New COVID-19 Vaccine Coming Next Week to Contra Costa County
The new vaccine, approved this month by the FDA, is updated to protect against current variants of COVID-19 and recommended for all 6 months or older....
22
Sep
20
Sep
County Health Officials Say COVID Cases Rising, New Mask Order Coming
COVID-19 cases are rising in Contra Costa County as some Bay Area counties are issuing a new masking order for workers at "high-risk" health care facilities....
18
Sep
Martinez High School Hosts Suicide Prevention Event
Multiple mental health initiatives came together Sept. 13 at Vicente Martinez High School to spread awareness of suicide prevention and share resources....
15
Sep
Oriental Fruit Fly Infestation Prompts Contra Costa County Quarantine
Oriental fruit flies, which are brought into California by people getting produce from other countries, put many fruit and vegetable crops at risk. ...
13
Sep
County Highlights Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors on Tuesday received a report on the county’s efforts against human trafficking, including resources offered to victims....
01
Sep
Rep. DeSaulnier Hosts Town Hall at Contra Costa Animal Services
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier's town hall was meant to be about animal protection and updates from Washington, though some thought there was too little of the former....
25
Aug
CCAS Wants to Keep Animals Out of Its Shelter
There are many reasons why animals end up in shelters and different things being done to keep animals out of shelters with more efforts said to be in the works....
15
Aug
Shelters at Capacity Need Community Support
Ward said shelters are at capacity largely because of public negligence, so communities must contribute to the solution, which benefits people and pets....
10
Aug
Danville Police Warn Parents Not to Overshare in Back-to-School Photos
Parents should keep info such as full names and phone numbers out of social media posts about their children as it can be used by predators and identity thefts....
07
Aug
Renters in Pittsburg, San Pablo Demand Passage of Rent Stabilization Ordinances
On Monday, Aug. 7, renters will attend the San Pablo and Pittsburg City Council meetings to urge local policymakers to pass rent stabilization ordinances....
04
Aug
Local Advocates Say More Can Be Done to Save Animals. CCAS Says It’s Doing All It Can
Local canine activists say CCAS is not doing enough to support the dogs in its care. It says the criticism doesn't help animals....
02
Aug
U.S. Rep. DeSaulnier Presents Supervisors With Funds for Police Training
The $1.18 million from the federal government is meant to train Contra Costa police on "adolescent development and effective youth interaction."...
25
Jul
Overcrowding at Contra Costa Shelter Puts Animals at Risk
In part one of a series about Contra Costa Animal Services and pet adoption, a look at overcrowding in the shelter and the deadly consequences it can have. ...
21
Jul
Weekend Closures on I-80 Start Friday
San Pablo City Council focused heavily on transportation Monday with two major items given the spotlight: I-80 closures and parking rules for home daycares....
20
Jul
Sheriff’s Report to Supes Finds African Americans Disproportionately Booked Into Jails
The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office presented its quarterly oversight report Tuesday to the Board of Supervisors with breakdowns by race of those booked....
