Happy Thursday,

Warm weather has returned and that means U-Pick season is in full swing with cherries, strawberry's, mulberries and more. -- see update. Meanwhile,  Rivertown Wine Walk & Artisian Faire is set for 12:00 pm Saturday in downtown Antioch. 

 
Don't forget, Contra Costa County Fair returns May 16-19. 

With it being mother’s day weekend, went out a bit further for upcoming events—including the Dixon May Fair (May 9-12).

Spend a lot of time watching City Council meetings from across the county to even some school boards... a lot going on, very time consuming and frustrating to watch all at the same time. News is news, but several recaps in the notes below.

Enjoy the weekend, 

Thursday, May 9

• 5:00 pm – Antioch Food Truck Thursdays
• 5:00 pm - Acoustic EQ at Slow Hand BBQ (Martinez)
• 5:30 pm – Spring Sip & Stroll (Downtown Danville)
• 6:00 pm – Pittbsurg Car Show & Music + PH’ds (Old Town, Pittsburg)
• 6:00 pm - Macy Blackman & Bing Nathan at Roxx on Main (Martinez)
• 6:00 pm - Pizza & Wine Pairing at Roadside 22 (Clayton)
• 6:00 pm - Adrian West Band at WiseGirl (Pleasant Hill)
• 7:00 pm - Inner-State (80’s) at Retro Junkie (Walnut Creek)
• 7:30 pm - Comedy Night at WTF Restaurant (Oakley)
• 8:00 pm – Afroman (Brentwood Emporium) 

Friday, May 10 

• 3:00 pm – Live Music (Donovan) at Serendipity Cellars (Brentwood)
• 6:00 pm - Salvage Title at Del Ciello Brewing (Martinez)
• 6:00 pm - Lee Waterman Trio at Riggers Loft (Richmond)
• 6:00 pm - Unsolicited Advice at Slow Hand BBQ (Martinez)
• 6:00 pm – Against the Grain at WiseGirl (Pleasant Hill)
• 6:00 pm - Michelle & Bruce at Slow Hand BBQ (Pleasant Hill)
• 6:30 pm – The Jean Genies (David Bowie Tribute) and Open Doors (Doors Tribute) at Retro Junkie (Walnut Creek)
• 7:00 pm – Duo Sonics at Brentwood CoCo Wine Co
• 7:00 pm – 90’s Night with the Souvenirs (Brentwood Emporium)
• 7:00 pm - Matilda Jr at Pittsburg California Theater 
• 7:00 pm - Greg Rahn at Roxx on Main (Martinez)
• 8:30 pm – Movies In the Park, The Super Mario Bros (Brentwood City Park) 
• 9:00 pm - DJ Bobby Raw at Vinnies Bar (Concord)
• 9:30 pm - Notorious (Rock Covers & Dance Hits) at Dan’s Irish Bar (Walnut Creek)

Saturday, May 11

• 8:00 am – Local Farmer Markets (Brentwood, Orinda, San Ramon, Walnut Creek)
• 9:00 am - Homebuilders Homeschool’s Used Curriculum Sale (Brentwood)
• 9:30 – Rose 5K Walk & Run (Campos Family Vineyards, Byron)
• 10:00 am – ParkFest by East Bay Regional Park District (Lake Chabot) 
• 10:00 am – ClayFest (Beermann Plaza, Lincoln)
• 11:00 am - AIA Maya Bazaar 2024 (San Ramon)
• 11:00 am - Teacher Appreciation Day + Live Music at Hannah Nicole Vineyards (Brentwood)
• 11:00 am – Lodi Comic Con (Lodi Grape Festival Grounds)
• 12:00 pm - Rivertown Wine Walk & Artisian Faire (Antioch)
• 2:00 pm - Adrian West Band at Riggers Loft (Richmond)
• 2:00 pm - Matilda Jr at Pittsburg California Theater
• 3:00 pm - Halfway to Halloween at Four Fools Winery (Rodeo)
• 4:00 pm - New Frantic’s at Slow Hand BBQ (Maritnez)
• 5:00 pm - Live music at Mike Hess Brewing (Walnut Creek)
• 5:00 pm - Matilda Jr at Pittsburg California Theater
• 6:00 pm - Julio Bravo at Del Ciello Brewing (Martinez)
• 6:00 pm - Michelle & Bruce at Slow Hand BBQ (Pleasant Hill)
• 6:00 pm – For the Masses (Depeche Mode Tribute) + Retrospekt at Retro Junkie (Walnut Creek)
• 6:00 pm – Comedy Show at Riggers Loft (Richmond)
• 7:00 pm – Killer Dueling Pianos (Jessies Vineyard, Lodi CA)
• 7:00 pm - Deep Blue Jam at Roxx on Main (Martinez)
• 7:00 pm - Jr. Deville Blues Band at WiseGirl (Pleasant Hill)
• 8:00 pm - The Party Mix at Brentwood CoCo Wine Co
• 8:00 pm - Flannel (alternative rock & grunge tribute) (Brentwood Emporium)
• 8:00 pm - Unchained Van Halen & Ozzy Unchained at Vinnies Bar (Concord)
• 9:30 pm – Audiorage at Dan’s Rish Sports Bar (Walnut Creek) 

