WCCUSD Board Urges Distance Learning: It’s ‘Life and Death’
The West Contra Costa Unified board said schools should not have any in-person activity until safety from the coronavirus could be guaranteed....
16
Jul
16
Jul
Supervisors Extend Eviction Ban, Move Sales Tax Forward
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has extended a temporary ban on evictions for nonpayment of rent during the coronavirus outbreak....
14
Jul
WCCUSD Reopening Plan Focuses on Distance Learning
On July 9, the West Contra Costa Unified School District unveiled a draft framework to resume schooling Aug. 17....
13
Jul
Contra Costa Stiffens Rules as COVID-19 Numbers Rise
Contra Costa County amended its health order Friday to temporarily tighten up rules on face-coverings and prohibit indoor gatherings as officials say there is "elevated risk of spreading the virus."...
06
Jul
WCCUSD Board Talks Efforts to Improve Black Student Achievement
On June 30, the West Contra Costa Board of Education received an update from Superintendent Matthew Duffy on Black student achievement in the West Contra Costa School District....
29
Jun
Business Openings Delayed As CC Health Officials Urge COVID-19 Testing
The planned reopening Saturday of a variety of businesses and activities will be delayed until the COVID-19 outbreak is better contained, Contra Costa Health Services announced Monday....
26
Jun
Police Ask for Public Help to Stop Illegal Fireworks
Police and fire officials in West Contra Costa County say they need the public's assistance to stem an alarming rise in the use of illegal fireworks....
25
Jun
Supervisors Consider Creating Office of Racial and Social Equity
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors on Tuesday discussed creating an Office of Racial and Social Equity and heard a presentation on equity issues related to COVID-19....
17
Jun
Contra Costa Eases Up on Religious Services, Pools and Salons
Contra Costa County eased restrictions on barber shops, salons, places of worship, funerals and pools but urges people to keep their distance and wear masks....
20
May
Contra Costa County Businesses Can Now Offer Curbside Service
Retail stores can now begin curbside sales countywide, as long as “they abide by certain safety measures” in an effort to prevent the novel coronavirus from spreading, according to the...
13
May
Free Coronavirus Testing Now Available For All County Residents
Contra Costa Health Services is now offering free coronavirus testing for all county residents, regardless of whether they have insurance or are showing symptoms. ...
29
Apr
Contra Costa County Expands Coronavirus Testing
As part of a county effort to curb the spread of the virus among health care providers, Latasha's workplace made an appointment for her at one of the Contra Costa...
25
Apr
County Ramps Up Coronavirus Drive-thru Testing
In an effort to increase testing among county residents, Contra Costa Health Services announced new phone screenings and appointments for drive-thru COVID-19 testing in the county....
18
Apr
County To Establish Sanitation Centers Near Homeless Encampments
Contra Costa Health Services announced plans Thursday to help establish sanitation centers near homeless encampments....
26
Mar
WIC Works to Keep Authorized Items on Shelves
Contra Costa County's Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program is working with grocery stories, vendors, physicians, and the public to ensure sufficient WIC-authorized items remain on shelves for recipients to...
