News Flash

Bissell Empty the Shelters Adoption Event - Dec 13 & 14

Contra Costa Animal Services has been accepted into the Bissell Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelter Program. Mark your calendars for Dec 13 and 14 when we will have adoption specials.

Tree Maintenance in Pacheco

November 21, 2019, Pacheco, CA - Contra Costa County Public Works Department will begin tree maintenance work along the Pacheco Manor Subdivision, located in the Pacheco area. The work will include removal and replacement of eighteen (18), 25-foo...

Santa is Coming to Buchanan Field Airport

November 20, 2019, Concord, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works’ Buchanan Field Airport in Concord will have a special visitor. On Saturday, December 7^th at 10:00 a.m., Santa will be arriving at Buchanan Field for a very spe...

United Way Bay Area Grant Announcement

INTRODUCTIONUnited Way Bay Area (UWBA) is accepting applications from Bay Area nonprofit and government organizations to conduct census outreach and questionnaire assistance across the 7-county region (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mate...

PG&E Says Contra Costa County No Longer Impacted by Public Safety Power Shutoff Event

County Prepares for a Confirmed PG&E Power Shutoff Event

Application Period Open for County Clerk-Recorder

Application Period Open for County Clerk-Recorder

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has opened the application period for its appointment of a County Clerk-Recorder. View and download online application. 

The completed application and supplemental questionnaire (by hard copy or by emai...

Census 2020 Contra Costa Regional Trainings

Tree Trimming on the Iron Horse Trail

Contra Costa County Public Works Will Perform Brush Clearing and Tree Trimming on the Iron Horse Trail in Walnut Creek

 November 12, 2019, Walnut Creek, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will perform brush clearing ...

Register for a Census Training Workshops

The future of your community starts here. The census provides a once a decade count of every person in the United States. This count determines representation in Congress and funding for our communities including roads, affordable housing, schools, and pa...

Homelessness Awareness Month

During the month of November, Contra Costa will join national efforts to increase awareness and promote solutions to ending homelessness. We each can play a part in ending homelessness in our community.

Big Autumn Love

$25 adoptions on all pitties, shepherds and huskies during November.

November Giving Drive

Just click on the Donate button on our website or send a check to our Martinez shelter, located at 4800 Imhoff Place, Martinez, CA 94553. Please add GIVE2019 in the memo area on the check. 

Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Ratify Proclamation of Local Emergency

Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Ratify Proclamation of Local Emergency

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution at a special Board meeting today, November 1, 2019, ratifying the County Administrator’s October 27, 2019 proclamation of existence of a local emergency when the Board of Supervis...

News Release: Fremont Woman Convicted for Stealing Identity of Licensed Pharmacist

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—November 1, 2019

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

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Fremont Woman Convicted for Stealing Identity of Licensed Pharmacist and Practicing Without a Valid Pharmacy License...

News Release: Man Faces 15 Years to Life in State Prison for Sexual Assault of 2 Minor Girls

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—November 1, 2019

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

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Richmond Man Faces 15 Years to Life in State Prison for Sexual Assault of 2 Minor Girls

Martinez, Calif. – ...

Secured 1st Installment Due

The first installment of your property tax bill is due on November 1 and becomes delinquent after 5:00 pm on December 10.  The installment is subject to penalties if not received timely by the Treasurer-Tax Collector.

Full payment must be received...

Inoperable Traffic Signals during power outages

Health Advisory: Unhealthy Air Quality in Contra Costa

Contra Costa County Issues Proclamation of Local Emergency

Public Safety Power Shutoff Confirmed in Contra Costa County Media Alert

We are Hiring Interns!

Census 2020 Student Internship Opportunity

The United States Constitution requires the nation to conduct a Census every ten years and the Census Bureau has been doing so since 1790. The Census is so much more than a questionnaire - its data influences our ...

Shelter in Place for Crockett and Rodeo due to Refinery Fire

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...

Seeking Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) Victims' Representative

County Prepares for a Confirmed PGE Power Shutoff Event Media Alert

Case Update: DA’s Office Seeks Assistance for Ongoing Investigation from Los Angeles Residents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—October 9, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 cell; 925-957-2214 office

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Case Update: DA’s Office Seeks Assistance for Ongoing Investigation from Los Angeles Residents 

Mar...

