Motorists traveling along Interstate 80, I-980, and I-580 in Contra Costa, Solano, and Alameda counties should expect overnight lane, ramp, and connector closures as Caltrans continues work on a fiber optic infrastructure project through Winter 2028, Caltrans announced.

Construction is scheduled nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. to minimize traffic disruptions.

Daytime shoulder and local street closures also may occur between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., weather permitting, according to transport officials.

During the week of July 6-9, crews will close multiple eastbound and westbound lanes on I-80, along with several on- and off-ramps between Richmond and the Carquinez Bridge.

Closures also will affect the I-980 connector to Interstate 880 and the I-80 connector to Interstate 580, Caltrans said.
Additional overnight lane closures are planned for the week of July 12-17 as crews continue installing fiber optic infrastructure and bridge casing work.

Caltrans advised drivers to expect delays, follow posted detours, and allow extra travel time. Some local streets also may have temporary traffic controls with flaggers directing vehicles through construction areas.

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Contra Costa County Animal Services is reminding Claycord pet owners to keep an eye out for their furry friends during the 4th of July holiday.

Fireworks can be especially frightening for dogs, which are known to escape or hide during Independence Day festivities, according to Animal Services officials. Pet owners are advised to keep their animals inside during nearby fireworks displays and to provide a safe spot indoors for dogs if they get scared. All pets should be outfitted with identification tags and a properly fitted collar in case they do make it outside, Animal Services officials said. Dog owners who can’t be at home today are advised to close all windows and curtains and leave a TV or radio on to help drown out the sound of fireworks. Pet owners should never use fireworks near their dogs, Animal Services officials said.

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Happy Friday to all the wonderful citizens in the City of Claycord. This is a post with no subject, you can talk about whatever you want. If breaking news happens (such as a shooting, earthquake, etc.), or you hear about something newsworthy, feel free to post it here.

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This morning at about 1:30, Muir Station deputy sheriffs were dispatched to an unknown problem on Olivia Lane in Bay Point. The call was later reported to be ‘shots fired.’

While enroute to the location, deputies were flagged down by several individuals who were injured at the location.

Deputies arrived at the scene and located an unresponsive person who was later transported to a local hospital. The victim was later pronounced deceased at the hospital. He is not being identified pending next of kin notification. One other person was transported to the hospital.

Detectives from the Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit and Crime Lab personnel responded to the scene and the investigation is ongoing.

Detectives have identified the suspect as 35-year-old Avery Alexander Gibbs, a transient. Gibbs should not be approached and anyone seeing him should call 9-1-1.

Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to contact the Investigation Division at (925) 313-2600 or through Sheriff’s Office dispatch at (925) 646-2441. For any tips, email: tips@so.cccounty.us or call (866) 846-3592 to leave an anonymous voice message.

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Two Bay Area airports will receive nearly $40 million in federal funding to upgrade taxiways and improve safety as part of a $107 million investment in airport infrastructure across California.

The largest Bay Area award will go to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, which will receive $28.1 million to rehabilitate more than 10,500 feet of Taxiway W, a project aimed at extending the pavement’s life and reducing debris that could damage aircraft.

San Jose International Airport will receive $11.5 million to build a new 6,735-foot Taxiway V, bringing the airport into compliance with current Federal Aviation Administration standards.

The funding comes through the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program, which supports projects including runway and taxiway rehabilitation, lighting and signage upgrades, noise mitigation and other infrastructure improvements.

Statewide, 16 California airports will share $107 million for modernization projects. Other major recipients include Long Beach Airport, which will receive $15 million for taxiway reconstruction, and Fresno Yosemite International Airport, which will receive $14.4 million to rebuild one of its runways.

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QUESTION: Should consumer fireworks (like the ones you can buy in Dublin, throughout NorCal, Angels Camp, etc.) be LEGAL in Contra Costa County?

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The California Highway Patrol’s Independence Day Holiday Enforcement Period runs now through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 5. During the enforcement campaign, CHP officers will be on heightened patrol looking for speeding, impaired, and reckless drivers. Motorists are urged to slow down, obey posted speed limits, buckle up, and help make the holiday weekend safe for everyone.

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Multiple roads surrounding Grizzly Peak Boulevard in the Oakland hills will close Saturday due to elevated wildfire risk from illegal fireworks activities during the Fourth of July holiday.

From Saturday at 4 a.m. to Sunday at 5 a.m., Lomas Cantadas at Grizzly Peak Boulevard between Skyline Boulevard, Claremont Avenue and Fish Ranch Road will remain closed, a Contra Costa County press release said.

