Contra Costa County Passes Ordinance to Extend Eviction Protection and Rent Freeze

Missed the Board of Supervisors Meeting?

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

Meetings also can be viewed online the same week they are held, usually...

Supervisors Extend Eviction Protection and Rent Freeze

At a Board meeting on June 22, 2021, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed Urgency Ordinance No. 2021-20 that continues a temporary eviction moratorium for certain residential tenants and a moratorium on certain residential rent ...

News Release: Human Trafficking Task Force Announces Results of 2 Operations

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Human Trafficking Task Force Announces Results of Two Operations Focused on Alleged Traffickers

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Seeking Youth Representatives for Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council

Tips to Beat the Heat

If you plan to visit the beach, exercise caution as there may be riptides. In case of National Weather Service heat advisories or warnings, a list of cooling centers in the County will be listed here.

TIPS TO PREVENT heat-related symptoms: 

• Drink w...

2020 Notices of Impending Default and Power-to-Sell

The 2020 Property Tax Delinquency and Impending Default, and Power to Sell publication is now available online.  The original appeared in Contra Costa Times on June 3, 10, 17, 2021.

NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX DELINQUENCY AND IMPENDING DEFAULT (Rev. &a...

Taxpayers: Executive Order Extended for COVID-Related Penalty Cancellation

On June 11, 2011, the Governor extended Executive Order N-61-20 until June 30, 2021. Under this Order, a taxpayer may submit a Request form (see below) for the following types of properties: 

a. Owner-occupied residential real property except prop...

Executive Order Extended for COVID-Related Penalty Cancellation

On June 11, 2011, the Governor extended Executive Order N-61-20 until June 30, 2021. Under this Order, a taxpayer may submit a Request form (see below) for the following types of properties: 

a. Owner-occupied residential real property except prop...

Executive Order Extended for COVID-Related Penalty Cancellation

On June 11, 2011, the Governor extended Executive Order N-61-20 until June 30, 2021. Under this Order, a taxpayer may submit a Request form (see below) for the following types of properties: 

a. Owner-occupied residential real property except prop...

News Release: Pittsburg Woman Found Guilty of Multiple Counts for 2019 Fatal Crash

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Pittsburg Woman Found Guilty of Multiple Counts for 2019 Fatal Crash

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Contra Costa Brings Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Service to Businesses, Organizations

Join Us - We are Hiring an Economic Development Project Manager!

Why join the Contra Costa Department of Conservation and Development?

The Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) is seeking to fill one (1) Economic Development Project Manager vacancy.  The selected candidate will assist in developing, ...

Chip Seal Application to begin in North Richmond in July

Contra Costa County Public Works Will Apply a Chip Seal on Roads in the North Richmond, Clyde, Bay Point, Bethel Island and Jersey Island Areas

June 11, 2021, Contra Costa County, CA – The Contra Costa County Public Works Department will...

Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) Operations Update

The Department of Conservation and Development has modified operations to protect public health. All department services continue to be available virtually either online or by phone. Building and planning permits continue to be an online-only application ...

CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Program Highlights Partnership with Contra Costa County

Contra Costa County Amends Fireworks Ordinance

Attend the Public Meeting for the East Contra Costa Draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan

Notice of Public MeetingDRAFT Groundwater Sustainability Plan

East Contra Costa cities, water districts and the County, known as the East Contra Costa (ECC) Groundwater Sustainability Working Group, have joined together to prepare a Groundwater Sustainabil...

Prepare Your Residence for Wildfire Season

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) has announced heightened seasonal wildfire danger across the district. Con Fire and the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office have published a guide for County residents to help prepare them...

Sign Up Now to Receive Contra Costa County Redistricting Updates!

Contra Costa County's redistricting process will begin later this summer. Stay in the loop by signing up for redistricting updates. 

What is Redistricting?

Every ten years, districts must be redrawn so that each district is substantially e...

Countywide Curb Ramp Project to begin in North Richmond

Contra Costa County Public Works to begin Construction on 2021 Countywide Curb Ramp Project

June 2, 2021, North Richmond, Alamo, Castle Hill, Clyde, and North Concord, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will begin construction of the...

