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....
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Jan
09
Jan
Bad Weather Prompts Homeless-Help Agencies to Gear Up
Homeless shelters and warming centers in Contra Costa County have increased capacity this week because of bad weather, the county said....
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....
27
Dec
Seats Available on County Sustainability Commission
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications from county residents for the Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission....
22
Dec
County Fire District Asks Residents to Call 911 Only in True Emergencies
With emergency responders and hospitals already overworked by COVID, flu and RSV, people are stressing the system by calling 911 in noncritical situations....
22
Dec
Community Gives Input on County Mental Health Services Funding
Contra Costa County invited community members to share their experiences and concerns regarding mental health care in a Dec. 15 online forum....
21
Dec
Richmond ‘Leading the Way’ As Transportation Needs Change
The pandemic changed how people get around, and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority is looking to adapt, it told Richmond City Council on 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....
09
Dec
Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics to Be Held Across 7 Bay Area Counties Ahead Of Winter Holidays
Walk-in clinics in seven Bay Area counties will offer COVID-19 primary vaccine and booster shots, toy drives, giveaways, crafting and food trucks on Saturday....
09
Dec
Supervisors Vote to Allow Cannabis Sales in Unincorporated Contra Costa County
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to allow non-flavored cannabis and vaping products to be delivered and sold in unincorporated areas....
07
Dec
Elections Department Will Recount Richmond, Antioch Races
The vote in one Richmond City Council race ended in a tie and was decided by chance. An Antioch race was decided by three votes. Both are headed for recounts....
07
Dec
Clean Energy Board Will Need New Richmond Representative
MCE, which provides renewable energy to electricity customers around the Bay Area, will need a new Richmond board member after Mayor Tom Butt leaves office....
05
Dec
Supervisors to Consider Allowing Cannabis Sales in County Areas
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will consider an ordinance allowing the sale and delivery of non-flavored cannabis vaping products....
05
Dec
Torres-Walker Keeps Antioch Council Seat by Three-Vote Margin
After appearing to finish in third place, Tamisha Torres-Walker held on to her Antioch City Council seat with just three votes more than Joy Motts....
05
Dec
Richmond Suspects Arrested After 4 Pounds of Fentanyl Seized
Two Richmond residents were arrested last week on suspicion of selling fentanyl in Marin County after authorities seized more than 4 pounds of the narcotic....