Possible Public Safety Power Shutoff News

Joint Release: Woman Indicted by Grand Jury for 42 Criminal Counts in Real Estate Fraud Case

JOINT RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—October 4, 2019

Contacts: Sgt. Enrik Melgoza, 510-621-1598

Alicia Moore, 510-621-1597

Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 (office), 925-536-8110 (cell)

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

San Pablo Woman Indicted by Grand Jury fo...

New Library Cards are Here

Visit any Contra Costa County Library location to choose your favorite of the five new card designs.

Contra Costa Census 2020 Regional Training Workshops

Contra Costa County’s Census 2020 Complete Count Steering Committee has been building a network of trusted messengers to increase awareness and motivate residents to respond to the 2020 Census. In order to get a complete count, it will require s...

Alcohol & Other Drugs Advisory Board Seeks New Members

The Contra Costa Alcohol & Other Drugs Advisory Board seeks applicants to fill several open seats.

News Release: El Dorado County Man Charged with Sexually Abusing Three Underage Girls

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—October 1, 2019

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

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

El Dorado County Man Charged with Sexually Abusing Three Underage Girls 

Martinez, Calif. –Earlier ...

News Release: Richmond Man Found Guilty of 2012 Murder; Faces LWOP in State Prison

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—September 30, 2019

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

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Richmond Man Found Guilty of 2012 Murder; Faces Life in Prison Without the Possibility of Parole

 Martinez, Calif. –...

News Release: Residents Conducting Outreach Along 23rd Street for Human Trafficking Prevention

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE --September 27, 2019

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

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Local Residents Conducting Outreach Along 23^rd Street Corridor for Human Trafficking Prevention   

Martin...

County’s New Family Justice Center Opens in Antioch

County’s New Family Justice Center Opens in Antioch

Support, Hope, Safety and Healing through a Single Door for Victims of Violence.

The grand opening of the County’s newest Family Justice Center is on Friday, September 27, 2019 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at 3501 Lone Tree Way in Antioch, CA. ...

News Release: County Inmates Indicted for Attempted Murder of Fellow Inmate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

September 23, 2019

Contact: Bobbi Mauler, 925-957-2214

                        County Inmates Indicted for Attempted M...

Joint News Release: San Pablo Man Charged with Sexual Abuse of 3-Year-Old Jane Doe

JOINT RELEASE

San Pablo Police Department

Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—September 19, 2019

Contacts: Captain Brian Bubar, brianb@sanpabloca.gov

Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office; 925-536-8110 cell

scott.alonso@contracos...

News Release: Contra Costa DA Announces Human Trafficking Hotline

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE--September 18, 2019

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

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

                 Contra...

News Release: Human Trafficking Day of Action in East County Set for September 19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- September 17, 2019

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

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Human Trafficking Day of Action in East County Set for September 19

Martinez, Calif. – Contra Costa County Distr...

Property Tax Postponement Applications Now Available

On September 4, 2019, State Controller Betty T. Yee announced that applications for property tax deferment for the 2019-20 tax year are now available.

California’s Property Tax Postponement (PTP) Program, administered by Controller Yee, allows ho...

News Release: Man Indicted for Possession of Firearms & Machine Gun; Creating Untraceable Firearms

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 12, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 (office), 925-536-8110 (cell)

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Convicted Felon Indicted for Possession of Multiple Firearms & Machine Gun; Creating Untraceable Firearms

Martinez, Ca...

News Release: Man Indicted for Possession of Machine Gun, Ammunition & Illegal Drugs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 10, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 (office), 925-536-8110 (cell)

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Convicted Felon Indicted for 11 Felonies, Including Possession of Machine Gun, Ammunition & Illegal Drugs with Over ...

News Release: Woman Guilty of 6 Felonies, Including Embezzlement of Nearly $250,000 & Identity Theft

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

September 6, 2019

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

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Woman Guilty of Six Felonies, Including Embezzlement of Nearly $250,000 & Identity Theft from Local Business

Mart...

Enjoying the Delta this Weekend? Watch for Harmful Algae Blooms

Contra Costa Working to Reduce Local Impact of Opioid Epidemic

PG&E to Begin Construction on Bay Point Utility Undergrounding Project

Roadwork Updates

Get information about current roadwork and construction projects from Public Works.

News Release: Man Indicted by Contra Costa Grand Jury for Possession of Child Pornography

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 28, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Man Indicted by Contra Costa Grand Jury for Possession of Child Pornography

Martinez, Calif. – Yesterday, a grand jury indictm...