Marsh Drive Bridge Replacement Project

Contra Costa County Public Works to begin Construction of the Marsh Drive Bridge Replacement Project

June 2, 2021, Concord, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will begin construction of the Marsh Drive Bridge Replacement Project start...

News Release: DA’s Office with 3 Counties Finalizes Settlement with MoviePass Affiliated Executives

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

DA’s Office Joins with Three Other Counties to Finalize $400,000 Settlement with MovieP...

News Release: Pittsburg Man Found Guilty for 2021 Shooting

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Pittsburg Man Found Guilty for 2021 Shooting

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Surface Treatment to begin in Rollingwood and El Sobrante

Contra Costa County Public Works to begin Construction on the 

2021 Surface Treatment Project

June 2, 2021, Rollingwood and El Sobrante, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will begin construction of the 2021 Surface Treatment Project o...

Bay Area Health Officers Support Full In-Person School this Fall

Contra Costa Offers Required School Immunization at its COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Children and Adults Can Now Get Other Vaccinations at Same Time as COVID-19 Vaccines

Caring for Pets in Summer

Tips about how to best care for your pets during the Summer months.

Be prepared

• Talk to your veterinarian about warm weather risks for pets (and travel safety if you plan to travel with a pet).    
• Make sure your pets have unlimited access ...

Bay Area Health Officers Support California Face Masking Guidance

County Clerk's Office Opens Service Window May 17, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics to Open at Contra Costa County Schools

Children Ages 12-15 Now Eligible for Vaccination in Contra Costa County

COVID-19 Impact on Business And Commercial Property Values

The Contra Costa County Assessor’s Office recognizes that COVID-19 restrictions may have severely impacted many businesses and commercial property owners and may have led to a reduction in property values. In order to provide assessment relief t...

Contra Costa Now Offering No-Appointment Service at All its COVID Vaccination Sites

News Release: OIS Public Report Release -- WCPD Officers Shooting of Resident Deemed Legal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—May 7, 2021

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638, office

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

District Attorney OIS Public Report: Walnut Creek Police Officers Shooting of Resident Deemed Legal 

Martinez, ...

Getting Vaccinated is the Best Gift You Can Give This Mother's Day

Advisory Council on Equal Employment Opportunity Open Seat

CCAS Free Microchip Clinic in Martinez - Sunday, June 27 (All Appointments Filled)

CCAS will be hosting a free microchip clinic at our shelter in Martinez on Sunday, June 27 to help families ensure that they can be reunited with their pet if they become lost. The clinic is being held by appointment and conducted as a drive-through clini...

Contra Costa Now Offering COVID Vaccines to Everyone No Matter Where They Live

News Release: First Resentencing Occurs under AB 2942 in Contra Costa County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—May 3, 2021

Contacts: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Brandon Banks, Public Defender’s Office

Brandon.Banks@pd.cccounty.us

Christina Svenson, For the People

christ...

COVID-19 Impact on Business and Commercial Property Values

New Concord Vaccine Sites Help Monument Corridor Protect Against COVID-19

Community Advisory Board (CAB): Seeking Applicants!

Contra Costa County Seeks Applicants for Community Advisory Board on Public Safety Realignment 

(Martinez, CA) - Contra Costa County is seeking applicants who are interested in serving on its 15-member Community Advisory Board (CAB) on Public Safe...

Contra Costa County Administers 1 Million COVID-19 Vaccines

Bay Area Health Officers on the Safe Administration of the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Seeking Assessment Appeals Board Members

Alhambra Valley Road Realignment Project

Contra Costa County Public Works to begin Construction on Alhambra Valley Road Realignment Project

April 22, 2021, Martinez Area, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will begin construction of the Alhambra Valley Road Realignment Proj...

News Release: DA's Office Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 18-24

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office Commemorates National Crime Victims&am...

News Release: DA’s Office Files Multiple Felonies Against Danville Police Officer Andrew Hall

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

DA’s Office Files Multiple Felonies Against Danville Police Officer Andrew Hall

&...

