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Posted on: September 22, 2023

National Emergency Alert Test

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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...

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Posted on: September 21, 2023

2023 Veterans Day Ceremony

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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...

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Posted on: September 21, 2023

Flood Control District wins APWA 2023 Project of the Year

Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Receives Project of the Year Award from American Public Works Association

September 21, 2023, Unincorporated Contra Costa County, CA – The Contra Costa County Public Works Department is plea...

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Posted on: September 19, 2023

New COVID-19 Vaccine Coming Soon to Contra Costa County

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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...

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Posted on: September 18, 2023

Serve on the Measure X Community Fiscal Oversight Committee

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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. 

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Posted on: September 14, 2023

Hoffman Lane Bridge Restrictions

Hoffman Lane Bridge Restrictions

 

September 14, 2023, Byron, CA – The bridge on Hoffman Lane between Byron Highway and Marsh Creek Road in Byron is restricted to one lane due to bridge damage from a vehicle accident. The load ca...

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Posted on: September 14, 2023

Tree Trimming and Removal Operations Along Danville Boulevard

Contra Costa County Public Works Will Perform 

Tree Trimming and Removal Along Danville Boulevard 

 

September 14, 2023, Alamo, CA – A contractor for Contra Costa County Public Works will be performing t...

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Posted on: September 13, 2023

We're Hiring!

Do you love animals? Are you seeking employment in a field that will allow you to apply your passion and skills to serve the community? 

The challenges and rewards of a career in Animal Services are extensive. Contra Costa County's Animal...

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Posted on: September 13, 2023

Franklin Canyon Road Safety Improvement Project

Contra Costa County Public Works to Begin Construction on the 

Franklin Canyon Road Safety Improvement Project

 

September 13, 2023, Martinez, CA– Contra Costa County Public Works will install a new centerline rumble stri...

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Posted on: September 12, 2023

DA Files Nine Count Complaint Against DVC Faculty Member

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September 12, 2023

 

 

Contact: Ted Asregadoo, Public Information Officer,  925-957-8638

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Posted on: September 8, 2023

Update to Oriental Fruit Fly (OFF)

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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 ...

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Posted on: September 7, 2023

Contra Costa Aviation Advisory Committee (AAC) Opening

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(Updated) September 19, 2023 – Contra Costa County (County) is accepting applications for the upcoming Member at Large opening on the Aviation Advisory Committee (AAC).   This position is d...

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Posted on: September 7, 2023

Neighbor Positions Open on Aviation Advisory Committee (AAC)

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(Updated) September 19, 2023 – Contra Costa County (County) is accepting applications for two upcoming Airport Neighbor position openings on the Aviation Advisory Committee (AAC). One posi...

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Posted on: September 6, 2023

Contra Costa Seeks Nominations for Humanitarians of the Year

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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.

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Posted on: September 5, 2023

Update to County Meeting Agendas

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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 ...

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Posted on: September 5, 2023

Ready Contra Costa/ Listos Contra Costa

Ready 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 an emergenc...

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Posted on: September 5, 2023

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Ready 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...

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Posted on: August 31, 2023

PROPERTY TAX DEFAULT LIST

PROPERTY TAX DEFAULT (DELINQUENT) LIST

Made pursuant to Section 3372, Revenue and Taxation CodeSEE PUBLICATION

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Posted on: August 21, 2023

Legionnaires’ Disease Bacteria Detected in Samples Linked to Richmond Spa

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Laboratory testing results show that water and swab samples collected from a Richmond spa contained high levels of legionella bacteria, making it the likely source of Legionnaires’ disease among multiple customers.

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Posted on: August 18, 2023

DA Charges Antioch and Pittsburg Police Officers with Obstruction of Justice and Bribery

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August 18, 2023

 

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DA Charges Antioch and Pittsburg Police Officers with Obstruction of Justice and Bribery

 

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Posted on: August 17, 2023

Vision Zero - Slow Down for Our Families!

