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The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most anticipated skywatching events of the year, and 2026 offers unusually favorable conditions for viewers in Contra Costa County. The shower reaches its peak overnight from August 12 into the early hours of August 13, almost exactly
Contra Costa County farmers’ markets offer an easy way to shop for seasonal California produce while exploring local downtowns, parks, waterfront communities, and neighborhood gathering places. From the weekday market at Todos Santos Plaza in Concord to weekend markets in Brentwood, Danville, Martinez, Walnut Creek,