Posted on: June 12, 2019
Contra Costa County’s Census 2020 Complete Count Steering Committee seeks to increase awareness and motivate residents to respond to the 2020 Census. In order to get a complete count, it will require strong collaboration between the County, citi...
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Posted on: June 11, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- June 11, 2019
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
Selma Man Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder for 2017 DUI Crash
Martinez, Calif. – Today, a Contra Costa County jury found defendant Bo Roble...
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District Attorney
Posted on: June 10, 2019
With their fingers full of paint, Veterans from Contra Costa County finished painting their portraits the last week of May. Now, these and nearly 100 more Veteran portraitures are be shown as part of the Richmond Art Center Summer Exhibition.
The show runs...
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Posted on: June 10, 2019
Stay inside in an air-conditioned building, drink plenty of water, and know the signs of heat illness, says Contra Costa Health Services. See health tips about heat.
Call 911, if you or someone near you is having a health emergency.
Call 211 or contact your...
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Posted on: June 6, 2019
The Contra Costa County Library is serving free lunches to kids at eight library locations in the county this summer in an effort to prevent a summer nutrition gap. Many low-income children face nutrient deficiencies when school closes for the summer brea...
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Posted on: June 5, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 5, 2019
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
Grand Jury Accusation Filed Against County Assessor Gus Kramer for “Willful or Corrupt Misconduct”
Martinez, Calif. – Today, the Contra Costa County...
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District Attorney
Posted on: May 31, 2019
Contra Costa County Public Works to Begin Construction on the Byron Highway Traffic Safety Improvements Project
May 31, 2019, Byron, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will begin construction on the Byron Highway Traffic Safety Improv...
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Public Works News Flash
Posted on: May 30, 2019
Contra Costa County’s Census 2020 Complete Count Steering Committee seeks to increase awareness and motivate residents to respond to the 2020 Census. In order to get a complete count, it will require strong collaboration between the County, citi...
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Census 2020
Posted on: May 30, 2019
United Way Bay Area has released an Request for Proposals (RFP) to support Bay Area Census 2020 outreach efforts. Earlier this year, UWBA was selected by the California State Census Office to be the Region 3 Administrative Community-Based Organization (AC...
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Census 2020
Posted on: May 30, 2019
Contra Costa County Public Works Department will repair guardrails on Vasco Road from Camino Diablo Road to the Alameda County line. Construction also begins for the Camino Tassajara Bike Lane Gap Closure Project.
Press release for Camino Tassaja...
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Posted on: May 30, 2019
Contra Costa County Public Works to Begin Construction on the Camino Tassajara Bike Lane Gap Closure Project
May 30, 2019, San Ramon, CA - Contra Costa County Public Works will begin construction on the Camino Tassajara Bike Lane Gap Closure Project. The p...
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Public Works News Flash
Posted on: May 28, 2019
The Memorial Day holiday weekend traditionally marks the start of boating season on the Delta. Significant num-bers of boaters are expected to be on the water this summer, especially on the weekends, to go fishing, boating or take part in other recreation...
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Posted on: May 22, 2019
Contra Costa County Public Works will begin construction on the Kirker Pass Road Northbound Truck Climbing Lane Project. Construction began May 13, 2019, with completion in the Spring of 2020, barring unforeseen circumstances.
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Posted on: May 22, 2019
Contra Costa County’s Area Agency on Aging (AAA) has announced its 2019 Needs Assessment Survey of residents who are 60 years or more. The survey’s purpose is to gather valuable data on the service needs of older adults and their careg...
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Posted on: May 21, 2019
The Contra Costa County Library is launching into Summer Reading on Saturday, June 8. The program is the Library’s yearly effort to keep kids reading during the summer months, preventing “brain drain”.
For babies, the pre-reading program is meant to encour...
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Posted on: May 17, 2019
The Contra Costa County Public Works Department will begin construction of the Marsh Creek Road Traffic Safety Improvements project.
Construction will begin on Monday, May 20, 2019, with completion by July 1, 2019, barring unforeseen circumstanc...
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Posted on: May 15, 2019
Contra Costa County Announces 2019 Movie Under the Stars
May 15, 2019, Alamo, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works, Alamo Parks & Recreation with support from the Alamo Municipal Advisory Council invite you to enjoy movies under the stars at...
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Public Works News Flash
Posted on: May 15, 2019
Contra Costa County Public Works Announces 2019 Alamo Summer Concert Series
May 15, 2019, Alamo, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works, Alamo Parks & Recreation with support from the Alamo Municipal Advisory Council present the 2019 &ldqu...
