🌱 Patch AM: Concord husband faces murder charge after fatal stabbing on Panoramic Drive

Coming up on the Concord Patch calendar: "Kendra Gives Back" Meals on Wheels Fundraiser

🌱 Patch AM: Husband Charged In Wife's Deadly Stabbing Inside Concord Home Does Not Enter Plea

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Trump's Escalating Data Center Push On Private Lands Challenged By Bay Area Lawmakers

Federal land proposals intensify fights over local control, electricity costs, water supplies, and public access.

Mom's Arrest Fuels New Debate On Leaving Kids Home Alone: See CA Laws

California sets no minimum age for staying home alone, but parents must consider whether their child can do so safely.

🌱 Patch AM: Husband Charged In Wife's Deadly Stabbing Inside Concord Home Does Not Enter Plea

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Husband Charged In Wife's Deadly Stabbing Inside Concord Home Does Not Enter Plea

Thomas Iovenitti remains jailed without bail after prosecutors charged him with killing his wife, Alisha.

🌱 Patch AM: Concord Husband Suspected Of Killing His Wife, In Court Today

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Concord Husband Suspected Of Killing His Wife, In Court Today

Prosecutors say Thomas Iovenitti was free on $1,000 bail when he allegedly killed his wife.

🌱 Patch AM: Concord seniors: do you know about this free legal lifeline?

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Concord Students Collect Food To Fight Hunger

Concord High students will collect food and financial donations Friday to help feed local families.

City Pauses Data Centers But Exempts Approved Project In East Bay

Councilmembers approved a moratorium that leaves the former golf course project untouched despite residents’ objections.

🌱 Patch AM: What Concord police are uncovering after a deadly Panoramic Drive stabbing

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Justice Department Demand Over Ballots Challenged By Contra Costa's DeSaulnier

DeSaulnier warns against interference ahead of election after the U.S. Justice Department demands ballot quarantine within 48 hours.

🌱 Patch AM: Which Concord streets saw the most crime last week?

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Woman Killed, Man In Critical Condition After Knife Fight: Concord PD

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, while the man was taken to a hospital and was in critical condition on Saturday, police said.

Meet Concord City Council Candidate Don Seta

Don Seta discusses affordability, rights, and safety in the Concord City Council District 3 race.

Meet Concord City Council Candidate Douglas Lezameta

Douglas Lezameta discusses safety, affordability, and infrastructure in the Concord City Council District 3 race.

Five Bay Area Residents Facing Voting Charges In Embattled Trump 'Crackdown'

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to halt a voting investigation that led to the arrest of five Bay Area residents.

2 Killed, 2 Injured In Wrong-Way Crash On Concord Freeway

Two people were killed, and two injured in an overnight collision, which closed northbound Interstate 680 for hours.

Police Search For Helmeted Suspect In Concord

Officers and a police helicopter search near Monument Boulevard and Mohr Lane after suspect flees.

PG&E Power Shutoffs Across NorCal: Is Concord Affected?

Thousands face potential power shutoffs amid wildfire danger. Here's how to check your address and find local resources.

Wild Chase Through East Contra Costa County Ends With 2 Arrests

The two suspects were booked into jail on suspicion of multiple felonies.

Suspect Who Cut Off Ankle Bracelet Then Violently Attacked 2 Women Sentenced Today: Contra Costa DA

A judge sentenced Mark Lewis Hinton after jurors convicted him of violently assaulting two women.

NFL Urges Supreme Court To Decide If Feds Or States Should Regulate Prediction Markets

The NFL filed its brief the day after states asked the Supreme Court to resolve the regulatory dispute over prediction markets.

Precious Wedding Photos Stolen From Car In East Bay, Couple Pleas For Return 'No Questions Asked': Report

An Oakland vehicle break-in leaves East Bay newlyweds seeking memory cards holding photographs of their wedding day.

Concord Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting, & More

From where to cast an early ballot to deciding on local and statewide candidates — here’s your Concord voter guide.

$8.3M Earmarked For Contra Costa Including Theft Crackdowns, Trafficking Survivor Support

Two federal awards give Contra Costa prosecutors $1.1 million to fight theft and support survivors.

Two Men Suspected Of Kidnapping, Holding Hostages At Gunpoint Go To Trial In Contra Costa: Report

Prosecutors accuse the men of holding residents at gunpoint and wounding one during a robbery.

Contra Costa Ballots Arrive: Voting Starts Now

Election officials mailed ballots Monday, allowing voters to cast votes before the November general election.

Leslie's Pool Supplies To Close Concord Store Amid Bankruptcy

The California-born retail giant is closing 26 California stores as part of a nationwide restructuring plan.

Oprah’s Book Club Favorite Picked As Contra Costa Book Of The Year

“The Girls Who Grew Big” follows a fierce, tight-knit group of outcast teenage mothers who nickname themselves "The Girls."

Urge Joybound to reinstate the feral cat food program

Please sign our petition to urge Joybound to reinstate the feral cat food program.

Delta’s Culinary History Revealed, Savored At Contra Costa Event

A Nov. 5 event explores Indigenous foodways, immigrant traditions, farming innovations, and vintage cake recipes.

Newsom Signs Law Tailor-Made For Concord Base Redevelopment

Concord will work with Brookfield and residents on detailed plans for the former military property.

Person Sought In Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station Shooting That Injured 3 Bystanders

The shooting happened on the transfer platform just before 5:30 p.m. Monday and stemmed from an argument between two people.

BART Platform Shooting In Contra Costa Injures 3, Arrest Reveals New Details: Report

Police arrested one suspect after an argument erupted into gunfire, disrupting service during the evening Monday commute.

Missing Swimmer Discovered Dead In East Bay

A 46-year-old woman who went missing last week was discovered Sunday morning in Antioch, authorities said.

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Teen Wounded By Bullets Fired Near Party In Contra Costa

Police say bullets also struck two nearby homes. Investigators are seeking footage from the Prewett Ranch Drive area.

Family-Owned Supermarket Opens In Pittsburg At Shopping Center Site Vacant Since 2019

Julie Aquilina has lived in Pittsburg for nearly 30 years and looks forward to having a local grocery store just five minutes from home.