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Garamendi holds town hall meetings tomorrow
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Rep. John Garamendi , D-Walnut Grove, was among Democrats who characterized today’s jobs report as a good sign: “Today’s announcement that the unemployment rate dropped in November is welcomed news for the millions of American workers, including tens of thousands of people in my district, struggling to find ...4 hours ago -
Blackhawk Republican Women Social, Dec 10
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The Blackhawk Republican Women extend a cordial invitation to its annual December Social Luncheon, Thursday, December 10, 2009, at the Blackhawk Country Club, 599 Blackhawk Club Dr., Danville, Starting at 11:15 (registration). Tickets are $25. All are welcome including friends and husbands! Come celebrate the season ...1 day ago -
More bad news for public employees
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Contra Costa County Administrator David Twa delivered frank and sobering financial news to his board today: The next two years will be brutal, in part, due to a projected 77 percent increase the amount the county must pay for pensions. If the county cannot cut its pension obligations, it must cut tens of millions of ...3 days ago -
Contra Costa rescues District Attorney’s office
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The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors this morning diverted $703,524 from its rainy day fund into the budget of the District Attorney’s Office, preserving the continued prosecution of misdemeanor cases. District Attorney Bob Kochly told the board six months ago in a public relations bruhaha that he lacked enough ...3 days ago -
Massive pension spiking uncovered at Contra Costa County
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Massive, systemic miscalculation of employee pension benefits over decades may have been uncovered at Contra Costa County’s Retirement Association . A ReedSmith report to the board of the Contra Costa Retirement Association (CCCERA) has found that “inadequate reporting systems” may be “enabling overstatement ...5 days ago -
Contra Costa pension costs to climb 77 percent or more
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Happy Thanksgiving. Be thankful for the County government we have today because it may not be there next year. Halfway To Concord has learned that…For every dollar Contra Costa County spends today to support already unsustainable employee retiree pensions costs, over at least the next six years, taxpayers will be ...1 week ago -
Impact of Pt Molate Casinos in Contra Costa
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Below see a PDF of the Contra Costa Health Services Department, “Public Health Impacts of the Proposed Point Molate Casino.” The summary concludes that while counties with casino presence, gain some employment and tax revenue, they also suffer from higher rates of crime (aggravated assault and violent crime) and ...1 week ago -
CD11: CoCo sheriff endorses Goehring
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Rupf Contra Costa Country Sheriff Warren Rupf, who considered running for the 11th Congressional District himself, has endorsed Lodi grapegrower Brad Goehring in the 2010 Republican primary. “Brad Goehring is a candidate that understands the nature of the law enforcement mission and the tools we need to ...2 weeks ago -
Livingston Campaign Kickoff, Nov 19
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David Livingston , will kickoff his campaign for Contra Costa County Sheriff on Thursday, November 19, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Scotts Garden Restaurant in Walnut Creek. Livingston is currently the Chief of Police for the City of Concord and has served as the Chief of Police for the City of Pleasant Hill. Tags: City ...2 weeks ago -
Gioia counters charges of conflict of interest
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Incumbent Contra Costa Supervisor John Gioia (D-I) has denied charges of conflict of interest from Mister Phillips , an announced candidate for the Supervisor position in 2010. In his blog Phillips writes Whether you agree with Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia’s decision to support gaming in West County ...2 weeks ago -
John T. Nejedly to run for Contra Costa Assessor
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Contra Costa Community College Director John T. Nejedly has declared his intent to challenge Contra Costa County Assessor Gus Kramer.Nejedly, son of the late state Sen. John A. Nejedly and sibling to Supervisor Mary Piepho and Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Director Jim Nejedly, had been considering a run for ...2 weeks ago -
California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) – First Time Home Buye
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Just Getting Started? Take a moment to read Downpayment Help – First Step . This quick read will empower you with a basic understanding of how down payment and mortgage assistance programs work. Once you’ve read the “First Step”, simply hit the back button on your browser to return to this page. To find ...3 weeks ago -
The Nehemiah Program – Down Payment and Closing Cost Assitance Grant
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Just Getting Started? Take a moment to read Downpayment Help – First Step . This quick read will empower you with a basic understanding of how down payment and mortgage assistance programs work. Once you’ve read the “First Step”, simply hit the back button on your browser to return to this page. To find ...3 weeks ago -
Lemon Lady works for food
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I met up with Anna Chan, known as the Lemon Lady for a little volunteering and a walk through of the Walnut Creek Farmers Market (Behind Target off of Main and Ygnacio). Over the next 45 minutes Anna greeted many of the farmers came from as far away as Fresno to sell their fresh produce. She exchanged news of her ...4 weeks ago -
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CoCo registrar’s Election Day notes
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Contra Costa County Registrar of Voters Steve Weir sent over an update this morning on today’s election.Among the party registration of those who have voted by mail, a higher percentage of Republicans have voted than Democrats. But Democrats significantly outnumber Republicans — 7,000 more Democrats have returned ...4 weeks ago -
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Gioia: Grinch that stole Halloween
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The PC police are out in full force this halloween politicizing obesity and tooth decay. Contra Costa Supervisor John Gioia (D1) is playing the Grinch this Halloween as he uses his Supervisoral bully pulpit to trash traditional treats. Hand out unsharpened pencils or plastic rulers, instead. If you’re a Contra ...5 weeks ago -
Tea Party Express to stop in Walnut Creek
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The national Tea Party Express II, a conservative protest movement will make a stop Wednesday in Walnut Creek.It’s the ninth stop of its national bus tour. If you want to participate in the rally or protest the protesters, head on down to Civic Park 1375 Civic Drive at 5:30 p.m.Be nice to each other. The [...]5 weeks ago
