The Contra Costa County Elections Department sent out ballots Monday. Learn more about how to register and vote in upcoming elections.
County staff advises funding increases for CARES healthcare program, plus sheriff, fire, animal services and public defender personnel.
If your payment is rejected because of invalid information, you may incur late fees. You are encouraged to pay ahead of deadlines.
Be prepared for wildfires and power outages. Tips include knowing how to manually open your garage door, having a defensible space.
The city council voted Tuesday to approve delivery of adult-use, non-medical marijuana within city limits.
Both employee and client information of the department has potentially been stolen, Contra Costa County warns.
Two positions with terms that expire Dec. 31 are open.
The second installment of secured property taxes becomes delinquent Monday at 5 p.m.. A 10 percent late fee will be added after that.
The county and several cities have $12 million to permanently end homelessness. Take a survey on how it should be spent.
No appointment is necessary, but here is how to make an appointment and the days that are busiest.
Do you love a natural gas stove or a natural gas heater? New restrictions are in effect for unincorporated parts on Contra Costa.
The city is determining what rules and fees to impose to make parklets permanent.
The funding bill passed by Congress will enhance drinking water, build a new fire station, and expand CoCo's Mobile Crisis Response Team.
Family members of the shooting victim and community activists say Sheriff David Livingson's words are shocking and offensive.
There will be 125 condos in the three planned buildings. Supervisors have scheduled a vote on the environmental impact report on Tuesday.
The units will be reserved for very-low and low-income senior households.
Police received dozens of calls about protests outside the facility including traffic accidents caused by distractions.
The Contra Costa County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.
The order prohibits sale of at-home COVID-19 test kits at a price that exceeds the Dec. 1 price by more than 10 percent.
The Walnut Creek City Council voted unanimously on its selection.
The pro tem selection is also serving as state president for the League of California Cities in 2021-22.
The Contra Costa County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.
The choice of mayor pro tem among council members include Cindy Darling, Loella Haskew and Cindy Silva.
Following the looting of Nordstrom, Walnut Creek will also add security cameras downtown and a tethered drone.
The City Council will consider hiring 5 additional police officers, as well as other measures. The meeting starts at 8:30.
The Contra Costa County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.
The City Council had to put off discussions on a Planned Parenthood buffer zone because of problems with Zoom.
The City Council voted Tuesday on the ban.
The City Council will discuss the plan at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
See the latest announcement from the Contra Costa County Government.
The Contra Costa County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.
The City Council looked at both delivery of marijuana in the city and stores that sell recreational marijuana.
"Our Planned Parenthood affiliate serves 20 counties throughout NorCal, and Walnut Creek is one of the two worst sites of harassment."
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.
The goal of the Gun Safety Board and Research Act is to combat gun violence "with evidence-based, scientific solutions."
The gubernatorial recall election is here. Have you dropped off your ballot?
The gubernatorial recall election that will decide Gov. Gavin Newsom's fate arrives Tuesday. Here's how to find a polling place near you.