Local Leaders Ask for Public’s Help to Stop Rising Copper Wire Theft
Copper wire thefts, which are on the rise in West Contra Costa and beyond, endanger the thieves themselves and critical infrastructure....
06
Sep
24
Jul
African American and Hispanic People Booked Disproportionately in Contra Costa
Black and Latino suspects are arrested at higher rates than their overall representation in Contra Costa and white and Asian suspects at lower rates....
29
Feb
Chevron Required to Reduce Emissions and Pay Up Millions
BAAQMD and Supervisor John Gioia said planned and proposed efforts to hold Chevron accountable could have major health and economic benefits....
21
Nov
State Gives County Grant for New Mental Health Facility in Richmond
Contra Costa County has received an $18.6 million grant from the state it will use to build a new mental health rehabilitation center, the county said Tuesday....
04
Oct
Supervisors Name New Leaders After Dissention Among Members
The board selected Federal Glover and Ken Carlson as its next chair and vice chair, respectively, prompting the female members to say they felt passed over....
07
Aug
County Health Officials Looking for Other Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease
County health officials are looking for people who were recently at Zen Day Spa after two people died and a third got sick from Legionnaires' disease....
18
Jul
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. ...
22
Jun
Community Resource-Driven ‘Thrive Thursdays’ Begin This Week
The summer's first Thrive Thursday/Health 4 All event will be held 6:30-8 p.m. at MLK Jr. Park with various resources for health and wellness....
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....
11
Feb
Contra Costa County Looking for New Members of Civil Grand Jury
Applications are open through March 24 for Contra Costa County residents who would like to serve as "citizen watchdogs" on the civil grand jury....
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....
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....
14
Dec
Retiring Board Chair Karen Mitchoff Hears Tributes, Issues Warning at Final Meeting
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors chair Karen Mitchoff, who represents District 4, was honored at a board meeting Tuesday before retiring....
10
Aug
Supes Reject Sheriff Oversight Panel, Approve Quarterly Reports
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors decided Tuesday to let the Sheriff's Office report its activity, rather than create an independent oversight body....
30
Jun
Supervisor John Gioia Offering Free COVID-19 Tests
Free COVID-19 at-home testing kits will be available Friday at Supervisor John Gioia's office in El Cerrito from 9 a.m. to noon....
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