The county's board of supervisors will discuss replacing Joe Canciamilla, who announced Oct. 31 that it was his last day on the job.
The Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder-Elections Department is hosting its third annual "Operation Documentation" veterans assistance event.
In May, the Martinez City Council identified the annexations as one of the council's top five goals for the next two years.
Halloween-costumed wedding officiants are once again available for "a wickedly good time," according to Clerk-Recorder Joe Canciamilla.
Do you have a heart for people struggling with alcohol or other substance abuse?
Contra Costa County is currently seeking applicants from District 5 along the north shore of the county from Pinole to Antioch.
U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier will update constituents on House of Representatives activities, including oversight of the Trump Administration.
The temporary moratorium was narrowly approved in a 3-2 vote.
Union members called the raises approved by Contra Costa County supervisors a good first step, and plan to next work on health-care costs.
A coalition dubbed FASTER Bay Area proposes putting a tax increase on the November 2020 ballot for all nine counties in the region.
The District Attorney's Office is welcoming its newest member, a dog who helps victims of crime and knows English and Spanish commands.
In order to address safety concerns, the day-long event has been postponed, said Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover.
"People need to understand there's a new normal."
Plans for the two notable pieces of Martinez land are up for public discussion in a meeting at City Hall.
"With this settlement, we hope to put those disagreements behind us and move forward for the betterment of the city and all its citizens."
Annexation of the 10-acre Alhambra Valley parcel — surrounded on three sides by the city — has been under discussion for several years.
Longtime county Assessor Gus Kramer did not appear in court for his scheduled arraignment on allegations of "willful or corrupt" misconduct.
A lawsuit filed in federal court says deputies' actions at the Contra Costa County jail in Martinez made the assault of an inmate possible.
Assessor Gus Kramer is accused of making unwanted and harassing sexual remarks to employees, as well as ethnically disparaging comments.
Martinez is a small town by Bay Area standards, but it's at the crossroads of the county's mental health and criminal justice systems.
The Contra Costa County Elections Division has launched an app through which registered voters can request their election ballot by mail.
For those wanting to legally operate a cannabis business, the city has issued an RFP (requests for proposals).
A panel of experts from Contra Costa County and the City of Martinez will provide an overview of the problem and answer questions.
The funding is for cleanup and restoration projects on agricultural properties.
The dog park at John Muir Amphitheater was set up as part of a three-year trial period.
"Census 2020 impacts every Contra Costa resident in how each of us is served and represented," Board of Supervisors chair John Gioia said.
The city's newest iteration of a commercial cannabis operation will be presented to Martinez City Council tonight.
Martinez city officials said Eric Figueroa was selected from 35 candidates in a nationwide search for the next city manager.
Martinez City Council is set to appoint Eric Figueroa to the city's top spot.
Martinez has not enjoyed stability in the top city administrator's spot in recent years,
A Martinez-based attorney specializing in cannabis regulations said the extension gives applicants more time to secure properties.
The Civil Grand Jury investigates local government agencies and school districts to provide independent oversight.
The meeting has been in the making for many months.
Couples can sign up now to get married on Feb. 14 at the Martinez venue.
Martinez is in the process of crafting a "cannabis management program" that would include approving cannabis-related businesses.
The city announced a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renaming of Alhambra Park as John Sparacino Park.
"This is important, this is significant," said Supervisor John Gioia. "We need to invest."
The Pleasant Hill-Martinez Joint Facilities Agency formed in 1975 left the city of Martinez behind on employees' Social Security payments.
Council members are set to consider limiting the number of marijuana plants permitted per residence in the city.
"Fast tracking" the steps to open storefronts was discussed by the Contra Costa County supervisors at recent meeting.