Civil Grand Jury Wants Better Public Notifications From Refineries
An opt-out hazardous material notification system is one recommendation included in a recent report by the Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury....
26
Jun
24
Jun
Psychiatric Emergency Unit for Youth Opens
A dedicated psychiatric unit for children and teenagers in Contra Costa County opened Monday. Before, they were treated alongside adults....
24
Jun
More West Nile Virus Found in Dead Birds
West Nile virus has been confirmed in two crows found dead in Concord on June 17, the first positive tests since April, county mosquito control said....
17
Jun
Contra Costa Health Launches Health Data Atlas
The Contra Costa Health Atlas can provide interactive data on more the 100 indicators and socioeconomic factors that affect health....
11
Jun
‘Veterans’ Voices’ TV Show on Military Toxic Exposure Airs Wednesday
Medical and veterans' affairs experts will discuss military toxic exposures noon Wednesday on the "Veterans' Voice" program on Contra Costa Television....
11
Jun
Hospitals, First Responders Gear Up for Disaster Drill Wednesday, Thursday
People may see unusual activity at hospitals and other locations such as large numbers of emergency vehicles or people play-acting injuries or illness....
06
Jun
Superior Court Activates Defendant Portal for Traffic Matters
As of Tuesday, people can use the court's traffic public portal to schedule their own arraignment times and view copies of their citations....
05
Jun
Concord’s Rent Stabilization Survives Another Challenge
After eight years of tenant advocacy, rent stabilization and just cause eviction protections were enacted, but months of challenges ensued....
03
Jun
Homelessness Has Increased 18.5% in Contra Costa County Since 2023
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Contra Costa County increased by 18.5% in 2024, according to a report released by Contra Costa Health....
20
May
Contra Costa Teachers and Office of Education Reach Contract Agreement
The Contra Costa County School Educators Association and the Contra Costa County Office of Education reached a tentative contract agreement Thursday....
30
Apr
First Bird With West Nile Virus in County in 2024 Found in Concord
County officials are providing tips to prevent mosquito bites after a dead crow found April 9 in Concord tested positive for West Nile virus....
24
Apr
Board of Supervisors Appoints New Animal Services Director
Ben Winkleblack will permanently fill the role held temporarily by Jane Andreotti following the retirement of former director Beth Ward....
24
Apr
Cal OES Announces $39 Million in Awards for Security & Safety
The Office of Emergency Services awarded $39 million to 193 groups across the state to reinforce efforts to protect Californians from hate-motivated violence....
18
Apr
Supervisor Candidates Funded by Unions, Law Enforcement
Council members Shanelle Scales-Preston of Pittsburg and Mike Barbanica of Antiochhave the support of trade unions and police, respectively, for supervisor....
11
Apr
Contra Costa Expands Healthcare for Undocumented Residents
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved removing immigration requirements and raising income limits for the county's basic healthcare program....