PG&E to Begin Construction on Bay Point Utility Undergrounding Project

August 27, 2019, Bay Point, CA - Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) will begin construction on the Bay Point Utility Undergrounding Project. The work consists of undergrounding utility lines along Bailey Road from State Route 4 north to Willow Pass Road ...

News Release: Concord Man Found Guilty of First Degree Residential Burglary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- August 21, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Concord Man Found Guilty of First Degree Residential Burglary

Martinez, Calif. – Last week, defendant Curtis Hill (59-year-old Conco...

News Release: Man Sentenced to 70 Years to Life in State Prison for Molesting Underage Jane Doe

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 19, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Man Sentenced to 70 Years to Life in State Prison for Molesting Underage Jane Doe

Martinez, Calif. – Last Friday, Contra Costa Count...

Peach Fruit Flies Detected within Cities of Brentwood and Oakley in Contra Costa County

Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee Accepting Grant Applications

News Release: Facility Dog “Bear” Joins District Attorney’s Office to Assist Victims of Crime

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—August 12, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638, 925-536-8110, cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Facility Dog “Bear” Joins District Attorney’s Office to Assist Victims of Crime

  &am...

News Release: Prosecutors Across California Obtain $1.5 Million Settlement with 7-Eleven

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 12, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638, 925-536-8110 cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

                      &...

News Release: Richmond Man Pled Guilty to First Degree Murder from 2015 Shooting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—August 7, 2019Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638, 925-536-8110, cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Richmond Man Pled Guilty to First Degree Murder from 2015 Shooting

          &am...

News Release: Delano Man Sentenced to Life in State Prison for Sexually Abusing Minor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—August 6, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638, 925-536-8110, cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Delano Man Sentenced to Life in State Prison for Sexually Abusing Minor

         ...

Guide to Wildfire Preparedness & Evacuation

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office has prepared a guide for County residents to help prepare themselves, their families and neighbors in the event of a wildfire.

Register your cellphones with the Contr...

Guide to Wildfire Preparedness

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office has prepared a guide for County residents to help prepare themselves, their families and neighbors in the event of a wildfire.

Register your cellphones with the Contr...

Buchanan Field Airport is featured in the July 2019 edition of Business View Magazine

Great News! The Buchanan Field Airport is featured as part of Business View Magazine's series on regional American airports in their July 2019 edition. The article discusses the airport's history, current environment, and vision towards the future, includ...

News Release: Antioch Foster Father & His Son Charged with Sexual Abuse of Multiple Children

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—July 29, 2019

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

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

 Antioch Foster Father & His Son Charged with Sexual Abuse of Multiple Children

Martinez, Calif. &ndash...

News Release: Man Charged for Sex Trafficking an Underage Girl

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—July 19, 2019

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

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Man Charged for Sex Trafficking an Underage Girl; Investigation Started by FBI Safe Streets Task Force

Martinez, Calif. ...

News Release: District Attorney’s Office Announces Four Convicted in Organized Fraud Ring

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- July 16, 2019

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

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

District Attorney’s Office Announces Four Convicted in Organized Fraud Ring

Martinez, Calif. &...

News Release: Former Basketball Coach & School Employee Charged with Sexual Abuse of a Minor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 16, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

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

Martinez, Calif. &n...

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...

News Release: DA Becton Chosen by Gov. Newsom to Serve on Judicial Selection Advisory Committee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 1, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

DA Diana Becton Selected by Governor Gavin Newsom to Serve on Judicial Selection Advisory Committee 

Martinez, Calif. – California Governor Gavin ...

CalGold Website

CalGold website assists you in finding appropriate permit information for your business. It also provides contact information for the various agencies that administer & issue the permits.

News Release: Contra Costa Receives Grant for First Ever Pre-Filing Youth Diversion Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 28, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Contra Costa County Receives Grant to Initiate Its First Ever Pre-Filing Youth Diversion Program 

Martinez, Calif. – Earlier ...

Animal Services Stats

In an effort to be more transparent, we provide a host of details in our monthly stats report.

News Release: DA Becton Announces Third Community Academy Class for Fall 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 25, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

DA Becton Announces Third Community Academy Class for Fall 2019

Martinez, Calif. – District Attorney Diana Becton announces today that the Contra C...

News Release: Operation Broken Heart Results in Child Exploitation Arrests in Contra Costa County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 24, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Operation Broken Heart Results in Child Exploitation Arrests in Contra Costa County

Martinez, Calif. – Investigators with th...

