Contra Costa Seeks Members for the Assessment Appeals Board

The Assessment Appeals Board conducts impartial hearings on property assessment disputes between taxpayers and the county assessor. Based on the evidence presented at these hearings, the appeals board determines the value of the disputed property or deter...

Main Street Closure

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contra Costa County Public Works to Close Main Street in Martinez Due to the New Administration Building Construction  

September 18, 2018, Martinez, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will close Main Str...

Escobar Street Storage/Parking Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contra Costa County Public Works To Use 

Escobar Street for Storage and Parking 

August 23, 2018, Martinez, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will use the section of Escobar Street adjacent to the new parking lot (...

Marina Vista Road Closure

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contra Costa County Public Works to Close a Section of Marina Vista Street in

Martinez Due to Construction of the New Administrative Building

July 17, 2018, Martinez, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will close ...

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...

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...

Federal Dollars to Boost Contra Costa County’s Response to Interpersonal Violence

The Justice Department’s Office on Violence Against Women has awarded $32 million to improve the criminal justice response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Among the 54 nationally awarded grants, the Contra Co...

Consumer Scam Alert

Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office is issuing a consumer protection scam alert. Scammers are offering travel vouchers or a reduced travel package if the resident takes a survey and gives out their personal information. The callers ar...

September is Suicide Awareness Month

Contra Costa Heath Services and our Contra Costa Board of Supervisors cordially invite you to join us on Sept. 17 for a screening of "The S Word," a documentary on the misunderstood and under-discussed topic of suicide. Help us conquer the silen...

Missed the Board of Supervisors Meeting?

If you want to watch the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors meeting, you can see it in its entirety starting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday on CCTV. You can also view meetings online the same week they are held, usually within 48 hours.  To find ...

Contra Costa Public Health Confirms 1 Measles Case

Some Contra Costa residents and visitors may have been exposed to measles recently after a Contra Costa County resident visited several public venues while contagious. Health officials urge anyone who shows symptoms to contact their healthcare provider. &...

Submit a Nomination for Humanitarian or Student Humanitarian of the Year

Each year, the County pays tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a ceremony that includes recognizing outstanding community leaders.  The period for submitting nominations for student and adult humanitarians ends Nov...

Main Street Closure in Martinez

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contra Costa County Public Works to Close Main Street in Martinez Due to the New Administration Building Construction  

September 18, 2018, Martinez, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will close Main Str...

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...

Escobar Street Storage/Parking Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contra Costa County Public Works To Use 

Escobar Street for Storage and Parking 

August 23, 2018, Martinez, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will use the section of Escobar Street adjacent to the new parking lot (...

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...

Pacheco Blvd Construction Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contra Costa County Public Works to Begin Construction 

on Pacheco Boulevard in Martinez

July 31, 2018, Martinez, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will begin construction on the Pacheco Boulevard Sidewalk Gap Clo...

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...