We Want to Hear From You

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) CAMPAIGN

ADU Webinar TONIGHT at 6pm: https://publicinput.com/pinole-adu

The City of Pinole is a pro-housing jurisdiction designated by the Department of Housing and Community Development through its commitment to combat the housing crisis by developing policies and programs that support affordable housing in Pinole while supporting the community. Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, can help alleviate the housing crisis by offering more affordable options for renters.

What is an ADU? An ADU is a dwelling unit on the same parcel as a primary single-family or multifamily dwelling and contains complete independent living facilities including permanent facilities for sleeping, living, eating, cooking, and sanitation. They are accessory to the primary dwelling and may be attached, detached or located within a residence.

If you are a homeowner, renter, architect/designer, ADU or Junior ADU owner, we want to hear your thoughts so that we can best support your needs.

Upcoming Events

CITY PUBLIC MEETINGS

Special Council Meeting: Financial Strategy - Tues, Oct. 14, 5-7pm - Zoom/City Hall

City Council Meeting - Tues, Oct. 21, 5pm - Zoom/City Hall

Planning Commission Meeting - Mon, Oct. 27, 7pm - Zoom/City Hall

City Council Meeting - Tues, Nov. 4, 5pm - Zoom/City Hall

The public may attend and participate in-person in the City Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom. Agendas, minutes, and other detailed information regarding how to attend and participate in Pinole’s public meetings can be found on the website.

CITY-SPONSORED EVENTS

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Webinar - Thurs, Oct. 9, 6pm - Virtual

Street Eats - Fri, Oct. 10, 5:30-8:30pm - Community Corner

Dumpster Day - Sat, Oct. 11, 7-11am - Pinole Valley Park

Filipino American History Month Celebration - Sat, Oct. 11, 11am-1:30pm - Senior Center

Floating Pumpkin Patch - Sat, Oct. 18, 12-3pm - Pinole Swim Center

Hiring with Confidence: Finding the Right Contractor - Thurs, Oct. 23, 12-1pm - Senior Center

Halloween Movie: Hocus Pocus 2 - Fri, Oct. 24, 6-8pm - Fernandez Park

Parklet & Outdoor Dining Workshop - Tues, Oct. 28, 6:30-8:30pm - City Hall/Zoom

Veterans Day Celebration - Tues, Nov. 11, 11am-12:30pm - Fernandez Park

CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS FOR DUMPSTER DAY

Dumpster Day is a FREE EVENT on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 7am for Pinole Residents only! Proof of residency is required. This is not a curbside collection. You will have to unload your own items. One car per household; no trailers and no siderails on pickups. The event ends at 11am or when all 12 dumpsters have been filled – whichever comes first.

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ BELOW FOR ACCEPTED AND NOT ACCEPTED ITEMS

ACCEPTED ITEMS: household items, glass, clothing, metal, chairs, tables, couches, small appliances, broken toys, rugs/padding, wood, dishwashers, washers & dryers, refrigerators, ovens/stoves microwaves.

NOT ACCEPTED: No box springs. No mattresses. No green waste or yard waste. No tires. No concrete or construction waste. No household hazardous waste (such as paint, oil, bug spray, oven cleaner, propane tanks, oil, prescription medicine, needles, syringes). No car batteries. No electronic waste (no TVs, no computers, no screens, no cell phones, etc.) Take household hazardous waste to 101 Pittsburg Avenue, Richmond, Wed-Sat, 9am to 4pm.

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING: FINANCE WORKSHOP

A Special Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14th at 5pm, located at the City Hall Council Chambers. Council will be discussing the upcoming Fiscal Year 2028/29 structural budget deficit and funding for the City’s infrastructure needs. The public is welcome to attend in person or via Zoom. The full agenda packet and Zoom information will be published Friday, October 10 and will be posted on our website.

News & Updates

The Fernandez Park gazebo staged a DJ who kept energetic beats going throughout the event. 

A group of friends sizing up the entrance to the Haunted House. 