News Release: Man Sentenced to 16 Years 8 Months in State Prison for Human Trafficking

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 21, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Man Sentenced to 16 Years 8 Months in State Prison for Multiple Human Trafficking Counts

Martinez, Calif. – On June 20, 2019, Timothy Townsel of Mo...

2018-2019

News Release: Man Found Guilty for Stalking & Threatening Victim, Made over 1,300 Calls to Victim

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 13, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Man Found Guilty for Stalking & Threatening Victim, Made over 1,300 Calls to Victim During 42-Day Period

Martinez, Calif. – Last week, a Contra Costa ...

Participate in Census Solutions Workshops

Contra Costa County’s Census 2020 Complete Count Steering Committee seeks to increase awareness and motivate residents to respond to the 2020 Census. In order to get a complete count, it will require strong collaboration between the County, citi...

News Release: Man Sentenced for Making Criminal Threats & Stalking in 2018 School Threats Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 12, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Oakley Man Sentenced for Making Criminal Threats and Stalking in 2018 

School Threats Case 

Martinez, Calif. – On Thursday, June 5, 2019,...

News Release: Man Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder for 2017 DUI Crash

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- June 11, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Selma Man Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder for 2017 DUI Crash

Martinez, Calif. – Today, a Contra Costa County jury found defendant Bo Robledo of Selm...

News Release:Grand Jury Accusation Filed Against County Assessor Gus Kramer for “Willful or Corrupt

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 5, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Grand Jury Accusation Filed Against County Assessor Gus Kramer for “Willful or Corrupt Misconduct” 

Martinez, Calif. &a...

Road Projects

Contra Costa County Public Works Department will repair guardrails on Vasco Road from Camino Diablo Road to the Alameda County line. Construction also begins for the Camino Tassajara Bike Lane Gap Closure Project.  

Press release for Camino Tassaj...

Road Projects

Contra Costa County Public Works Department will repair guardrails on Vasco Road from Camino Diablo Road to the Alameda County line. Construction also begins today for the Camino Tassajara Bike Lane Gap Closure Project.  

Press release for Camino ...

Camino Tassajara Bike Lane Gap Closure Project

Contra Costa County Public Works to Begin Construction on the Camino Tassajara Bike Lane Gap Closure Project

May 30, 2019, San Ramon, CA - Contra Costa County Public Works will begin construction on the Camino Tassajara Bike Lane Gap Closure Project. The p...

Kirker Pass Road Construction Project

Contra Costa County Public Works will begin construction on the Kirker Pass Road Northbound Truck Climbing Lane Project. Construction began May 13, 2019, with completion in the Spring of 2020, barring unforeseen circumstances.

Read press release for detail...

News Release: DA Diana Becton Creates First Ever Standalone Conviction Integrity Unit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 21, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

DA Diana Becton Creates First Ever Standalone Conviction Integrity Unit 

Martinez, Calif. – District Attorney Diana ...

News Release: DA Diana Becton Announces Updated Immigration Policy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 10, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

DA Diana Becton Announces Updated Immigration Policy

Martinez, Calif. –Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton issued a new ...

Kirker Pass Truck Climbing Lane Project

Contra Costa County Public Works to Begin Construction on the 

Kirker Pass Road Northbound Truck Climbing Lane Project

May 9, 2019, Concord, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will begin construction on the Kirker Pass Road Northbound ...

News Release: Contra Costa Becomes 4th County in CA to Adopt Restorative Justice Diversion for Youth

PRESS RELEASE

May 8, 2019

Contact: Kyung Jin Lee

510-684-3122

kjlee@impactjustice.org

Contra Costa Becomes 4th County in California to Adopt Restorative Justice Diversion for Youth

Restorative justice is the first diversion program to be implemented by the&...

Oak Park Properties FAQs - September 2019 - Draft EIR released on August 30, 2019

This project envisions a new library building; new sports fields for the community to enjoy; a new neighborhood of 34 single-family homes; and a greatly improved Monticello Ave as well as the adjacent section of Oak Park Blvd.

News Release: Man Pleaded Guilty for Pandering from 2018 Human Trafficking Sting Operation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- April 26, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Man Pleaded Guilty for Pandering from 2018 Human Trafficking Sting Operation 

Martinez, Calif. – On April 24, 2019, Lawrence...

News Release: Brentwood Woman Charged with 4 Felonies for Consumer Fraud Scheme

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 April 25, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Brentwood Woman Charged with 4 Felonies for Consumer Fraud Scheme 

DA’s Office Asks for Affected Victims to Come Forward

Martine...

