At some point, somebody at Brentwood City Hall needs to remind the Planning Commission what the words “Planning Commission” actually mean. Because apparently we have entered the era of the…
I want to share an important public health update as we head into the fall. Contra Costa Health is reporting a recent increase in COVID activity in Contra Costa County…
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors delivered a blunt message Tuesday: continued delays and design demands by the City of Brentwood are costing taxpayers money, slowing…
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CON Fire), CALFIRE and other local fire agencies did an impressive job fighting Friday’s Marsh Creek Fire – the Morgan Fire. The fire held…
On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors provided directions on a non-cooperation policy with ICE that will return at a future meeting. The item had been worked on…
On Thursday, the Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials Commission (HMC) will discuss a recommendation by staff of the Board’s sunset as many roles and priorities are duplicative across other bodies…
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…
Richmond, CA: At a time when anti-immigration rhetoric echoes at a national scale, showing up for one another not only brings our shared struggles into light, but also reminds us…
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…
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 Friday, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Ken Carlson and John Gioia will continue serving as no one filed paperwork to run against them. ” I filed my candidacy…
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%…
RICHMOND – Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia announces the opening of the Community Impact Fund Grant Program for District 1. The program provides $1 million to support projects that…
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…
Over the last 48-hours, local leaders in Richmond have come out against Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez and are seeking his resignation. The calls for resignation come from after Martinez posted…
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…
On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors are set to proclaim a local emergency caused by the disruption of funding for CalFresh food assistance. If approved, this will…
Contra Costa County is stepping up to help our neediest County residents due to the Federal government’s failure to fund its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which is called…
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…
Sacramento, CA – Hunger climbs. Care declines. The people most in need pay the price. That’s what California families and communities could face as counties are required to implement H.R. 1’s…
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…
As a member of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission – BCDC, I made the motion to support BCDC’s 15 to 2 vote to convert the full time…
Commission authorizes a breakdown lane during peak commute hours and a multi-use path for bikes and pedestrians during all other times. San Francisco, California — The San Francisco Bay Conservation…