Two Contra Costa Women Doused With Liquid and Told to ‘Leave’ in Martinez
Two American women of Indian and Bangladeshi descent say they were drenched with liquid and told to leave while in Martinez on July 7....
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Jul
19
Jul
Animal Services Offering Free Adoptions in July as Shelter Approaches Capacity
All animals at Contra Costa Animal Services are free to adopt in July with the shelter reaching capacity. Animal Services is also seeking foster homes....
17
Jul
County Opens Supportive Housing Complex for Disabled, Unhoused Adults
El Portal Place is permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless people — disabled and unhoused for more than a year — and their pets....
12
Jul
Contra Costa Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted
State officials on Thursday declared an end to an Oriental fruit fly quarantine in Contra Costa County following the eradication of the invasive pest....
03
Jul
Contra Costa Home-Based Restaurants Get Greenlit With New Permit Program
Contra Costa County's health department announced Monday the creation of a permit that will allow residents to sell food directly from their homes....
26
Jun
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....
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....
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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....