Census Jobs Available in Our County

Earn additional income and help your community “get counted” for Census 2020. Apply now at www.2020census.gov/jobs. Current job openings include ones in Concord.

To learn why the Census is important to all of us and sign up for Census 2...

News Release: Pittsburg Man Found Guilty for 14 Counts of Molesting Two Underage Victims

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 April 18, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Pittsburg Man Found Guilty for 14 Counts of Molesting Two Underage Victims 

Martinez, Calif. – On April 15, a Contra Costa Coun...

News Release: Defendant Sentenced to 135 Years to Life for 4 Counts of Murder from 2017 Fatal DUI

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 April 15, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Defendant Sentenced to 135 Years to Life for 4 Counts of Murder from 2017 Fatal DUI Collision 

Martinez, Calif. – On April 12, 2019, 48-y...

News Release: Richmond Man Sentenced for 16 Years for 23rd Street Sex Trafficking Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 15, 2019

 Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Richmond Man Sentenced for 16 Years for 23^rd Street Sex Trafficking Case

Martinez, Calif. – On April 12, 2019 Contra Costa ...

News Release: DA Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

April 8, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office Commemorates

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 7-13

Martinez, Calif. &am...

About the Board

District 1 Supervisor John Gioia has been selected to serve as Chair of the Board for 2019; District 2 Supervisor Candace Andersen is the Vice-Chair.

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.

Watch a Live Meeting

Meeting agendas for the Board of Supervisors are available online. All meetings are open to the public, and the public is encouraged to attend.

News Release: Youth Soccer Coach Charged with Trying to Meet Underage Minor for Sex

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 14, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Youth Soccer Coach Charged with Trying to Meet Underage Minor for Sex

Martinez, Calif. – On March 14, 2019 the Contra Costa County District Attorn...

News Release: DA Becton Announces Results End of Backlog of Sexual Assault Kits

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 12, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org  

DA Becton Announces Results End of Backlog of Sexual Assault Kits 

Martinez, Calif. – Today, District Attorney Diana ...

News Release: Man Found Guilty for Attempted Murder of 4 Victims for 2016 Shooting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 7, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Man Found Guilty for Attempted Murder of 4 Victims for 2016 Shooting

Martinez, Calif. – On March 4, a Contra Costa County jury found defendant Kama...

News Release: Sacramento Man Found Guilty for 4 Counts of Murder from 2017 Fatal DUI Collision

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 6, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Sacramento Man Found Guilty for 4 Counts of Murder from 2017 Fatal DUI Collision 

Martinez, Calif. – On March 4, a Contra Costa County jur...

News Release: Martinez Resident Sentenced for Child Molestation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 27, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Martinez Resident Sentenced for Child Molestation

Martinez, Calif. – On Tuesday February 26, 2019, 21-year-old Martinez resident Aaron Mikkelse...

News Release: Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Human Trafficking Victims Across Bay Area

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February 22, 2019

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Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Human Trafficking Victims Across Bay Area 

Martinez, Calif. – On February 19, Hilario Martinez Jr. plead...

News Release: Vivint, Inc. Pays $1,400,000 to Settle Consumer Protection Case

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February 21, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

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Vivint, Inc. Pays $1,400,000 to Settle Consumer Protection Case

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

News Release: Pittsburg Man Sentenced to 21 Years in State Prison for Multiple Assaults & Attempted

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February 15, 2019

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Pittsburg Man Sentenced to 21 Years in State Prison for Multiple Assaults & Attempted Rape

Martinez, Calif. – On February 14, Jud...

News Release: Man Found Guilty of Trying to Meet Minor for Sex

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February 11, 2019

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Man Found Guilty of Trying to Meet Minor for Sex

Martinez, Calif. – On February 8, a Contra Costa County jury found defendant William Butte of ...

News Release: Antioch Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder of Two Antioch Police Officers

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February 8, 2019

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Antioch Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder of Two Antioch Police Officers

Martinez, Calif. – On February 6, a Contra Costa County jury found d...

News Release: Concord Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder

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February 1, 2019

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Concord Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder

Martinez, Calif. – On January 30, a Contra Costa County jury found defendant Guido Ginochio of Conc...

News Release: DA Becton Announces Second Community Academy Class for Spring 2019

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January 17, 2019

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DA Becton Announces Second Community Academy Class for Spring 2019

Martinez, Calif. – District Attorney Diana Becton announces today that the Co...

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