Sunday, May 12 

• 8:00 am – Marysville Roll & Stroll Car Show (E St, Marysville)
• 9:00 am – Open Air Market (Martinez) 
• 12:00 pm – Mothers Day Artisan Fair (Suisun Historic Waterfront)
• 1:00 pm - Mothers Day in the Vineyards + The Top Secret Dance Band at Hannah Nicole Vineyards (Brentwood)
• 1:00 pm - Jeffrey Halford at Slow Hand BBQ (Martinez)
• 2:00 – Sunday Sessions at Smiths Landing (Antioch)
• 2:00 pm - Mothers Day French Champagne Pairing & Live Music (Dale Vino)

• Live Music Around Contra Costa County in May

Full Event Calendar -- click here

Recent Podcasts

• May 3 - Amy Tilley Talks Downtown Brentwood Coalition
• April 22 - Julie Craft Talks Very Mulberry U-Pick and More
• April 15 - Sonia Ledo Runs for State Assembly District 15
• April 11 - Bryan and Michele of Serendipity Cellars

Recent Headlines

Contra Costa County / Bay Area  News

• Antioch Has 514 Vehicle Thefts Year-to-Date in 2024
• Prescribed Burning Planned at Mount Diablo State Park
• Livermore Police Seek Double Homicide Suspect
• Rodeo Man Pleads Guilty To Tax Evasion
• Alameda County Fair Reveals Full Concert Series Lineup
• Contra Costa County Sees Population Growth
• East Bay Park District Issues Rattlesnake Advisory
• Contra Costa County Sets Aside $7.5 Million for African American Holistic Wellness Center
• Contra Costa County to Look at $5 Million Guaranteed Income Program
• First West Nile Virus Positive Dead Bird of 2024 Found in Contra Costa County

Antioch

• Attempt to Oust Antioch School District Superintendent Fails
• Editorial: Antioch “Bully Trustee” Must Be Held Accountable
• DA Secures Conviction in Antioch Murder Case at the Center of Racial Justice Act Violations
• Update: Stockton Police Confirm Homicide Suspect Arrest in Antioch
• Antioch Rivertown Wine Walk & Artisan Fair Set For May 11
• Antioch Library to Close For Roof Replacement

Brentwood

• Cherry U-Pick Season Has Arrived in Brentwood
• Brentwood Police Nab Man With Plenty of Vehicle Keys
• Brentwood Goes to War Against Tobacco With New Regulations
• Podcast: Amy Tilley Talks Downtown Brentwood Coalition
• Serendipity Cellars Announces Summer of Fun Events

Concord

• Concord Seeks Input on Approach to Rezoning
• Concord Man Gets 20 Years For Enticing Minors to Produce Child Pornography
• Hair Salon Owner in Concord Arrested for Sexual Assault
• CASA Receives $10k Donation from T-Mobile
• Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano Set for Nourish Gala
• Firefighters Battle 2-Alarm Fire at Commercial Building in Concord

Oakley

• Oakley Police Report Multiple Vehicle Related Crimes Over the Weekend
• Updated: Oakley Police Investigating Stabbing on Omega Lane
• 31-Year-Old Man Dies in DUI Related Crash in Oakley

Pittsburg

• 502-Acre Roger Riley Ranch in Pittsburg Listed for Sale

Pleasant Hill

• Pleasant Hill Police Chief Threatened, Supervisor Carlson Receives “Annoying” Calls
• Pittsburg Police Say 17-Year-Old Responsible for $5k Theft
• Domestic Violence Restraining Orders Can Now be Filed in Pittsburg
• Pittsburg Announces $4.4 Million Road Improvement Project

Richmond

• Richmond Agrees to Divest Money Away From Israel

San Ramon

• San Ramon School District Hires Cammack as Superintendent
• DeSaulnier Announces Winner of Congressional Art Competition
• Feedback: San Ramon Budget Deficit Prompts Town Hall Meetings

Walnut Creek

• Walnut Creek Police Arrest Suspect for Sexual Assault of a Juvenile
• Prescribed Burning Planned at Mount Diablo State Park
• Walnut Creek: Kevin Wilk to Seek Re-Election

California

• Governor Newsom Announces Nearly 1,000 New Community Schools
• Asm Hoover Statement following Oversight Hearing on Homelessness
• CalChamber Tags Glazer Bill as a Job Killer
• Lawmakers Call for Stripping Financial Aid from Violent Student Protesters
• Candidate for State Senate Opposes Solano County Sales Tax Increase Bill
• FBI Warns of Increasing Threat of Cyber Criminals Utilizing Artificial Intelligence
• Schiavo Introduces Click to Cancel Bill to Protect Consumers
• Senator Alvarado-Gil Seeks to End Rape Law Loophole

Thanks again for all the support,

Mike B.

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