News Flash

Morgan Territory Road Lane Closure

September 18, 2019, Clayton, CA – One lane of traffic will be closed on Morgan Territory Road on Friday, September 27, 2019 near 3145 Morgan Territory Road between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The lane closure is needed to repaint the railin...

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...

Secured Tax Bills in the Mail

You should receive the annual secured property tax bills by November 1st.  If you haven't received it by then, please contact our office immediately at (925) 957-5280.

Failure to receive a tax bill neither relieves the taxpayer of the responsibili...

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 ...

Seeking Nominations for Humanitarians of the Year

Contra Costa County seeks nominations for student and adult humanitarians of the year, for the 42nd Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ceremony. The 2020 theme is "We Are in This Together". 

We encourage East Bay residents to nominate an adult ...

Contra Costa County Seeks Nominations for Humanitarians of the Year Student and Adult Humanitarian

Contra Costa County launches new website or “virtual office” to assist the public.

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...

How to Stay Safe from Harmful Algae

Contra Costa Environmental Health warns of harmful algae blooms.

Census 2020 Request for Proposal County Grants

Census Resources & Grant Funding

Contra Costa County releases Request For Proposal (RFP) for Census Outreach and Assistance Grants. The grant funding is available to tax-exempt organizations, schools, and public agencies focused on Census 2020 outreach.

County Outreach and Assistance Gran...

Clear the Shelters Grant Program

Contra Costa Animal Services has been accepted into the Bissell Pet Foundation's Clear the Shelter Program.

Look What $20 Will Get You

Looking to adopt a dog or a cat? We have special incentives this month! $20 adoptions for dogs weighing 20 lbs or more OR $20 for black or partially black kitties. Licensing fee not included.

Enjoying the Delta this Weekend? Watch for Harmful Algae Blooms

Contra Costa Working to Reduce Local Impact of Opioid Epidemic

Sequoia Way Culvert and Roadway Repair Project

Tara Hills Pedestrian Improvement Project

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...

Sequoia Way Culvert and Roadway Repair Project

August 28, 2019, Martinez, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will begin construction on the Sequoia Way Culvert and Roadway Repair Project. The work consists of replacing a damaged thirty-six inch culvert outfall that discharges stormwater o...

Tara Hills Pedestrian Improvement Project

August 28, 2019, San Pablo, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will begin construction on the Tara Hills Pedestrian Infrastructure Project. The work to be done consists of installing 26 curb ramps in the Tara Hills residential area. The curb ...

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...

Veterans' Voices to Explore Honor Flights

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

Public Works to Begin Construction on the Local Streets and Roads Preservation Project

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...

Coventry Road Closure in Kensington

Contra Costa County has approved closure of Coventry Road between 200 feet south of Valley Road and north end of Coventry Road for 45 consecutive days between August 26, 2019 and October 10, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. The purpose of closure is ...

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

                      &...

Public Works to Begin Construction on the Local Streets and Roads Preservation Project

Contra Costa County Public Works will begin construction on the Contra Costa County Local Streets and Roads Preservation Project. The project consists of pavement preservation work at two sites:

Site 1: Grind and replace the top 2 inches of asphalt on El P...

Census Bureau to Conduct Address Canvassing

Purpose of Address Canvassing

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...

Safety in School Zones

Contra Costa County Public Works Urges Road Users to Exercise Safety in School Zones

 August 7, 2019, Martinez, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works encourages all road users to be extra careful as they travel to and from school this ye...

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

         ...

Contra Costa Elections Hosts Photo Contest

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...

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...

Intake of healthy cats, kittens, rabbits and owner surrendered animals on space available basis.

Our ability to take in healthy cats, kittens, rabbits and owner surrendered animals is on a space available basis. Please call 925-608-8400 to see if we have space. We appreciate your support. 

Missed the Board of Supervisors Meeting?

Watch the Board of Supervisors meeting starting at 6 pm on Thursday on Contra Costa Television (CCTV). Meetings can also be viewed online the same week they are held, usually within 48 hours. To watch the recorded meeting online, visit the Video Library.

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

Road Projects

Contra Costa County Public Works Department plans to repair a landslide along the western embankment of San Pablo Dam Road. Construction also will begin on Taylor Boulevard.

Press release for San Pablo Dam Road.

Press release for Taylor Boulevard.

Public Works will perform maintenance on San Pablo Dam Road starting on July 1

Contra Costa County Public Works will Perform Maintenance on San Pablo Dam Road 

June 17, 2019, El Sobrante, CA - Contra Costa County Public Works Department plans to repair a landslide along the western embankment of San Pablo Dam Road a...

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 ...

Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative Forum

Contra Costa County launched the implementation phase of the Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative Forum, a regional partnership supporting sustainable economic growth along the Highway 4 corridor in Contra Costa County at a public forum on ...

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&...

Observe Caution During the Brentwood U-Pick Season

Contra Costa County Public Works Reminds Drivers to Observe Caution 

During the Brentwood U-Pick Season

May 6, 2019, Brentwood, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) has placed a message board on Walnut Boulev...

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 Distract 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...

Fraud Notification

Since 2011, the Office of the District Attorney and the Office of the County Clerk-Recorder created a program to preemptively protect homeowners from fraudulent transfers of ownership. This program requires the Recorder's Office to immediately send out a ...

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 22, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 21, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

February 15, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 11, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 8, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 1, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 17, 2019

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

DA Becton Announces Second Community Academy Class for Spring 2019

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

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 ...