California has prepositioned firefighting resources across the state in anticipation of thunderstorms bringing heavy rain, dry lightning and gusty winds that could spark new wildfires. CAL FIRE has boosted staffing …

The following is from the Concord Police Department: This past Tuesday, shortly after 10:20 PM, three gunshot wound victims arrived at John Muir Hospital in Concord and reported they were …

New California Highway Patrol crime suppression teams have made 409 arrests, recovered 156 stolen vehicles and seized 25 illegal firearms since the effort expanded statewide. The teams, working with local …

Happy Friday to all the wonderful citizens in the City of Claycord. This is a post with no subject, you can talk about whatever you want. If breaking news happens …

This post is “Talk About Politics”. Please use this post to talk about politics, and keep politics out of the “whatever” thread. Thank you, and be kind to each other. …

The East Bay Regional Park District has finished a three-year project to reduce wildfire risks across 667 acres at Anthony Chabot Regional Park. Crews removed dead and dying eucalyptus trees …

QUESTION: If you could relive one year of your life, which year would you choose and why?

The following is from the Walnut Creek Police Department: Walnut Creek Police Make Arrest in Murder Investigation Date: September 19, 2025 Arrested: Howard Wang (43 year old resident of Walnut …

California drivers are bracing for higher prices at the pump as refinery maintenance this fall cuts production. The state average for regular gas rose to $4.65 on Wednesday, up two …

The following is from the Walnut Creek Police Department: Walnut Creek Police are investigating a double homicide that occurred on Kelobra Court at approximately 11:44 p.m. last night. Officers responding …

A 39-year-old Caltrans engineer died Thursday near Martinez after being hit by an asphalt truck during construction work on state Highway 4 in Contra Costa County, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office …

Chick-fil-A in the Willows Shopping Center on Diamond Blvd in Concord is celebrating their one year anniversary on Friday. See above for the day’s schedule.

The new Chick-fil-A on Oak Grove Rd. near Ygnacio in Walnut Creek is going up faster than expected. This restaurant won’t have a drive-thru though, so construction should be wrapping …

QUESTION: If you could ban one food item forever, what would it be?

About 200 sheep are pulling double duty in a local creek, chewing down weeds and trimming nature back into shape. The only obstacle in their way? Humanity’s calling card: trash. …