Homelessness in Contra Costa County Jumps Nearly 35% Since 2019
County officials say the increase in the unhoused population underscores a severe shortage of affordable housing and the impacts of the pandemic....
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May
24
May
County Health Officials Say COVID-19 on the Rise Again
Contra Costa County Health Director Anna Roth told the Board of Supervisors that cases are up and health officials are recommending masks across the Bay Area....
24
May
Pfizer Says 3 COVID Vaccine Doses Are Safe, Effective in Children Under 5 in Latest Trial Data
Three doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was 80% effective at preventing infections in kids 6 months to 5 years old, data released Monday showed....
24
May
Incumbent DA Diana Becton Battling Prosecutor Mary Knox in June 7 Election
Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton is running for reelection against Mary Knox, a prosecutor who has been with the DA's office for 37 years....
23
May
State Boosts ‘Test and Treat’ Capacity, Urges Booster Vaccines as COVID Cases Continue to Rise
COVID-19 testing capacity will expand across California in the coming weeks in an effort to make it easier to access both testing and prescription treatments....
22
May
Cyclists Celebrate Bike to Wherever Day Across the Bay Area
Thousands of Bay Area residents chose two wheels over four Friday, biking to work, school or even the grocery store for the annual Bike to Wherever Day....
21
May
We’re in a Drought, and Everyone Needs to Save Water
California, in the midst of what has been called its worst drought in 1,200 years, is one of many places around the world suffering from water shortages....
21
May
Sheriff David Livingston Running Against Richmond Union Leader Benjamin Therriault
Contra Costa County Sheriff David Livingston has been on the job since 2010 but likely hasn't faced a challenge like this year's election....
20
May
As Roe v. Wade Hangs in the Balance, People March for Reproductive Justice
People took to the streets in San Francisco and other major U.S. cities in response to the report that the Supreme Court is likely to overturn Roe v. Wade....
19
May
2 New Ospreys Hatch on Maritime Crane
Rosie and Richmond, the osprey couple who nest atop a crane on the Richmond waterfront, welcomed two new hatchlings this week....
18
May
Divisive Point Molate Project Appears Likely to Falter
A contentious plan to develop Point Molate with residential and commercial space essentially fell through Tuesday, days before its deadline....
18
May
BART Announces Short Story Contest
Adults with an address in Contra Costa, Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara or San Francisco County may enter BART's short story contest starting in June....
17
May
FDA Authorizes COVID Boosters for Children Ages 5-11
Children ages 5-11 are now eligible to receive a booster shot five months after completing their initial COVID-19 vaccination series, the FDA said Tuesday....
17
May
College Corps Will Help Students Who Help Others
A new state-funded program aims to engage California's undergraduate students in service in their communities while offsetting some financial costs....
17
May
Community College District Extends Mask Requirement Through Summer Semester
The Contra Costa Community College District said Monday it will keep indoor mask requirements through at least the summer semester as COVID-19 cases rise....
