Deputy Sheriffs Union Donates to Recall D.A. Becton Campaign
The Contra Costa County Deputy Sheriffs Association has donated $50,000 in support of the effort to recall District Attorney Diana Becton....
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Jul
25
Jul
Community Demands End to ICE Collaboration at Contra Costa TRUTH Act Forum; Sheriff Refuses
The Board of Supervisors hosted a forum Tuesday that outlines local law enforcement's level of cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement....
22
Jul
West Nile Virus Detected in County
A California scrub jay in San Ramon is the first bird in Contra Costa County this year to test positive for West Nile virus....
21
Jul
Supervisors Holding Forum Tuesday to Discuss Cooperation With ICE
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will host a forum Tuesday on local immigration enforcement activities and the state TRUTH Act....
16
Jul
St. Mary’s Professor Awarded $1M Grant to Study Religious Freedom in Prisons
Saint Mary's College professor Barbara McGraw was awarded a $1 million grant for a research project aimed at advocating for religious liberty in U.S. prisons....
11
Jul
DeSaulnier Town Hall Outlines East Bay Impacts From Trump Cuts
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, who represents much of Contra Costa County and part of Alameda County, discussed the expected effects of the recently passed budget bill....
10
Jul
Congressman DeSaulnier Holding Town Hall Thursday on Trump Budget
U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier will host a virtual town hall Thursday on the recently passed controversial Republican budget known as the One Big Beautiful Bill....
09
Jul
Supervisors Sign Off on Guaranteed Income Pilot Program
(Image courtesy of Contra Costa County via Bay City News) By Tony Hicks Bay City News The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a guaranteed income pilot program aiding...
02
Jul
Number of Unhoused People Down in Contra Costa From 2024
Homelessness in Contra Costa County showed dramatic improvement, decreasing 26% between 2024 and 2025, in the county's point-in-time count on Jan. 30....
27
Jun
Amid Rise in Real Estate Scams, DA’s Office Offers Guidance to Protect Older Residents
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office hosted a workshop this week on real estate fraud schemes targeting older adults....
24
Jun
Supes Approve Updated Environmental Report for Martinez Refinery Conversion
Contra Costa Supervisors approved the environmental impact report for Marathon Martinez's conversion from an oil refinery into one that handles renewable fuels....
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Jun
County Supervisors to Host Forum on Local Immigration Enforcement
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will discuss local immigration enforcement activities on July 22 during a community forum on the state's TRUTH Act....
04
Jun
Hercules Cultural Festival Highlights City’s Diversity With Eats and Entertainment
The Hercules Cultural Festival drew 7,000 people to Refugio Valley Park on Sunday afternoon for seven hours of family-friendly fun with food and performances....
04
Jun
Contra Costa Animal Services Hosting Free Adoption Event Saturday
Contra Costa Animal Services is one of many animal shelters offering free or nearly free pet adoptions Saturday for California Adopt-a-Pet Day....
03
Jun
Refinery Report Finds Blame for Three-Day February Fire
Not enough workers, training or supervision and contractors not following the timing of a work permit were among factors in the Feb. 1 Martinez refinery fire....
