Latest: Hospital Capacity In Pinole-Hercules Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Contra Costa County.

Steamed Snails with Garlic Mustard and Biscuits

Not sure what to cook for dinner tonight? Adam Cole has you covered with this fresh new recipe.

Homicide Suspect Critically Injured In Officer-Involved Shooting

UPDATE: Details of body-camera footage showed that the suspect, a 25-year-old Oakland man, shot once at officers, Pinole police said.

Contra Costa County Public Library: Strength In Communities: A Mindful Honoring Of BIPOC Mental Health

"Created to bring awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face in regard to mental illness in the U.S.A.," BIPOC ...

City Of Hercules: City Manager's Bi-Weekly Report Posted - July 8, 2021

The City Manager's report was created in an effort to better inform the Council, city employees, and the public about City activities an ...

Excessive Heat Warning In East Bay Amid 'Dangerously Hot' Weather

Find out how high the temperatures are forecast to climb in Pinole and Hercules.

Unemployment Rate Improves In Pinole-Hercules Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Contra Costa County decreased recently.

How Pinole Home Values Have Changed Since Last Year

Even amid economic uncertainty, California home prices broke records this year. See how Pinole fared.

Some Pinole, Hercules Workers Must Show Proof Of Vaccine

Unvaccinated workers must wear masks and have weekly COVID-19 tests, required by a new Contra Costa County health order, starting July 27.

Contra Costa County Public Library: DO Try This At Home! Story Times For Your Baby Or Toddler. Part 3 – The Songs And Action Rhymes

Songs/Action Rhymes (Playing/Singing) Have fun with music every day, as singing to your child introduces them to rhyming, develops vocab ...

Pinole Council Special Meeting Summary

Special Meeting to Finalize the Budget

Pinole's San Pablo Avenue Would Get $742K: Infrastructure Bill

California would be a big winner under the federal infrastructure bill passed Thursday by the House, with nearly $1 billion in projects.

Fireworks Near Me: Pinole & Hercules’ 4th Of July 2021

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations near Pinole, Hercules and the East Bay.

Contra Costa County Public Library: New Hours And More July News From The Library

Five libraries have also changed their hours of operation as of July 1. These new schedules help to align staffing and allow the Library ...

Contra Costa County Public Library: 17 Libraries Celebrate An Increase Of 121 More Open Hours

Following the Independence Day holiday, three additional libraries, including in Pinole, will reopen for the first time in 15 months.

Here's The Most Expensive Home For Sale In Pinole

This six-bedroom home in Pinole Hills is listed for $998,000.

Pinole-Hercules Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how college aid applications changed for Pinole-Hercules area high schools.

Contra Costa County Public Library: DO Try This At Home! Story Times For Your Baby Or Toddler. Part 2 – The Bounces And Lifts

The Bounces and Lifts (Playing/Singing) Bounces and lifts are a joyful experience for you and your little one as you play, laugh and cud ...

Drowning Victim Was Visiting Family In Contra Costa County

The Napa County Sheriff's Office identified a man who drowned in Lake Berryessa as a Guatemalan citizen visiting relatives in San Pablo.

Man Accused Of Bringing Concealed, Loaded Gun Into Pinole Bank

The suspect was found to have a loaded Glock semi-automatic pistol concealed on his person, police said.

Contra Costa County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Pinole-Hercules area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Middle School To Be Renamed In Honor Of 99-Year-Old Park Ranger

West Contra Costa USD will rename a school after Betty Reid Soskin, a ranger at Rosie the Riveter WWII/Home Front National Historical Park.

Barbecue Joints Worth Trying Near Pinole, Hercules

If you love eating BBQ, these six East Bay restaurants are ready to serve up your favorites.

City Of Pinole: Dumpster Day

Dumpster Day will be held on Saturday July 17, 2021 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Pinole Valley Park, near the baseball field. Pinole ...

City Of Hercules: City Manager's Bi-Weekly Report Posted - June 24, 2021

The City Manager's report was created in an effort to better inform the Council, city employees, and the public about City activities an ...

1 Dead In Fiery Crash On Highway 4 In Hercules

An 18-year-old from Hercules survived the crash but the driver, a 20-year-old from Antioch, died at the scene, the CHP said.

Strawberry Moon: See The June Full Moon In Pinole, Hercules

The Strawberry Moon is the last supermoon of 2021. Here's how to see it this week in Pinole and Hercules.

Contra Costa County Public Library: DO Try This At Home! Story Times For Your Baby Or Toddler. Part 1 – The Books

Books (Reading/Talking) For babies and toddlers ages 0-2, enjoy small board books with thick, sturdy pages. Choose books with simple bla ...

4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Pinole & Hercules

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations near Pinole, Hercules and the East Bay.

City Of Pinole: Next Food Distribution Is July 12

The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County gives out free nonperishable food and fresh produce every second Monday of the month.

Free Microchipping For Pinole, Hercules Pets

An appointment is required for the June 27 clinic. Appointments are expected to fill quickly — here's the link to schedule it right now.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive In Pinole-Hercules Area

The Red Cross is seeking blood donations in the Pinole-Hercules area. The pandemic has impacted the nation's blood supply.

New Visitor's Guide: NorthShore On The Bay

The Bayfront Chamber of Commerce has collaborated to create an updated visitor’s guide covering Pinole and adjacent communities.

Smoke In Hercules, Rodeo, Crockett From Training Burns: Con Fire

The controlled burns are set to take place for the next several days, weather permitting, according to Con Fire and Rodeo-Hercules Fire.

Pinole-Hercules Area Home Prices Up Recently

Home prices are higher in the Pinole-Hercules area recently. See how much.

Contra Costa Parents May Have Products Linked To 90 Baby Deaths

New federal safety regulations for baby sleep products may affect what Pinole and Hercules parents already have in their homes.

City Of Pinole: Household Hazardous Waste Event

Open to: Residents of Pinole, El Sobrante, Hercules, Richmond, El Cerrito, Unincorporated West Contra Costa County.

City Of Hercules: City Manager's Bi-Weekly Report Posted - June 10, 2021

The City Manager's report was created in an effort to better inform the Council, city employees, and the public about City activities an ...

Big Rig Overturns, Spills Logs Across I-80 In Pinole

A wood chipper crew responded to help clear huge uncut logs that spilled across freeway lanes, the California Highway Patrol reported.

EBMUD Water District Approve 4% Rate Hikes

Water and wastewater rates will increase 4 percent when the coming fiscal year begins July 1, and another 4 percent on July 1, 2022.