Happy Thursday

Well.. we all survived stormageddan over the weekend, but lots of damages... including Anchor Marina breaking apart. CONFIRE reported 7 structures damaged with 60 weather related callouts... plenty of events Thursday-Saturday, then its Super Bowl Sunday. 

Added a few new podcast episodes this week with some candidates--yes, in the County Supervisor Race, I've interviewed Mike Barbanica and Jelani Killings, but have not received much response from the Shanelle Scales-Preston campaign, but have reached out several times. 

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.

Crab Feeds

Here is a list of 52 upcoming crab feeds -- click here

Events & Music This Week

Thursday, Feb 8

• 5:00 pm: Antioch Food Truck Thursdays
• 5:00 pm: Downtown Brentwood Bestie Bash
• 6:00 pm – In the End + Rage on Parade at Retro Junkie (Walnut Creek)
• 6:00 pm – Macy Blackman & Big Nathan at Roxx on Main (Martinez) 
• 7:00 pm – Tom Duffy & John Miller at Wise Girl (Pleasant Hill)
• 7:30 pm - Comedy night at WTF Restaurant (Oakley)

Friday, Feb 9

• 5:30 pm: St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Crab Feed (Concord)
• 5:30 pm: Clay Bell at Slow Hand BBQ (Martinez) 
• 6:00 pm: Creekside Church Crab Feed (Martinez)
• 6:00 pm – Sun Hunter Duo at Del Cielo Brewing (Martinez)
• 6:00 pm – Fred Barchetta + Stung at Retro Junkie (Walnut Creek)
• 6:00 pm – Galentines Day Dance Party at Hannah Nicole Vineyards 
• 6:30 pm:Ke'Shay Love & Love Green at Dale Vino (Pittsburg)
• 7:00 pm - Brentwood Co Co County Wine Company Live Music
• 7:00 pm - Room 43 at Monica's Riverview (Antioch)
• 7:00 pm – Greg Rahn at Roxx on Main (Martinez)
• 7:00 pm – Sixteen Scandals at Wisegirl (Pleasant Hill)
• 7:00 pm - DJ Foisy/Karaoke at WTF Restaurant (Oakley)
• 8:00 pm – Dustin Heer at Crown & Crow (Brentwood)
• 9:30 pm – The Unoriginals at Dan’s Irish Sports Bar (Walnut Creek)

Saturday, Feb 10

• 8:00 am - Contra Costa Farmers Markets (multiple locations)
• 9:00 am: Brentwood Rotary Club 2nd Annual Sweetheart 5K Run/Walk
• 12:30 pm – Dustin Heer at Campos Family Vineyards (Byron)
• 1:00 pm: Downtown Martinez Wine & Chocolate Stroll
• 1:00 pm: Valentines Charcuterie Class by Boards w/Dezi (Pittsburg)
• 1:00 pm: Paws in Need Crab Feed (Livermore)
• 2:00 pm – The Flashback Band at CJ’s (Pleasant Hill)
• 5:00 pm: Boots & Bling, It’s A Cowboy Thing! (Brentwood)
• 5:00 pm: Knights of Columbus Crab and Pasta Feed (San Ramon)
• 5:00 pm: 5th Annual Noceti Group Crab Feed (Stockton)
• 5:00 pm: Murder at the Masquerade at Longevity Wines
• 5:30 pm: St. David of Wales Catholic School Crab Feed (Richmond)
• 6:00 pm: Brentwood Lions Club Crab Feed
• 6:00 pm: Sacramento Shelter Pets Alive Crab Feed
• 6:00 pm: Creekside Church Crab Feed (Martinez)
• 6:00 pm – Los Bahianatos at Del Cielo Brewing (Martinez)
• 6:00 pm – System of a Clown + Daves Not Here at Retro Junkie (Walnut Creek)
• 7:00 pm: Lacy J Dalton at El Campanil (Antioch)
• 7:00 pm - PTK at Monica's Riverview (Antioch)
• 7:00 pm – Wendy Dewitt with Steve Freund at Ross on Main (Martinez)
• 7:00 pm – Garageland Rodeo at Wisegirl (Pleasant Hill) 
• 8:00 pm – Brentwood CoCo Wine Live Music 
• 8:00 pm: Arab American Comedy Festival 20th Anniversary Tour (San Francisco)
• 8:00 pm: JC Cole and Folsom ’68 – The Definitive Johnny Cash Tribute (Tracy)
• 9:30 pm – Superbad at Dan’s Irish Sports Bar (Walnut Creek)

