Tony Hicks

1 week ago | localnewsmatters.org | Tony Hicks

Martinez Refining Company reported its second community awareness message relating to flaring within 24 hours to Contra Costa Health at 11:55 a.m. Monday. On Sunday, the refinery reported flaring at its Martinez refinery at 12:24 p.m.  In both cases, the refinery said the health agency responded by sending out a message saying “A Level 1 Community Awareness Message has been reported to CCHealth by Martinez Refining Company, located in Martinez.

1 week ago | localnewsmatters.org | Tony Hicks

Joybound People & Pets in Walnut Creek has taken 10 of more than 60 dogs recently seized from a hoarding situation in Stockton.

1 week ago | localnewsmatters.org | Tony Hicks

Petaluma motorists consider yourself warned: A herd of sheep will be loose on city streets Saturday. But they will be supervised. Humans will herd sheep from the Petaluma Fairgrounds to Steamer Landing Park, beginning at approximately 10 a.m.  The sheep will travel down East D Street to Steamer Landing. Police said the event will cause temporary road closures along the route so the sheep can safely arrive at an awaiting festival at Steamer Landing Park.

1 week ago | localnewsmatters.org | Tony Hicks

I WILL NEVER FORGET the echo of my dad’s voice when asked if, after marrying someone younger while in his mid-40s, he’d be open to having more kids. “[Fervently] no,” he growled. “I’m not going to my kid’s [gosh darned] high school graduation when I’m [fantastically] 70 years old.” Well … something like that. Of course, that was back in the ’90s, when 50 was still the new 50. People old enough to be grandparents weren’t having many children. Which may not be the case much longer.

2 weeks ago | localnewsmatters.org | Tony Hicks

Former Antioch assistant city manager Kwame Reed is the new deputy clerk recorder for Contra Costa County. The county clerk-recorder-elections department said Reed comes to the job with nearly 30 years of “progressively responsible public sector experience.”“He brings vast experience in both project and budget management, as well as records and compliance oversight,” the office said in a statement.