Contra Costa County

Beginning Monday, March 24, 2025, BART to Antioch train times will shift by several minutes to improve the connection with BART at the transfer platform in Pittsburg. BART says it …

On Tuesday, the Brentwood Planning Commission agreed to continue the Design Review discussion on Fire Station 94 in the downtown area. Citing the need for more information, the planning commission …

On Tuesday, it was announced that Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton has been served with Notice of Intent to Recall. According to the release: District Attorney Diana Becton has …

As part of the 31st Annual César E. Chávez Commemorative Celebration, Contra Costa County announced its 2025 Youth Hall of Fame. (Martinez, CA) – The Contra Costa County Board of …

Pleasant Hill, Calif.– Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) proudly honored its Teacher of the Year (TOY) and Classified School Employees of the Year (CSEY) at the 2025 Celebration …

On Tuesday, the Brentwood Planning Commission will discuss an application for Design Review to construct Fire Station 94. Note – regardless how the commission votes Tuesday, in favor or against, …

On Saturday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a report of a plane that landed in a field near Vasco Road at Camino Diablo. The incident began …

Risk of exposure to measles in the Bay Area is currently low. However, with rising cases in the United States, getting the safe and highly effective vaccine is strongly encouraged …

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has initiated work on a 2026 ballot measure to renew the County’s Urban Limit Line. The Urban Limit Line, established by Measure C …

PLEASANT HILL, Calif. — On Thursday, March 13, 2025, the top educators from Contra Costa County’s 18 school districts, the County Office of Education, and the community college district were …

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – Despite increased demand, gas prices dipped lower this week, with today’s California average at $4.66, eight cents down from last week, and 21 cents from a …

MARTINEZ, CA—Today, in a ceremony held in the California State Assembly chambers, Assembly Member Anamarie Avila Farias recognized Gigi Crowder of the National Alliance on Mental Illness’s Contra Costa chapter …

Martinez, CA – On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors appointed Dr. Ori Tzvieli as interim director of health services while the County launches a search for a …

VACAVILLE, Calif. – Travis Credit Union Foundation announces the application deadline has been extended for its 2025 Financial Coaching Grants program until March 31. This initiative is an opportunity for …

Contra Costa County— Caltrans has scheduled one-way traffic control on the Antioch Bridge (SR-160) beginning Monday March 10th from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Northbound SR-160 from the Antioch Toll …

On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will consider spending $375k for Refugee Resettlement Services. If approved, the county would use Measure X one-time allocation and budget amendment …

PG&E Customers Lost Nearly $650,000 to Scammers During 2024 OAKLAND, Calif. — During 2024, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers lost nearly $650,000 to utility scammers. To help combat …

Martinez, California – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office has charged two women with cruelty to an animal, brandishing an imitation firearm, and making a false report to peace officers. 46-year-old …

WALNUT CREEK, CA—In a Bay Area conservation victory, Save Mount Diablo is delighted to announce that we closed escrow on the Ginochio Schwendel Ranch today. With this purchase, we are …

Martinez, CA, – To celebrate Contra Costa County’s 175th anniversary, the Contra Costa County Historical Society (CCCHS) is holding a 50% off membership drive from March 1 to May 1. …

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – Californians are experiencing an average gas price of $4.74, a seven cent decrease from last week. Thanks in part to lower oil prices, the national average …

Spring is a great time to get outdoors in the East Bay Regional Park District. Hillsides and meadows are bursting with life, vibrant colors, and one of spring’s greatest gifts …

PG&E’s Employee Resource/Engineering Groups Also Offer College Scholarships for Combined Total of $600,000 This Year Oakland, Calif. — The PG&E Corporation Foundation (PG&E Foundation) is inviting applicants for its annual …

The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office announced a Vallejo man has been charged in connection with retail theft. Martinez, California – A Vallejo man has been charged by the Contra …

The Mt. Diablo Unified School District is pleased to shine a light on our two 2025-26 District Teachers of the Year:  Mt. Diablo HS teacher Dr. David Pintado and Silverwood Elementary …