County Highlights Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors on Tuesday received a report on the county’s efforts against human trafficking, including resources offered to victims....
13
Sep
02
Aug
U.S. Rep. DeSaulnier Presents Supervisors With Funds for Police Training
The $1.18 million from the federal government is meant to train Contra Costa police on "adolescent development and effective youth interaction."...
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. ...
24
May
Supervisors Add More Attorneys to Tackle Antioch Police Scandal
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors approved a new county budget Tuesday that includes money to handle cases related to the Antioch police scandal....
25
Apr
Sheriff Addresses Mental Health Crisis Response
Contra Costa County Sheriff Livingston gave a report on mental health crisis response to the Board of Supervisors on Monday....
27
Feb
Public Works Department to Brief Supervisors on Budget Troubles
The Contra Costa County Public Works Department says its budget issues have been caused or worsened by inflation and the pandemic, among other things....
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....
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....
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....
26
Oct
Supes Accept Racial Equity Report After Hours of Discussion About White Supremacy
Some members of the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors took issue with the term "white supremacy" in a report from Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice....
19
Aug
Supes Approve $2.2M Settlement in Discrimination Suit Against DA’s Office
A lawsuit brought by multiple prosecutors, which alleged women were discriminated against working in the District Attorney's Office, has been settled....
10
Aug
Supes Vow to Fix Problems Found in Audit of Head Start Program
Head Start programs in Contra Costa County have safety and financial problems, among other issues, according to a federal inspection....
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....
