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 17, 2019
Contra Costa County Public Works will host an Earth Day event at Upper Sand Creek on Saturday, April 20 from 9am – 12pm. The event will take place at 6600 Deer Valley Road in Antioch. Supervisor Diane Burgis, Antioch High School, Contra Costa Re...
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Posted on: April 17, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contra Costa County Public Works Hosts Earth Day Event
at Upper Sand Creek in Antioch
April 17, 2019, Antioch, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will host an Earth Day event at Upper Sand Creek on Satu...
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Public Works News Flash
Posted on: April 15, 2019
Food trucks and other mobile food businesses operating in Contra Costa will now post the same color-coded signs as the county's stationary restaurants to inform the public of any recent, major health code violations.
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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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Posted on: April 11, 2019
Contra Costa County is seeking individuals who are interested in serving on the Treasury Oversight Committee.
Application forms can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling (925) 335-1900 or by clicking on the following link: Appli...
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Posted on: April 9, 2019
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Contra Costa County Public Works to Close a Section of Marina Vista Street in Martinez Due to Construction of the New Administrative Building
April 9, 2019, Martinez, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works ...
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Public Works News Flash
Posted on: April 8, 2019
Nonprofit organizations, chambers of commerce, and local government agencies may apply for Keller Canyon Landfill Mitigation Fund grants for the 2019-20 fiscal year. Register for the mandatory bidders conference on April 18 and ends May 17, 2019.
The grant...
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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: April 2, 2019
Government works best when there is strong and diverse community participation. Apply for vacancies within Contra Costa County's Retirement Board and County Connection Advisory Committee
Applications can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Superviso...
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Posted on: April 1, 2019
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking residents who may be interested in serving on its 19-member Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC).
The JJCC is a multi-agency advisory body charged with creating and maintaining the County’s co...
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Posted on: March 30, 2019
Contra Costa County is seeking individuals who are interested in serving on Contra Costa County’s Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC).
Application forms are available at the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by visiting the County webpage at http://www.cont...
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Posted on: March 28, 2019
Contra Costa County launched its Census 2020 Awareness Campaign with a “Complete Count” kickoff event for the public, media and community partners on April 2, 2019 at 12:30 pm at the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano located at 4010...
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Posted on: March 26, 2019
On March 26, 2019, Contra Costa County’s Board of Supervisors, Chief Administrative Officer, staff and building partners celebrated the “Topping Out” of its new administrative building in Martinez. The ceremony on the new site marks the placement of the l...
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Posted on: March 21, 2019
A message from the State Veterinarian shares information about Virulent Newcastle Disease (vND), a contagious and fatal viral disease affecting birds and poultry. No cases have been found in birds or chickens in Contra Costa County and vND is not a food s...
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Posted on: March 14, 2019
Frequently Asked Questions - Oak Park Properties
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 to replace the current outdated lib...
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Public Works News Flash
Posted on: March 12, 2019
If you want to watch the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors meeting, you can see it in its entirety starting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday on CCTV. You can also view meetings online the same week they are held, usually within 48 hours. To find ...
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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: March 6, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contra Costa County Public Works to Address
Storm Damaged Shoulder Embankment Failures Across County Roads
March 6, 2019, Martinez, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works is addressing road shoulde...
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Public Works News Flash
Posted on: March 5, 2019
Each two-day workshop is at NO COST with all supplies provided. The workshops in March, April and May 2019 will be led by experienced artist Victoria Bianco and veteran Felisa Gaffney, and offer veterans an opportunity for art, self-expression and engagem...
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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 24, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contra Costa County Public Works to Install Traffic Controls
on Jersey Island Bridge Over Dutch Slough
August 24, 2018, Oakley, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will be installing one-way traffic controls on the Jersey Is...
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Public Works News Flash
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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