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National Emergency Alert Test

The Contra Costa County Community Warning System is taking part in a nationwide test of the FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will be co...

2023 Veterans Day Ceremony

Thank you for your service, Veterans! Contra Costa County’s Board of Supervisors honors Veterans & their families at the Annual Veterans Day Celebration on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers at 1025 Escobar Street...

Contra Costa Seeks Nominations for Humanitarians of the Year

Contra Costa County seeks nominations for Humanitarians of the Year to be recognized during the 46th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ceremony. Here’s how to nominate a community member and/or student whose actions positively impact the County.

Serve on the Measure X Community Fiscal Oversight Committee

Would you like to serve on the Measure X Community Fiscal Oversight Committee? The Committee is responsible for reviewing and confirming Measure X revenues and expenditures. 

The County seeks candidates who are: 

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Ready Contra Costa/ Listos Contra Costa

The summer weather brings new threats for Contra Costa County, like wildfire, smoke, extreme heat, and power outages. These interrelated risks can impact Contra Costa County’s most at-risk populations. It is essential to be prepared in case of a...

New COVID-19 Vaccine Coming Soon to Contra Costa County

Contra Costa Health (CCH) recommends that everyone 6 months and older get the new COVID-19 vaccine as soon as available through their healthcare providers.

Healthcare providers, including CCH, and commercial pharmacies will likely begin receiving the new v...

Update to County Meeting Agendas

Meeting agendas for the Board of Supervisors and several committees have a new look and feel on the Contra Costa County website.

The change to https://contra-costa.legistar.com streamlines the user experience by joining agendas with the same interface and ...

District 4 Applicants Sought For African American Holistic Hub Committee

Contra Costa County is undertaking a process to develop a Feasibility Study for an African American Holistic Wellness Hub. The findings and recommendations of the Feasibility Study will provide guidance to the Board of Supervisors in their decisions regar...

Update to Oriental Fruit Fly (OFF)

A portion of Contra Costa County has been placed under quarantine for the oriental fruit fly following the detection of multiple oriental fruit flies (OFF). Twelve OFFs were detected near the cities of Brentwood and Oakley.  This has resulted in ...

Seventh Annual Backpack and School Supply Giveaway

Seventh Annual Backpack and School Supply Giveaway

To honor Child Support Awareness MonthContra Costa Child Support Services gave out more than 150 backpacks during its 7th annual backpack drive in Martinez.  Watch the recap here: https://youtu.be...

Vision Zero - Slow Down for Our Families!

“Slow Down for our families. Get there safely!” This message is ALWAYS important, but even more so now that schools are back in session. 

Public Works, the Department of Conservation and Development, and Contra Costa Health, along with our partner...

Consumer Scam Alert

Consumer Scam Alert. Many property owners throughout Contra Costa County are receiving an official-looking document in the mail regarding a fee-based service to have their property’s taxable value reduced. Although these mailers have the appeara...

Premiere of Episode 3 of "Inside Public Works" show on CCTV

Watch the third episode of "Inside Public Works," a regular series produced by Contra Costa County Public Works (CCCPWD) and Contra Costa Television (CCTV), to learn about the youth programs at our Airports, the Marsh Drive Bridge Replacement Pr...

Fish and Wildlife Committee Accepting Grant Applications

The Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee is now accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations, schools, and government agencies interested in enhancing the fish and wildlife resources of the County. Go to https://www.contracosta.ca...

Contra Costa FOCUS Newsletter

Check out the Contra Costa FOCUS Summer 2023 newsletter to see how County employees responded during unprecedented winter storms, preparations for wildfire season, Arts Visioning Sessions, and much more.

You can view the latest edition (PDF) below or look ...

Wildfire Preparedness & Safety

Stay prepared for wildfires and potential power outages. Tips include knowing how to manually open your garage door, parking your car in the direction you want to leave in, and evacuating when an order is issued for your safety.    

Fire officials urge pre...

Graduation Held for Multi-Craft Core Curriculum Program

As the first youth cohort recently graduated from the Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) Program, their handcrafted workbenches lined the John A. Davis Hall in Martinez – a testament to the belief that self-improvement can be achieved by pushing outside yo...

Sustainability Resources & Residential Incentives

Local, state, and federal incentive programs can help you save money while making your home and transportation more sustainable. Improving your home's energy efficiency and transitioning away from natural gas appliances can save energy and improve indoor ...

Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Recommended Budget Published

There is a fresh look and feel online to enhance the public’s understanding and use of the fiscal year 2023-2024 Recommended Budget. The digital budget book increases accessibility through easier navigation, more data visualizations, interactive...

Contra Costa Public Works Offers New Ways to Request Services

Contra Costa County Public Works Offers New Ways for Reporting Service Issues in Unincorporated Areas

April 3, 2023, Unincorporated Contra Costa County, CA – The Contra Costa County Public Works Department announces a new service request option called&...

Parking and Access to County Administration Building

If you wish to conduct County business and/or attend Board of Supervisors meetings, please make sure to give yourself time to park and go through security. The majority of parking around the County Administration building is metered. View maps an...

Goodbye, MyBCW - Hello, BenefitsCal

Contra Costa County has transitioned from MyBenefitsCalWin (MyBCW) to BenefitsCal, a new website to manage your benefits. This transition does not affect your current benefits. However, customers must create a new BenefitsCal account and link their case t...

Board of Supervisors Opens 58-Year-Old Time Capsule

A time capsule that was buried under the prior Contra Costa County Administration Building since 1964 was opened at the October 4, 2022, Board of Supervisors meeting. The Supervisors also displayed items for a new time capsule that will be opened in 2072....

Update on Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta

Protect the Delta

The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Estuary (Delta) relies on California’s two most significant rivers, the Sacramento and San Joaquin, and is the largest estuary on the West Coast. East Contra Costa County covers a large area with...

Voter-Approved Measure X

Measure X is a countywide 20-year, ½ cent sales tax approved by Contra Costa County voters on November 3, 2020. Collection of the tax began on April 1, 2021. The ballot measure language stated that the intent of Measure X is “to keep Contra Costa’s region...

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...