The sixth annual Congressional App Challenge is an app coding competition for high school students.
These updates to the health order are effective Friday, August 28.
The Contra Costa Health Department is further easing health restrictions on Friday. Here are the types of businesses covered in the order.
This vivid sunset through wildfire smoke was photographed within the past week.
Wednesday is National Dog Day, and an increasing number of Americans are turning to furry friends during the coronavirus pandemic.
Clouds reflect the colors of sunset over the bay.
Sgt. Virgil Thomas spent a month in the hospital before his death.
During the term of office, each member shall reside and/or work in Contra Costa County.
Since last Friday, the county has added 1202 newly confirmed cases.
Through Sunday, it is illegal for El Cerrito residents to burn wood or manufactured firelogs.
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The book drop will close on Saturday, August 22 at 5 p.m.
Contra Costa County has been on the Watch List since July 5. The latest death toll and cases in El Cerrito.
Kirkland and other brand-name frozen shrimp distributed here and nationwide recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
The message is part of a virtual evacuation simulation involving the local police and fire departments.
No new deaths have been reported after 6 straight days of fatalities. Hospitalizations decline slightly.
“The Chevron Richmond Refinery is currently experiencing flaring activity due to an upset at a process unit,” the company wrote via Facebook
A heroic CHP officer braves flames to save a driver; an East Bay police chief tracked and helped nab a suspect; an attempted bank robbery.
Hundreds of additional cases were added Thursday alone in Contra Costa County.
Applications are due by October 2, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.
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Both centers should be operational by the end of the week. The county is also working on a faster turn-around for test results.
The news comes as significant delays have been reported in local laboratories and cases continue to climb in communities of color.
The number of newly confirmed cases: 359. A backlog of case information is being cleared causing a spike in numbers.
Police call the shooting an ambush.
A dispute over bicycling on a San Mateo County sidewalk precipitated the alleged assault.
Looking to ease a nationwide shortage of coins, the bank is asking customers to bring in coins to exchange for bills, no service charges.
Red, yellow, white, and sweet yellow onions have all been recalled, along with prepared-food made with them. SEE LIST
Nomination documents must be filed by Aug. 12.
Firefighters deal with "explosives" at garage/workshop fire; a 2-year-old baby is the victim of a lewd act; an arrest in a 32-year-old case.
It would switch business taxes from a payroll tax system to one based on businesses' gross receipts.
Plagued by outreach challenges amid the pandemic, the U.S. Census Bureau will end all counting efforts for the 2020 census on Sept. 30.
Voters who traditionally vote by mail will not receive the notification.
The new system includes a suite of digital applications that provide improved security, redundancy and productivity tools.
“Available infrastructure is a critical factor in the shift towards electrifying transportation..."
Currently, all local schools must start online because Contra Costa County is on the state "Watch List." But now there's a waiver process.
County officials continue to monitor coronavirus cases and deaths, but the state is in the dark. Meanwhile, CoCo had 4 new deaths.
He is currently being held in Santa Rita Jail.
The health department is now reporting how many deaths have happened in each city. El Cerrito is a bright spot in Contra Costa County.