CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — Valery R. Polyakov, a prosecutor, attorney, scientist, and longtime Contra Costa County resident, is running for Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of…
On this episode of the Be Curious Contra Costa Podcast, a chat with Vince Robb, candidate for Contra Costa County Assessor. So what does the assessor even do? They determine…
The county-wide law enforcement involved fatal incident protocol has been invoked for an in-custody death. On May 4, 2026, deputy sheriffs found an inmate who attempted suicide in his cell…
On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will look to make permanent a program for Permitting Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO). Last July, the county announced the pilot…
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – Drivers in California are seeing gas prices inch even higher, with the average jumping 15 cents over last week to $6.16, and $1.82 higher than this…
Contra Costa County — All registered voters in Contra Costa County will receive their Official Ballots for the upcoming June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election soon. Ballots are being…
PLEASANT HILL, Calif. — Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools Lynn Mackey announced the finalists for the 2026–27 Contra Costa County Teachers of the Year Program during surprise classroom visits on Monday.…
PLEASANT HILL, Calif. — Eight school employees from across Contra Costa County have been selected to represent the county in California’s Classified School Employees of the Year (CSEY) program, a statewide honor recognizing outstanding…
PLEASANT HILL, CALIF. — The Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) will recognize 45 outstanding high school juniors and seniors during the 2026 Students of Excellence Awards, honoring exceptional achievement in…
Keeping our roads and public spaces safe and clean is a shared responsibility, and timely reporting plays an important role in that effort. Residents can help by reporting deceased animals…
Martinez, California – A Contra Costa County judge has sentenced a former Richmond pastor — convicted on multiple counts of child sexual assault — to 120 years to life, plus…
A 60-year-old man was arrested after a shooting Tuesday in unincorporated Oakley according to the Contra Costa County Sheriffs Office. On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at about 5:15 PM, Contra…
The Contra Costa Superior Court is pleased to announce that Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Amanda Karl as Judge of the Superior Court. She will take her oath on April…
Martinez, CA – As counties across the nation face growing fiscal pressure driven by federal and state policy changes, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will convene a two-day…
On Tuesday, Contra Costa County Health is set to give its Annual Continuum of Care Report and update on 2024 homeless service data and funding landscape. According to the report…
On Tuesday, the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office will provide its annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The District Attorney’s Annual Report provides a overview of the Office’s work…
A rundown, as of today, of 2026 Summer Concert Series across Contra Costa County with more than 100 concert events listed + our events calendar. This list comprises of events…
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced that he advanced over $46.7 million for 20 projects to benefit Contra Costa and Alameda Counties for consideration by the U.S. House…
Martinez, CA – Contra Costa County today celebrated the groundbreaking of the East County Service Center (ECSC), a major investment in public infrastructure that will bring multiple County services together…
Proponents cited an inaccurate $1.5 Billion loss figure the Board of Supervisors already corrected — an error first identified by the Contra Costa Taxpayers Association (CoCoTax). MARTINEZ, CA — A…
Martinez, CA – The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will host the 32nd Annual Celebration of Farmworkers’ Rights Movement at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 14, in Board Chambers at…
On Thursday, Contra Costa County Fire celebrated Fire Chief Lewis Broschard’s Last Shift Ceremony, marking the end of over 30 years of dedicated public safety service. Contra Costa County Fire…
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – With the highest fuel prices in the nation, California’s average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped 23 cents this past week and $1.21 in the last…
Contra Costa County had two representatives announced in the LocalGov250 by the National Academy of Public Administration list for going above and beyond, showing excellence in public service, and inspiring…
On behalf of Supervisor Diane Burgis and the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, it is my distinct honor to formally invite you to attend the County’s inaugural International Women’s…