Sales tax increase in five counties would help fund transportation agencies around Bay Area.
Tag: Contra Costa County
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know — July 4 bridge shutdown, AC fare hike, Red Oak seeks volunteers
Kennedy High grad Cynt Marshall garners national STEM spotlight; Richmond-San Rafael Bridge may see more traffic July 4.
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Outgoing county assessor calls FBI raids ‘substantial but not substantive,’ saying they’ll meet July 1 deadline
Outgoing Assessor Gus Kramer, whose office and home were recently raided by the FBI, says he expects the county will meet the deadline for its multi-billion-dollar annual property assessment.
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3 things to know — Toxic tours, Contra Costa builds mental health center, San Pablo OKs budget
Spots are still available for tours of the toxic Zeneca site; Contra Costa County breaks ground on a new mental health facility; and San Pablo closes a budget shortfall.
Posted inPublic Safety
Contra Costa sheriff’s deputy arrested on charges of stealing from property and evidence unit
The suspect, a 62-year-old Martinez resident, is being charged with four felonies, according to the sheriff’s department.
Posted inCommunity
FBI serves warrants at Contra Costa County assessor’s office and two homes
The raids were conducted as part of an investigation involving former assessor Gus Kramer and his recently elected successor, Vince Robb.
Posted in2026 Election
Updated election results show $900M Contra Costa college district facilities bond got more ‘yes’ votes but not enough to win
Voters rejected Measure B sales tax, according to final election results. Measure G appears to have fallen short of 55% threshold.
Posted inCommunity
Update: 4 Californians exposed to cruise ship hantavirus risk; Contra Costa officials say risk locally is ‘low’
While state health officials are monitoring a “very small” number of people who may have been exposed, there are no reports of anyone in California who’s become sick.
Posted in2026 Election
Measure B: Should county residents pay a higher sales tax to fund healthcare?
Pinole and El Cerrito would pay the most if voters pass the sales tax on June 2. Richmond’s would be 10 cents per $1.
Posted inCommunity
3 things to know this week — sales tax on ballot, downtown task force expanding
Contra Costa County supervisors holding budget hearings next week; Richmond seeking help for its downtown task force; chime in on environmental issues.
Posted inCommunity
County reschedules César Chavez event following sexual abuse allegations
The Mexican-American labor movement icon had deep East Bay ties. A news investigation uncovering claims of rape and abuse is causing a reckoning.
Posted inCommunity
Black health study has slow start; concerns like infant deaths, homelessness, are known
Contra Costa County-commissioned report finds significant Black perinatal health disparities — up to two times higher than those white women experience.
Posted inCommunity
First measles case in Contra Costa County since 2023
County health officials say visitors to a Walnut Creek shopping area and a Kaiser ER could have been exposed this month.
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UPDATE: County hands out 800+ food boxes Monday; CalFresh funds seem to be mostly available
States are fighting the USDA’s request that they “undo” giving SNAP/CalFresh recipients their November food dollars.
Posted inCommunity
With SNAP benefits in limbo, Contra Costa to give CalFresh recipients food money
County to spend $21M on pre-loaded debit cards while visitors to a soup kitchen say they’re fasting, skipping meals and shopping at Dollar Tree to survive.
Posted inCity
How Richmond works: Your guide to local government and city operations
We’ve created a guide to help local residents get answers to their questions about the city, WCCUSD and Contra Costa County.
Posted inCommunity
Join us for a live discussion about air pollution in Richmond
Richmondside is hosting an event at the RYSE Center on Sept. 11 with residents and government officials to discuss the city’s environmental health — present and future.
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Contra Costa immigrant advocates push for county sanctuary status
Local organizers flooded Tuesday’s county Board of Supervisors meeting, saying July incident where ICE detainee was taken to John Muir hospital is “painful reminder” that agency “operates freely” in county.
Posted inCity
Contra Costa DA Diana Becton recall campaign gets $50K boost from sheriff’s union
The campaign has also brought on board consultant Richard Schlackman who worked on the successful recall campaigns of former DAs Chesa Boudin and Pamela Price.
Posted inCity
Contra Costa refinery closures bring labor unions and green activists together
An unlikely alliance of labor and environmental-justice groups is working to ensure the region is prepared for a future without big oil.
