Contra Costa County

Last week, the Bay Area Rapid Transit Board for the third time refused to look at spending cuts when it approved its $5.1 billion 2-year budget which includes a $93 …

Each summer, the East Bay Regional Park District welcomes visitors to Regional Parks to spend time exploring nature and connect with family and friends. Whether it is a sunshine-filled hike, …

Three Naturalist-led Juneteenth Nature Walks and Hikes Also Scheduled The East Bay Regional Park District is celebrating Juneteenth with a Free Park Day on Sunday, June 18, 2023, in recognition …

On Thursday, the Bay Area Rapid Transit Board of Directors are looking at an inflation-based fare increase along with a clipper discount increase. According to the Staff Report, they will …

Early Vegetation Fires Signal Beginning of Wildfire Threat; Con Fire Urges Residents to Take Steps Through Fall to Protect Family, Homes, Neighbors CONCORD, CALIF., – Contra Costa County Fire Protection …

CCAS offering free adoptions of all animals during the month of June to alleviate crowded shelter    Martinez, CA – All animals at Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS) will be free …

At 1:49 pm Monday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a report of a vegetation fire in the City of Martinez. Upon arrival, it was reported at …

At 6:48 am Monday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a report of a vehicle crash in the area of Byron Highway near Camino Diablo in Byron. …

Martinez, California – Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton is opening applications for the 2023 Fall Community Academy. The free, 9-week course will be held at the DA’s Office in …

Contra Costa County, CA – Avoid having to make multiple stops to government offices or wait in long lines to take care of important tasks. Instead, stop by the County …

PLEASANT HILL, Calif. — A budget workshop and an update on the agency’s Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) will be presented, including a breakdown on how the Contra Costa County …

As Bay Area Rapid Transit moves close to its $1 billion fiscal cliff in the coming years, its Board failed to consider what services would look like under a 10% …

The Contra Costa County Sheriffs Office confirmed two people were arrested after a shooting in unincorporated Brentwood Saturday night. On Saturday, May 27, 2023, at about 7:48 PM, Delta Station …

At 11:17 pm Saturday, the California Highway Patrol responded to a report of a vehicle crash at Highway 4 and Bailey Road The crash caused a SIGALERT to be issued …

The Memorial Day holiday weekend traditionally marks the start of boating season on the Delta. A large number of people are expected to be on the water this weekend and …

Here is a rundown of the Harvest Time in Brentwood Memorial Day Weekend U-pick Farm schedule with several farms opening, According to Harvest Time, this weekend the early varieties of …

MARTINEZ, California – The Contra Costa Community College District (4CD) has selected Dr. Pamela Ralston as the 7th permanent president of Los Medanos College (LMC). The 4CD Governing Board will …

On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will seek to approve its Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Recommended County and Special District Budgets, totaling $5.515 billion. The move comes after …

On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors are set to extend an urgency interim ordinance through May 23, 2024 that aims to address Commercial Temporary Events–including a prohibition …

A male was taken into custody Friday after a domestic incident resulted in him barricading himself in an Antioch home for several hours according to the Contra Costa County Sheriffs …

On Sunday, the Contra Costa County Fair announced it will have a Chaperone Policy in place for Sunday, the last day of the fair. The policy comes after several fights …

The California Highway Patrol report that one person is dead in a three vehicle crash on SR-4 near the City of Martinez on May 18. According to CHP, around 5:50pm, …

PLEASANT HILL, Calif. – Three educators from Contra Costa County received the coveted Warren W. Eukel Teacher Trust award for exceptional work in the classroom as K-12 teachers. A celebratory …

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.— California State Parks announced the temporary closure of North Gate Road at Mount Diablo State Park to pedestrians, vehicles, equestrians and bicyclists. The road will be closed …

UPDATE: For the third time… the Contra Costa Transportation Authority announced the overnight freeway closure for Highway 4 in Brentwood. Traffic Advisory: Overnight Freeway Closure Planned for State Route 4 …