County OKs $21 Million for Emergency CalFresh/SNAP Funding
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors declared a local emergency this week over disruptions in allocation of federal food funding....
06
Nov
05
Nov
‘We Put Our Money Where Our Mouth Is’: Contra Costa to Cover Partial SNAP Payments
Supervisors on Tuesday approved the issuance of debit cards to be loaded with about half of a family’s typical monthly CalFresh benefit....
03
Nov
Contra Costa Residents Optimistic Prop 50 Would Bring Positive Changes to Congress
Prop 50 would authorize a temporary redrawing of the state's congressional district map, a move Gov. Gavin Newsom says is necessary to restore balance....
03
Nov
Grocery Debit Cards Going to 107,000 Contra Costa CalFresh Recipients
Preloaded cards for those on CalFresh and food for any families in need will be available at EHSD offices in Antioch, Hercules, Pleasant Hill and Richmond....
31
Oct
Where to Find Free Food in Contra Costa County Amid Looming SNAP Delays
To supplement any potential replacement benefits, we’re providing a list of free food distribution sites and discounts for those in East and West Contra Costa....
27
Oct
Homicide Suspect Mistakenly Released From Martinez Jail, Sheriff Office Says
Isaiah Jamon Andrews, 20, was released Wednesday despite on an out-of-state arrest warrant for homicide, the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office said Monday. ...
14
Oct
County Eyes Expanded Noise Regulations
Contra Costa County is looking to tighten up loopholes in its noise regulations by expanding prohibitions on outdoor amplified sounds and construction noise....
12
Oct
Contra Costa Animal Shelter Crowding Prompts Offer of Free Adoptions
Contra Costa Animal Services is partnering with Bissell Pet Foundation to offer free adoptions for all animals during the month of October to clear space....
09
Oct
Air District Fines Martinez Refinery Nearly $375K for Violations
Bay Area Air District fined Marathon Martinez Refinery $372,500 for 13 violations including tank-related violations, reporting delays and uncertified equipment....
03
Oct
District 5 Community Impact Fund Grant Applications Open Through Oct. 31
Nonprofits serving family caregivers and East County teens are among those hoping to benefit from $1 million in new community grants now open in District 5....
30
Sep
County Seeks Environmental Justice Voice for Hazardous Material Panel
The Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials Commission is seeking applicants for one environmental justice representative seat and one alternate seat....
29
Sep
West Nile Virus-Infected Mosquitoes Found in East County
Mosquitos that tested positive for West Nile virus have been found on an island in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta in eastern Contra Costa County....
22
Sep
Caltrans Closes I-80 Lanes Overnight for Maintenance, Safety Upgrades
Between Appian Way in Pinole and Carlson Boulevard in Richmond, multiple lanes will be closed on I-80 from 9 p.m.-6 a.m. Monday through Friday....
19
Sep
County to Require Healthy Foods at Store Checkouts in Unincorporated Areas
Food stores that are at least 2,000 square feet in unincorporated Contra Costa will be required to stock foods with limited salt and sugar near registers....
17
Sep
County Calls for Residents to Help with Transit Plan
Contra Costa County Transportation Authority asks residents to visit a virtual open house and complete a survey to help improve roads, public transit and more....
