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August is National Emergency Preparedness Month: Prepare Today, Be Ready Tomorrow
August is National Emergency Preparedness Month, a time to recognize the emergency management professionals, first responders, government agencies, and community partners who work year-round to prepare Contra Costa County for emergencies. It is also an opportunity for residents to take a few simple steps to prepare themselves, their families, and their communities. Emergencies can happen…
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Pinole Achieves a Structurally Balanced Budget Marking a Milestone in its “Yellow Brick Road” to Long-Term Fiscal Sustainability
The City of Pinole is proud to announce that it has achieved a structurally balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2026–27, a significant financial milestone that positions the City for long-term stability and growth. After years of ongoing fiscal challenges, including this year’s structural deficit of approximately $4.2 million, the City has closed the gap through…
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Veteran Municipal Executive Selected to be Pinole’s New City Manager
PINOLE, CA, June 17, 2026 – At last night’s council meeting, the Pinole City Council voted unanimously to appoint Naomi Kelly as its next City Manager. A longtime public servant with decades of executive management experience, Kelly will officially assume her duties in July. Pinole’s new City Manager comes with more than three decades of…
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Pinole Voters to be Asked Whether to Establish an Elected Mayor
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Pinole Welcomes Interim City Manager Garrett Evans
The City of Pinole is pleased to announce the appointment of Garrett Evans as Interim City Manager, starting on March 9, 2026. Evans brings over 29 years of public service experience in municipal government, including six years as City Manager for the City of Pittsburg, California, before his retirement in September 2025. He holds a…
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Town Hall Update on Pinole Roads
At the Road Repair & Rehabilitation Town Hall held on January 22nd, Public Works Director Heba El-Guindy presented the Road Rehabilitation Plan for FY 2025–26 that include rehabilitating approximately 1.65 miles of roadway on Pinole Valley Road, Shea Drive, and Marlesta Road using slurry seals or grind-and-overlay depending on the road conditions. The project will add…
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New Long-Term Agreement for Recycling and Waste Services
The West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority recently approved a new long-term agreement with West County Resource Recovery, Inc. for post-collection recycling, composting, and disposal services. The agreement began January 1, 2026, and runs through June 30, 2040, with options to extend through 2050. This agreement, developed through a competitive bidding process, is designed…
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Pinole Adopts Ordinance Restricting Use of City Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement Activities
At its regular meeting on December 16, 2025, the Pinole City Council adopted the addition of Chapter 2.68 to Title 2 of the Pinole Municipal Code, “Use of City-Owned or City-Controlled Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement Activities,” restricting the use of City-owned or City-controlled property for federal civil immigration enforcement activities. This ordinance helps ensure…
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City Manager Leaving to Pursue Other Career Opportunities
Pinole, CA, November 12, 2025 – The City of Pinole is announcing the departure of City Manager Kelcey Young. Ms. Young has decided to resign her position to pursue other career opportunities but expressed her sincere thanks to the City for the opportunity to serve the Pinole community. Ms. Young expressed great pride in her…
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Pinole Stands United Against Hate
United Against Hate Week 2025 is Sunday, October 19th – Saturday, October 25th. United Against Hate Week is important to recognize because it brings communities together to reject hate, bias, and discrimination in all forms. It encourages dialogue, understanding, and solidarity among people of different backgrounds, helping to build safer, more inclusive, and more resilient…