The East Bay Regional Park District, Orinda Police Department, Moraga Police Department, Contra Costa County Public Works Department, Oakland Fire Department and Oakland Public Works announced the coordinated multi-agency fire safety operation on Wednesday in preparation for weekend holiday celebrations.

According to the release, the Oakland hills and surrounding neighborhoods “face elevated wildfire risk” due to dry vegetation, Diablo wind conditions and illegal fireworks activity during the holiday. The 1991 Oakland Hills Firestorm began in the same area and took more than 3,000 residences and 25 lives.

The release said the closure is designed to allow emergency vehicles to access the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, ensure public safety and take proactive steps to prevent a potential fire.

“Our hillside communities sit in some of the most fire-prone terrain in the state,” said Damon Covington, Oakland Fire Department’s fire chief, in the release. “Closing Grizzly Peak is one of the most effective tools we have to reduce the chance of catastrophic fire on a day when illegal fireworks are everywhere. We are asking the public to plan alternate routes and help us protect this community.”

The release also reminded residents that all fireworks are illegal in Oakland, Contra Costa County and the unincorporated areas of Alameda County. The local agencies encourage those celebrating to enjoy the professional, permitted fireworks displays instead.

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The state has officially opened a new honor dorm at the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, transforming former death row cells into housing for convicted felons who have “demonstrated exceptional behavior and a commitment to rehabilitation.”

The new dorm is located inside the prison’s East Block, where 500 single-occupancy cells have been repurposed into living spaces. The area also includes shared amenities such as a kitchenette, laundry room, and dayroom.

According to Gov. Gavin Newsom, the program is designed to reward personal growth, accountability, and readiness to reenter society. Residents are selected through a review process conducted by a panel from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, with the first group of participants moving in this week.

State officials say the honor dorm is part of the California Model, an initiative focused on rehabilitation, education, and preparing convicted felons for successful reentry into their communities.

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Five people have been arrested after a smash-and-grab robbery at the Banter jewelry kiosk inside Sunvalley Mall in Concord. According to the Concord Police Department, officers responded to the mall at approximately 1:24 p.m. on June 28 after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a robbery in progress. Investigators said at least four suspects smashed display cases at the jewelry kiosk and pepper-sprayed a customer before fleeing the scene with stolen merchandise.

Working with the San Francisco Police Department, Concord detectives quickly identified the suspects and located them in Richmond, where all five were taken into custody. Police recovered stolen jewelry from the robbery and also seized multiple firearms. Authorities credited the swift arrests to the close partnership and real-time intelligence sharing between the Concord and San Francisco police departments, saying the collaboration is essential in combating organized retail crime throughout the Bay Area.

The case was jointly investigated by the Concord Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit and the San Francisco Police Department. It has been submitted to the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office, which has filed charges against the following individuals:

• Cameron Haynes, 21, of San Francisco
• Terry Franklin, 29, of San Francisco/Daly City
• Lavar Kent, 18, of San Francisco
• Eric Howard, 18, of San Francisco
• Teric Howard, 20, of San Francisco

Police said no additional information is being released at this time.

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Concord Police have arrested two juvenile suspects in connection with the robbery of a man at the Sunvalley Mall on June 23. The robbery happened at approximately 3:12 p.m. inside the mall near Macy’s Women’s. According to police, two masked male suspects approached the victim, forcibly grabbed his necklaces, and fled after a brief physical struggle.

The victim suffered minor injuries during the confrontation. Following an investigation that included reviewing surveillance video, Concord Police identified the two suspects and arrested them. Because both suspects are juveniles, their identities have not been released. The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office has filed felony charges against both juveniles. Police emphasized that this robbery is not related to the recent smash-and-grab robbery at the Banter jewelry kiosk inside Sunvalley Mall that resulted in the arrest of five adult suspects.

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QUESTION: What’s your opinion on people bringing dogs everywhere?

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Drivers traveling on Clayton Road near Matheson may notice a new addition aimed at slowing traffic. A new electronic speed feedback sign has been installed near Hunan Restaurant. The sign displays a driver’s current speed alongside the posted 40 mph speed limit, providing an instant reminder to slow down if they’re traveling too fast. Speed feedback signs are designed to encourage voluntary compliance with speed limits and are commonly used in areas where speeding has been a concern. Unlike radar enforcement, the signs do not issue tickets, they simply alert drivers to how fast they’re going.

QUESTION: Do you think it will help with speeding?

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