Two environmental groups have sued Contra Costa County over what they say was its "rushed approval of two proposed biofuel refineries.
Voters have had their say on the sheriff, district attorney, and other key races.
There are three options for casting a ballot on this final day of the election in Contra Costa County. Here’s how.
Learn where the vote centers and drop boxes in Martinez are located.
The project on 7 acres of county-owned land near Bay Point will be built in three phases and will include a library and commercial space.
The development is proposed for 7 acres of county-owned land in unincorporated Bay Point.
Incumbent District Attorney Diana Becton is facing a re-election challenge from someone in her own office — county prosecutor Mary Knox.
Contra Costa County Public Works announces the premiere of its new show "Inside Public Works" for Contra Costa Television.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors denied an appeal from more than a dozen environmental groups and individuals.
Supervisors denied an appeal of the county planning commission's approval of the Bayview Estates Residential Project.
Both employee and client information of the department has potentially been stolen, Contra Costa County warns.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking to fill two vacancies on the 18-member Racial Justice Oversight Body.
Proponents say the new district election map is much more in line with the law than the map approved by the council in 2017.
Applications for building permits for new construction of any residential, retail, office or hotel building must be all-electric.
Preservation supporters garnered more than 11,000 signatures from Martinez residents on a petition to get the measure before voters June 7.
The HOME-ARP survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and is available in English and Spanish.
The board officially added its backing to CCWD's pursuit of grant funding for the $14-million Shortcut Pipeline project.
The pipeline provides drinking water to residents, businesses and public safety in Martinez. And it needs fixing.
The ongoing criminal investigation involves a broad range of offenses described as crimes of moral turpitude, the DA's Office said.
The subvariant of Omicron is showing up in wastewater samples, Contra Costa County health officials said.
The request comes in the wake of an email Sheriff David Livingston sent his department after the March 3 sentencing of Deputy Andrew Hall.
The auto dismantling company reached an agreement with 14 California counties, including Contra Costa.
A new plan could help the county "deal with the new reality of wildfire season being a year round phenomenon."
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 in favor of an ordinance that prohibits natural gas in new homes and buildings.
The Contra Costa County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.
The Golden State may not receive another gas tax hike this summer under Gov. Newsom's budget proposal. What to know.
The Contra Costa County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.
The Contra Costa County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.
Last weekend's record-setting storms brought more than 7 inches of rain to the marsh southeast of the Benicia-Martinez Bridge.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District and Shell Oil reached a settlement over 44 violations at Shell's former Martinez refinery.
See the latest announcement from the Contra Costa County Government.
The Contra Costa County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.
Measure X is a half-cent sales tax that was approved by Contra Costa County voters in 2020
The Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder-Elections Facility will be dedicated as the Stephen L. Weir Building on Monday.
Members of the Architectural Preservation Foundation of Contra Costa County will gather for a rally this weekend to try and save the jail.
"Bay Area residents expect and deserve to breathe clean air."
More than 1 out of every 10 Contra Costa County rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.