Martinez, CA – The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors held its annual reorganization meeting Tuesday at the County Administration Building, ushering in a new chapter of leadership. District 3 Supervisor…
ANTIOCH, CA — On March 24, 2023, the San Joaquins Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) Board voted to decommission the Antioch-Pittsburg San Joaquins train station. In keeping with this decision, Antioch’s…
On Tuesday, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisor Diane Burgis will present her District 3 Community Impact Fund award recipients. This fund was approved by the Board of Supervisors and…
On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to declare a local emergency and issued grocery debit cards. With the 5-0 vote, the county will allocate up…
BRENTWOOD, CA, — East Contra Costa County residents struggling to navigate a complex healthcare system will soon have new champions in their community. The recently formed Healthcare Literacy Council of Contra…
PITTSBURG, Calif. – Contra Costa County selected Los Medanos College (LMC) to lead a $1 million initiative aimed at strengthening the nonprofit sector in East Contra Costa County. The East…
On Wednesday, October 15, Supervisor Diane Burgis distributed Measure X Park and Recreation Funds specific to District 3 in partnership with Contra Costa County Public Works. These funds were allocated…
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif – The Delta Protection Commission has appointed Amanda Bohl as its next Executive Director. She is expected to join the Commission on Oct. 20. Bohl currently serves…
On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors gave first approval to an ordinance that would dictate “healthy checkout” at retail stores more than 2,000 square feet in unincorporated…
On Tuesday, a $277k contract with Meals on Wheels Diablo Region was pulled because the funding source at the federal level was cut. According to the contract, it would have…
On Monday, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District broke ground on fire station 94 in downtown Brentwood. Located at 739 First St, it replaces the original station that was demolished…
Concord, CA – The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District has earned a significant upgrade in its national Public Protection Classification (PPC) from the Insurance Services Office (ISO), improving from…
On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved an implementation Plan for the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub — honoring former Supervisor Federal Glover. Supervisors had…
BRENTWOOD, CA — A new countywide coalition is tackling one of healthcare’s biggest challenges: helping people understand how and when to use it. The newly launched Healthcare Literacy Council of…
ANTIOCH, Calif. – After canvassing East County for input from riders and residents over the last year, Tri Delta Transit (also known as East Contra Costa Transit Authority) is poised…
Last week, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved fee increases that will impact local restaurants. The fee increase comes after the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors received…
On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will look to approve $3.5 million for a THRIVES Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program. According to the agenda, the $3.5 million…
On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council overturned a decision by its planning commission that will now allow a downtown fire station to be built. The vote came after nearly 5…
Three years ago this month, we celebrated merging East Contra Costa Fire into Contra Costa Fire. I remember the sense of relief in the community that Brentwood, Oakley and East…
I never would have thought in a million years that a community would become so divided over a fire station being built in downtown Brentwood. After nearly two decades of…
Have you ever waited for a fire truck or other first responder? Every second counts when a life or property is at risk, and rebuilding the Downtown Brentwood fire station is…
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said this week that an incident in Brentwood significantly impacted countywide services while also sharing that delays to a downtown station is now costing…
On Thursday, the Antioch City Council agreed in a 4-1 vote to adopt a resolution to move forward with the approval of a Homekey+ Program. Citing the city budget deficit…
On Sunday, a vehicle fire south of Brentwood grew quickly from half an acre into a 50-acre brush fire due to high winds and dry vegetation. The response required both…
The Brentwood Planning Commission has made a dangerous and irresponsible decision, and your home and safety are at risk. It is time for us all to stand up for public…