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Public Works News Flash
Posted on: May 15, 2019
Public Works to Begin Construction on Marsh Creek Road
May 15, 2019 Martinez, CA – The Contra Costa County Public Works Department will begin construction of the Marsh Creek Road Traffic Safety Improvements project. The project will con...
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Public Works News Flash
Posted on: May 13, 2019
Contra Costa County launched the implementation phase of the Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative, a regional partnership supporting sustainable economic growth along the Highway 4 corridor in Contra Costa County at a public forum on May 10...
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All County News
Posted on: May 13, 2019
Impact Justice, RYSE Youth Center, and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office announce a collaborative agreement to bring restorative justice diversion to Contra Costa County. The county now joins Alameda, San Francisco, and Los Ange...
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All County News
Posted on: May 9, 2019
Contra Costa County Public Works to Begin Construction on the
Kirker Pass Road Northbound Truck Climbing Lane Project
May 9, 2019, Concord, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will begin construction on the Kirker Pass Road Northbound ...
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Public Works News Flash
Posted on: May 8, 2019
In Contra Costa County, the U-Pick harvest draws over 180,000 visitors each year. Be sure to drive safely and expect traffic delays during this harvest festival season. See a map of the farms participating in the festival.
Read the news release.
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Posted on: May 8, 2019
PRESS RELEASE -- May 8, 2019
Contact: Kyung Jin Lee
510-684-3122
kjlee@impactjustice.org
Contra Costa Becomes 4th County in California to Adopt Restorative Justice Diversion for Youth
Restorative justice is the first diversion program to be implemented by the ...
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District Attorney
Posted on: May 6, 2019
Contra Costa County Public Works Reminds Drivers to Observe Caution
During the Brentwood U-Pick Season
May 6, 2019, Brentwood, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) has placed a message board on Walnut Boulev...
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Public Works News Flash
Posted on: May 3, 2019
Project Overview
The Oak Park Project - encompassing 15 acres at 1700 and 1750 Oak Park Boulevard - is actually four projects in one. It is a new library building to replace the current outdated one; new sports fields for the community to enjoy; a new neig...
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Public Works News Flash
Posted on: April 25, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- April 25, 2019
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
Brentwood Woman Charged with 4 Felonies for Consumer Fraud Scheme
DA’s Office Asks for Affected Victims to Come Forward
Martinez, Cal...
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District Attorney
Posted on: April 22, 2019
Earn additional income and help your community “get counted” for Census 2020. Apply now at www.2020census.gov/jobs. Current job openings include ones in Concord.
To learn why the Census is important to all of us and sign up for Census 2...
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All County News
Posted on: April 17, 2019
Two vacancies currently exist on the Arts & Culture Commission of Contra Costa County (AC5). We are seeking an Arts Advocate to serve District II and serve At-Large.
To be eligible for these seats on the Commission, applicants must reside in ...
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Posted on: April 15, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- April 15, 2019
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
Defendant Sentenced to 135 Years to Life for 4 Counts of Murder from 2017 Fatal DUI Collision
Martinez, Calif. – On April 12, 2019, ...
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District Attorney
Posted on: April 8, 2019
Contra Costa County has launched the Bridge to Success pilot program, a competitive integrated employment program that provides a pathway for people with developmental or intellectual disabilities to compete for regular County jobs at regular salaries.
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Posted on: March 12, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 12, 2019
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
DA Becton Announces Results End of Backlog of Sexual Assault Kits
Martinez, Calif. – Today, District Attorney Diana Becton and staff attended an e...
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District Attorney
Posted on: March 7, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 7, 2019
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
Man Found Guilty for Attempted Murder of 4 Victims for 2016 Shooting
Martinez, Calif. – On March 4, a Contra Costa County jury found defendant Kama...
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District Attorney
Posted on: March 6, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 6, 2019
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
Sacramento Man Found Guilty for 4 Counts of Murder from 2017 Fatal DUI Collision
Martinez, Calif. – On March 4, a Contra Costa County jur...
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District Attorney
Posted on: February 27, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 27, 2019
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
Martinez Resident Sentenced for Child Molestation
Martinez, Calif. – On Tuesday February 26, 2019, 21-year-old Martinez resident Aaron Mikkelsen pleaded ...
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District Attorney
Posted on: February 22, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 22, 2019
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Human Trafficking Victims Across Bay Area
Martinez, Calif. – On February 19, Hilario Martinez Jr. pleaded guilty ...
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District Attorney
Posted on: February 15, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 15, 2019
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
Pittsburg Man Sentenced to 21 Years in State Prison for Multiple Assaults & Attempted Rape
Martinez, Calif. – On February 14, Judge Theresa...
