Happy Thursday

As we head into a rainy weekend... at least we have NFL playoff football, including the 49ers vs. Packers. Busy week with lots of news around Contra Costa County, you can see all the links below.

Also, dropped a podcast this week... check it out.  Podcast: Sean McCauley Gives Project Status Updates and More

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 52 upcoming crab feeds -- click here

Events & Music This Week

Thursday, Jan 18

• 7:00 pm – Comedy Night at Del Cielo Brewing (Martinez
• 7:00 pm – The Hyperdrive Kittens at Retro Junkie (Walnut Creek)
• 6:00 pm – The Breedloves at WiseGirl (Pleasant Hill)

Friday, Jan 19

• 7:00 pm - Brentwood Co Co County Wine Company Live Music
• 7:00 pm – Volt + Beer Drinkers at Retro Junkie (Walnut Creek)
• 7:00 pm – Jr Deville Band at WiseGirl (Pleasant Hill)
• 8:00 pm – Crown and Crow (Brentwood) – Anthony Francisco
• 9:00 pm - Pete Floyd at California Theater (Pittsburg)

Saturday, Jan 20

• 8:00 am - Contra Costa Farmers Markets (multiple locations)
• 9:00 am - The Makers Boulevard (Brentwood)
• 10:00 am - GCA Bay Area Kite Festival (Fremont – Updated)
• 5:00 pm - Pittsburg Italian American Club Crab Feed 
• 5:00 pm - Lamorinda Lions Club Crab Feed
• 5:00 pm - Northgate Athletics Crab & Pasta Feed
• 5:00 pm - DISCOUNT Partner Paint night at Starry Nite Studios
• 5:30 pm - Flor do Oakley Crab Feed (Oakley)
• 6:00 pm - Dale Vino Paint & Sip Soiree by Jocey (Pittsburg)
• 6:00 pm - Pleasant Hill Lions Annual Crab Feed
• 6:00 pm - Bay Front Chamber of Commerce Crab Feed (Hercules)
• 6:00 pm - SFA Knights of Columbus #13179 Crab Feed (Concord)
• 7:00 pm – Comedy Night at William Welch Tasting Room (Martinez)
• 7:00 pm – Scott Bell Band at WiseGirl (Pleasant Hill)
• 8:00 pm - Carnaval!: SANTANA Tribute at El Campanil (Antioch)
• 8:00 pm – Brentwood CoCo Wine Live Music 

Sunday, Jan 21

• 8:00 am - Contra Costa Farmers Markets (multiple locations)
• 12:00 pm: McCauley Estate Vineyards Wine & Dine
• 2:00 pm – Sunday Sessions at Smiths Landing Ft Alvon Johnson (Antioch)

Events Further Out

• Jan 24: Brentwood Police to Host Town Hall Meeting
• Jan 27 - Discovery Bay State of the Town Gala
• Feb 2-4: Lodi Wine & Chocolate Weekend
• Feb 3-4: Wine Lover’s Weekend at the Old Sugar Mill
• Feb 8 - Downtown Brentwood Bestie Bash
• Feb 10 - Brentwood Rotary Club 2nd Annual Sweetheart 5K Run/Walk
• Feb 10 - Downtown Martinez Wine & Chocolate Stroll
• Feb 10 - Boots & Bling, It’s A Cowboy Thing!
• Feb 17 - Brentwood Chamber 2023 Gala
• Feb 24 - Heart to Heart Benefit – Elderly Wish Foundation
• March 22 - Antioch Chamber of Commerce Gala
• March 30 - Kiwanis Club of the Delta-Antioch Annual Tri Tip Dinner

Full Event Calendar -- click here

News Recap

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

Contra Costa County

• Contra Costa County Library Users Borrow 1.9 Million Digital Books in 2023
• EBRPD Launches Annual Trails Challenge Program
• Contra Costa County Receives $15 million For EV Chargers at County Libraries
• Contra Costa County Announces Interim Animal Services Director
• Contra Costa Shark Tank Youth Competition Finalists Announced
• Contra Costa County Supervisors Install New Leadership

Antioch

• Antioch to Hold Design Workshops on Beede Lumber Yard
• Antioch Police Officer Shot at During Pursuit
• Antioch Agrees to Hire Downtown Security Patrol
• Fire Chief Says “All Communities” Should Adopt Sideshow Enforcement Ordinances
• Antioch Shooting Leaves 1 Dead on Fitzuren
• Antioch City Council Looks at Tools to Fix Substandard Properties
• Former Antioch City Manager Ron Bernal Running for Mayor

Brentwood

• Brentwood Gets Update on Two Future Contra Costa Fire Stations
• Growth Highlights Downtown Brentwood Becomes Destination
• Shepherd’s Gate Gets Approval to Expand Brentwood Campus
• Brentwood Police Say Vehicle Crash Results in Arrest for Firearm and Drug Charges

Concord

• Concord Set to Discuss Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Evictions
• Concord Police Nab Armed Robbery Suspect
• Yellow Roof Foundation Receives $1 Million Grant to Build Affordable Homes in Concord

Lafayette

• El Curtola Bridge in Lafayette Hit With Anti-Israel Graffiti
• Lafayette City Council Announces Vacancy, Accepting Applications

Martinez

• Martinez Special Events Up for Discussion
• Martinez Set to Talk Cannabis Regulations

Richmond

• City of Richmond Highlights Record Low Number of Homicides

Walnut Creek

• Three Suspects in a Bay Area Organized Retail Crime Ring Charged
• Two Rescued During 2-Alarm Fire in Walnut Creek
• Walnut Creek CERT Launching New Training Classes

California News

• Kelly-Moore Paints Says its Closing All Stores
• 2024-25 State Budget Proposal Protects Core Priorities and Ensures Fiscal Stability
• Newsom Calls for Legislation Cracking Down on Property Crime
• Tackle Football Supporters Celebrate Veto Announcement of Youth Football Ban
• California Seizes Over $312M in Unlicensed Cannabis
• Assemblymember Connolly Seeks Changes in Sex Offender Policy
• AG Bonta Warns School Districts Against Forced Outing Policies
• Gov Newsom Statement on Court Ruling Obstructing Encampments Clearing
• Bill to Tax Extreme Wealth Held by Committee
• Bill to Require Cities to Establish Review Boards for Complaints Against Law Enforcement Moves Forward

Thanks again for all the support,

Mike B.

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