contra costa county

Supervisor suggests fines that ‘bite’ to curb Covid-19 health order violations

With some members upset that the current administrative fines for violating Covid-19-related health orders aren't high enough to ensure compliance,…

3 years ago

More than 800 Covid-19 patients in Bay Area hospitals as state inches closer to lockdown

California could soon face another near lockdown if alarming Covid-19 case and hospitalization rates keep pace. Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered…

3 years ago

Pair in jail for auto burglary spree after driving to probation hearing in stolen vehicle

Two people have been arrested in connection with a rash of auto burglaries at several Contra Costa County parks in…

3 years ago

Covid-19 update: Breed ‘sounding the alarm’ in SF, five Bay Area counties now in most restrictive tier

In response to surging cases, San Francisco has slipped back two tiers in the state’s four-tiered reopening guideline, requiring city…

3 years ago

Contra Costa County residents on high alert with coyote sightings, spike in missing cats

Lafayette resident Nikki Vilas walks her dog not long after the sun rises. At least she did last summer. Within…

3 years ago

County launches ‘Testing Before Turkey’ campaign for safer holiday gatherings

Contra Costa County is hosting a "Testing Before Turkey" campaign Tuesday, county officials said. The campaign's goal is to encourage…

3 years ago

Contra Costa County tightens capacity limits amid rise in Covid-19 cases

In the face of rising Covid-19 infections and hospitalizations in Contra Costa County over the past week, county public health…

3 years ago

All four incumbents hold onto BART Board director seats

All four BART Board directors running for reelection won bids to retain their seats, with embattled Director Debora Allen cruising…

3 years ago

Health officer says ‘virus is not tired of us’ as Contra Contra Costa slips toward red tier

With the Covid-19 pandemic flaring up in many parts of the United States with winter weeks away, and with signs…

3 years ago

Contra Costa County election results offer few surprises

The Contra Costa County congressional district races landed pretty much where expected with incumbents retaining seats handily. Measure X, a…

3 years ago

Officials say Election Day voting ‘smooth sailing’ across Bay Area counties

Elections officials say so far, so good at the polls Tuesday, as Election Day 2020 has launched smoothly in the…

3 years ago

Millions of Bay Area ballots cast before Election Day polls open

Tuesday is Election Day! Polls in California officially opened at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m.   Bay Area…

3 years ago

Police departments prepare for potential Election Day strife

Bay Area police departments are very aware 2020 isn't a normal election year and are responding with increased staffing and…

4 years ago

Officials urge East Bay residents in high fire hazard zones to voluntarily evacuate before wind strengthens

At least two East Bay jurisdictions are suggesting Sunday that residents in the highest risk areas consider evacuating voluntarily ahead…

4 years ago

Red Flag warning extends into evening in parts of nine counties

The National Weather Service extended its Red Flag warning for much of the Bay Area through 6 p.m. Friday due…

4 years ago

At least one person dies in crash off Highway 4 embankment

At least one person died in a crash Saturday afternoon in unincorporated Contra Costa County, California Highway Patrol officials said.…

4 years ago

Man suffers possible spinal cord injury in Bethel Island shooting

A man was shot in the neck Thursday afternoon on Bethel Island in unincorporated Contra Costa County, fire officials said.…

4 years ago

Concord playgrounds reopen, city suggests 30-minute time limits

The city of Concord announced Wednesday that it will open its 19 playgrounds on Thursday following new guidance from state…

4 years ago

Walnut Creek City Council challengers shine light on police reform, social justice issues

Several Walnut Creek City Council candidate challengers in the Nov. 3 election were either motivated to run because of policing…

4 years ago

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