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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A California bill would impose a 50% tax on companies operating for-profit immigration detention centers in the state, with the revenue going toward legal services for immigrant communities. Assembly Bill 1633, authored by Assemblymember Matt Haney, D-San Francisco, comes amid scrutiny of conditions at California detention facilities, including the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in San Bernardino County, where four detainees died between September 2025 and March 2026. A state review released in May found problems at Adelanto involving food, drinking water and access to healthcare. The facility is operated by The GEO Group. AB 1633 has passed the Assembly and is awaiting a vote in the state Senate. Several Bay Area lawmakers are co-authors of the bill.

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QUESTION: Do you think PG&E should put all their power lines underground?

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A former Pleasant Hill Tourism Improvement District employee is facing felony embezzlement and commercial bribery charges following a year-long investigation into an alleged scheme that resulted in approximately $55,000 in losses. The investigation began in July 2025 after the City of Pleasant Hill received a report from a contracted company regarding possible fraud involving Sibongile Viola Ncube, the former vice president of sales and marketing for the Tourism Improvement District. Pleasant Hill Police allege Ncube overcharged invoices and bills paid by the district and received unauthorized monetary kickbacks. Investigators say the activity occurred between September 2022 and July 2025. Police later requested assistance from the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office, which conducted a forensic review of bank statements and other financial records. On July 24, the District Attorney’s Office filed two felony charges against Ncube: commercial bribery and grand theft embezzlement. Ncube is scheduled to be arraigned later this month.

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To help keep Martinez clean, safe and welcoming, smoking is prohibited in public places throughout the city. The smoke-free rules apply to shared spaces such as parks, playgrounds, restaurants, stores, sporting events and areas immediately surrounding buildings. The regulations are intended to protect public health while ensuring residents and visitors can enjoy public spaces without exposure to secondhand smoke. Residents and businesses are encouraged to follow the city’s smoke-free requirements and help maintain a healthier community. The full regulations can be found in Chapter 8.05 of the Martinez Municipal Code.

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Major League Baseball announced Friday that San Francisco has been selected to host the 2028 All-Star Game. The Giants and their waterfront ballpark Oracle Park in July 2028 will host baseball’s best players in the game also called the Midsummer Classic, according to MLB, which noted that it is the fourth time San Francisco will host the All-Star Game and related events such as the Home Run Derby. “With its passionate fanbase, world-class ballpark, and rich baseball history, San Francisco will be an outstanding host for All-Star Week, which culminates in one of Major League Baseball’s best traditions, the Midsummer Classic,” MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. “We look forward to bringing the excitement of All-Star Week and the celebration of baseball to the Bay Area.” The Giants last hosted the game at Oracle Park in 2007, and also previously hosted it at Candlestick Park in 1984 and 1961. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said in a statement, “I want to thank Commissioner Manfred and Major League Baseball for recognizing the work we’ve done in San Francisco and bringing this incredible event to our city. I also want to thank the Giants for their partnership throughout this process and their continued commitment to San Francisco.” Giants CEO and president Larry Baer said, “We’re thrilled to welcome the Midsummer Classic to San Francisco, the ultimate celebration of Major League Baseball and one of our game’s greatest annual traditions. This is a tremendous opportunity to showcase our organization, our city, and the incredible passion of our fans on baseball’s biggest summer stage.” The Chicago Cubs are set to host the 2027 All-Star Game before it comes to San Francisco the following year.

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A police chase ended with the arrest of the suspect on Ygnacio Valley Road near Ayers. Police helicopters overhead.

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A 32-year-old woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Thursday morning in Walnut Creek. Walnut Creek police responded at about 5:06 a.m. on Aug. 13 to the area of Rossmoor Parkway and Stanley Dollar Drive. The woman, who was the only person inside the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Walnut Creek Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Walnut Creek police.

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QUESTION: Have you ever been in a vehicle collision? If so – what was the outcome?

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One person was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday night in Concord. The head-on collision happened around 8:40 p.m. near Willow Pass Road and Port Chicago Highway. When emergency crews arrived, they found both vehicles with significant damage and one occupant trapped. Crews freed the trapped person and performed CPR, but the victim died at the scene. Another person involved in the crash suffered moderate injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Concord police are investigating what led to the collision. VIDEO: Courtesy of @ThatCameraManMedia

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A 3.8 magnitude earthquake was reported in the East Bay on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was reported at 8:30 a.m. and was centered about 2 miles north of San Leandro near the Oakland Zoo. The USGS initially reported it had a magnitude of 4.0 but later downgraded it to 3.8. Shaking from the earthquake was reported across much of the East Bay and elsewhere in the region. BART trains stopped as a precaution after the quake but regular service has resumed. Alameda County Fire Department spokesperson Cheryl Hurd said the department had not received any calls related to the quake Thursday morning.

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A 37-year-old Oakland man accused of leading a fencing operation connected to dozens of burglaries in the Concord area was released from custody and then arrested again two days later, according to Concord Police records. Wuillian Cordova-Cubias was arrested by Concord Police on Aug. 5 in connection with an investigation into an organized theft ring linked to approximately 35 burglaries in the Ygnacio Valley and Clayton Valley areas.

According to the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office, investigators allege a group of juveniles carried out the burglaries and were part of a fencing operation led by Cordova-Cubias. Authorities allege the operation purchased stolen property and resold it. Cordova-Cubias’ Aug. 5 arrest report lists allegations of conspiracy, receiving known stolen property, unlawful firearm possession based on a specified misdemeanor conviction, and possession of a controlled substance. During a search of his Oakland residence, investigators reportedly recovered numerous items of suspected stolen property, including approximately 500 power tools. Concord Police records indicate Cordova-Cubias was subsequently released from custody before being arrested again on Aug. 7. The second arrest occurred at approximately 3 p.m. on a local felony warrant and carries the same Concord Police case number as his Aug. 5 arrest. Cordova-Cubias faces felony charges stemming from the alleged organized theft operation.

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A multi-vehicle collision with injuries was reported on the corner of Willow Pass Rd at Port Chicago Hwy in Concord on Wednesday night. The cause is under investigation. Use caution if you’re in the area. Thanks to the anonymous Claycordian for the photo.

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Vehicle collision reported on Marsh Creek Rd near Morgan Territory in Clayton. Traffic is backed up. Use caution (and alternate routes) if you’re in the area. It’s unknown when the road will reopen.

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