PINOLE KICKED OFF THE SPOOKY SEASON WITH NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

The Pinole Police Department’s Halloween-themed National Night Out at Fernandez Park was a huge success, drawing thousands of community members for an evening full of fun, food, and festivities. Families enjoyed games for all ages, a lineup of tasty food trucks set up on the baseball field, and an epic haunted house hosted at the Pinole Senior Center. The night featured energetic dance performances, a great variety of local vendors, and a special flag ceremony performed by Scout Troop 82. Pinole Community TV added to the excitement with their popular Spooky Studio Tours. With perfect weather, the celebration ended under the stars with glow sticks and dancing. On social media, Pinole PD thanked everyone who came out, sharing that “we loved seeing all the creative costumes, big smiles, and awesome community spirit.”

A Public Works Maintenance Worker operating a line striping machine on San Pablo Avenue. 

ROAD REPAIR PLANNING UNDERWAY

The City is actively working to try to obtain funding to pay for road projects. While we strategize funding sources, we are preparing the Road Rehabilitation Plan, so that we are poised to get started. Right now, residents can go online to view the Road Maintenance Plan. The Road Maintenance Plan addresses the ongoing work to keep the roads in good shape and is coordinated with the Road Rehabilitation Plan. It identifies the various city zones and associated scheduling of work over a five-year period. The Road Maintenance Plan aims to take a proactive approach in enhancing/replacing deteriorated signage and pavement marking to meet state standards, as well as potholing to be conducted by the City’s maintenance team. This is in addition to regular maintenance efforts citywide based on staff observations and requests of our community members.

Read more about road repair in Pinole on our new webpage! We will continue to update information as we progress: https://www.pinole.gov/road-repair/

SAVE THE DATE: Road Repair Town Hall - Thursday, November 20, 5:30-7:30pm | Pinole Senior Center

RICHMOND SAN RAFAEL BRIDGE (I-580) EASTBOUND DAYTIME LANE CLOSURES

The City of Pinole was notified that beginning Monday, October 13 - Friday, October 17 from 7am-2pm daily CalTrans will be closing the #1 lane and the right shoulder on the lower deck of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge (I-580), for extensive maintenance work. All work is weather-dependent. Changeable message signs will alert drivers ahead of closures. At least two lanes will remain open during work hours. Motorists should expect minor delays, reduce speed, and plan extra travel time. 

PARKLET AND OUTDOOR DINING ORDINANCE COMING SOON

The City of Pinole Community Development Department is developing a new Ordinance for parklets and outdoor dining. Building on the success of the temporary ordinance adopted during COVID-19, the City is now working to create permanent opportunities that will support local restaurants, welcome more diners, and provide vibrant gathering spaces in the downtown area. We want to hear your thoughts - please join us in the conversation! Attend the workshop on Tuesday, October 28 from 6:30-8:30pm at City Hall or virtually. If you can't make it to the workshop, keep a lookout for the survey (coming soon). 

SUPPORT TEAM PINOLE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and ending breast cancer forever is at the center of Susan G. Komen’s mission. And that’s why Team Pinole is fundraising for this incredible cause! Pinole employees will take one day in October during their lunch hour to Strike Out Breast Cancer - the Pinole Way at Pinole Valley Lanes. It's our goal to raise as much as we can to support Komen’s vision of a world without breast cancer, and we are asking for your help. Please consider making a gift today!

A Greener Pinole

COASTAL CLEANUP DAY A BIG SUCCESS - THANKS TO VOLUNTEERS

This year’s Coastal Cleanup Day was a tremendous success, and it’s all thanks to our amazing community! A total of 146 volunteers (96 adults and 50 kids) came together to make a positive impact on our coasts, waterways, and parks. Together, participants collected an impressive 1,118.6 pounds and 533.6 gallons of trash and recyclables.

Highlights from the day included the discovery of the Trashure Hunt Box, which earned one lucky community member a prize from the California Coastal Commission and City of Pinole. We extend special thanks to the Friends of Pinole Creek for their continued partnership and to The Watershed Project for providing supplies and educational materials. Dedicated community volunteers also kept everyone fueled with a delicious barbecue.

Notable achievements included Dave and Will Olsen winning “Most Trash Collected by Volume” with 64 gallons, followed by City Manager Kelcey with 42 gallons. Gayle Turner led the weight category with 120.5 pounds, and the team of Jacob, Nathaniel, Rohaan, and Nicolas collected nearly 100 pounds.

