Contra Costa County

SAN FRANCISCO— Volunteers are needed to help install more than 500 free smoke alarms for local families across the Bay Area, where home fires remain the most frequent disaster. The …

Exclusive Snoopy T-shirt for coming to donate April 1-23 OAKLAND (Calif.)  — April is National Volunteer Month, and the American Red Cross is celebrating the millions of people who volunteer …

At 8:20 pm Saturday, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a report of a vehicle crash involving a California Highway Patrol Officer. While responding, it was reported the …

Drought surcharge and most water use prohibitions lifted Concord – Following several months of storms bringing much needed rain and snow to California, at its April 5, 2023, Board meeting, Contra …

As Pandemic Assistance Programs End, Children’s Leadership Council Relaunches to Improve Children’s Well-being Across Contra Costa County Contra Costa, CA – A new report from Children Now shows that many …

Brentwood, CA – The Contra Costa County Public Works Department will be performing road work on Deer Valley Road, approximately 250 feet south of Briones Valley Road, on Monday, April …

The California Highway Patrol is investigating a solo vehicle crash on Highway 4 Tuesday night near Bay Point. According to CHP, Last night (4/4/23) at about 11:21pm, CHP Contra Costa …

The Contra Costa Water District announced they are hosting an art contest for children ages 8-18 who reside in the Contra Costa Water District Area. Submissions are due by May …

At 2:23 pm Sunday, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters responded to a report of a female who was injured after jumping out of a moving vehicle. According to …

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 …

At 9:27 pm, the Contra Costa County Sheriffs Office responded to a domestic dispute on Westport Circle in the Town of Discovery Bay. The incident left at least one person …

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 …