 8:00 am - Contra Costa Farmers Markets (multiple locations)
• 10:00 am - Eric Prosch at Monica's Riverview (Antioch)
• 2:00 pm - Vince Charming Band at Riggers Loft (Richmond)
• 5:00 pm - Aaron Borowitz at Brentwood Emporium 
• 6:00 pm - The Breakfast Klub and Liberty Jazz (Brentwood)
• 7:00 pm - Leap into 2024 Aerial & Variety Show (Walnut Creek)
• 7:00 pm - Brentwood CoCo Wine Co - Edwin Brothers 
• 7:00 pm - Paper Kayak Dance Party at Wisegirl (Pleasant Hill)
• 7:30 pm - EJ Phair Comedy Night (Pittsburg) 

Sunday, Jan 7

• 8:00 am - Contra Costa Farmers Markets (multiple locations)
• 11:00 am - Evan Thomas Blues at Monica's Riverview (Antioch)
• 2:00 pm - DuoSonics Smiths Landing Sunday Sessions (Antioch)
• 2:00 pm - Amy Obenski at Riggers Loft (Richmond)
• 2:00 pm - Heart of  Hero Fundraiser at Dale Vino (Pittsburg)
• 4:00 pm - Soundstar & Jokerz Wild at JC's Saloon (Pleasant Hill)

Full Event Calendar -- click here

News Recap

If you want the news, visit www.contracosta.news 

Contra Costa County

• Letter: DA Becton, Marsy’s Law and Alexandrea Sweitzer
• Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit Filed Against Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office
• East Bay Regional Park District Trails Challenge 2024
• Save Mount Diablo Expands Its Free Discover Diablo Hikes and Outings Program for 2024
• Contra Costa County Seeks Nominations for Youth Hall of Fame
• BART’s Low-Income Fare Discount to Increase to 50% on Jan. 1
• BART’s Top 23 Accomplishments of 2023
• EBRPD: Annual Wild Mushroom Warning in Parklands
• Presidential Primary: Notice to No Party Preference Voters
• Contra Costa County Fair Returns May 16-19

Antioch

• CHP Pursuit After Sideshow in “Antioch Area” Results in Crash
• Concord Man Arrested in Antioch Homicide Case
• Antioch Man Arrested For Armed Robbery in San Francisco
• Oakley Man Dies in Early Morning Antioch Crash
• Two Juveniles Dead in Antioch Crash as Suspect Fled Scene
• Updated: 1 Dead in Antioch Shooting
• Antioch Police Investigation to Continue “Deep Into Next Year”
• Video: Antioch Police Body Camera Footage of 2021 Arrest

Brentwood

• Brentwood Moves Forward with Proclamation to Support Peace and Condemn Islamophobia
• DUI Suspected in Downtown Brentwood Crash

Concord

• Four Women File Complaint Against Concord Police Department
• Sonia Ledo Announces Run for State Assembly

Clayton

• Save Mount Diablo Closes Escrow on Krane Pond Property
• Save Mount Diablo Options 98-acre Ginochio Schwendel Ranch

Danville

• Danville Breaks Down Vehicle Theft Data from 2023

Discovery Bay/Byron

• 1 Dead in 4 Vehicle Crash on Byron Highway
• One-Way Traffic Control At Old River Bridge in Discovery Bay

Lafayette

• BART Offers Update on Monday’s Partial Train Derailment
• Update: 9 Injured After Partial Train Derailment in Orinda
• Lafayette to Talk Next Steps on Filling Upcoming City Council Vacancy
• Lafayette Leaf Blower Ban Goes into Effect in 2024

Martinez

• County Supervisors Meet with Martinez Refinery Management About Safety Concerns
• Contra Costa Health Conducts Inspection at Martinez Refinery
• Martinez: Air District Hits MRC Refinery With Notice of Violation for Public Nuisance
• CHP: 5-Year-Old Dies in Fatal Crash On Highway 4 In Martinez

Oakley

• Oakley Police Seek Suspect in UPS Store Package Burglaries
• Oakley Police Say 1 Dead in Shooting in Vintage Parkway
• Oakley Receives 3.2 Million Square Feet Bridgehead Industrial Project Application
• Editorial: Fuller Should Resign From Oakley City Council After False Money Laundering Claims

Orinda

• BART Offers Update on Monday’s Partial Train Derailment

Pinole

• Good Samaritans Shot During Robbery Attempt in Pinole

San Pablo

• Package Theft Altercation Escalates to Murder in San Pablo
• Homekey Program Brings Innovative Permanent Supportive Housing to Contra Costa County
• El Portal Project in San Pablo Gets $16 Million Homekey Funding

San Ramon

• 2 San Ramon Police Officers Sent to Hospital after Fentanyl Exposure

Walnut Creek

• Serial Burglar Arrested by Walnut Creek Police

California News

• U-Haul Announces Top Growth States of 2023
• Bill Introduced To Repeal Taxpayer Funding for Illegal Immigrants’ Health Insurance
• Bill Would Count Prior Convictions When Determining Penalties for Retail Theft Crimes
• Villapudua Introduces Referendum to Address Key Issues in Proposition 47
• Bill to Create Cannabis Cafes in California Reintroduced
• Child Content Creator Rights Act Introduced
• Artificial Intelligence Technology Bills Introduced
• 2022 Police Stop Data Released by California DOJ
• First Snow Survey of the Season Finds Below Average Conditions for California
• Contra Costa County Drivers Paying $4.74 per Gallon of Gas
• Dept of Water Resources Approves Delta Conveyance Project

Thanks again for all the support,

Mike B.

[email protected]