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Consultant to Hercules: Slash Budget to Avoid Red Ink

"Rescale the organization to fit realistic revenue projections," consultant says, citing $18…

Government March 30, 2011 at 12:46 pm

Contra Costa County Fire Shuts Down Stations, Holds…

"The closures were prompted by the fire district's $17 million budget deficit and the failure…

Police & Fire January 16, 2013 at 12:30 am

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Hercules City Council to Discuss Mid-Year Budget Review and…

Certain one-time funds may not be available to balance the 2014 budget and avoid sever…

Government March 11, 2013 at 03:30 pm

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Your City Council: Hercules Still $2.3 Million Over Budget

Hercules Patch reported live on the May 8 Hercules City Council meeting.

Government May 9, 2012 at 04:37 am

Hercules Council May Ask for Utility Tax Increase & Tax…

The Hercules City Council may also declare a fiscal emergency for the second year in a row.

Government January 30, 2013 at 02:11 am

Hercules Could Declare Fiscal Emergency Again Tuesday

The city council will consider another declaration of a state of fiscal emergency this week.

Government February 12, 2013 at 02:38 am

Hercules Patch: Most Popular Reads

Venus in transit, city budget deficit and the elections top this week's list of most read,…

Top News June 9, 2012 at 02:51 am

Mayor: City Recovering From Recession But Faces Challenges

Tax revenues are improving, but Pinole must sustain itself, Mayor Pete Murray said in a…

Government March 8, 2012 at 02:40 am

Are Republicans Ready to Throw In the Fiscal Cliff Towel?

A little over two weeks from economic changes that will result if we head over the metaphoric…

Government December 15, 2012 at 06:49 pm

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City Council to Look at Midyear Budget Status

Recent layoffs of staff could help balance the books.

Government March 1, 2011 at 04:37 am

City Council to Consider More Whacks at Budget

Deep, shared and painful cuts are on the block.

Government March 16, 2011 at 02:29 pm

Contra Costa County Economy Facing Uncertain Future if…

Federal agencies will have fewer funds beginning Friday if Republicans and Democrats can’t…

Government February 27, 2013 at 09:38 pm

0 Recommend Tom Roebuck

Pinole Ranks Middle for Property Tax Revenue Sharing

Neighboring cities yield more — or less — than Pinole in its property tax split with county,…

Government March 20, 2012 at 03:57 pm

Hercules Council Declares State of Fiscal Emergency for…

The declaration will allow a tax increase ballot measure to pass with fewer votes.

Government February 13, 2013 at 03:17 am

Hercules Residents Will Vote on Increase in Utility Tax this…

The increase would raise Hercules' utility users tax from 6 percent to 8 percent, and include…

Government February 27, 2013 at 08:39 pm

Council Keeps Swim Center Afloat, TV Station on Air

Council majority agrees to fund the Pinole Swim Center for the summer, gives support for TV…

Government March 21, 2012 at 06:33 pm

City Council Candidate Profile: William Wilkins

Hercules Patch has compiled background information on all candidates running for office in…

Government May 18, 2011 at 12:48 pm

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Parcel Tax Increase for Schools on Ballot for West County

West Contra Costa County voters will be asked in June to extend and increase the current…

Government February 27, 2012 at 03:51 pm

New Parcel Tax Proposed for Doctors Medical Center

November ballot measure would help prevent closure of troubled facility.

Government August 16, 2011 at 01:38 am

The Issues: What has Hercules Learned from Redevelopment

Candidates running in the June 7 Hercules City Council election answer questions posed by…

Government May 18, 2011 at 12:35 pm

The Issues: How Did Hercules Get in This Mess?

Candidates running in the June 7 Hercules City Council election answer questions posed by…

Government May 18, 2011 at 11:59 am

The Issues: A Transit Center in Hercules Future?

Candidates running in the June 7 Hercules City Council election answer questions posed by…

Government May 18, 2011 at 12:26 pm

The Issues: Hercules Municipal Utility

Candidates running in the June 7 Hercules City Council election answer questions posed by…

Government August 12, 2011 at 03:17 pm

City Council Candidate Profile: Gerard Boulanger

Hercules Patch has compiled background information on all candidates running for office in…

Government May 31, 2011 at 04:57 pm

City Council Candidate Profile: Don Kuehne

Hercules Patch has compiled background information on all candidates running for office in…

Government May 18, 2011 at 12:49 pm