On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to ensure home kitchen operation permits would become permanent. Under the ordinance, which began as a pilot, Microenterprise Home…
Martinez, CA – On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors appointed Aaron McAlister as Fire Chief of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire). McAlister has…
On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors celebrated International Women’s Day and recognized several women in the county. Former Supervisor Sunne McPeak delivered a keynote on leadership and…
On Wednesday, the Antioch Police Department hosted its grand opening ceremony for its new Sycamore Square Substation. The new substation represents a strategic investment in public safety infrastructure and community-based…
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors moved forward with placing a sales tax measure on the June Ballot. In an effort to mitigate Federal and State cuts, the Board…
On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to move forward with a sales tax aimed at back-filling federal cuts. If approved by voters, the additional 0.625%…
Fire Chief Lewis Broschard has announced his retirement from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District after more than 18 years of service. The announcement marks the conclusion of a…
On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors agreed to let the public decide if they want to support a sales tax to help back fill federal funding cuts.…
In response to federal cuts, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will consider whether to place a 5-year general Countywide transactions and use tax (sales tax) of 0.5% or…
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…