Contra Costa Supervisors To Discuss Oversight Of Sheriff's Office

Assembly Bill 1185, which became law Jan. 1, 2021, authorizes the county to establish a sheriff oversight board and/or an inspector general.

3 Seats Open For Lafayette City Council

Interested in a role in local politics? Candidate filing period runs through Aug. 12.

Contra Costa County Building, Planning Fees Increase Next Month

If you are planning a major project, the time to obtain your paperwork is now before the hike in fees.

Road Work Planned In Lamorinda Tuesday

The work is scheduled for 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Real-Time Election Results: Lamorinda Primary 2022

Voters have had their say on the sheriff, district attorney, and other key races.

Upcoming Fire Season: Review In Lafayette

The Emergency Preparedness Commission will hear updates from the fire department, police chief and others as fire season looms.

Sheriff & DA Candidates Battle It Out: Lamorinda Primary

2 Candidates Vie to be District Attorney, while Sheriff Livingston faces one challenger June 7.

Contra Costa County DA Race Pits Boss Against Deputy

Knox has spent close to four decades in the district attorney's office. She believes the county is headed in the wrong direction.

Microbusiness, Nonprofit COVID Relief Grants In Lamorinda

Apply now for $2,500 grants. The deadline is August 12, but claim your money early.

Contra Costa Adding Resources To Combat Rise In Homelessness

The county has increased the number of shelter beds by 30%, but homelessness continues to rise.

Orinda Votes to Make Juneteenth A Paid Holiday For City Employees

Orinda's City Council has voted to make Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved blacks, a paid holiday for city workers.

Contra Costa Supes OK Spending Increase For CARES Health Program

CARES now to cover 12,000 county residents, up from previous 2,000. Use of another $59 million in leftover federal funds still undecided.

E-Check Validation For Online Payments Now Used By Contra Costa County

If your payment is rejected because of invalid information, you may incur late fees.

Wildfire Preparedness: Tips From The County

Be prepared for wildfires and power outages. Tips include knowing how to manually open your garage door, having a defensible space.

Contra Costa Data Breach: Employment and Human Services Dept.

Both employee and client information of the department has potentially been stolen, Contra Costa County warns.

Lamorinda Residents Needed For Racial Justice Board

Two positions with terms that expire Dec. 31 are open.

Contra Costa Property Taxes Delinquent Monday

The second installment of secured property taxes become delinquent Monday. A 10 percent late fee will be added on Tuesday.

Homelessness In Contra Costa County: Speak Out On The Path Forward

The county and several cities have $12 million to permanently end homelessness. Take a survey on how it should be spent.

CoCo Building Permits Now Require All-Electric For Most Buildings

Do you love a natural gas heater or a natural gas cooktop? The rules have changed for unincorporated areas of Contra Costa.

East Bay Social Security Offices To Reopen This Week

No appointment is necessary, but here is how to make an appointment and the days that are busiest.

Transforming Lafayette BART Parking To Housing

A new California law requires cities to rezone BART parking lots with a minimum residential zoning of 75 units per acre and five stories.

Millions Of Dollars Flowing To Contra Costa County, East Bay

The funding bill passed by Congress will enhance drinking water, build a new fire station, and expand CoCo's Mobile Crisis Response Team.

Bauer-Kahan Introduces Law To Regulate Gun Ads Targeting Children

AB 2571 restricts dangerous advertising of firearms to youth.

Bill To Impose Heavy Fines For Illegal Dumping Introduced

Violators could pay up to $20,000 on their third and subsequent convictions. The bill was introduced by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan.

Nominate Your Teen For An Award

There are 5 categories for the 2022 Contra Costa County Youth Hall of Fame Awards.

Supervisors Approve 54 Units Of Housing For Homeless

Each unit will consist of approximately 350 square feet and have a bathroom and kitchenette.

Campaign Contribution Limits Raised In County

Elected officials increased the amount of money that can be contributed to political campaigns,

Lamorinda-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Figures

The Contra Costa County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Contra Costa Residents Could Get Free Medical Equipment

Equipment like wheelchairs, walkers, power scooters and shower chairs could be free to county residents if a bill passes the legislature.

Newsom Executive Order Makes It Easier To Hire Substitute Teachers Amid Omicron Surge

The outbreak has created a crisis in the classroom, with omicron infections and exposures leading to shortages.

Lamorinda-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

The Contra Costa County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Multi-Family Housing Proposed For Moraga Road

Investors hope to build 13 multi-family units within two three-story buildings.

Lafayette Adopts Vision Zero

The move follows two deadly crashes this year —​ one killed a bicyclist and the second killed a school crossing guard.

Lamorinda-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Contra Costa County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Safe Pathway for Children Trail Grant Approval

The Safe Pathway for Children Trail would run from the intersection of Diablo Blvd. to the Deer Hill Rd./Stanley Blvd. intersection.

Claim Filed Over Lafayette Cyclist Roundabout Death

Shami died in April when he was hit in a Lafayette roundabout.

Contra Costa County Government: Contra Costa County Will Hold Third Public Hearing For Redistricting Process

See the latest announcement from the Contra Costa County Government.

Contra Costa County Government: Contra Costa County Redistricting Process Holds Third Public Hearing

See the latest announcement from the Contra Costa County Government.

Contra Costa County Government: DCD Is Hiring A Principal Structural Engineer

See the latest announcement from the Contra Costa County Government.

Lamorinda-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Contra Costa County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.