District Attorney Diana Becton Holds Off Challenger Mary Knox
Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton was reelected Tuesday with 56% of the vote, defeating county prosecutor Mary Knox....
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Jun
03
Jun
AC Transit Restores Onboard Face Mask Requirement on All Buses
With COVID-19 cases approaching dangerously high levels, AC Transit on Friday reinstated its mask requirement on all buses....
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May
County Launches 4 ‘Test to Treat’ Sites to Increase Access to COVID Medication
Contra Costa County has opened federally supported COVID-19 testing and treatment sites in Antioch, Brentwood, San Pablo and Pleasant Hill....
25
May
Homelessness in Contra Costa County Jumps Nearly 35% Since 2019
County officials say the increase in the unhoused population underscores a severe shortage of affordable housing and the impacts of the pandemic....
24
May
County Health Officials Say COVID-19 on the Rise Again
Contra Costa County Health Director Anna Roth told the Board of Supervisors that cases are up and health officials are recommending masks across the Bay Area....
24
May
Incumbent DA Diana Becton Battling Prosecutor Mary Knox in June 7 Election
Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton is running for reelection against Mary Knox, a prosecutor who has been with the DA's office for 37 years....
21
May
Sheriff David Livingston Running Against Richmond Union Leader Benjamin Therriault
Contra Costa County Sheriff David Livingston has been on the job since 2010 but likely hasn't faced a challenge like this year's election....
17
May
Community College District Extends Mask Requirement Through Summer Semester
The Contra Costa Community College District said Monday it will keep indoor mask requirements through at least the summer semester as COVID-19 cases rise....
16
May
Hulan Barnett Challenging Longtime Incumbent John Gioia for County Supervisor
Hulan Barnett is trying to unseat Supervisor John Gioia. The teacher has said he opposes mask mandates and wants to work with real estate professionals....
15
May
State’s Only Black D.A. Becton Speaks Up About Allegations Involving Husband’s Church
Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton claims reports concerning a civil case filed against her husband's church are being misrepresented by her opponents....
12
May
Supervisors Approve New Deputies for Sheriff’s Office
The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office will add 34 new positions after the Board of Supervisors approved it in the county budget Tuesday....
11
May
Supervisors Increase Immigrant Healthcare Funds, Delay Other Decisions
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved new funding for a program that connects undocumented and uninsured residents to healthcare....
05
May
District Considers Selling Bonds to Decrease Debt
The West Contra Costa Board of Education on Wednesday continued considering ways the school district could deal with its debt....
05
May
Contra Costa County Denies Appeal of Refinery Renovation
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors on Tuesday denied an appeal in which some Richmond City Council members and environmental groups contested refinery plans....
03
May
Contra Costa Launches ‘Path to Zero’ COVID-19 Strategy
Contra Costa health officials on Monday announced a new initiative called "Path to Zero" to eliminate preventable deaths from the coronavirus....
