Pinole, California: Is It a Good Place to Live?

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Around town this week

Fresh from local news covering Pinole and the surrounding area.

Pinole has named Naomi Kelly as its new city manager despite her husband's past corruption convictions, and the city will operate with a $4.2 million structural deficit. The city also secured grants for street and trail upgrades, while local news covered a high school football game between Los Altos and Pinole Valley.

Curated by TinyLocalAdventure from local news sources · Updated June 23, 2026 · AI-assisted summary. Headlines below link to the original reporting.

Los Altos vs Pinole Valley - Girls Varsity Basketball 06/18/2026 | Live & On Demand - NFHS NetworkPinole California News · Jun 18 Maxwell Carson - Pinole Valley Spartans Boys Water Polo (Pinole, CA) - Sports IllustratedPinole California News · Jun 18 Pinole names former San Francisco official as city manager despite corruption ties - East Bay TimesPinole California News · Jun 17 Pinole to Operate With $4.2 M Structural Deficit - Contra Costa NewsPinole News · Jun 22 Pinole Rolls Dice on Ex-SF City Hall Boss With Corruption Cloud Over Husband - HoodlinePinole News · Jun 18 Pinole secures grants for street and trail upgrades - Richmond StandardPinole News · Jun 17

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What is there to do in Pinole?

Pinole has 0 parks and green spaces, 0 places to eat, and landmarks like local landmarks. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

Where should I park in Pinole?

Most of Pinole is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

How do I get to Pinole?

Pinole sits in Pinole, California, reachable by car or by the local trails for cyclists.

Can I see homes for sale in Pinole?

Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Pinole, and can connect you with a local agent.

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Pinole, California