Contra Costa County

Contra Costa Health (CCH) seeks input from county residents about whether they use the Community Warning System (CWS), how well it works, and if more notification options would improve it. …

On Friday, Contra Costa Health issued a health advisory due to a strong chemical odor in Martinez, possibly associated with flaring at Martinez Refining Company. The initial Level 1 flaring …

Martinez, CA – On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors appointed Dan Mierzwa as the next Treasurer-Tax Collector effective Jan. 1, 2024. Mierzwa’s appointment follows the announcement of …

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA—Just in time for the holidays, Save Mount Diablo (SMD) has optioned the 98-acre Ginochio Schwendel Ranch on Marsh Creek Road between Clayton and Brentwood. The $30,000 …

Mount Diablo, CA— California State Parks Foundation today announced that its Mount Diablo Bike Turnout campaign raised $755,090 exceeding its goal of $750,000. California State Parks, California State Parks Foundation, …

On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County board of Supervisors are set to discuss new Measure X allocations for its unspent balances. Currently, the Measure X funds available for allocation include …

Bay Area Rapid Transit reminds riders that a 5.5% fare increase will begin on January 1 and a low-income fare discount to increase to 50%. Here is what BART released …

Early Saturday morning, the California Highway Patrol arrested five people in Bay Point after a CHP police chase of the suspects from San Francisco. The chase ended when the vehicle …

Santa is coming as many upcoming holiday themed Contra Costa events are right around the corner around the county. A ton of holiday themed vendor fairs, parades, tree lighting and …

Oakland, CA – The East Bay Regional Park District and the Regional Parks Foundation recognized U.S. Representative Mark DeSaulnier with the 2023 Radke Championing Advocacy Award at a ceremony along …

A Facebook group called “Recall District Attorney Diana Becton” has been launched and are seeking 10,000 followers before efforts move forward with a recall. The unidentified group behind it, calls …

SACRAMENTO, Calif — The Department of Water Resources today released the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed Delta Conveyance Project, advancing an essential piece of the state’s strategy to …

The candidate filing period for the 2024 Presidential Primary Election and nomination period closes on Friday, December 8. Candidates running for United States Senator, United States Representative in Congress, Member …

Martinez, CA – The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors announced today that Beth Ward will be stepping down from her position as Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS) Director, citing …

The California Highway Patrol says one person dead in Tuesday morning crash on I-680 near Martinez. According to CHP,  this morning (12/5/23) at approximately 9:33am, CHP Contra Costa responded to …

Martinez, CA – Supervisor Federal Glover has announced that he will not seek reelection in 2024, thus ending six consecutive terms as the District 5 supervisor. During his tenure, Supervisor …

Martinez, CA – The Contra Costa County Probation Department received funds for an intensive probation supervision program for high-risk DUI offenders with multiple DUI convictions. The $412,000 grant from the …

As levels of circulating respiratory viruses increase and people spend more time indoors for the holiday season, it’s important to know all the ways to stay healthy this winter. All …

Santa is coming as many upcoming holiday themed Contra Costa events are right around the corner around the county. A ton of holiday themed vendor fairs, parades, tree lighting and …

Martinez, CA – The Contra Costa County Probation Department is partnering with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to host four public drop-off sites for this year’s holiday drive. Established …

WALNUT CREEK, CA – The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and Tri Delta Transit are marking another milestone in the innovative East Contra Costa County Dynamic Personal Micro Transit (DPMT) …

As of November 28, here is a look at known Christmas Lights on display in Contra Costa County with more coming in. These displays included annual must sees and staples …

Anytime, day or night, people in Contra Costa County can now access immediate support during a behavioral health crisis. Starting Dec. 1, Contra Costa Health’s A3 program will operate 24 …

On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors are set to receive a report on Measure X project updates. The update will provide an overview of the budget allocations …

A list of upcoming holiday themed events and more in November and December in Contra Costa County and around the San Francisco Bay Area.  A ton of holiday themed vendor …