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District Attorney
Posted on: February 11, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 11, 2019
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
Man Found Guilty of Trying to Meet Minor for Sex
Martinez, Calif. – On February 8, a Contra Costa County jury found defendant...
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District Attorney
Posted on: February 8, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 8, 2019
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
Antioch Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder of Two Antioch Police Officers
Martinez, Calif. – On February 6, a Contra Costa County jur...
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District Attorney
Posted on: February 1, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 1, 2019
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
Concord Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder
Martinez, Calif. – On January 30, a Contra Costa County jury found defendant Guido Ginochio of Conc...
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District Attorney
Posted on: January 17, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 17, 2019
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
DA Becton Announces Second Community Academy Class for Spring 2019
Martinez, Calif. – District Attorney Diana Becton announces today t...
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District Attorney
Posted on: January 10, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 10, 2019
Contact: Jason Peck, 925-957-8712
Martinez, Calif. – Due to the investigation by the Martinez Police Department, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office charged 50-year-old Martinez resident Richard ...
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District Attorney
Posted on: January 7, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 7, 2019
Contact: Bobbi Mauler, 925-957-2214
Former Food Service Contractor Charged with Having Images of Child Pornography
Martinez, Calif. – The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Offic...
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District Attorney
Posted on: December 21, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 21, 2018
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
Consumer Scam Alert: Fake Social Security Administration Callers Targeting Individuals
Martinez, Calif. – Today, the Contra ...
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District Attorney
Posted on: December 19, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 19, 2018
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
Concord Restaurant Owner Found Guilty for Failing to Provide Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Martinez, Calif. – On December...
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District Attorney
Posted on: December 12, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 12, 2018
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
Oakley Man in Texas Extradited Back to Contra Costa County; Additional Felony Charges Filed for Child Pornography
Martinez, Calif. –T...
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District Attorney
Posted on: December 7, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 7, 2018
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
Chevron to Pay $100,000 in Civil Penalties for Failing to Comply with State’s Gift Card Redemption Laws
Martinez, Calif. – The Contra Costa Coun...
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District Attorney
Posted on: December 6, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 6, 2018
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
Serial Arsonist Convicted by Contra Costa County Jury
Martinez, Calif. – On December 4, a Contra Costa County jury found defendant Jame...
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District Attorney
Posted on: December 4, 2018
Our Contra Costa County Administrator, David J. Twa, won statewide recognition with the 2018 Distinguished Service Award from the California Association of County Executives (CACE). The prestigious award was presented at the General Assembly of the Califo...
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Posted on: November 1, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 1, 2018
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
Man Found Guilty of Animal Cruelty for Dog Attack in Contra Loma Regional Park
Martinez, Calif. – On October 31, a Contra Costa County jury foun...
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District Attorney
Posted on: October 29, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 29, 2018
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
DA Becton Announces New Reporting Policy for Law Enforcement Involved Fatal Incidents
Martinez, Calif. – Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becto...
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District Attorney
Posted on: October 26, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 26, 2018
Contact:
Scott Alonso
925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
Martinez Resident Charged with Child Molestation and Production, Distribution and Selling Child Pornography
Martinez, Calif. – ...
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District Attorney
Posted on: October 3, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 3, 2018
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
Man Found Guilty of Vehicular Manslaughter
2017 Crash Occurred on Highway 4 in Pittsburg
Martinez, Calif. – On October 2, a Contra Costa ...
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District Attorney
Posted on: September 21, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 21, 2018
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
MEDIA ADVISORY-- PRESS CONFERENCE
WHAT: Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton will join Sacramento County District Attor...
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District Attorney
Posted on: September 19, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 19, 2018
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
Contra Costa County Justice Partners & City of Richmond Selected for Georgetown Center for Juvenile Justice Reform
Martinez, Calif. – The ...
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District Attorney
Posted on: August 27, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 27, 2018
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
San Pablo Resident Found Guilty of Kidnapping & Attempted Rape; Cold Case DNA Match Helps Solve Case
Martinez, Calif. – Daniel Betancourt Jr. of San Pablo, California was ...
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District Attorney
Posted on: August 21, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 21, 2018
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
Joseph DeAngelo Charged with 4 Felonies from Alleged Attacks in Contra Costa County
All GSK Cases to be Prosecuted in Sacramento County
M...
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District Attorney
Posted on: June 29, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 29, 2018
Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638
scott.alonso@contracostada.org
Defendant Found Guilty for Torturing and Violently Sexually Assaulting Victim
Martinez, Calif. – On June 28, a Contra Costa County jury found defen...
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