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PG&E Announces Power Shutoff in Parts of Contra Costa County

PG&E has notified the County of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) for wildfire safety starting as early as Sunday, October 25, afternoon. PG&E estimates 18,749 customers in Contra Costa County may be impacted. PG&E says power to Contra Cost...

Prepare Your Residence for Wildfire Season and Power Outages

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

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UPDATE on Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

To slow the spread of COVID-19, the Health Officer’s Shelter Order September 14, 2020, prevents public gatherings Health Officer Order (PDF) In lieu of a public gathering, the Board of Supervisors meeting will be accessible via television and li...

Watch Local Election Previews

Contra Costa County voters can watch local Election Previews. This public programming offers Contra Costa voters information about numerous candidates and issues before the November 3, 2020 Election. 

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County Passes Ordinance to Provide Additional Eviction and Rent Freeze Protections

At a Board meeting on September 29, 2020, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed an amended Urgency Ordinance No. 2020-26 to authorize a temporary prohibition on evictions of certain commercial tenants impacted by the COVID-19 pan...

County Passes Urgency Ordinance to Establish Fines for Health Order Violations

On July 28, 2020, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors used its emergency powers under state law to pass Urgency Ordinance No. 2020-21 that establishes administrative fines for violations of public health orders pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic...

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...

COVID-19 Call Centers for Employers and Small Businesses

The Workforce Development Board (WDB) of Contra Costa County has worked with partners to develop resources to help employers and small businesses owners during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Workforce Development Board and Contra Costa County Board of Sup...

Report Price Gouging and Avoid Scams

The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office wants to remind all residents that price gouging is illegal while our community is under a State of Emergency from the emergence of the novel coronavirus/COVID-19. 

Price gouging is when...