Blue-Colored Fat Linked to Rodenticide Exposure in Hunter-Harvested Wildlife

A flock of geese in the San Francisco Bay Area were likely exposed to an anticoagulant rodenticide, according to findings released in February from a postmortem examination by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Wildlife Heal...

News Release: Concord Man Pleads Guilty for Trying to Chat with “14-Year-Old Boy”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—April 19, 2021

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Concord Man Pleads Guilty for Trying to Chat with “14-Year-Old Boy”

Martinez, Calif. ...

Keller Canyon Mitigation Fund 2021-22 Grant Cycle Opens

Walk-in Vaccine Clinics Now Open in Contra Costa

News Release: Clayton Resident Pleads Guilty to Online Child Exploitation Offense

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Clayton Resident Pleads Guilty to Online Child Exploitation Offense 

Martinez, Calif. –Today, 41...

Oakland Coliseum Site Continues to Provide Safe, Effective COVID-19 Vaccine

Contra Costa Health Services Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

Oakland Coliseum Mega Vaccination Site and Mobile Sites to Remain Active

Contra Costa Residents Ages 16+ Can Now Book Vaccine Appointments at the Oakland Coliseum

COVID-19 Information

Beginning June 15, 2021, Contra Costa County is following the state's Reopening Guidance. All Californians age 12 and older are now eligible to get a safe, effective, and no-cost COVID-19 vaccine. People can get vaccinated through the County and ...

News Release: Private Security Guards Charged with Battery & Illegal Possession of Tear Gas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—April 9, 2021

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 cell 

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Private Security Guards Charged with Battery & Illegal Possession of Tear Gas

 ...

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

All Californians age 12 and older are now eligible to get a safe, effective, and no-cost COVID-19 vaccine. People can get vaccinated through the County and State-run MyTurn.ca.gov, pharmacies, and other healthcare systems. No-Appointment Service is now av...

Seeking Applicants for CBO Representative on Community Corrections Partnership

Contra Costa County Moving into the Orange Tier

News Release: Man Convicted for 2016 Domestic Violence Murder of Partner

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Man Convicted for 2016 Domestic Violence Murder of Partner

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News Release: Man Sentenced to 36 Years in State Prison for 2019 Rape Case

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Man Sentenced to 36 Years in State Prison for 2019 Rape Case

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Contra Costa Seeks Applicants for Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council

COVID-19 Drive-Through Vaccination Clinic Opens in Concord

Contra Costa Opens Vaccine Eligibility to Those 16 and Older

Contra Costa Residents Who are 50+ Encouraged to Request Vaccine Now

Serve on the County Connection Advisory Committee

Would You Like To Serve on the Advisory Fire Commission?

News Release: DA Becton Issues Statement on CA Supreme Court Decision Regarding the Humphrey Case

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

District Attorney Becton Issues Statement on California Supreme Court Decision Regarding the Humphrey Case

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Probation Eliminates Collect Calls to Assist Detained Youth and Families

27th Annual Cesar Chavez Celebration and Youth Hall of Fame Awardees Presentation

Construction on Bailey Road/State Route 4 Interchange

Contra Costa County Public Works to Begin Construction on the

Bailey Road/State Route 4 Interchange Pedestrian & Bicycle Improvement Project

March 24, 2021, Bay Point, CA – The Contra Costa County Public Works Department will begin constructio...

Contra Costa County Passes Ordinance to Extend Protections to Commercial Tenants to June 30, 2021

Contra Costa Opens Vaccine Eligibility to Ages 50 and Older

Contra Costa County Drought Declaration

On March 5th, 2021, in accordance with 7 CFR 759.5(a), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack designated Contra Costa County as a primary natural disaster area due to the recent drought. This entitles eligible farm operators ...

Grab & Go Library Service to Launch April 26, 2021

Board of Supervisor Meetings Provide Increased Accessibility

News Release: Man Sentenced to 19 Years to Life for 2017 Murder in Pittsburg

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 cell 

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Man Sentenced to 19 Years to Life for 2017 Murder in Pittsburg

Martinez, Calif. – Yesterda...

