State Water Leaders Say Stormy Conditions to End Soon
A storm is in the forecast for Wednesday — the Bay Area's ninth in three weeks. Then, dry weather is expected for the rest of January....
17
Jan
16
Jan
BART Officials Lay Out Strategy to Address Homelessness in Coming Years
BART hopes to increase its efforts to connect homeless and unhoused riders with social services, the transit agency said Thursday....
12
Jan
Departing WCCUSD Student Trustees Thanked in Last Meeting
The West Contra Costa school board returned Wednesday by sending off last semester's student trustees and considering a change to meeting formats....
12
Jan
IRS Extends Filing Deadline in Counties Under Federal Emergency Declaration
Taxpayers in Contra Costa and other Bay Area counties where a federal emergency was declared because of the storms will have until May 15 to file their taxes....
11
Jan
John Gioia Sworn in as Board of Supervisors Chair
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday swore in John Gioia as chair, Federal Glover as vice chair and new member Ken Carlson....
11
Jan
Richmond Swears In New Mayor and Council Members
Richmond city government has a new look with Tuesday's swearing in of Mayor Eduardo Martinez and council members Soheila Bana, Doria Robinson and Cesar Zepeda....
10
Jan
Shirley Weber Is Sworn in as California’s First Elected Black Secretary of State
Shirley Weber was sworn in Monday, officially becoming the first Black to be California's secretary of State after being elected to the office....
09
Jan
Bad Weather Prompts Homeless-Help Agencies to Gear Up
Homeless shelters and warming centers in Contra Costa County have increased capacity this week because of bad weather, the county said....
06
Jan
Supes on Tuesday to Welcome Ken Carlson, Appoint New Chairperson
Supervisor John Gioia, who represents Richmond, is set to become the new Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors chair Tuesday....
05
Jan
New COVID-19 Workplace Regulations Coming in California
A Cal/OSHA health and safety board has approved a new set of rules governing what employers must do to keep workers safe from COVID-19....
04
Jan
Homes in Seacliff Development Evacuate Over Mudslide Threat
Residents of 15 homes in Richmond voluntarily evacuated after the hillside above the Seacliff development began showing signs of mudslides....
04
Jan
East Bay Regional Parks Closed Until Friday
In anticipation of conditions likely to be caused by stormy weather this week, the East Bay Regional Parks District has temporarily closed all its public parks....
03
Jan
Flood Watch Extended to Entire Bay Area, Warning Includes Threat to Lives
Heavy rains that could cause flooding and high winds are expected throughout the Bay Area on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the National Weather Service....
27
Dec
Three Votes Separated Winner, Loser in District 2 City Council Race
Cesar Zepeda has officially won the District 2 Richmond City Council seat after a recount showed he received three more votes than Andrew Butt....
27
Dec
Seats Available on County Sustainability Commission
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications from county residents for the Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission....
