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A monthly talk show for veterans and their families. Watch online and live on CCTV every 2nd Monday of the month. | A quarterly program that offers viewers an opportunity to learn about how our Public Works Department serves our communities across Contra Costa County. | Election Previews, is a periodical series of election forums for local races and measures. Held in collaboration with the Contra Costa Elections Department and the League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley. |
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Communications & Media
Physical Address
10 Douglas Drive, Suite 210
Suite 210
Martinez, CA 94553Phone: 925-313-1180Fax: 925-313-1185
TTY: 771- Directory
Chris Verdugo
CCTV Operations Director
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- About CCTV
- Cable TV Consumer relations
- Cable TV Assistance Form
- CCTV Services
- Join Us
- Policies & Procedures
- Submit Your Content
Contra Costa Television (CCTV) is the flagship channel of Contra Costa County’s cable television programming, bringing you special events, government meetings, and produced shows. CCTV broadcasts on channels Comcast Cable 27, ATT/U-Verse 99, and Astound 32 & 1027.
Community Access Television includes Public, Education, and Government programming and is sometimes referred to as PEG programming. It is supported through fees collected from cable television operators. Community Access Television is a resource for everyone in the County, and your ideas are needed as the future unfolds.
If you are interested in being part of the visioning effort, please let us know at [email protected]. Contra Costa County’s Board of Supervisors and staff at CCTV look forward to your involvement and support.
Cable Administration
Contra Costa Television serves as an administrator for consumer concerns regarding local Cable Providers. If you need assistance and are not able to get help from your cable provider please fill out a Cable TV Assistance form.
Resources
- County Code
- State Law
- On June 12, 2009, all full-power broadcast television stations in the United States stopped broadcasting on analog airwaves and began broadcasting only in digital. Digital broadcasting will allow stations to offer improved picture and sound quality and additional channels. For more information on the Digital Television (DTV) transition, go to the FCC website.
Cable TV Assistance Form
CCTV offers professional video production at affordable rates, in our studio, at your venue, or remotely, and video conference based events. View our Services Guide (PDF).
Production
CCTV's services are primarily for local government entities that serve residents of Contra Costa County. To initiate a production, start here:
Facility
Program Airing
- Program Airing Request Form: Please read our policies and procedures to make sure you are an eligible user before submitting a program airing request.
DVD Duplication
Equipment
Submit Programming
If you have a video or ongoing program you would like to see on a local channel please submit your program(s).
Become an Intern
Contra Costa Television is a full time county cable station and a part time production studio created to provide Contra Costa residents with quality information and educational programming. CCTV is always welcome to dedicated, self-motivated individuals who are willing to help with various tasks.
Interested interns should fill out the following questionnaire. If you have any questions, call (925) 313-1182.
Download CCTV's Operating Policy and Procedures (PDF).
CONTRA COSTA TELEVISION (CCTV)
OPERATING POLICY AND PROCEDURES
MISSION: Contra Costa Television (CCTV), A Governmental/Educational Access channel, is a public service of the Board of Supervisors committed to producing and televising quality programming on issues of countywide interest or concern.
A. PURPOSE OF ACCESS AND ELIGIBILITY
1. Governmental Access is intended to make cable available for use by local governments. Access is made available upon requests submitted in accordance with the established criteria and procedure herein, to:a. Local government bodies and agencies (other than educational), including their advisory boards, commissions, and committees, located in Contra Costa County for use in connection with official government activities.
b. State and Federal government bodies and agencies (other than educational) for use in connection with their official government activities that affect the interests of the citizens of Contra Costa County.
c. Officials and representatives of the above for use in their official government activities. This includes State and Federal legislators who represent the districts in Contra Costa County.
However, use of government access for political advertising or to promote or oppose a candidate for public office is not permissible Government Access use.
2. Educational Access is intended for use by local public educational institutions for transmission of instructional programming and other educational purposes. Access is made available, upon request submitted in accordance with the criteria and procedures herein, to: a. Educational institutions and authorities located in Contra Costa County.
b. State educational authorities and agencies.
c. Officials and representatives of the above.
d. within acceptable community standards and mores.
d. The event is open to the public with occasional restrictions due to limited space.
Program Airing Request
Do you represent a government agency that serves the residents of Contra Costa County? Contra Costa Television (CCTV) is here to help you reach your viewers. If you are an eligible user please read our Operating Policies and Procedures and fill out the Programming Airing Request online.
Submit Information for the CCTV Televised Bulletin Board
If you have an event or announcement to share that is related to your county department, or another government or public agency, CCTV may be able to publicize it on our bulletin board, "CountyNet." CountyNet announcements air on CCTV in between longer form programs, and bring your message to a large audience of county residents who are interested in programs, events and services in Contra Costa County.
Missed a message? View our bulletins below!
Have a message for your community? Submit your content to our bulletin boards.
Want to see your community event on TV? We can accept edited final programs by submitting a Program Airing Request form. You can also request assistance with filming and editing upcoming events. Find out more about our production services and Media Maker stations.