County Sued Over Martinez, Rodeo Refinery Conversion Plans

Two environmental groups have sued Contra Costa County over what they say was its "rushed approval of two proposed biofuel refineries.

Contra Costa County Primary Election 2022: Real-Time Results

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

Election Day In Martinez: Find Voting Centers And Drop Boxes

There are three options for casting a ballot on this final day of the election in Contra Costa County. Here’s how.

CA Primary Election 2022: Where To Vote In Martinez

Learn where the vote centers and drop boxes in Martinez are located.

Contra Costa Supervisors Approve 384-Unit Residential Development

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.

CoCo Supervisors To Consider 384-Unit Residential Development

The development is proposed for 7 acres of county-owned land in unincorporated Bay Point.

CoCo DA Diana Becton Battles Prosecutor Mary Knox In June 7 Election

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 Premieres New Series On CCTV

Contra Costa County Public Works announces the premiere of its new show "Inside Public Works" for Contra Costa Television.

Martinez Refinery: Supes Approve Plan To Convert To Biofuel Plant

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors denied an appeal from more than a dozen environmental groups and individuals.

County Supervisors Deny Appeal Of 144 Homes East Of Martinez

Supervisors denied an appeal of the county planning commission's approval of the Bayview Estates Residential Project.

Contra Costa County Data Breach: Employment And Human Services Dept.

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

Racial Justice Board: Applicants Sought By Contra Costa Supervisors

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking to fill two vacancies on the 18-member Racial Justice Oversight Body.

Martinez City Council Approves New Voting Districts

Proponents say the new district election map is much more in line with the law than the map approved by the council in 2017.

Contra Costa County's All-Electric Construction Ordinance Takes Effect

Applications for building permits for new construction of any residential, retail, office or hotel building must be all-electric.

Alhambra Highlands Open Space Supporters Get Measure F On June Ballot

Preservation supporters garnered more than 11,000 signatures from Martinez residents on a petition to get the measure before voters June 7.

Contra Costa County Surveys Public On Homelessness, Affordable Housing

The HOME-ARP survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and is available in English and Spanish.

Martinez Pipeline Project Garners Support Of County Supervisors

The board officially added its backing to CCWD's pursuit of grant funding for the $14-million Shortcut Pipeline project.

Shortcut Pipeline: County Supervisors Asked To Support Fixing It

The pipeline provides drinking water to residents, businesses and public safety in Martinez. And it needs fixing.

FBI, DA Investigate Antioch, Pittsburg Police Officers

The ongoing criminal investigation involves a broad range of offenses described as crimes of moral turpitude, the DA's Office said.

COVID-19 Variant BA.2 Arrives In Contra Costa County

The subvariant of Omicron is showing up in wastewater samples, Contra Costa County health officials said.

Group Wants Contra Costa Sheriff's Disciplinary Practices Probed

The request comes in the wake of an email Sheriff David Livingston sent his department after the March 3 sentencing of Deputy Andrew Hall.

Pick-N-Pull To Pay $2.5M For Environmental Violations: DA

The auto dismantling company reached an agreement with 14 California counties, including Contra Costa.

New Fire Prevention Measures Proposed In Contra Costa County

A new plan could help the county "deal with the new reality of wildfire season being a year round phenomenon."

Contra Costa Mandates Electricity, Bans Gas, In New Construction

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 in favor of an ordinance that prohibits natural gas in new homes and buildings.

Martinez-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Data

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

Martinez 'Gas Tax Holiday' Proposed Amid Surging Fuel Prices

The Golden State may not receive another gas tax hike this summer under Gov. Newsom's budget proposal. What to know.

Martinez-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Data

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

Martinez-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

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

Last Levee Breaks At Pacheco Marsh Restoration/Lower Walnut Creek

Last weekend's record-setting storms brought more than 7 inches of rain to the marsh southeast of the Benicia-Martinez Bridge.

Shell To Pay $433K For Martinez Refinery Violations: Air District

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District and Shell Oil reached a settlement over 44 violations at Shell's former Martinez refinery.

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: 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: DCD Is Hiring A Principal Structural Engineer

See the latest announcement from the Contra Costa County Government.

Martinez-Area Unemployment Rate Improves In August: Feds

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

Measure X: Supervisors Add To Funding Wish List

Measure X is a half-cent sales tax that was approved by Contra Costa County voters in 2020

Local Elections Facility To Be Dedicated To Stephen L. Weir

The Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder-Elections Facility will be dedicated as the Stephen L. Weir Building on Monday.

Group To Protest Demolition Of Historic County Jail In Martinez

Members of the Architectural Preservation Foundation of Contra Costa County will gather for a rally this weekend to try and save the jail.

Martinez Refinery To Pay Air District $2.23M

"Bay Area residents expect and deserve to breathe clean air."

Contra Costa County Government: Virtual Funding Kickoff Meeting On October 7, 2021

See the latest announcement from the Contra Costa County Government.

Rental Arrears Down In Contra Costa County: Analysis

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.