Contra Costa County

San Joaquin County – Caltrans will perform a 55-hour full highway closure for the safety of workers and motorists as work continues on a bridge preventative maintenance and rehabilitation project…

Martinez, California – As the seven-count felony case against Christopher George Miller continues in Superior Court in Martinez, the investigative team who arrested him in a sting operation for arranging to…

A man who worked at Deer Valley High School in the City of Antioch for 7-days as a security guard has been arrested and charged with seven felonies. Christopher George…

Dear Community Members, Again, I am reaching out with a heavy heart to share resources after another senseless and devastating school shooting. I want to extend my deepest sympathies to…

Yellow Roof Foundation is proud to announce that Co-Founder Lori Sanson has been named a “Woman of the Year” at the California Legislative Women’s Caucus (LWC). During a recent special…

Staff in local skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) will be required to continue wearing masks under a new Contra Costa County health order. The order, which requires masks to be well-fitted…

Unincorporated Contra Costa County, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works continues to respond to emergency calls due to mudslides, sinkholes and other issues related to the recent storms. Below…

On March 14, the Ironhouse Sanitary District provided an update on the District to the Oakley City Council General Manager Chad Davisson updated the council on initiatives and projects the…

BART is moving forward with a historic purchase of brand-new fare gates to be installed systemwide as part of its latest effort to win riders back and overhaul safety in…

The Contra Costa County Health Services announced that March 31 is the last day of operation for their mass COVID vaccine sites. The county said people with Medi-Cal or no…

SACRAMENTO – Concord resident Janet Frazier has dedicated years to supporting women and families with children in hospitals. Her strength to help others came from her own tragedy, when she…

Martinez, CA – The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will honor César E. Chávez in a celebration recognizing his commitment to social justice and respect for human dignity. The…

Caltrans is scheduled to install the Mokelumne Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing span over State Route 4 (“SR4”) in Brentwood beginning Friday, March 24 through Wednesday, March 29, 2023. The…

Two Contra Costa County Superintendents were recognized recently by the California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA). Dr. Adam Clark, Superintendent of Mt. Diablo Unified School District, has…

Martinez, CA – The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has selected Thomas L. Geiger as the next County Counsel. His formal appointment will be approved at the Board of…

Contra Costa County Historical Society Executive Director has stepped down and the organization is now looking for a new director. In a statement released Friday: “After much personal reflection and…

PLEASANT HILL, CALIF.. — Three Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) employees were selected as 2023 Administrators of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region…

The Contra Costa County chapter of national organization Guitars Not Guns graduated their newest class of students on Wednesday, March 8 at the Family Justice Center’s East County location in…

SACRAMENTO, CA – A Modesto man who was on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) Most Wanted list has been sentenced to state prison again for charges related to unlicensed…

Caltrans announced today that it is awarding more than $225 million for local projects designed to reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries on city and county roads. Funding is provided…

BETHEL ISLAND, Calif. – The Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats is headed to the California Delta March 15-17, for the Toyota Series at the California Delta Presented by Psycho Tuna.…

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) stated Tuesday afternoon that more than 46,700 customers in Contra Costa County were without power due to storm-related outages. These numbers were as of 1:15…

BART’s next major track improvement project will focus on a portion of the Yellow Line. On five non-consecutive weekends in April, May, and June workers will replace an interlocking between…

Antioch, CA, – Transit Driver Appreciation Day is Saturday, March 18 and Tri Delta Transit, County Connection, and WestCAT are celebrating in a special way– by going FARE FREE for…

On Tuesday, the Clayton City Council moved to terminate its agreement with the Clayton Business and Community Association in a 3-1 vote. In response, councilmember Peter Cloven issued the following…