Cherry Picking, Home Buyer Grants, Teachers of the Year & Affordable Housing

Where Are the 4th of July Parades and Fireworks in Contra Costa County?

Looking for 4th of July events in Contra Costa County? This episode covers every major celebration across the county, including parades, fun runs, and fireworks in Pleasant Hill, Concord, Rodeo, Hercules, Brentwood, Martinez, Antioch, San Ramon, and Pittsburg, with times and locations for each. Plus, a real estate update on Contra Costa County's first mental health rehabilitation center breaking ground in Richmond, and a Local Business Spotlight on Nordstrom Local's new Danville location. Hosted by Amanda, a licensed real estate agent covering the news, events, and real estate shaping Contra Costa County. Stay connected with us for more real estate updates, community insights, and everything you need to know about living in Contra Costa County. 🌐 Website: LivinginContraCostaCounty.com 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/livingincontracostacounty Be sure to follow, subscribe, and share this podcast with anyone looking to make a move or stay informed about the East Bay!

Contra Costa County News Roundup: Data Centers, a Denied Bar & a November Tax Fight

I'm back after a week off, and Contra Costa County did not slow down for one second. I'm Amanda Abillano, your local real estate agent, walking you through everything you missed this week from Richmond to Discovery Bay. On this episode: Oakley Summer Fest and the Pinole Car Show Pancake Breakfast hit this weekend, plus the Port Chicago Weekend returns July 17-19. We get into the AI Data Center Moratorium Act and what it means for your utility bills and property values, why Vinnie's got a 5-0 no from the Brentwood Planning Commission, the new Contra Costa Regional Fire Communications Center now answering 250,000-plus calls a year, and the Howard Jarvis tax measure headed to your November ballot. Local news with jokes and zero homework required. New episodes weekly. 📍 Thinking about buying or selling in Contra Costa County? That's literally my day job. Reach out. Stay connected with us for more real estate updates, community insights, and everything you need to know about living in Contra Costa County. 🌐 Website: LivinginContraCostaCounty.com 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/livingincontracostacounty Be sure to follow, subscribe, and share this podcast with anyone looking to make a move or stay informed about the East Bay!

Pittsburg Data Center, Pinole Mayor Vote & Summer Events 2026

Real estate agent and host Amanda Abillano breaks down what is actually happening in Contra Costa County this week. In Episode 11, we cover Pittsburg's first major data center on the old Delta View Golf Course and what its power and water use could mean for nearby homeowners, why Pinole voters rejected directly electing their mayor, family-friendly Pride Month events across the county, and two can't-miss summer events: the Old Town Pittsburg Car Show and the Mrs. Roper Romp bar crawl in Brentwood. Whether you live in Antioch, Pittsburg, Brentwood, Concord, Pinole, or anywhere in the East Bay, this is your local guide to the events, development, and decisions shaping where we live. Stay connected with us for more real estate updates, community insights, and everything you need to know about living in Contra Costa County. 🌐 Website: LivinginContraCostaCounty.com 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/livingincontracostacounty Be sure to follow, subscribe, and share this podcast with anyone looking to make a move or stay informed about the East Bay!

Juneteenth, Concord Pride, $250 Underwater SF Land & an Orinda Spelling Bee Star | Ep. 10

What's happening in Contra Costa County this week? Episode 10 covers the Pleasant Hill Juneteenth celebration (June 5) and Concord Pride in the Plaza (June 6), the wild story of three underwater San Francisco lots that sold for under $250, an Orinda 7th grader headed to the national spelling bee, and Concord's new $1.5 million homeless outreach plan. Local news, real estate, and Bay Area life, with a sense of humor. Stay connected with us for more real estate updates, community insights, and everything you need to know about living in Contra Costa County. 🌐 Website: LivinginContraCostaCounty.com 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/livingincontracostacounty Be sure to follow, subscribe, and share this podcast with anyone looking to make a move or stay informed about the East Bay!

Living in Contra Costa County – Ep. 9: Oakley Bans AI Data Centers, Bay Area Transit Tax, 2026 Graduates & Summer Events

In Episode 9 of Living in Contra Costa County, we cover everything you need to know about what's happening in Contra Costa County right now. This week: Oakley becomes the first city in the Bay Area to extend an AI data center ban — we break down what it means for residents and property owners. We also cover the Connect Bay Area Act, the half-cent transit sales tax headed to the November 2026 ballot that could affect every commuter in the county. We shout out the Class of 2026 — from Diablo Valley College and Contra Costa College to high school seniors across Antioch, Concord, Walnut Creek, Brentwood, and beyond. Plus, we highlight two must-attend summer events: the Pleasant Hill Night Market and the Walnut Creek Art and Wine Festival. Have a new business in Contra Costa County? Email us at livingincontracostacounty@Gmail.com to be featured. Thinking about buying or selling a home in Contra Costa County? We can help. Reach out today. Subscribe for weekly local news, real estate tips, and community updates from Contra Costa County, California. Stay connected with us for more real estate updates, community insights, and everything you need to know about living in Contra Costa County. 🌐 Website: LivinginContraCostaCounty.com 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/livingincontracostacounty Be sure to follow, subscribe, and share this podcast with anyone looking to make a move or stay informed about the East Bay!