Contra Costa County Looks to Increase Gun Safety
Contra Costa County is looking to increase gun safety in unincorporated county areas by addressing gaps in California gun laws. ...
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Jul
05
Jul
Fire District Sees More Fireworks-Related 4th of July Calls Than Previous Year
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District spokesman Steve Hill said Wednesday there were 69 fire responses between 8 p.m. Tuesday and 3 a.m. Wednesday....
03
Jul
Fire Protection District Announces Safe Fireworks Shows
Official Fourth of July celebrations will be held Monday in Richmond and Tuesday in San Pablo Antioch, Pittsburg, Martinez, Concord and Pleasant Hill....
29
Jun
Gov. Gavin Newsom Announces 4 Judicial Appointments in Greater Bay Area
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday the appointment of 15 superior court judges, including one in Contra Costa County and three others in the greater Bay Area....
16
Jun
Contra Costa Fire to Discuss Wildfire Safety at Pinole Town Hall Saturday
Contra Costa Fire Protection District will host a special fire safety town hall at 10 a.m. Saturday in Pinole to help residents prepare for wildfire season....
12
Jun
Panel Outlines Strategies for Battling Hate, Hate Crimes
A panel offered a wealth of insight and advice on battling hate crimes during a presentation May 18 titled "Standing Up to Hate Crimes in California."...
08
Jun
DA Drops Felony Charges Over Investigators’ Role in Racist Texts
A texting scandal involving the Antioch Police Department has apparently let two felony suspects off the hook this week, at least temporarily....
07
Jun
Committee Fights Hate Crimes From Multiple Angles
The Hate Crimes Committee of the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office gives law enforcement cultural training and does community outreach....
06
Jun
Overcrowded Animal Shelter Offers Free Adoptions This Month
Contra Costa Animal Services says its shelter is at maximum capacity, so all adoptions are free during the month of June....
05
Jun
DA’s Academy Teaches Public How Criminal Justice System Works
Apply by June 30 for a free 9-week course that will let community members meet a Superior Court judge and various members of the District Attorney's Office....
01
Jun
County Services Gather in One ‘Block Party’ Spot to Offer Easy Access
Contra Costa County residents can apply for CalFresh and Medi-Cal, register to vote, get a library card, get a COVID-19 vaccine and more Tuesday in Concord....
24
May
Supervisors Add More Attorneys to Tackle Antioch Police Scandal
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors approved a new county budget Tuesday that includes money to handle cases related to the Antioch police scandal....
24
May
Clean Transportation Could Reduce Disproportionate Harms of Air Pollution
Minimizing air pollution is a public health and equity issue, and clean transportation could play a role in addressing this problem....
16
May
Universal Healthcare Could ‘Save Money and Save Lives’
A physician, a policy maker and a labor relations and healthcare expert on April 20 presented a path to universal healthcare to Contra Costa residents. ...
12
May
Contra Costa County Homelessness Up 4 Percent in 2023 Compared to 2022
The preliminary findings of the 2023 point in time count showed 2,372 people were without housing during that 24-hour period....