COVID-19 Updates

June 15, 2021 - See Health Order (PDF): Rescinding prior Order that Required Business Activities to Conform to the State of California's Blueprint for a Safer Economy and Imposed Mandates on Government Entities and Providers of Services to Homele...

First Cases of U.K. COVID Variant Detected in Contra Costa

Community Webinar Town Hall hosted by Supervisor Glover & DA Becton – COVID-19 & The Black Community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—March 16, 2021

Contacts: David Fraser, 925-608-4000

david.fraser@bos.cccounty.us

Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Community Webinar Town Hall hosted by Supervisor Glover & DA Becton – COVID...

Over $75 Million in Contra Costa County COVID-19 Rent Relief

COVID-19 Rent Relief Program

Starting March 15, 2021, Contra Costa County tenants and landlords impacted by COVID-19 can apply for assistance from the COVID-19 Rent Relief program. Over $75 million is Contra Costa County’s allocation of federal Emergency Rental Assistance P...

Bay Area Health Officers’ Statement About COVID-19 Vaccines

Contra Costa Improves to Red Tier, Shows Steady Improvement Since Winter COVID-19 Spike

News Release: Man Charged with 5 Counts, Including Attempted Kidnap of Potential BART Patron

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Pittsburg Man Charged with 5 Counts, Including Attempted Kidnap of Potential BART Patron

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News Release: Owner of Amazon’s Landscaping Company Charged with 2 Felonies for Death of Employee

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Owner of Concord-Based Amazon’s Landscaping Company Charged with 2 Felonies for Death of Employee

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Contra Costa Issues Tax-Exempt Bonds and Saves Millions on Refunding Existing Bonds

News Release: DA Becton Issues Statement on CA Supreme Court Decision to Uphold SB 1391

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

District Attorney Becton Issues Statement on California Supreme Court Decision to Uphold SB 1391

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Contra Costa Extends COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to Essential Workers

Contra Costa County Receives Moody's Rating Upgrade

Contra Costa County Employees Help Provide Over 130,000 Meals to Residents

Library Launches Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending Program

Would You Like To Serve on the Measure X Community Advisory Board

The Community Advisory Board was established on February 2, 2021 following passage of Measure X – a countywide sales tax measure providing general purpose revenue for County programs estimated to generate at least $81 million annually.

The Contra...

News Release: Couple Charged with the Murder of their 5-Week Old Baby Son

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—February 10, 2021

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 cell 

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Couple Charged with the Murder of their 5-Week Old Baby Son

Martinez, Calif. – Yesterday, the Contra Costa ...

News Release: Contra Costa’s Human Trafficking Taskforce Participates in Statewide Operation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 4, 2021

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Contra Costa’s Human Trafficking Taskforce Participates in 7^th Annual Statewide Oper...

Vaccine Shortages Prompt Public Bay Area Health Leaders to Urge Prioritization to Elderly

Supervisors Pass Ordinance to Cap Food Delivery Service Fees

Supervisors Pass Ordinance to Extend Eviction Protection and Rent Freeze

Contra Costa County Probation Department Awarded Grant to Supervise DUI Offenders

Regional Stay-at-Home Order Lifted, Contra Costa Returns to Purple Tier

Contra Costa County Plans to Administer 1 Million COVID-19 Vaccines by July 4

Would You Like to Serve on the Advisory Fire Commission?

Humanitarians of the Year Awards Presented at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ceremony

Contra Costa County Ramps Up COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts

News Release: DA’s Office Participates in “Wear Blue” Day to Promote Human Trafficking Awareness

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 11, 2021

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

DA’s Office Participates in National “Wear Blue” Day to Promote ...

Iron Horse Trail Construction Work-Pleasant Hill/Walnut Creek

Construction Scheduled along the Iron Horse Trail in Pleasant Hill/Walnut Creek.

January 8, 2021, Walnut Creek, CA– NBC Construction & Engineering will be improving landscaping along the Iron Horse Trail, between Treat Boul...

News Release: DA Diana Becton Selected by Governor Newsom to Serve on CA Victim Compensation Board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 6, 2021

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

DA Diana Becton Selected by Governor Gavin Newsom to Serve on California Victim Compensation Board 

Martinez, Cali...

