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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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May
Former Contra Costa Supervisor Federal D. Glover Has Died
Federal Glover, who was the only Black supervisor in Contra Costa County's history at the time of his retirement, died Sunday at the age of 69....
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May
Former Pinole Mayor Named Latina Advocate of the Year for Assembly District 15
María Alegría, a former Pinole mayor and current delegate for the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County, is one of 2025's 11 Latina Advocates of the Year....
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May
EBMUD Board to Decide on Drinking Water, Wastewater Rate Hikes as Part of Budget Proposal
The East Bay Municipal Utility District is contemplating rate increases for both drinking water and wastewater customers, district officials announced....
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May
State Sends Contra Costa $98M to Fund 3 New Mental Health and Recovery Facilities
Contra Costa Health has received about $98 million in state funding to build mental health and recovery facilities in Oakley, Pittsburg and Pleasant Hill....
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May
County Clerk-Recorder’s Office Starts Mapping Prejudice in Property Records
"Mapping Prejudice in Contra Costa County" is a new initiative to find clauses in records that kept people who weren't white from owning or occupying property....
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May
A New Residential Recovery Program Will Offer Much-Needed Care for Spanish-Speaking Women in Contra Costa County
For Spanish-speaking women, accessing treatment for substance abuse can be an uphill battle, but Support4Recovery is doing its part to change that....
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May
Concord Residents Protest Loosening of Rent Control
Renters marched to Concord City Hall on April 22 to protest a possible weakening of rent control that ultimately came later that same day....
02
May
Antioch, Pleasant Hill, San Pablo Libraries Stocking Opioid Overdose Medication
Naloxone, a medication that reverses opioid overdoses, is free and available in self-service stands at the Antioch, Pleasant Hill and San Pablo libraries....
