Martinez, CA – Two of California’s longest serving Supervisors, John Gioia and Federal D. Glover, take on leadership of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, and Ken Carlson is …
Contra Costa County
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Partial Closure of Regional Parks In Effect Due to Winter Storms The majority of East Bay Regional Parks remain closed due to recent storms and conditions, including downed trees, falling …
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Contra Costa County
Board of Supervisors Set to Welcome Ken Carlson, Name Chair and More
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors are set to name Supervisor John Gioia as Board Chair and welcome incoming Supervisor Ken Carlson to the board. This will …
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Contra Costa County
Contra Costa Expanding Capacity at Homeless Shelters This Week as Another Big Storm Approaches
by CC Newsby CC NewsIn anticipation of another series of heavy rain storms this week, Contra Costa Health (CCH) and community organizations are expanding capacity at shelters in the county for unsheltered homeless individuals …
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At approximently 1:30 pm Saturday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District was dispatched to a report of a person in the water in the 1000 block of Mcavoy Road …
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Contra Costa County
Marsh Creek Road and Several Others Reopen After Storm Damages
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Friday, the Contra Costa County Public Works team announced several roads have now been reopened after crews had worked to clear mud, rocks and flood damages around the county. …
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Contra Costa County
28 Contra Costa Schools Selected as State Distinguished Schools
by CC Newsby CC NewsPLEASANT HILL, Calif.— Twenty-eight Contra Costa County elementary schools are being honored with the prestigious 2023 California Distinguished Schools award by the California Department of Education (CDE). According to the …
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BusinessContra Costa County
Republic Services Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index
by CC Newsby CC NewsCompany also ranks highest among industry peers for CDP Climate Change PHOENIX, AZ — For the seventh consecutive year, Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), a leader in the environmental services …
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Contra Costa County
Regional Parks Along Bay Shoreline and Delta Reopen Friday
by CC Newsby CC NewsSome Regional Parks along the bay shoreline and delta have reopened. See list below. All other Regional Parks remain closed until further notice while storm damage is assessed and debris …
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Contra Costa County
Nearly 200k Sandbags Made Available in Contra Costa County
by CC Newsby CC NewsAs the Bay Area continues to be on storm watch through next week, public works crews across Contra Costa County have been working to fill sandbag stations, clear roadways, work …
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Contra Costa County
Legal Professionals Wanted for Contra Costa County Mock Trial Program
by CC Newsby CC NewsPLEASANT HILL, Calif. — The 42nd Annual Contra Costa County High School Mock Trial Program is scheduled to begin at the end of January; and volunteer legal professionals and students …
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Contra Costa CountyMartinez
Health Department Asks DA to Pursue Legal Action Against Martinez Refining Company
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Wednesday, Contra Costa Health (CCH) formally requested that the District Attorney consider taking legal action against the Martinez Refining Company (MRC) for not notifying the County after the refinery …
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Contra Costa CountyNon-Profit
Save Mount Diablo Expands Its Free Discover Diablo Hikes and Outings Program for 2023
by CC Newsby CC NewsCONTRA COSTA, STANISLAUS, AND SAN BENITO COUNTIES— Explore some of the East Bay’s premiere hiking and natural areas with Save Mount Diablo in 2023, including places rarely open to the …
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ConcordContra Costa County
Senator Glazer Announces Dominic Aliano as New District Coordinator
by CC Newsby CC NewsSACRAMENTO – Senator Steve Glazer, D-Contra Costa, announced today that he has hired Concord City Council Member Dominic Aliano as his new District Coordinator. “I’m excited to bring Dominic on …
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The National Weather Service reports that widespread rain was falling over the Bay Area for the morning commute. Moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms were expected later Wednesday with winds …
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AntiochContra Costa County
Contra Costa County Sheriff Investigating In-Custody Death After Antioch Arrest
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff and the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office are currently investigating an in-custody death that occurred at the Martinez Detention Facility Tuesday afternoon. …
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Contra Costa County
Regional Parks Closed Through Thursday Due to Upcoming Atmospheric River Storm System
by CC Newsby CC NewsDue to expected storm conditions and high winds, all East Bay Regional Parks are closed Wednesday, January 4, 2023, through Thursday, January 5, 2023. The National Weather Service has issued …
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Contra Costa County
Rodeo-Hercules Fire Board Fumbles Appointment Process After Election Error
by CC Newsby CC NewsAn election error compounded with the resignation of Director Robyn Mikel has left the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District with a vacant seat. In November, three seats were up for election. However, …
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Contra Costa County
Current Road Closures in Unincorporated Contra Costa County
by CC Newsby CC NewsContra Costa County, CA – Due to flooding, mudslides, and other issues caused by the recent storms, Contra Costa County Public Works has closed the following roads until further notice: …
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Every year more than 10,000 people participate in this FREE self-guided hiking and bicycling program to explore the East Bay regional parks and to keep fit outdoors. The 30th annual Trails Challenge …
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BrentwoodContra Costa County
Marsh Creek Road Closed from Morgan Territory Road to Round Valley
by CC Newsby CC NewsClayton & Brentwood, CA – Due to continued rock and mudslides, Marsh Creek Road is closed between Morgan Territory Road and the Round Valley Regional Preserve until further notice. Only …
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A flood advisory is in effect until 5:45 pm Saturday afternoon for all of Contra Costa County per the National Weather Service. They said an urban and small stream flooding …
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On Saturday, the California Highway Patrol has shut down Marsh Creek Road between Brentwood and Clayton due to numerous rock slides and mud on the roadway. Contra Costa Public Works …
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Contra Costa County
Update: BART Service Restored Between Antioch and Pittsburg Due to Power Issues
by CC Newsby CC NewsJust after 1:00 pm Friday, the Bay Area Rapid Transit announced that BART service has stopped between Antioch and Pittsburg/Bay Point stations due to a power issue. Tri Delta Transit …
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Contra Costa CountyNational
DeSaulnier Bill to Make Maria Isabel Bueso Permanent Resident Becomes Law
by CC Newsby CC NewsWashington, D.C. – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) announced that the private bill he authored to permanently allow Isabel Bueso and her family to remain in the United States so Isabel …