Board of Supervisors Elected Diane Burgis Chair and Federal Glover Vice Chair

DA OIS Report: Pittsburg Police Officers Lawfully Shot and Killed Man During Standoff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—December 28, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638, office

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

DA OIS Report: Pittsburg Police Officers Lawfully Shot and Killed Man During Standoff

Martinez, Calif. &...

News Release: Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Felonies, Including Carjacking and Attempted Murder

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Pittsburg Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Felonies, Including July 2020 Carjacking and Attempted Murder

Martinez, Calif. – ...

News Release: DA Diana Becton Issues New Policy Related to Civil Asset Forfeiture Cases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—December 15, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 mobile scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

District Attorney Diana Becton Issues New Policy Related to Civil Asset Forfeiture Cases&nb...

News Release: Antioch Man Charged with Distribution & Aggravated Possession of Child Pornography

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Antioch Resident Charged with Distribution and Aggravated Possession of Child Pornography 

Martinez, Calif. – On Thursday...

Bay Area Health Officers Move to Implement the State’s New Regional Stay Home Order

Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Names New County Administrator

Bay Area Health Officers’ Statement in Support of Santa Clara County’s New COVID Measures

News Release: Married Couple Found Guilty for 2019 Fatal Road Rage Murder in Antioch

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—November 24, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 cell 

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Married Couple Found Guilty for 2019 Fatal Road Rage Murder in Antioch

Martin...

Supervisors Pass Ordinance to Extend Eviction Protection for Commercial Tenants

Moratorium on Hemp Cultivation

On November 17, 2020, the Board of Supervisors voted to enact Ordinance No. 2020-28, an urgency interim ordinance imposing a 45 day moratorium on industrial hemp cultivation. On December 15, 2020, the Board voted to enact Ordinance No. 2020-30, extending ...

State Response to COVID-19 Spike Returns Contra Costa to Purple Tier

West Contra Costa Organizes Mass COVID-19 Testing Event to Slow Community Spread

News Release: Mother Charged with the Murder of Her 2-Year-Old Boy Due to Ingestion of Fentanyl

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—November 5, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 cell 

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Brentwood Mother Charged with the Murder of her 2-Year-Old Baby Boy Due to Ingestion of Fentanyl

Martinez, C...

Safe Social Gatherings Recommended to Maintain Orange Tier Status

News Release: Bed Bath & Beyond to Pay $1.49 Million in Settlement of Environmental Violations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—October 27, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 cell 

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc., to Pay $1.49 Million in Settlement of Environmental Violations

Martine...

News Release: Safeway Settles Consumer Protection Case for Price Gouging During COVID-19 Pandemic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—October 27, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Safeway Settles Consumer Protection Case for Price Gouging During COVID-19 Pandemic

Martinez, Calif. – Today, Contra Costa County District ...

News Release: Ross Farca Held to Answer on Hate Crime Targeting Jewish Community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—October 22, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 cell 

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Ross Farca Held to Answer on Hate Crime Targeting Jewish Community & Death Threat to Concord PD Detective

Martinez, Calif. &...

Bay Area Health Officials #FightFlu, Urge Flu Shots

News Release: DA’s Office Issues Statement Regarding Public Corruption Unit Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—October 8, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 cell 

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

DA’s Office Issues Statement Regarding Public Corruption Unit Investigation

Martinez, Calif. –&...

News Release: DA’s Office Begins Next Phase with Vera Institute of Justice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—October 5, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 cell 

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

DA’s Office Begins Next Phase with Vera Institute of Justice

Martinez, Calif. – Contra Costa County District Attorney D...

Contra Costa County to Begin Offering Free Flu Shots at COVID Testing Sites

News Release: Jury Convicts Local Youth Soccer Coach For Trying to Meet Underage Minor for Sex

News Release: Contra Costa County DA Becton Announces Misdemeanor Filing Considerations

Short-Term Rental Permit Application are Now Being Accepted

Short-Term Rental Permit Application are Now Being Accepted

Short-term rentals are defined as a residential dwelling unit, or portion of a residential dwelling unit, that is rented, or offered for rent, for compensation or consideration, for a period of 30...

