Contra Costa Herald

09/17/2026

Have you seen him? Call Pittsburg Police.

09/17/2026

Danville man sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for Ponzi scheme that lasted over 25 years
- Former East Bay financial advisor defrauded at least 93 victims
- Faced faces up to 30 years in prison, $500K in fines

Danville man sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for Ponzi scheme that lasted over 25 years September 16, 2026 By Publisher Leave a Comment Former East Bay financial advisor defrauded at least 93 victims Faced faces up to 30 years in prison, $500K in fines By U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern Di...

09/17/2026

Kaiser Permanente NorCal is one of only two health care systems in nation to have all 3 health plans rated 5-stars, highest possible by NCQA
- System’s Medicare, Medicaid and commercial health plans are also rated highest in CA for overall quality
- Kaiser Permanente had more 5-star or 4.5-star plans than any other health care organization for 11th ratings cycle in a row
https://contracostaherald.com/kaiser-permanente-norcal-is-one-of-only-two-health-care-systems-in-nation-to-have-all-3-health-plans-rated-5-stars-highest-possible-by-ncqa/

09/15/2026

Brentwood Planning Commission symbolically opposing but can’t stop under construction East County Service Center
- 18 and 20 years after six votes of approval by council, commission
- Contra Costa administrator’s office, fire chief oppose resolution of non-compliance on Tuesday’s agenda
https://contracostaherald.com/brentwood-planning-commission-symbolically-opposing-but-cant-stop-under-construction-east-county-service-center/

09/14/2026

Walnut Creek company forms strategic partnership to advance technology-driven athlete development
- COPA Innovation Laboratories, another Mark Hall venture, joins forces with Shoot 360
https://contracostaherald.com/walnut-creek-company-forms-strategic-partnership-to-advance-technology-driven-athlete-development/

09/14/2026

Pittsburg Police Officers Association raising funds for injured cop shot by detainee
https://contracostaherald.com/pittsburg-police-officers-association-raising-funds-for-injured-cop-shot-by-detainee/

09/14/2026

September is National Preparedness Month
- This year’s theme: “Americans Stand Ready”
- Become a Martinez CERT Volunteer
https://contracostaherald.com/september-is-national-preparedness-month/

09/14/2026

See UPDATES for the victims' names, third boy, online fundraisers and more information
Two Discovery Bay boys die in fatal two-vehicle collision near Antioch, Brentwood city boundary early Sunday
- Both were student-athletes at Liberty High in Brentwood, two others injured, including another Liberty student-athlete
https://contracostaherald.com/two-discovery-bay-boys-die-in-fatal-two-vehicle-collision-near-antioch-brentwood-city-boundary-early-sunday/

09/12/2026

Bay Skyway to connect Bay Bridge East Span Path to Treasure Island, San Francisco
- A New Way to Cross the Bay
https://contracostaherald.com/bay-skyway-to-connect-bay-bridge-east-span-path-to-treasure-island-san-francisco/

09/12/2026

Did you feel it? 3.4 magnitude earthquake 9 km SW of Brentwood, CA at 12:25 AM Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/nc75434122/executive