From friendly competition and great food to real environmental impact, the day was filled with community spirit and purpose. Thank you to everyone who participated!

CONTRA COSTA SHORELINE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Contra Costa County is looking for residents interested in participating in the Contra Costa County Shoreline Leadership Academy! The Contra Costa County Shoreline Leadership Academy will prepare residents to become local shoreline resilience experts and advisors. No previous experience is required to join.

This is a paid 6-month long program, hosted by the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC). During the program, the Academy will meet every other Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. During the training, participants will have the opportunity to tour parts of Contra Costa County’s shoreline and be trained by subject matter experts on topics including:

• Community Health and Well-Being,
• Ecosystem Health and Resilience,
• Transportation and Transit,
• Development, Housing, and Land Use,
• Critical Infrastructure and Services,
• Shoreline Contamination,
• Public Access and Recreation, and
• Collaborative Governance, Flood Management, and Funding.

Upon completion of the Academy, each participant will receive a $1,800 stipend and have the opportunity to advise the County on the Contra Costa Resilient Shoreline Plan.

There are a limited number of spots available in the Academy, so we encourage you to apply early!

Apply by October 15, 2025: https://forms.office.com/g/jujcQt3UYr

Reminders

LEARN MORE ABOUT ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADU)

Check out the Pinole ADU Concierge page - your one-stop shop for building and legalizing ADUs! Explore the ADU Campaign page with office hour and webinar updates, surveys, and upcoming newsletters. Scan the QR codes or click the links to visit each site and get informed today!

HOW TO SUBMIT A SERVICE REQUEST

Report potholes, streetlights, wastewater, tree trimming, public parks and facilities, or other issues on City-owned property to Public Works. You can submit a Service Request on our website or through the mobile app:

How to submit a request through the website:

1. From the homepage, click on “Report a Problem”
2. Click on the “Service Request Form” tab
3. Fill out the form, and click “Submit”

How to submit a request through the City of Pinole app:

1. Click on “Contact us”
2. Click on “Report an Issue”
3. Click on “Report a Public Property Issue”
4. Fill out the form, and click “Submit”

Submitting work requests in this way is the best way for work requests to get addressed in a timely manner. Thank you for your cooperation and partnership to keep our city in tip top shape!

DOWNLOAD THE CITY OF PINOLE APP

In Pinole, the City of Pinole mobile app is a convenient way to stay connected to what's happening in the City of Pinole. In the event of a disaster or emergency, you can receive critical notifications and information from the City, the National Weather Service, and the Community Warning System. We encourage you to download the app today!

SIGN UP FOR COMMUNITY WARNING SYSTEM ALERTS

The Community Warning System (CWS) is the all-hazard public warning notification system for Contra Costa County. CWS alerts you through phone calls, text messages, email, the sounding of sirens, this website, and social media, when a potentially life or health-threatening hazard requires you to take action. You can also receive alerts from the CWS through the City of Pinole mobile app.

LIMITED-TIME REBATES: RELAUNCH OF THE PINOLE ENERGY ENHANCEMENT REBATE PROGRAM

The City of Pinole is excited to announce the relaunch of the Pinole Energy Enhancement Rebate Program (PEER)! Recent changes in regional rebates mean we've restructured the program to keep offering you substantial savings on energy-efficient home upgrades. Get up to $3,000 in rebates on improvements like heat pump water heaters, HVAC systems, induction stovetops, insulation, and more. These upgrades help you lower energy costs, improve home comfort, and contribute to a more sustainable community. Plus, you can stack PEER rebates with local, state, and federal programs to save even more! But hurry—rebates are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ready to save? Visit the PROJECT WEBSITE for full details. Let’s work together to make your home more energy-efficient and our community greener!

DUMPSTER DAY

This event at the Pinole Valley Park parking lot across from Simas Ave is for residents only, and proof of residency is required. Please read below about what items are accepted and not accepted:

ACCEPTED: household items, glass, clothing, metal, chairs, tables, couches, small appliances, broken toys, rugs/padding, wood, dishwashers, washers & dryers, refrigerators, ovens/stoves, microwaves.

