Researchers found seven low-vaccination clusters spanning eight Bay Area counties.
According to the report, most of the cancer risk - 74% - comes from a single pollutant called benzo[a]pyrene.
The mosquitoes can transmit Zika, dengue fever, yellow fever, and chikungunya.
A health department official said the death reinforces the importance of reducing the risk of infection by reducing exposure to mosquitoes.
Visitors should be aware of the elevated risk and are encouraged to stay out of the water until further notice, officials said Tuesday.
The last time the first dead bird of the year tested positive this early in the season was more than a decade ago.
The Association of Bay Area Health Officers underscored the importance of robust protection against the highly contagious illness.
West Nile Virus can be spread from birds to people through a mosquito bite.
The first mosquitoes of 2023 have tested positive for West Nile virus in Contra Costa County, authorities said Friday.
"While we have reached agreement on certain issues, our core concerns have yet to be meaningfully addressed."
Concord is joining several other Contra Costa municipalities in demanding that Monsanto pays for PCB cleanup efforts.
Concord nursing homes make 2022 U.S. News Best List.
You may request them by mail, a toll-free phone number, or pick them up at the library.
Here's where you can get your vaccine shot in Concord ahead of what could be a severe flu season.
The Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District found a second group of mosquitos that tested positive for West Nile Virus this year.
It marked the first group of mosquitoes to test positive in the county this year.
The Walnut Creek Medical Center is ranked second and the Concord Medical Center third out of 49 hospitals in the San Francisco Metro Area.
Previously, only children ages 5+ and adults were eligible to receive COVID vaccinations.
Now at 11 years old, Matthew is back home recovering from his 2nd kidney transplant.
RNs will hold informational pickets Tuesday in protest of the health network's alleged refusal to address health and safety concerns.
Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Contra Costa County.
See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Contra Costa County and across CA.
Concord residents will soon be able to get up to three N95 masks for free. See where and when you can get yours.
See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Contra Costa County and across CA.
Contra Costa County is administering about 15,000 tests per day.
Concord households can order up to four rapid antigen coronavirus tests starting Wednesday.
The company expanded its voluntary recall of salads containing iceberg lettuce following a 2021 listeria outbreak that killed two people.
Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Contra Costa County and across CA.
Here are updated numbers on hospital capacity in Contra Costa County.
The latest order takes effect Wednesday. Here's what to know.
Contra Costa County announced it will require first responders and workers in homeless shelters to verify they've received a booster shot.
Here is updated data on hospital capacity in Contra Costa County.
Boosters available in Concord can help protect against omicron and delta variant infections and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.
Evidence of the Omicron variant in Contra Costa County has been detected in a county wastewater sample.
Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in Contra Costa County.
Here's what Concord residents need to know about the newest California mask mandate (and exemptions) that took effect Wednesday.
Contra Costa County has "moderate" coronavirus transmission, according to the CDC.
The Antioch restaurant was one of 13 county businesses that refused to comply with COVID-19 restrictions.
Supervisors asked for a detailed report on businesses still not complying with indoor mandates, including checking customer vaccine records.
Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.