County Eyes Expanded Noise Regulations
Contra Costa County is looking to tighten up loopholes in its noise regulations by expanding prohibitions on outdoor amplified sounds and construction noise....
14
Oct
12
Oct
Contra Costa Animal Shelter Crowding Prompts Offer of Free Adoptions
Contra Costa Animal Services is partnering with Bissell Pet Foundation to offer free adoptions for all animals during the month of October to clear space....
09
Oct
Air District Fines Martinez Refinery Nearly $375K for Violations
Bay Area Air District fined Marathon Martinez Refinery $372,500 for 13 violations including tank-related violations, reporting delays and uncertified equipment....
03
Oct
District 5 Community Impact Fund Grant Applications Open Through Oct. 31
Nonprofits serving family caregivers and East County teens are among those hoping to benefit from $1 million in new community grants now open in District 5....
30
Sep
County Seeks Environmental Justice Voice for Hazardous Material Panel
The Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials Commission is seeking applicants for one environmental justice representative seat and one alternate seat....
29
Sep
West Nile Virus-Infected Mosquitoes Found in East County
Mosquitos that tested positive for West Nile virus have been found on an island in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta in eastern Contra Costa County....
22
Sep
Caltrans Closes I-80 Lanes Overnight for Maintenance, Safety Upgrades
Between Appian Way in Pinole and Carlson Boulevard in Richmond, multiple lanes will be closed on I-80 from 9 p.m.-6 a.m. Monday through Friday....
19
Sep
County to Require Healthy Foods at Store Checkouts in Unincorporated Areas
Food stores that are at least 2,000 square feet in unincorporated Contra Costa will be required to stock foods with limited salt and sugar near registers....
17
Sep
County Calls for Residents to Help with Transit Plan
Contra Costa County Transportation Authority asks residents to visit a virtual open house and complete a survey to help improve roads, public transit and more....
14
Sep
Antioch Hosts Homelessness 101 Session to Educate the Community
Contra Costa Health led an event Saturday at Antioch Library as part of its Homelessness 101 series to teach people about services and how to access them....
14
Sep
Meals on Wheels Breakfast for Seniors Is Threatened
A Meals on Wheels program that's delivered "Breakfast Bags" to more than 500 vulnerable seniors a week in Contra Costa County is running out of money....
10
Sep
Contra Costa Districts Kick Off School Year With Calls for Increased Pay, Threat of Strike
Unions representing employees in Antioch, Pittsburg and West Contra Costa school districts opened or upped the stakes of contract negotiations in recent weeks....
08
Sep
EdSource: Contra Costa High School Students Win International Journalism Award
An international jury awarded the Contra Costa Youth Journalism program and Bay City News Foundation the Global Youth & News Media Prize Award for Journalism....
08
Sep
Supervisor Gioia to Host ‘Community Impact’ Town Halls in West Contra Costa
Contra Costa County is dedicating $1 million per district to address inequity and financial and health disparities under a Community Impact Fund....
03
Sep
Applications Due Sept. 12 for Black Wellness Hub Advisory Group
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors seeks residents to serve on the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub Transitional Community Advisory Body....
