7/30/2018: Fire Update and Scheduled Road Work

Cal Fire reports that the Marsh Fire is 100% contained. All roads are open in the area. See scheduled road work on Marsh Creek Road east of Morgan Territory Road.

PG&E reports that power has been restored to the area. If you are still without power, go...

7/27/2018: Latest Update on the Marsh Fire

The evacuation order on Marsh Creek Road between Gill Drive and Morgan Territory Road has been lifted by Cal Fire. The road is now open. 

Red Cross reports that the Clayton Shelter has closed.

Safety concerns remain in the affected area due to debr...

7/26/2018: Marsh Creek Road Still Closed Due to Marsh Fire

We do not have an estimated time to reopen those sections at this time. Please take alternative routes to avoid this area.

For more information on the Marsh fire, please go to http://www.cococws.us/

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7/25/2018: Road Closure due to Fire

County CHP and Public Works is closing West Bound traffic on Marsh Creek Road at Camino Diablo Road and at Deer Valley Road. Please take alternative routes to avoid this area. We do not have an estimated time to reopen at this time. For more information o...

7/25/2018: Evacuation due to Marsh Creek Fire

Immediate Evacuation in Marsh Creek Springs near Leon Drive and Morgan Territory Road due to fire. Leave now by vehicle. Go by way of Morgan Territory Road. Take only those essential items you have ready and can carry with you. Pets must be in a carrier o...

7/25/2018: Immediate Evacuation in Morgan Territory

Immediate Evacuation in Marsh Creek Springs near Leon Drive and Morgan Territory Road due to fire. Leave now by vehicle. Go by way of Morgan Territory Road. Take only those essential items you have ready and can carry with you. Pets must be in a carrier o...

News Release: Man Found Guilty of Animal Cruelty for Dog Attack in Contra Loma Regional Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 1, 2018

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Man Found Guilty of Animal Cruelty for Dog Attack in Contra Loma Regional Park

Martinez, Calif. – On October 31, a Contra Costa County jury foun...

News Release: DA Becton Announces New Reporting Policy for Law Enforcement Involved Fatal Incidents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 29, 2018

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

DA Becton Announces New Reporting Policy for Law Enforcement Involved Fatal Incidents

Martinez, Calif. – Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becto...

News Release: Man Charged with Child Molestation & Selling Child Pornography

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 26, 2018

Contact:

Scott Alonso

925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Martinez Resident Charged with Child Molestation and Production, Distribution and Selling Child Pornography 

Martinez, Calif. – ...

News Release: District Attorney’s Office Hosts Family Violence Community Forum & Resource Fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 18, 2018

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

District Attorney’s Office Hosts Family Violence Community Forum & Resource Fair in Antioch

Martinez, Calif. – On October 25, the Co...

News Release: Man Found Guilty of Vehicular Manslaughter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 3, 2018

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Man Found Guilty of Vehicular Manslaughter

2017 Crash Occurred on Highway 4 in Pittsburg

Martinez, Calif. – On October 2, a Contra Costa ...

News Release: Former Teacher Plead Guilty to Child Molestation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 27, 2018

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Former Walnut Creek Middle School Teacher Plead Guilty to Child Molestation and Sentenced to 25 Years to Life in Prison

Martinez, Calif. –&...

Media Advisory: Press Conference, NorCal Rapist

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 21, 2018

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

MEDIA ADVISORY-- PRESS CONFERENCE

WHAT: Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton will join Sacramento County District Attor...

Press Release: Defendant Found Guilty for 1983 Cold Case Murder

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 20, 2018

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Defendant Found Guilty for 1983 Cold Case Murder 

Martinez, Calif. – On September 20, a Contra Costa County jury f...

Press Release: Whole Foods to Pay $1.6 Million in Hazardous Waste Settlement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 20, 2018

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Whole Foods to Pay $1.6 Million in Hazardous Waste Settlement

Martinez, Calif. – Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton announced ...

Contra Costa Justice Partners & Richmond Selected for Georgetown Center for Juvenile Justice Reform

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 19, 2018

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Contra Costa County Justice Partners & City of Richmond Selected for Georgetown Center for Juvenile Justice Reform

Martinez, Calif. – The ...

Consumer Scam Alert: Fraudulent Callers Offering Costco Travel Credit & Travel Benefits

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 10, 2018

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Consumer Scam Alert: Fraudulent Callers Offering Costco Travel Credit & Travel Benefits

Martinez, Calif. – Today, the C...

News Release: Man Found Guilty of Kidnapping & Attempted Rape; Cold Case DNA Match Helps Solve Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 27, 2018

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

San Pablo Resident Found Guilty of Kidnapping & Attempted Rape; Cold Case DNA Match Helps Solve Case

Martinez, Calif. – Daniel Betancourt Jr. of San Pablo, California was ...