News Release: Former Athenian School Teacher Charged with Sexual Assault of Minor Jane Doe

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—September 21, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 mobile

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Former Athenian School Teacher Charged with Sexual Assault of Minor Jane Doe

Martinez, Calif. – Last we...

News Release: Three Homicide Cold Cases Filed Due To Operation by FBI Safe Streets Task Force

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—September 15, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 mobile

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Three Homicide Cold Cases Filed as a Result of Years-Long Operation by FBI Safe Streets Task Force

Martinez, Cali...

Contra Costa Updates Health Order to Align with California's COVID-19 Blueprint

News Release: $1.43 Million Settlement Announced to Address Illegal Dumping of Hazardous Waste

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—September 14, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 mobile

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

$1.43 Million Settlement Announced to Address Illegal Dumping of Hazardous Waste; Kelly-Moore...

News Release: Owner of “Skorz” Bar Charged with 2 Counts Including Violation of Health Officer Order

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—September 14, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 mobile

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Owner of “Skorz” Bar in Pittsburg Charged with Two Counts Including Violation of Health Offi...

County Workforce Development Board Resources for Employees

Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County, a bureau of the Employment and Human Services Department, has resources available for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including career skills training, unemployment information and free Rapid Re...

News Release: Two Defendants Convicted Of $2 Million Insurance and Tax Fraud Scheme

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—September 2, 2020 

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 mobile 

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Two Defendants Convicted Of $2 Million Insurance and Tax Fraud Scheme

Marti...

News Release: DeAngelo Sentenced to 11 Consecutive Life Terms Without Possibility of Parole

Case # 18FE008017

Date: August 21, 2020     

Joseph James DeAngelo Jr. Sentenced to 11 Consecutive Life Terms Without the Possibility of Parole for 13 Murders, and an Additional Consecutive Life Term for 13 Kidnappings 

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News Release: DA’s Office Files First Criminal Labor Trafficking Case Involving Domestic Servitude

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—August 10, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

DA’s Office Files First Criminal Labor Trafficking Case Involving Domestic Servitude

Martinez, Calif. – Last mont...

News Release: DA Diana Becton Issues Statement on Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—August 4, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

 DA Diana Becton Issues Statement on Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall, Establishes Reimagine Youth Justice Task Force

Martinez, Calif. ...

Report Deceased Animals Online

Contra Costa Animal Services is now accepting deceased animal reports online. To learn about this new process, or to file a deceased animal report, please visit our Reporting Deceased Animals page.

News Release: Suisun City Resident and Former Coach Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Child Under 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—July 29, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Suisun City Resident and Former Basketball Coach and School District Employee Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Child under 14

Martinez, Calif. &...

News Release: Owner of Viking Pavers Pleads to 6 Felonies in Workers’ Compensation Fraud Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—July 28, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Owner of Viking Pavers Pleads to Six Felonies in Workers’ Compensation and Payroll Tax Fraud Case

Martinez, Calif. – Yesterday...

News Release: Man Charged with Multiple Offenses Including Unlawful Possession of a Revolver

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—July 16, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Martinez Man Charged with Multiple Offenses Including Unlawful Possession of a Revolver 

Martinez, Calif. – The Contr...

News Release: NorCal K9 Owner Sentenced to Two Years in State Prison for Animal Cruelty

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 13, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office

NorCal K9 Owner Sentenced to Two Years in State Prison for Animal Cruelty

Martinez, Calif. – On July 10, the Honorable Patricia Scanlon sentenced th...

News Release: Two Martinez Residents Charged with Hate Crime for Defacing Black Lives Matter Mural

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—July 7, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Two Martinez Residents Charged with Hate Crime for Defacing Black Lives Matter Mural

Martinez, Calif. – Today, the Contra...

News Release: Joseph DeAngelo Jr. Pleads Guilty to 13 Murders, 13 Kidnappings & Uncharged Crimes

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 mobile, Scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Joseph James DeAngelo Jr. Pleads Guilty to 13 Murders, 13 Kidnappings and Dozens of Additional Uncharged Crimes

“Golden State Killer” t...

