To slow the spread of COVID-19, the Health Officer’s Shelter Order of September 14, 2020, prevents public gatherings. In lieu of a public gathering, the Board of Supervisors special meeting on October 27 will be accessible on television and online. Read more...

PG&E says the planned Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) was canceled in Contra Costa County overnight due to improved weather conditions. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for high fire danger through Friday, October 23, 8 am. Stay prepared. Read more...

See Contra Costa Residents Guide to Wildfire Preparedness & Evacuation. Learn how to assess defensible space around your home. Prepare for power outages. Read more...

Watch the Board of Supervisors meeting online or Thursday at 6 pm on Contra Costa Television (CCTV): Comcast Cable 27, ATT/U-Verse Channel 99, and WAVE Channel 32. Read more...

Contra Costa County voters can watch local Election Previews to learn about some of the candidates and issues. See videos online, or on Contra Costa Television (CCTV): Comcast Cable 27, ATT/U-Verse Channel 99, and WAVE Channel 32. Read more...

Board of Supervisors passed an amended Urgency Ordinance to authorize a temporary prohibition on evictions of certain commercial tenants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It also provides additional protections for certain residential tenants. Read more...

County Board of Supervisors passed an urgency ordinance to establish fines for Health Order violations. The ordinance provides an alternative to criminal enforcement to combat the spread of COVID-19. Read more...

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...

Two Call Centers are available to connect businesses with federal, state and local programs. They provide resources and referrals on human resources, loans, grants, unemployment insurance, payroll, and subsidies. Read more...

Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office reminds all residents that price gouging is illegal while our community is under a State of Emergency from the emergence of the COVID-19. Also, learn how to avoid scams. Read more...