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.

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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.

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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!