News Release: DA Becton Issues New Policy to Ban Carotid Holds by DA’s Investigative Unit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—June 26, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 mobile

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

District Attorney Diana Becton Issues New Policy to Ban Carotid Holds by DA’s Investigative Unit 

Martinez, Calif. &...

Advisory: June 29th Press Conference, People vs. Joseph James DeAngelo

ADVISORY for PRESS CONFERENCE:

A joint press conference will be held immediately after the court hearing for People vs. Joseph James DeAngelo.

WHEN:                Monday, June 29, 2020...

COVID-19 Call Centers for Employers and Small Businesses

The Workforce Development Board (WDB) of Contra Costa County has worked with partners to develop resources to help employers and small businesses owners during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Workforce Development Board and Contra Costa County Board of Sup...

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CCAS COVID-19 Shelter Services Update

CCAS COVID-19 Shelter Services Update

(Updated June 15, 2021)

We are here to help! During COVID-19, our staff remain focused on the care and support of sick, injured or “at risk” animals. While our lobby is now open to ...

Archived Media Releases

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Prosecutor Academy

First year law students are encouraged to spend one week learning from some of the top trial attorneys in the state at Prosecutor Academy. How do prosecutors decide what cases to file? How does a case proceed from arrest to jury trial? This one-week inten...

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question about property taxes in Contra Costa County?  You are not alone.  Hopefully, we have the answers you are looking for. Here are some categories to search:

• Help With Taxes
• Secured Taxes
• Supplemental Taxes
• Unsecured Taxes
• Redempt...

Important Tax Dates

The following schedule is intended to serve as a general guide to property owners in Contra Costa County, California. Please note that the list below includes only the more significant dates and does not include all items or activities in the regular, pro...

Tax Assistance for Seniors

Depending on age and sometimes income, seniors may qualify for certain tax assistance such as the following:

Transfer of Base Tax from old house to new house within the County

Exemption from Parcel Taxes assessed by school or special districts

Reminder Notic...

About the Board

Contra Costa is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors elected to represent residents of our County.

Billing & Payments

Explore options for receiving the annual tax bill and for paying your taxes, plus more.

Business License

Learn how to apply for a business license, complete online renewal, view costs, or submit an exemption.

Come Work with Us!

Are you passionate about animal welfare? Does your heart yearn for the chance to make a difference in an animal's life? Join Animal Services!

Community Outreach

The District Attorney offers programs for parent education and support, supporting parents of chronically absent children campus safety and online safety for kids, preventing violence through youth education.

Conservation & Development

The Application and Permit Center includes staff from Planning, Building Inspection, and Public Works with the goal of enhancing the coordination of permitting services and providing as many development-related services as possible in one office.

Contra Costa Television

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.

District Attorney Diana Becton

District Attorney Diana Becton has spent most of her professional career as a judge, lawyer, and manager. On September 17, 2017, she was sworn in as the 25th District Attorney for the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office. District Attorney Becto...

Find Us

Superior Court Operations

The main branch of the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office is located at:900 Ward StreetMartinez, CA 94553Phone: (925) 957 2200

Central Eastern Operations 

The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office, Cent...

Foster a Friend

Contra Costa Animal Services is launching a pilot Foster Program. We have had a thriving kitten foster program for several years and we are now expanding this program to include dogs and cats. The CCAS Foster program is a great way to help animal...

Frequent Permit Requests

Learn more about getting requests approved for home occupations, temporary events, accessory dwelling units, or alcohol and beverage sales.

New Property Owners

As a new owner you may not receive a bill since it is mailed out only once a year.  If you recently bought property, you should contact our office to find out the tax status and obtain a copy of the bill. If you know your Assessor's Parcel Number...

Residential Building

Learn about the most frequently requested building permits.

Shelter Enrichment Team

The Shelter Enrichment Team was created to solve the issue of enrichment for animals in the care of the County. A medically healthy dog isn't necessarily behaviorally, mentally, or emotionally well. It is no surprise that animals are stressed within the s...

Warm Tales & Happy Tails

There's nothing better than taking home your new friend. Read adoption success stories to warm your heart.