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Posted on: June 2, 2023

Application Period For 2023 Fall Community Academy Now Open

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 Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton is opening applications for the 2023 Fall Community AcademThe free, 9-week course will be held at the DA's Office in downtown Martinez from 6:00-8:30 p.m. every Wednesday starting September 6th....

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Posted on: May 31, 2023

Contra Costa County Block Party

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In partnership with the City of Concord, Contra Costa County will bring you a one-stop shop to share more about what programs and services are available. Contra Costa County, the Clerk-Recorder-Elections Department, the Employment and Human Services Depar...

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Posted on: May 26, 2023

Pre-Season Wildfire Preparedness

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Pre-season wildfire prep town halls are coming to a CCC community near you! Want to know what you can do now to protect your family and home from the coming dangerous wildfire season? Join us for a series of special town hall meetings, in person ...

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Posted on: May 2, 2023

Sustainability Resources & Residential Incentives

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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 ...

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Posted on: April 14, 2023

Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Recommended Budget Published

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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...

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

Heat Safety Tips & Places to Cool

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Stay hydrated and follow tips to stay cool and safe during hot weather. Be sure to check on children, the elderly, and pets.

TIPS TO PREVENT heat-related symptoms: 

  • Drink water. Sip all day; do not wait until you are thirsty.
  • Do not leave children o...
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Posted on: April 18, 2023

Contra Costa Public Works Offers New Ways to Request Services

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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&...

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Posted on: March 24, 2022

Parking and Access to County Administration Building

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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...

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Posted on: April 4, 2023

Attention Child Care Providers

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Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services Department (EHSD) is experiencing some delays in payments to child care providers and vendors. 

We understand the difficulties and hardships you may encounter as a result. If you have any questio...

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Posted on: March 8, 2023

Orinda Union School District Ballot Measure Z Election Results

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Check results of the Orinda Union School District Ballot Measure Z Special Election here: https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/7761/Election-Results

For the most up-to-date voter information, you can visit cocovote.us.

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Posted on: February 27, 2023

Goodbye, MyBCW - Hello, BenefitsCal

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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...

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Posted on: September 12, 2022

Health Updates

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Contra Costa residents can get free at-home COVID test kits from Contra Costa Health (CCH) a new mail-order program.

People can order up to 4 free at-home test kits per household by filling out this online form or by calling us at 833-829-2626. There are t...

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Posted on: October 6, 2022

Board of Supervisors Opens 58-Year-Old Time Capsule

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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....

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Posted on: December 7, 2022

Update on Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta

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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...

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Posted on: February 24, 2022

Voter-Approved Measure X

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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...

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Posted on: December 28, 2021

County Workforce Development Board Resources for Employees

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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...

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