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City News | July 30, 2024

New Permitting and Licensing System eTRAKit Has Launched

The City of Pinole is thrilled to announce the launch of eTRAKiT, our new and fully integrated online permitting and licensing system. This significant upgrade will streamline the application and tracking process for permits related to Building, Public Works, Planning, and Business Licenses, offering our customers a more efficient and user-friendly experience. With eTRAKiT, residents and business owners can now manage their permits and licenses entirely online, eliminating the need for paper and email applications. Here’s what you can expect from our new system: Instant Permits for Residential Solar and Energy Storage Systems. Express Permits for certain residential work issued...
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City News | December 17, 2025

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 that City properties continue to serve the community and are not used to support civil immigration enforcement without judicial oversight. Pinole is the first Bay Area city to ban Federal Immigration Enforcement activities on City-owned or City-controlled property. The ordinance reflects the City’s commitment to...

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Pinole is Officially Named a Clean CA Community

City News | September 09, 2025

Pinole, CA, September 9, 2025 – The City of Pinole has officially earned the unique designation as an official “Clean…
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Just In: Annual Year in Review & Look Ahead Report

City News | August 27, 2025

The City of Pinole is pleased to announce the release of the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Year in Review and Fiscal…
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Donate a Backpack to Help Pinole Students

City News | August 07, 2025

As the school year rapidly approaches, support the students of the Pinole community by investing in their education and donating…

Reduced Speed Limits – Pinole Valley Rd. & San Pablo Ave.

City News | July 22, 2025

The City of Pinole is excited to announce the completion of speed limit reductions that aim to enhance safety conditions…
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City Honors Robert Walker Jr. with Key to the City

City News | July 08, 2025

During the Fourth of July Celebration at Pinole Valley High School, Robert Walker Jr. was honored posthumously with the Key…
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Know Your Rights Resources Available at City Hall

City News | June 20, 2025

The Pinole City Council has adopted a resolution reaffirming the City's commitment to protecting immigrant and other vulnerable communities, defending…