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Families look back on legacy, tragedy of Port Chicago military disaster after sailors exonerated
23/07/2024

Families look back on legacy, tragedy of Port Chicago military disaster after sailors exonerated

It was branded as mutiny when Black military men refused to work after July 1944 explosion that killed hundreds.

East Bay pets of the week for July 26
22/07/2024

East Bay pets of the week for July 26

Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.

“No one tougher,” Vice President Kamala Harris’s Bay Area supporters say as she looks to presidential campaign
22/07/2024

“No one tougher,” Vice President Kamala Harris’s Bay Area supporters say as she looks to presidential campaign

All eyes are on the Oakland native who worked her way through California politics to become next in line for the nation’s top job.

Letters: Pass baton | Deserve the truth | Expanding settlements
19/07/2024

Letters: Pass baton | Deserve the truth | Expanding settlements

East Bay Times Letters to the Editor for July 19, 2024

Do the things we throw into the Bay Area’s blue bins really get recycled? Here’s why the answer is changing
18/07/2024

Do the things we throw into the Bay Area’s blue bins really get recycled? Here’s why the answer is changing

The Bay Area has found new international and domestic markets for its recyclables, but more still needs to be done to fix the fragmented system.

World War II’s Port Chicago disaster — and its role in civil rights — to be memorialized
18/07/2024

World War II’s Port Chicago disaster — and its role in civil rights — to be memorialized

A massive explosion on July 17, 1944, instantly killed 320 sailors and civilians, who were predominantly Black men in their late teens to early 20s.

Report: A Bay Area without BART would impact housing, traffic and the economy
18/07/2024

Report: A Bay Area without BART would impact housing, traffic and the economy

BART says it is running service using one-time federal emergency funds that will run out in 2025.

Exonerated: Bay Area leaders react after Navy clears Black sailors convicted in World War II Port Chicago explosion
17/07/2024

Exonerated: Bay Area leaders react after Navy clears Black sailors convicted in World War II Port Chicago explosion

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro announced the exoneration Wednesday.

No guarantees, no proof: How did Mt. Diablo school district’s $50 million energy contract go so wrong?
17/07/2024

No guarantees, no proof: How did Mt. Diablo school district’s $50 million energy contract go so wrong?

Oversight officials want an investigation into whether deal with Schneider Electric was mishandled.

High-pressure system that baked Bay Area earlier this month back in region
17/07/2024

High-pressure system that baked Bay Area earlier this month back in region

“It’s not going to be as bad as it was earlier this month,” NWS meteorologist Rachel Kennedy said.

What would Biden’s proposed 5% nationwide rent cap mean for the Bay Area?
17/07/2024

What would Biden’s proposed 5% nationwide rent cap mean for the Bay Area?

The proposal, coming at critical juncture in Biden’s reelection campaign, would require approval by Congress.

Widespread unavailability of SAT leaves some wondering: Is it time to say goodbye to standardized tests?
16/07/2024

Widespread unavailability of SAT leaves some wondering: Is it time to say goodbye to standardized tests?

A larger, nationalized movement aims its frustrations with the SAT not at the the test’s availability but toward the notion that it needs to be administered at all.

Wish You Were Here: Exploring the Galapagos
16/07/2024

Wish You Were Here: Exploring the Galapagos

A Concord reader’s recent adventures in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador included some amusing encounters, as well as spectacular landscapes and aquatic adventures.

Stanford’s Moore, De La Salle’s Burke, Cal’s Lomavita are Day 1 MLB draft picks
16/07/2024

Stanford’s Moore, De La Salle’s Burke, Cal’s Lomavita are Day 1 MLB draft picks

Here’s a look at three players with local ties who went on Day 1 of the MLB Draft.

East Bay pets of the week for July 19
15/07/2024

East Bay pets of the week for July 19

Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.

One dead in crash on I-680 in Pacheco
15/07/2024

One dead in crash on I-680 in Pacheco

The crash blocked all four lanes of Interstate 680 in Pacheco, the California Highway Patrol said.

The end is in sight for a Bay Area heat wave that has lasted nearly two weeks
12/07/2024

The end is in sight for a Bay Area heat wave that has lasted nearly two weeks

An excessive heat warning ends at 8 p.m. Friday.

Vacaville officer hit and killed during traffic stop
12/07/2024

Vacaville officer hit and killed during traffic stop

Matthew Bowen previously served with the Concord Police Department.

To find California’s biggest rent hikes, see who’s hiring
12/07/2024

To find California’s biggest rent hikes, see who’s hiring

Counties with employment gains averaged 3.8% rent increases vs. 3.1% where jobs fell.

Living on the edge: Here are some common activities that people do in the heat that create fire danger
11/07/2024

Living on the edge: Here are some common activities that people do in the heat that create fire danger

Fire officials said that activities should be curtailed as the temperature rises.

Report: Extreme heat events created $7.7 billion in hidden costs in California
11/07/2024

Report: Extreme heat events created $7.7 billion in hidden costs in California

The majority of the hidden costs fall under health and safety, including the costs of deaths, emergency visits and other healthcare.

Contra Costa sheriff investigators say they’ve busted a serial airplane thief
10/07/2024

Contra Costa sheriff investigators say they’ve busted a serial airplane thief

The 28-year-old Concord resident allegedly claimed to be an airplane broker who had regular access to the Buchanan Field airport in Concord.

Are solar panels a good investment? New Berkeley study offers an answer
10/07/2024

Are solar panels a good investment? New Berkeley study offers an answer

A new study of 500,000 households offers the best snapshot to date on estimated savings of rooftop solar for American consumers.

Is it time to cool off? Bay Area temperatures still above normal this week but working their way down
09/07/2024

Is it time to cool off? Bay Area temperatures still above normal this week but working their way down

Saturday’s temperature of 111 in Livermore broke the city’s mark of 110 set on July 6, 1905.

East Bay pets of the week for July 12
08/07/2024

East Bay pets of the week for July 12

Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.

Bay Area braces for 76-year high temperatures, fire danger in scorching heat wave
08/07/2024

Bay Area braces for 76-year high temperatures, fire danger in scorching heat wave

The forecast calls for the heat to let up starting Sunday, though not by much. “If it goes from 115 to 110 … can you really tell?” one meteorologist asked.

Bay Area heat wave, Northern California wildfires and power shutoffs continue as temperatures soar
04/07/2024

Bay Area heat wave, Northern California wildfires and power shutoffs continue as temperatures soar

An excessive heat warning for interior cities is in effect until Tuesday. A heat advisory was also announced for coastal cities surrounding San Francisco Bay.

Bay Area’s Olympians explain why the region is a water polo hotbed
03/07/2024

Bay Area’s Olympians explain why the region is a water polo hotbed

A trio of East Bay clubs are at the forefront of NorCal’s influence on the U.S. Olympic roster, and some coaches are seeking to uproot the increasingly expensive system.

The Bay Area heat wave explained in 10 charts and maps
03/07/2024

The Bay Area heat wave explained in 10 charts and maps

Temperatures will stay above 100 in many places all week, and could hit 110 in some areas

No end in sight to Patelco Credit Union ransomware attack that crippled online banking for 500,000 members
03/07/2024

No end in sight to Patelco Credit Union ransomware attack that crippled online banking for 500,000 members

After four days, the Dublin-based credit union has no updates on the end of the lockdown it placed on half a million customer accounts.

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