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California residents are seeing the restoration of their CalFresh benefits to Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards as the federal government moves to issue 100% of the funding following a court order. CalFresh, known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Food Assistance Program (SNAP), provides critical food assistance to households and County …

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Alma W. Roots, who departed this world in Martinez, California, on October 20, 2025. Born in Tacoma, Washington, on November 15, 1942, Alma was a beloved mother, friend, and patriot. She is survived by her son, Mark Andrews, and daughter-in-law, Betsy, along …

The world lost a little sparkle when our beloved wife, mom, mother-in-law, nonni, sister, aunt, great aunt, and friend passed away after a year long battle with cancer. Marge and Richard (Dick) were married for 56 years. Devoted wife, loving mother to Michelle and Suzanne, proud nonni to Payton, Kendall …

The East Bay Regional Park District has acquired 82 acres at Point Molate on the Point San Pablo Peninsula in Richmond, ensuring the shoreline property will be permanently preserved. The land was purchased from the Guidiville Rancheria of California, a federally recognized Indian tribe, for $40 million. “This is a …

The East Bay Regional Park District (Park District) is pleased to announce the acquisition of 140 acres adjacent to Deer Valley Regional Park in partnership with the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy (Conservancy). The property is located in eastern unincorporated Contra Costa County south of Antioch and southwest of …

Frank John Pitto Sr., 86, of Dixon, California, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends. Born in San Francisco, California, to Josephine and Anthony Pitto, Frank was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Donna Pitto; his son Frankie …

With deep love and sorrow, we share that our cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and dear friend, Diane Kalas, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, in Peoria, Arizona. In March, Diane suffered a broken hip and, as always, met the challenges that followed with resilience, humor, and grace. …

It is with deep sorrow and profound love, we announce the passing of our father, Hilario Mata, who left us peacefully on June 15, 2025, at the age of 88. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and elder. He is proceeded in death by his lovely wife Margarita …

Patricia Alice McCoy was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend. She was born May 16, 1960 in Richmond, CA to Joe and Laura McCoy. She grew up in Martinez, CA with her siblings Dean, Marie, Joann, Debbie and Brenda. She has a daughter Lorena, son Brandon and six …

Rattlesnakes are native to California and, like other snakes, emerge from winter hibernation in early spring and become more active. This can lead to more encounters with humans and dogs, especially along trails and roads, but also in rural and urban areas. East Bay Regional Parks visitors are encouraged to …