NOT ACCEPTED: No box springs. No mattresses. No green waste or yard waste. No tires. No concrete or construction waste. No household hazardous waste (such as paint, oil, bug spray, oven cleaner, propane tanks, prescription medicine, needles, syringes). No car batteries. No electronic waste (no TVs, no computers, no screens, no cell phones, etc.). Take household hazardous waste to 101 Pittsburg Avenue, Richmond, Wed-Sat, 9am to 4pm. 

FLOATING PUMPKIN PATCH

Make a splash this fall at the first-ever Floating Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, October 18 from 12 pm - 3 pm! Swim out to pick your perfect pumpkin, decorate it, and take it home. A fun event for all ages! Tickets are $10 for Residents and $12 for Non-Residents, available at www.pinolerec.com Please note all attendees must have a ticket to enter the facility. For questions, please call (510) 724 - 9025.

UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK

Join Pinole and take a pledge to stand United Against Hate throughout the month of October. Stop by City Hall, the Pinole Library, and the Senior Center during business hours to take a pledge and be part of this movement. For more information, please visit www.pinole.gov/events

HALLOWEEN MOVIE

Enjoy a spooktacular night at Fernandez Park with the showing of Hocus Pocus 2 on Friday, October 24 at approximately 6:15pm. Wear your Halloween costumes, and bring your chairs, blankets, and movie snacks for a festive Halloween evening. Popcorn and candy will be provided! For questions, please email recreation@pinole.gov.

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR

Mark your calendars! The Holiday Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, November 15, at the Senior Center from 10am. to 3pm. Vendor registration is now open—secure your spot today for this event. Vendor fees are $40 for Senior Center members and $50 for non-members. To register, visit www.pinolerec.com or stop by the senior center. For questions, call 510-724-9800 or email mjamison@pinole.gov.

TINY TOTS REGISTRATION

Join the fun at Tiny Tots , where children ages 3–5 (must be fully potty trained) learn through play, crafts, songs, and story time. Morning sessions run from 9 am–12 pm and afternoon sessions from 1–4 pm. For questions, email tinytots@pinole.gov. Register today at www.pinolerec.com.

FALL CAMPS

Enjoy Fall Camps for ages 3 -5 at Tiny Tots and 6-12 at the Youth Center from November 24-26. Bask in a 3-day autumn adventure filled with days of creativity, games, and outdoor play. Both camps run from 9am to 4pm. Secure your spot at www.pinolerec.com.

SWIM CENTER

Enjoy aquatic adventures at the Swim Center (2450 Simas Ave.) with Rec Swim, Aqua Zumba classes, swim lessons, and pool parties. The Fall Swim Schedule runs now through October 12: Lap Swim on Saturdays and Sundays from 12–1pm, Rec Swim from 1–4pm, and Aqua Zumba from 11–11:50am. For questions, contact pinoleseals.pool@gmail.com or call (510) 724-9025.

ZUMBA AND EXERCISE

Join fitness and movement classes at the Senior Center (2500 Charles Ave.) and enjoy Turbo Kick, Zumba, Zumba Toning, as well as Circuit and Fitness Training designed to keep you active and energized. Register for classes at www.pinolerec.com.

FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTION

The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County will be providing free bags of fresh produce, on bag per household. The next drive-thru distribution is Monday, October 13, from 9 – 10am (or as long as supplies last) at the Pinole Senior Center. If you have any questions, email recreation@pinole.gov or call us at (510) 724-9800.

SENIOR FOOD PROGRAM

The Senior Center partners with the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County to offer the Senior Food Program. Low-income senior citizens ages 55+ to receive free groceries, including healthy staples, eggs, cheese, and assorted meats twice a month. The program is available for Pinole senior residents only. This program takes place every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Individuals interested in the program must complete the Senior Food Program Application. Applications are available at the Senior Center and can also be found on the Pinole Senior Center website: www.pinole.gov/seniors. Please note, the Senior Food Program is switching to the choice method, where you will now need to bring your own bag with you, and you will select the items you want.

PARK AND FACILITY RENTALS

Looking for a place to host your special event? Reserve a park, field, or facility for your special occasion!. To book your rental, visit www.pinolerec.com.

JOIN OUR TEAM

The City of Pinole Community Services Department is now hiring part-time positions. Become a member of our team – Visit our website to apply today!