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East Bay Group Hauls Food, Cash, Supplies To Camp Fire Victims
"We didn't intend to go so far from Contra Costa County, but the need was so great."

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"We didn't intend to go so far from Contra Costa County, but the need was so great."

California State Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, said firefighting costs have overrun Cal Fire's emergency budget in seven of the last 10 years.
Contra Costa Animal Services is running an adoption fee special this Valentine's Day for dogs over 25 pounds and cats over 5 pounds.
A Martinez-based attorney specializing in cannabis regulations said the extension gives applicants more time to secure properties.
Matthew Muller, 41, represented himself Wednesday before a Solano County Superior Court judge.
The incident involved a Ford F-250 pickup truck stolen out of Concord, police said.
VIDEO STATEMENT: Vallejo PD discusses its investigation of the fatal officer-involved shooting that happened Saturday at a Taco Bell.
Sonoma Secure Families Collaborative is hosting a kick-off event this week.
Contra Costa County prosecutors said he posted on Craigslist, asking for a "naughty little girl" to engage in sex acts with him.
The fatal collision was reported around 8:15 p.m. Friday, police said.
The fatal incident happened last Wednesday morning in the area of Aspen and Brown drives.
Following a high-risk traffic stop on U.S. Highway 101, the driver was arrested on multiple charges, including drug possession, police said.
Concord and five other local police unions sought to resist the release of pre-2019 records of officer shootings and potential misconduct.
Martinez and five other local police unions sought to resist the release of pre-2019 records of officer shootings and potential misconduct.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is set to discuss the matter Tuesday.
As of Monday morning, there were no descriptions of the vehicle from witnesses, CHP Officer David Harvey said.
Police said he caught the attention of officers when he was doing doughnuts at the intersection of Pacheco Blvd. and Howe Road.
Officers initially responded to 911 calls from the shelter about a man acting erratically, police said.
A city staff report says peak demand during a performance or event at the Pavilion can tax the current systems.
The male eagle was found with a fractured wing Jan. 31 near Corona Road in Petaluma, Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue said.