New Airports Video: Learning to Fly - Getting a Pilot's License Made Easy

Contra Costa County Airports is pleased to present the second informational video in a series about the benefits and services of Buchanan Field and Byron Airport. Learning to Fly details the process of obtaining your pilot's license and why Contr...

Listen to the LWC Restoration Project in the Flood Control 2.0 Podcast Series

The Lower Walnut Creek Restoration Project was selected as a demonstration project for the Flood Control 2.0 Podcast series. The Flood Control 2.0 program is timely project to develop a set of innovative approaches for bringing environmental benefits and ...

The District Awarded a Grant for the LWC Restoration Project

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors heard good news from the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, which announced the awarding of a $537,000 grant for planning funds to help with the District’s Lower Walnut Creek Restoration project. Th...

Filing Period Has Closed for Contra Costa County District Attorney

Contra Costa County accepted applications through last Friday, July 21, from candidates seeking to fill the vacant position of District Attorney.   Applications had to be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday to be considered.

Contra Costa County Super...

Missed the July episode of Veterans' Voices? Catch the Replay

The July 17th episode of Veterans' Voices focused on caffeine and its impacts on vets, who often have greater side effects than many people from too much of the stimulant.   You can catch the show again on replay, and watch online.

Our shows rebro...

County Elections 2018 Photo Contest

The 2018 election cycle may seem like a long ways away, but in the County Elections office, work is already underway.  County residents are invited to play a role in the process -- your photography can be on display on the cover of the voter guid...

Emergency Preparedness Survey: Seeking Your Input

All residents of Contra Costa County are invited to join us in the update of the County’s "Local Hazard Mitigation Plan."  A hazard mitigation plan is the foundation of a community’s long term strategy to reduce losses from hazard event...

July 22: Temporary Access Road Questions

The County has received questions about loose rock on the temporary road.  We will continue to monitor the road and perform maintenance, as needed. The temporary road was constructed for low speed. Please keep speed to 15 miles per hour which wil...

July 21: Temporary Access Road Reminder

Please keep your speed to 15 miles per hour on the temporary access road. Your neighbors on Leon Drive have allowed the use of their private road for this access so it’s important to keep speeds to the posted speed limit. The County will need to...

July 20: Contra Costa Water District Pipeline Repairs on Marsh Creek Road

Contra Costa Water District’s contractor will begin making necessary repairs to fix a leaking water pipe near Marsh Creek Road as soon as Monday, July 24. Construction activities will take place between Russelmann Park Road and Morgan Territory ...

July 14: Morgan Territory Road Closure begins Monday, July 17 at 7:00am

The Morgan Territory Road Slide Repair project will begin on July 17. Morgan Territory Road will be fully closed to vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians beginning at 7:00 a.m. on July 17 and extending through mid-October. During the approximately 3-month lo...

July 10: Temporary Traffic Signal Working Again

We appreciate your patience this morning as we addressed the traffic signal malfunction on Morgan Territory Road. The problem was due to vandalism. This has been reported to the Sheriff's Office. Please report any suspicious activity to the Sheriff's via ...

July 10: Temporary Traffic Signal

The County has been notified that the temporary traffic signal on Morgan Territory Road is not working properly. We have staff in route to repair the traffic signal and to provide traffic control through the slide area.  Thank you for your patien...

July 6: Morgan Territory Road Repair Project/AT&T Work

Morgan Territory Road Slide Repair Project

The Morgan Territory Road Slide Repair project is scheduled to begin on July 17^th. Morgan Territory Road will be fully closed to vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians at 7:00 a.m. on July 17^th and the temporary acces...

June 30: AT&T Relocation is Scheduled to Start on July 1

On Saturday, July 1^st At&T will start work to relocate their overhead cables within the slide area to accommodate the County’s upcoming slide repair project. The work is expected to be completed next week. Morgan Territory Road will be open ...

June 29: Temporary Access Road Passes

The Morgan Territory Slide Repair project is scheduled to begin in July. We will notify you of the project start date. During construction Morgan Territory Road will be closed and the temporary access road will be open.

The County is issuing temporary acce...

June 27: PG&E Relocation Work is Complete and Morgan Territory Road is Open

PG&E completed their relocation work and Morgan Territory Road is open. We will close the temporary access road at 3:00 p.m. today. There may be additional windows when Morgan Territory Road will need to be closed for utility work. During those limite...

June 26: PG&E Requires Morgan Territory Road Closure on Tuesday, June 27

PG&E started work today to relocate two poles out of the slide area. The County was informed today that PG&E is requiring the closure of Morgan Territory Road again on Tuesday, June 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for safety reasons.

The temporary a...

June 14: Culvert work to be rescheduled

County Public Works crews began repair work on the culvert on the south section of Morgan Territory Road today, but found that the ground is too saturated from winter rains to complete the repair work now. We’ll keep you informed when we are able to resch...

June 8: Culvert work scheduled for June 14-16

Culvert work on Morgan Territory Road is scheduled for June 14 through June 16 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The work will occur approximately 8 miles south of the Morgan Territory Road temporary signal. Drivers can expect 30 minute delays and are encou...

June 2: Construction of temporary access road to begin the week of June 5

Temporary Access Road

The County awarded a contract to Graniterock Company on May 11, 2017 to install a gravel road extending from near the end of the private Leon Drive to the Marsh Creek Detention Facility driveway.   The gravel road will serve ...

June 1: AT&T working in the slide area today

AT&T will be working in the slide area today between 12pm and 5pm to raise their cable. They will have flaggers through the area to direct drivers.

Morgan Territory Road Closure

A section of Morgan Territory Road that was damaged during the winter storms will be closed through mid-October to repair the road.

Marsh Creek Road Work Scheduled For July 10-27

The work will occur Monday - Friday between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm where mudslides occurred during the winter storms. Drivers can expect 10-15 minute delays.

Canal Road/Alves Lane in Bay Point Temporary Road Closure

The closure will start on August 7 and is anticipated to be completed this December.

Construction to begin on Byron Highway at Camino Diablo

Work will begin the week of July 10 to improve the intersection including installation of a traffic signal, sidewalk and curb ramps.

Repairs to Begin to Alhambra Valley Road Washout

Repairs will start on June 12 and are anticipated to be completed by the end of September.

Balfour Road Widening Project

The project will include a wider roadway and shoulders and is anticipated to start in late June/early July.

Safety Project to Start on Alhambra Valley Road

The project on Alhambra Valley Road will start in June. The projects includes widening two curves and other improvements at Rancho La Boca Road and 400 feet west of Ferndale Road.

Alamo Summer Concert Series

June 23 - Sun Kings (Beatles Tribute Band)

June 30 - Mike Amaral's California Beach Boys (Beach Boys Tribute Band)

July 7 - Houserockers (Rock, Rhythm & Blues Music)

July 14 - Cocktail Monkeys (Rock & Pop Music)

July 28 - Moonalice (American ...