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UPDATE on Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board meeting will be accessible in-person, via television, and via live-streaming to all members of the public. See parking and building access information. Read more...
County Administration Building to Shine Light on Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness

The County Administration Building will be lit up in teal, green, and pink lights on October 13th to shine a light on awareness of metastatic breast cancer research. This is part of a collective effort across the country. Read more...
National Emergency Alert Test

A nationwide test of the FEMA Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts will be on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 11:20 a.m. (PT). Register at https://cwsalerts.com to receive future emergency alerts. Read more...
Serve on the Public Law Library Board of Trustees

Would you like to serve on the County Public Law Library Board of Trustees? The governing body for the Law Library has the authority to determine personnel, fiscal, and administrative policies to fulfill the legal information needs of the community. Read more...
2023 Veterans Day Ceremony

Thank you for your service, Veterans! Contra Costa County’s Board of Supervisors honors Veterans & their families at the Annual Veterans Day Celebration on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers at 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez. Read more...
Contra Costa Seeks Nominations for Humanitarians of the Year

Contra Costa County seeks nominations for Humanitarians of the Year to be recognized during the 46th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ceremony. Here’s how to nominate a community member and/or student whose actions positively impact the County. Additional Info...
Serve on the Measure X Community Fiscal Oversight Committee

Would you like to serve on the Measure X Community Fiscal Oversight Committee? The Committee is responsible for reviewing and confirming Measure X revenues and expenditures. Read more...
New COVID-19 Vaccine Coming Soon to Contra Costa County

Contra Costa Health (CCH) recommends that everyone 6 months and older get the new COVID-19 vaccine as soon as available through their healthcare providers. Read more...
Update to County Meeting Agendas

Meeting agendas for the Board of Supervisors and several committees have a new look and feel on the Contra Costa County website. Read more...
District 4 Applicants Sought For African American Holistic Hub Committee

Contra Costa County is seeking applicants from District IV for a Steering Committee to guide a Feasibility Study for an African American Holistic Wellness Hub. Read more...
Update to Oriental Fruit Fly (OFF)

The Contra Costa County Department of Agriculture has instituted a quarantine on most fruits throughout much of East Contra Costa County after several invasive oriental fruit flies were found by the County Department of Agriculture in recent weeks. Read more...
Seventh Annual Backpack and School Supply Giveaway

To honor Child Support Awareness Month, Contra Costa Child Support Services gave out more than 150 backpacks during its 7th annual backpack drive in Martinez. Read more...
Vision Zero - Slow Down for Our Families!

“Slow Down for our families. Get there safely!” This message is ALWAYS important, but even more so now that schools are back in session. Read more...
Consumer Scam Alert

Property owners throughout Contra Costa County are receiving an official-looking document regarding a fee-based service to have their property’s taxable value reduced. This is not from the County Assessor or any other Contra Costa County Office. Read more...
Premiere of Episode 3 of "Inside Public Works" show on CCTV

Watch the third episode of “Inside Public Works” to learn about the youth programs at our Airports, the Marsh Drive Bridge Replacement Project, Contra Costa County’s Illegal Dumping Initiative, and much more. Read more...
Fish and Wildlife Committee Accepting Grant Applications

The Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee is now accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations, schools, and government agencies interested in enhancing the fish and wildlife resources of the County. Read more...
Contra Costa FOCUS Newsletter

Check out the Contra Costa FOCUS Summer 2023 newsletter to see how County employees responded during unprecedented winter storms, preparations for wildfire season, Arts Visioning Sessions, and much more. Read more...
Wildfire Preparedness & Safety

Stay prepared for wildfires and potential power outages. See tips on how to manually open your garage door and evacuate when an order is issued for your safety. Register for emergency alerts with Contra Costa County's Community Warning System. Read more...
Graduation Held for Multi-Craft Core Curriculum Program

Contra Costa County Probation Department staff, family and friends came together to celebrate the first graduates of the Multi-Craft Core Curriculum Program at John A. Davis Juvenile Hall. Read more...
Sustainability Resources & Residential Incentives

Contra Costa County residents and business owners can take advantage of local, state, and federal incentive programs and rebates for investments in clean energy, clean transportation, water efficiency, and more. Read more...
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Recommended Budget Published

There is a fresh look and feel online to enhance the public’s understanding and use of the fiscal year 2023-2024 Recommended Budget. The digital budget book increases accessibility through easier navigation, more data visualizations, interactive content, Read more...
Contra Costa Public Works Offers New Ways to Request Services

Public Works is proud to announce that their customers, in unincorporated Contra Costa County, have several options to submit a request for service (Mobile App, Web Browser, Email and by Phone). Visit www.contracosta.ca.gov/requestservices. Read more...
Parking and Access to County Administration Building

If you wish to conduct County business and/or attend Board of Supervisors meetings, please make sure to give yourself time to park and go through security. See parking and access information. Read more...
Goodbye, MyBCW - Hello, BenefitsCal

Contra Costa County has transitioned from MyBenefitsCalWin (MyBCW) to BenefitsCal, a new website to manage your benefits. Read more...
Board of Supervisors Opens 58-Year-Old Time Capsule

A time capsule that was buried under the prior Contra Costa County Administration Building since 1964 was opened at the October 4, 2022 Board of Supervisors meeting. The Supervisors also displayed items for a new time capsule that will be opened in 2072. Read more...
LGBTQIA+ Resources in Contra Costa County

Here are resources to help the LGBTQIA+ community with peer support, mentoring, and social activities in Contra Costa County. Read more...
Update on Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta

Contra Costa lies at the heart of the Bay-Delta region. The County is part of the Delta Counties Coalition, a consortium of five counties that works to give one voice to the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta System. Learn about the Delta tunnel project. Read more...
Voter-Approved Measure X

Measure X is a countywide 20-year, ½ cent sales tax approved by Contra Costa County voters on November 3, 2020. Learn about the measure, the role of the Measure X Community Advisory Board, and more. Read more...
County Workforce Development Board Resources for Employees

Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County has employment resources available for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including career skills training, and free Rapid Response Virtual Info Sessions. Read more...

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