Press Release: Joseph DeAngelo Charged with 4 Felonies from Alleged Attacks in Contra Costa County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 21, 2018

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Joseph DeAngelo Charged with 4 Felonies from Alleged Attacks in Contra Costa County

All GSK Cases to be Prosecuted in Sacramento County 

M...

Press Release: Man Charged with Enticement of a Minor, Arranging to Meet a Minor For Sex

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

8/6/2018

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

El Cerrito Resident Charged with Enticement of a Minor, Arranging to Meet a Minor For Sex and Attempted Lewd Acts with a Child

Martinez, Calif....

Press Release: DA Becton Announces Community Academy to Start in September

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 2, 2018

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

DA Becton Announces Community Academy to Start in September 

Martinez, Calif. – District Attorney Diana Becton announ...

Press Release: Cooks Collision, Inc. Settles Environmental Protection Lawsuit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 30, 2018

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Cooks Collision, Inc. Settles Environmental Protection Lawsuit Brought by California District Attorney’s Related to Hazardous Auto Body ...

Press Release: Restaurants Cited for Failing to Provide Workers’ Compensation Insurance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 24, 2018

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Contra Costa County Restaurants Cited for Failing to Provide Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Martinez, Calif. – A joint enforcem...

Press Release: Defendant Found Guilty for Torturing and Violently Sexually Assaulting Victim

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 29, 2018

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Defendant Found Guilty for Torturing and Violently Sexually Assaulting Victim

Martinez, Calif. – On June 28, a Contra Costa County jury found defen...

Press Release: Jury Convicts Defendant for Felony Stalking of Family Members

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 22, 2018

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Jury Convicts Defendant for Felony Stalking of Family Members

Martinez, Calif. – On June 20, a Contra Costa County jury found defendant T...

Press Release: DA’s Office Partners with ASK and Brady Center for Gun Safety Campaign

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 19, 2018

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

DA’s Office Partners with ASK and Brady Center for Gun Safety Campaign 

Martinez, Calif. – The Contra Costa County Dis...

Board of Supervisors Meeting: Watch Live Now

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is holding its public meeting this morning in the Board Chamber at 651 Pine Street in Martinez. You can watch online or on CCTV.

Air Quality Advisory through Friday, November 16

Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an Air Quality Advisory through Friday, November 16, due to wildfire smoke from the Camp Fire in Butte County.

Check the National Weather Service for the San Francisco area or local news for&...

100th Anniversary Veterans Day Celebration

Contra Costa County’s Board of Supervisors honors veterans and invites the community to its 100th Anniversary Veterans Day Celebration on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at 11:00 am in Board Chambers at 651 Pine Street, Martinez, CA. 

The th...

Peace of Mind for Contra Costa Veterans and their Families

Contra Costa County is hosting "Operation Documentation" event to help veterans gain access to benefits. The event will be held Wednesday, November 14 from 8:00 am to noon at the Clerk-Recorder-Elections Office, located at 555 Escobar Street in ...

United Against Hate Week November 11-17

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors declares the week of November 11 -17, 2018 as United Against Hate Week in the County. Contra Costa joins a Bay Area wide effort to build safety, inclusion and equity for all.

“Contra Costa stands again...

Proposed Federal Rule Poses Serious Implications for Immigrants Using Benefit Programs

The Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD), Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS), and Contra Costa Housing Authority continue to provide federally-funded benefit programs and services to community members despite a Dep...

Need Transportation to the Museum?

The Contra Costa County Library is once again offering free BART tickets for use with Discover & Go reservations from October through December. County residents who are 18 or older can submit a request for BART tickets. "The Bay Area is full of a...

Marsh Creek Road Guardrail Maintenance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contra Costa County Public Works to Repair 

a Guardrail on Marsh Creek Road  

November 13, 2018, Clayton, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will repair guardrail #3 on Marsh Creek Road, approxima...

Hoffman Lane Bridge Maintenance Work

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contra Costa County Public Works to Perform 

Maintenance Work on Hoffman Lane Bridge 

November 6, 2018, Byron, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works Department will perform bridge work on Hoffman Lan...

Jersey Island Bridge Traffic Controls

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contra Costa County Public Works to Install Traffic Controls

on Jersey Island Bridge Over Dutch Slough

August 24, 2018, Oakley, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will be installing one-way traffic controls on the Jersey Is...

Tice Valley Blvd. Construction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contra Costa County Public Works to Begin Construction 

on Tice Valley Boulevard in Walnut Creek

August 21, 2018, Walnut Creek, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will begin construction on the Tice Valley Linear Park Projec...

Property Tax Postponement Applications Now Available

SACRAMENTO—On September 4, 2018, State
Controller Betty T. Yee announced that applications for property taxdeferment for the 2018-19 tax year are now available.<_o3a_p><_o3a_p>

California’s
Property Tax Postponement (PTP) Program, administered by C...