City of Hercules

06/09/2026

Check out the latest news in the June 2026 Hercules Herald E-Newsletter 🗞
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In this edition:

☀️ Celebrate Juneteenth at the Hercules Library on June 13
📢 Join us for the upcoming Community Open House on June 20
📚 Learn about proposed City budgets in a message from Interim City Manager

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06/08/2026

🎉Join the and the Hercules Public Library for a special Juneteenth Celebration this Saturday, June 13!

Enjoy a day of activities, including a Storytime with Mayor Chris Kelley and Council Member Tiffany Grimsley, a community flag-raising ceremony, cultural performances, line dancing and a hands-on quilting workshop.

📍 Hercules Library, 109 Civic Drive
🗓️ Saturday, June 13
🕙 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Bring your family and friends and be part of this meaningful community celebration. ❤️🖤💚

06/05/2026

Join the ’ upcoming City Council meeting:

📅 Tuesday, June 9
🕖 Public meeting begins at 7 p.m.
📍 Hercules City Hall Council Chambers (111 Civic Drive)

Community members are invited to attend the meeting in-person or via Zoom (Meeting ID: 821 1751 7161).

To view the agenda and meeting details, visit https://hercules.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.

06/04/2026

🌟 Looking for a fun and rewarding opportunity to work with the Hercules community this summer? The City is hiring part-time recreation leaders (19 hours or less per week) to support childcare and recreation programs. The salary for this position is $17.98 - $22.95 per hour.

Recreation Leaders are:
✅ Positive role models
✅ Strong communicators and team players
✅ Interested in recreation, education or child development
✅ Comfortable leading activities and engaging with children

📋 For more information on this role and to apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hercules/jobs/5173765-0/recreation-leader-i-part-time-19-hours-or-less-week

06/03/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Month is here in the !

During the month of June, we raise the Pride flag at City Hall to celebrate the diversity, resilience and contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community and the positive impact they make in Hercules.

❤️ Join us in celebrating Pride Month as we continue to advocate for equality for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

🌍 The and the Bay Front Chamber are excited to welcome our community to the 2026 Hercules Cultural Festival this Sunday, June 7!

📍 Hanna Ranch Park (2480 Refugio Valley Road)
⏰ 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
🎟️ Free admission

Enjoy more than 50 vendors and exhibitors sharing local music, food and performances this weekend! The event brings residents, local businesses and organizations together to celebrate the diversity and spirit of Hercules.

🚌 A free shuttle will run between the Hercules Community Center and Hanna Ranch Park from noon to 7 p.m.

Free raffle tickets will also be distributed to those that bring a canned food donation!

The 2026 Hercules Cultural Festival is sponsored by Phillips 66, Kaiser Permanente and East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD).

Learn more about the Hercules Cultural Festival and find a
detailed event schedule: https://mailchi.mp/d4292c9feef7/bay-front-chamber-january-2018-news-and-member-events-5759564?e=1b3160eeb3

05/28/2026

Seeking Volunteers: Rodeo and Hercules- Measure O Citizen's Committee

Contra Costa Fire is looking for residents of Rodeo or Hercules who are registered voters to serve on the Measure O Citizen's Oversight Committee. Help ensure public funds from the collection of parcel tax revenues in Rodeo and Hercules are used responsibly and transparently within the Rodeo and Hercules service areas.

To learn more and apply, visit: https://contra-costa.granicus.com/boards/w/26cad49fec719903/boards/54647?fbclid=IwY2xjawSCuQdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQN0ZKVEFmSFJUMG54UDJOc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpfg6dnUUCSDz1RYCJ9TlMRtPE3uJwj7l6SV-Dxsf6jVEEexkC_URiBgcdPE_aem_ZBUUpAPk0ilYoXNCMc74_Q

05/25/2026

Join the ’ upcoming City Council meeting:

📅 Tuesday, May 26
🕖 Public meeting begins at 7 p.m.
📍 Hercules City Hall Council Chambers (111 Civic Drive)

Community members are invited to attend the meeting in-person or via Zoom (Meeting ID: 821 1751 7161).

To view the agenda and meeting details, visit https://hercules.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.

05/25/2026

Today, the recognizes Memorial Day and honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

As a reminder, City offices are closed today, May. 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours of operation will resume tomorrow, May. 26.