🌱 Patch AM: Where Pinole residents can get sandbags and help prevent flooding

Also, don’t miss FREE Live Home Buyer Workshop/ Taller GRATUITO En Vivo Para Compradores De Casa! on the Pinole Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Contra Costa residents press for limits on county cooperation with ICE

Happening soon: FREE Live Home Buyer Workshop/ Taller GRATUITO En Vivo Para Compradores De Casa! on the Pinole Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Pinole wins $5 million to help households cut pollution

And on the Pinole Patch calendar - FREE Live Home Buyer Workshop/ Taller GRATUITO En Vivo Para Compradores De Casa!

🌱 Patch AM: Women's Day Luncheon & Expo and 11 more events

Also check out FREE Live Home Buyer Workshop/ Taller GRATUITO En Vivo Para Compradores De Casa! on the Pinole Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Appian Way bridge closes Friday, with longer-term traffic changes ahead

And on the Pinole Patch calendar - FREE Live Home Buyer Workshop/ Taller GRATUITO En Vivo Para Compradores De Casa!

🌱 Patch AM: A winter makeover is coming to Pinole’s West Soccer Field

You won’t want to miss FREE Live Home Buyer Workshop/ Taller GRATUITO En Vivo Para Compradores De Casa! on the Pinole Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Pinole's sales tax is rising to fund Bay Area transit

Happening soon: Three Voices in the Night on the Pinole Patch calendar

Americans Lost $20B To Online Crime: Check Your State’s Ranking

See which states lost the most, who’s most vulnerable, and how to protect yourself from becoming the next victim.

Quake Shakes Contra Costa County: Did You Feel It?

Was That A Quake Or Just The Train? A tremblor hit near Pinole, rattling nerves.

Charged $4K For A Tank Of Gas — 7-Eleven Glitch Slams Bay Area Customers: Report

7-Eleven software glitch leaves customers facing thousands in erroneous gas charges.

Earthquake Rattles Bay Area

The quake was reported Sunday night. Did you feel it?

Ax-Wielding Roommate | Deadly Police Shooting | Pinot Noir Festival

ALSO: 6 New NorCal Michelin Restaurants; 118 Traffic Tickets Handed Out In Just 2 Cities; New Store Opens In Fremont; DoorDash Driver Theft.

Happy Trails, To You: Photo

Ending the day on the Bay Trail.

Striking Pinole Sunset: Photo Of The Day

Have a recent photo to share? Your work could be featured on Patch.

Pinole Student Selected For Youth Hall Of Fame Award

The award ceremony takes place during Contra Costa County's upcoming César E. Chávez Commemorative Celebration.

Toxic Mushrooms Pose Danger in Pinole's East Bay Regional Parks

Two of the world's most toxic mushrooms grow in the East Bay.

Start 2025 In Pinole, Hercules With Quadrantids & 120 Meteors An Hour

The shooting star show is known for bright fireballs—explosions of light and color that can persist longer than an average meteor streak.

Trio Of Hummingbirds: Contra Costa Photos Of The Day

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.

Blue Hour By The Bay: Contra Costa Photo Of The Day

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.

Abandoned Nursery In East Bay To Be Transformed Into Fresh Food Multiplex

"And this was slated to become another gas station and car wash which is about the last thing this community needs," Sam Lustig said.

Election Security: 2-Step Verification? Try 48-Steps

Contra Costa County Shares How Election Officials Protect Your Vote

East Bay Volunteers Give Pollinators A Fighting Chance

"Pollinators are in trouble," noted Jon Jarvis, former Director of the United States National Park Service.

Sunset At The Hercules Shoreline: Photo Of The Day

The view in the distance is Marin County.

A Hike In The Sobrante Ridge Regional Preserve: Photo Of The Day

A bird soars over the ridge as Mt. Tamalpais looms in the distance.

$17K Bay Area Lottery Ticket: Is it Yours?

Just in time to brighten someone's holidays — a lottery windfall.

Shoplifter Sets East Bay Store Clerk On Fire During Confrontation

The attack left the victim with second and third-degree burns on his face, neck, chest and shoulder.

Zero-Waste Food Packaging Introduced In Pinole

Single-use packaging has been found as the major pollutant of Pinole Creek, the city said.

Water Rate Hikes Approved By East Bay MUD

EBMUD approved hikes that will roll out this year and next. Here's how much more you will pay.

Pinole Sunset: Photo Of The Week

Clouds provided a spectacular backdrop for this sunset.

NASA Names Contra Costa College An Aerospace Scholars Campus

CCC will be the only Northern California campus in the cutting-edge national program.

Contra Costa County Librarian's Message For July 2022

Fast forward to this century and now we have Libby, which we can use anywhere and anytime on a smartphone. The app makes it so simple.

July 4th 2022: Find Fireworks Near Pinole & Hercules

See Patch’s guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Pinole, Hercules and the East Bay.

Fireworks Near Me: Pinole & Hercules' July 4th 2022

See where to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows, parades and other events in and around Pinole, Hercules & the East Bay.

Photos: Hercules Marks Juneteenth, Raises Pan-African Flag

It marked the first time in the city's history the symbolic, commemorative event took place.

July 4th Fireworks 2022 In Pinole & Hercules

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades & other celebrations in and around , Pinole, Hercules & East Bay.

Pinole Perks: City Of Pinole Launches Community Gift Card Program

Community members can support local businesses and receive savings through the city's new "Pinole Perks" gift card program.

Pinole, Hercules Residents Can Get Free Clipper Cards To Discover & Go Attractions

Contra Costa Public Library started a special promotion today.

Watch: Baby Ospreys Hatch On Maritime Crane

Rose and Richmond, the East Bay's osprey couple, welcomed two new hatchlings this week atop a decommissioned crane.

Contra Costa County Public Library: Reading Graphic Novels And Manga Does Count As Reading

In my personal experience, I did not enjoy reading when I was younger. Reading felt like a chore to me, so many words!—Librarian Janae Diaz

DIY Comic Book Wallet From Contra Costa County Library

Have extra comic books lying around? Here is an awesome craft to recycle an older comic book.

Contra Costa County Public Library: A Message From County Librarian Alison McKee

"I am proud of how quickly library staff transitioned to online programming and the amazing creativity they have shown."

Contra Costa County Public Library: Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Read, Watch and Enjoy Asian Pacific American Heritage Month