Category: General News
Heads Up! April events & meetings
March 31, 2026
Community Events
Upcoming events, meetings in April (Events Updated March 31, 2026) April 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 PPRD’s Mama Miles The Mama Miles walking group meet twice...
Read MoreHeads Up! February events & meetings
February 2, 2026
Community Events
Heads up! Upcoming events, meetings this month Feb. 10 Pittsburg City Commission Meeting The Pittsburg City Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.,...
Read MoreCity works to save band ‘dome’
January 30, 2026
City Press Releases
Since 1937, the J.J. Richards Band Shell has stood in Lincoln Park. A center of music and culture in Pittsburg, the “Band Dome” has hosted countless concerts and events over...
Read MoreMurder Mystery ‘ZombieLove’
January 13, 2026
Community Events
JEST Murder Mystery Co. brings ‘ZombieLove’ Murder Mystery Dinner to Memorial Auditorium This Valentine’s season, love takes a darkly hilarious turn as JEST Murder Mystery Co. presents “ZombieLove,” an interactive...
Read MoreGrant helps those experiencing homelessness
December 10, 2025
City Press Releases
For more than 12 years, the City of Pittsburg and the Pittsburg Public Housing Authority have partnered with community organizations to serve our most vulnerable citizens. Thanks to a grant...
Read MoreLocal youth join pros for ‘Nutcracker’ ballet
December 3, 2025
Community Events
For many young dancers, it’s a dream to perform in the holiday classic “The Nutcracker”. This dream has come true for local youth dancers thanks to the Classical Arts Entertainment’s...
Read MoreDeputy Fire Chief Tom Vacca retires Wednesday
November 26, 2025
City Press Releases
After almost three decades, Pittsburg Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Tom Vacca is set to retire on Nov. 26, 2025. “Tom has been an integral part of the Fire Department,”...
Read MoreChristmas parade applications open
November 19, 2025
Community Events
The Christmas parade has been a tradition that brings over 6 thousand people together to kick off the holiday season. This year’s parade is set for 6:30 p.m. on Dec....
Read MoreCommunity invited to view CHIP homes
November 19, 2025
City Press Releases
After a little under a year of its launch, the first ten City Housing Incentive Program (CHIP) homes are being built. There will be an open house at a few...
Read MoreRemembering Toby Book
November 5, 2025
City Press Releases
The City of Pittsburg is mourning the loss of long-time city employee, Tobias “Toby” Book, who passed away on Oct 29. Toby began his nearly three-decade long career with the...
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