Contra Costa County

Concord – The Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) Board of Directors has decided to fill a vacancy on its Board by appointment, as provided under state law. The vacancy is …

SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that 408 middle schools and high schools have been selected for the prestigious 2026 California Distinguished Schools Program, California’s school recognition …

PACHECO – Today, Assistant County Assessor, Vince Robb, announces his campaign for Contra Costa County Assessor, stating, “I am running for County Assessor to ensure the fair and accurate assessment …

The Contra Costa Fire Foundation and Contra Costa County Fire Protection District announces registration for its Girls Empowerment Camp will open April 1, 2026. Girls Empowerment Camp (GEC) is a …

PLEASANT HILL, Calif. — On Thursday, March 5, 2026, outstanding educators from Contra Costa County’s 18 school districts, the County Office of Education, and the community college district were celebrated at …

On Friday, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Ken Carlson and John Gioia will continue serving  as no one filed paperwork to run against them. ” I filed my candidacy …

Contra Costa County Assessor Gus Kramer today announced that he will retire from his position as County Assessor in December 2026, concluding more than three decades of dedicated public service …

After nearly three years of public discussion, technical analysis and refinement, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) released the proposed final Plan Bay …

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – The average for a gallon of regular gasoline in California has increased 18 cents to $4.81 since last week. Meanwhile, the national average for a gallon …

On Thursday, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) and John Grafmendi (CA-08) issued statements after the House of Representatives’ vote on a War Powers Resolution directing the President to remove United States Armed …

SACRAMENTO— California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) announced its plans for this year’s control efforts for invasive aquatic plants in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and its southern …

Concord, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works’ Airports Division is excited to announce the availability of unleaded aviation fuel (Avgas) at Buchanan Field Airport (CCR) in Concord. The addition …

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors moved forward with placing a sales tax measure on the June Ballot. In an effort to mitigate Federal and State cuts, the Board …

Martinez, California – On March 2nd, a Contra Costa County jury convicted a former Walnut Creek real estate attorney on 27 felony counts related to the sexual abuse of children …

Congressman Mark DeSaulnier has announced he will be hosting a Town Hall on advancing Women’s Equality. The townhall will be held on Thursday, March 12th from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. …

Oakland, Calif. — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) lowered electric rates on March 1, 2026—the fifth time since January 2024. The decrease marks the third consecutive electric price cut …

On Sunday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to the Town of Discovery Bay for a report of a drowning. The incident began just before 1:30 pm near …

PLEASANT HILL, Calif. — Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) will host its Spring Job Fair on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Pleasant Hill Middle School from 9:00 a.m. …

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – Spring weather may be weeks away in much of the country, but the seasonal rise in gas prices is underway in California. The statewide average for …

On Thursday, Feb. 26, the BART Board of Directors adopted an Alternative Service Plan outlining specific budget balancing details to solve a $367M deficit for the next fiscal year if …

The Contra Costa County Sheriffs Office announced that the suspect in a homicide that occurred in Bethel Island is now in custody. According to the Sheriffs Office, Detectives from the Contra …

Safewise recently released its safest cities in California which resulted in two Contra Costa County communities ranking in the top 10—Danville and San Ramon. The city of Oakley ranked 14th …

Contra Costa County announced that over the next two years, four libraries will temporarily close to tackle infrastructure projects – including Antioch, Kensington, Pinole and Walnut Creek. Here is a …

PLEASANT HILL, Calif. — California High School continued its Mock Trial legacy, capturing its ninth-consecutive Contra Costa County Mock Trial championship, the Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) announced …

PLEASANT HILL, Calif. — A Contra Costa County school has earned the highest distinction in the California Department of Education’s (CDE) Green Ribbon Schools program. Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School in the …