Sunday, Feb 11 

• 8:00 am: Contra Costa Farmers Markets (multiple locations)
• 10:00 am: Brentwood PAL BBQ King of the Grill
• 11:00 am – Besties, Bubbles & Brunch at Smiths Landing (Antioch)
• 1:00 pm: SUPERBOWL SUNDAY at Dale Vino (Pittsburg)
• 3:00 pm: Super Bowl (San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs)

Events Further Out

• 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 

Podcasts

• Vivian Shares her Boondoggies Journey
• Karen Mitchoff Runs for California State Assembly
• Mike Barbanica Runs for Contra Costa County Board of Supervisor
• Jelani Killings Runs for Contra Costa County Board of Supervisor
• Dirk Zeigler On Why California Insurance Rates Are Skyrocketing Sean McCauley Gives Project Status Updates and More

Contra Costa County

• Intermittent Flaring Expected at the Martinez Refinery
• Contra Costa Shark Tank Youth Competition 2024 Winners Announced
• Burgis: Storm Causes Damage to Dock at Anchor Marina
• Anchor Marina Abatement on Bethel Island Costs $100k
• Burglary Suspect Linked to $300k in Stolen Property Arrested
• Contra Costa County Office of Education to Host Job Fair
• MTC to Seek Legislature’s Approval to Put Bay Area Transportation Measure on Ballot
• Meals on Wheels Diablo Region Launches 4th Annual Feed the Soul

Antioch

• Mayor Signs Pledge Towards a Fossil-Free Antioch
• Antioch Police Seek Suspects in Shooting After Vehicle Crash
• Antioch Touts 82% Success Rate With Homeless Program
• Editorial: How Antioch Should Provide its Homeless Data
• City of Antioch Sees Increase in Crime in 2023
• Antioch Police Release Suspect Photo in Recent Shooting
• Antioch to Bring Back Discussion for Possible Ballot Measure

Brentwood

• Adams Principal Lauren Griggs Selected as Middle School Principal of the Year
• Brentwood School District Receives $50k Donation
• Brentwood Police Officers Honored With Medal of Valor Award

Concord

• City of Concord Publishes Homeless Strategic Plan
• Suspect Arrested in Concord for Threatening a City of Berkeley Employee
• Applications Open for Concord Community Academy

Lafayette

• John McCormick Appointed to Lafayette City Council

Martinez

• Martinez to Get Update on Homeless Outreach and Services

Oakley

• Oakley Councilmember Says “Club Teams” Should Pay More

Pinole

• Pinole Mayor Devin Murphy Offers Farewell Remarks

Pittsburg

• Pittsburg Announces Facade Improvement Grant Program
• Supervisor Glover Announces Grant Writing Proposal Workshop
• BART Police Say 17-Year-Old Arrested in Pittsburg BART Station Shooting

Pleasant Hill

• Oakley Man Arrested by Pleasant Hill Police

Richmond

• Air District Fines Republic Services $160k For Air Quality Violations
• City of Richmond Highlights Record Low Number of Homicides

California News

• Governor Newsom Deploys CHP to Oakland and East Bay
• Plan to Boost Criminal Prosecutions in Oakland and the East Bay Announced
• Assemblyman Patterson Introduces Legislation to Cut Electric Rates by 30%
• Bill Seeks to Compassionately Clear Homeless Encampments
• Bill to Allow Therapeutic Use of Psychedelics Reintroduced
• Bill Would Guarantee Access to Computer Science for All California Students
• Assemblywoman Wilson Introduces “Best Value Contracting” Bill
• Bauer-Kahan Introduces Two Bills Ensuring Safe and Abundant Abortion Access
• California Teacher Credentialing “Reimagined” Under New Bill
• Senator Wiener Introduces Bill to Expand Freelance Worker Protections
• Bill Aims to Stop Transient Releases of Sexually Violent Predators
• Bill Seeks to Prevent Utility Influence on Ratemaking Decisions
• Legislation Aims to Stop the Proliferation of Fentanyl in Schools
• California Legislation Black Caucus Introduces 2024 Reparations Legislative Package
• Child Content Creator Rights Act Passes State Senate
• California Snowpack Remains Below Average

Thanks again for all the support,

Mike B.

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