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Trivia Time
Before modern development, the land that became Pinole was part of which historic land grant?
A) Rancho San Pablo
B) Rancho El Sobrante
C) Rancho Monte del Diablo
D) Rancho Boca de la Cañada del Pinole
(Answer is at the bottom of the newsletter)
Pinole Voters Will Decide Whether to Establish an Elected Mayor
Currently, Pinole elects its five councilmembers at-large, and the position of mayor rotates annually among them. This rotation is based on the councilmember who received the highest number of votes in the most recent election is prioritized in the mayoral rotation schedule. The proposed ballot measure would change this system by creating a citywide elected mayoral position (Measure D). The ballot will also ask voters whether the length of mayoral term should be two years (Measure E) of four years (Measure F). If the first question receives a majority of yes votes at the election, then the term of the Mayor, two years or four years, shall be that preferred by a majority of those voting on the questions.
Find more information here…
🔥 Join Pinole Police Department for the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run! 🔥
Pinole’s Police Department will be participating in this year’s Law Enforcement
Torch Run on Wednesday, May 20! This incredible event raises awareness and funds
for Special Olympics.
Click the link to donate to their team!
Let’s come together to support inclusion, determination, and the
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PACK WALK - TODAY - April 24th - 6:00PM
Location: Refugio Valley Park - 1515 Refugio Valley Rd., Hercules, CA
🗓️ May 2nd - Community Clean up Day - 8:00AM - 11:00AM - Corporation Yard 1000 Sycamore Ave., Hercules, CA 94547
🗓️ May 2nd - 3rd - The Girls Empowerment Camp - FREE - 2-day camp for teens ages 14-18. GEC introduces them to the fire service and provides campers with a realistic, hands-on overview of firefighting and exposure to all aspects of public safety career opportunities in the fire service. To register for the camp please click here.
🗓️ May 15th - Crockett Scouts Fish Fry Fundraiser - $30 Adults l $12 Children under 12 - 4:00PM - 8:00PM - Crockett Scout Hall - 991 Loring Ave., Crockett - Tickets are available at the door or you can purchase them in advance via Zelle: [email protected]. Include the scout’s name in the notes section of Zelle. Bring cash for raffle prizes and drinks. Dinner will include all you can eat: Battered Fish, French Fries, Corn, and Coleslaw.
🗓️ May 20th - Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run - 8:00AM - Join Pinole Police Department as they participate in the run to raise money for the Special Olympics. Click here to donate!
Events after May please go to the Calendar of Events.
El Cuscatlan Restaurant
Fresh, Authentic, Salvadoran Cuisine, Dine In or Take Out! Everything made
from scratch, NO shortcuts!
Location: 848 WIlliow Ave., Hercules, CA 94547
Phone: 510-313-0654
MISSING CHILDREN
Missing Since: January 13, 2025
From: Concord, CA
Age Now: 11 Years Old
Male
NCIC# M658410473
If seen call 9-1-1
THE BAY TABLE
Pesto Salmon
Homemade pesto makes this baked salmon out of this world!
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
In a food processor, pulse the basil, parmesan, pine nuts, lemon juice, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper until combined. With the food processor running, drizzle in the olive oil and process until the pesto is smooth. Set half aside in a small bowl for serving.
Pat the salmon fillets dry, then place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Season all over with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the remaining pesto over the top of each fillet. Bake until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, 13 to 15 minutes.
Serve the salmon with the remaining pesto and lemon wedges on the side.
See ingredient and additional information here!
BAY SHORE REAL ESTATE
As of early 2026, the West Contra Costa real estate market—including El Cerrito, Pinole, and Richmond—is seeing eased sales activity, reflecting a cooling, more balanced trend across the East Bay. While inventory is slowly rising, homes in Contra Costa County still move relatively quickly (around 30 days), with median home values showing slight year-over-year declines in some areas.
TRIVIA ANSWER
Answer: D) Rancho Boca de la Cañada del Pinole 📜
A mouthful—but a real piece of early California history tied directly to the area.