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“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...

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Posted on: August 16, 2023

Westminster and Kenyon Avenue Accessibilty Project

Contra Costa County Public Works to begin Construction on the Westminster and Kenyon Avenue Accessibility Project

August 17, 2023, Kensington, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will begin construction of the Westminster and Kenyon Avenue Acce...

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Posted on: August 15, 2023

District 4 Applicants Sought For African American Holistic Hub Committee

Contra Costa County seeks applicants for African American Holistic Wellness Hub Steering 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...

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Posted on: August 15, 2023

Vision Zero - "Slow Down for Our Families. Get there safely!"

 Vision Zero - Slow Down for Our Families!

August 16, 2023- Martinez, CA- “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 Cons...

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Posted on: August 8, 2023

Construction of Grayson Creek Desilt Project Begins

Contra Costa County Public Works to begin Construction on Grayson Creek Desilt Project 

August 8, 2023 - Martinez, Pacheco, and Pleasant Hill, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will begin construction of the Grayson Creek Desilt Project on Mon...

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Posted on: August 1, 2023

Seventh Annual Backpack and School Supply Giveaway

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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...

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Posted on: August 1, 2023

One-Way Traffic Control on Marsh Creek Road (MCR)

Contra Costa County Public Works to Install Traffic Control as part of the Marsh Creek Road Bridges Replacement Project

(Updated) August 4, 2023, Clayton and Brentwood, CA – The Contra Costa County Public Works Department will install one-way tra...

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Posted on: July 28, 2023

Consumer Scam Alert

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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...

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Posted on: July 25, 2023

Road Work Scheduled for Residential Streets in Bay Point

Contra Costa County Public Works to Perform Road Work in Bay Point

July 25, 2023, Bay Point, CA– Contra Costa County Public Works will be repairing pavement base failures, as needed, and applying a pavement surface treatment on various residentia...

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Posted on: July 5, 2023

Fish and Wildlife Committee Accepting Grant Applications

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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...

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Posted on: June 21, 2023

Graduation Held for Multi-Craft Core Curriculum Program

Contra Costa County Probation Department staff, family, and friends gather for the Multi-Craft Core

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...

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Posted on: June 12, 2023

Contra Costa FOCUS Newsletter

2023 Summer 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.

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Posted on: May 25, 2023

Marsh Creek Road Bridges Replacement Project

Contra Costa County Public Works to begin Construction of the Marsh Creek Road Bridges Replacement Project

May 25, 2023, Clayton and Brentwood, CA – The Contra Costa County Public Works Department will begin construction of the Marsh Creek Road B...

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Posted on: May 18, 2023

Free Adoptions All Month at CCAS!

Though our partnership with Pet Food Express, all adoptions are free at CCAS during the month of September! A $25 licensing fee may apply. 

To view animals available for adoption, please visit our Available Animals page

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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: 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 26, 2023

Monthly Payment of Annual Property Tax Made Simple

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ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE PAYING YOUR ANNUAL PROPERTY TAXES IN TWO INSTALLMENTS? 

 

Would it help you to pay in monthly payments? 

 

Unfortunately, our legacy tax systems cannot accept more than the two installments included w...

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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: April 14, 2023

Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Recommended Budget Published

Contra Costa County Fiscal Year 2023 -2024 Recommended Budget

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: March 10, 2023

Contra Costa County Launches Initiative for Helping People Experiencing Mental Health Crises

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People experiencing behavioral health crises and those trying to help them will soon have greater access to timely and appropriate care thanks to a new program currently launching in Contra Costa County. 

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Posted on: March 10, 2023

Public Safety: Every Second Counts – The Reopening of Fire Station 74 in Pinole

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Pinole -- Every second counts in an emergency.

Less than a mile from Fire Station 74, a medical call in the City of Pinole recently came through 911 to the Contra Costa County Regional Fire Communications Center operated by Contra Costa County Fir...

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Posted on: March 9, 2023

PHOTOS: Board of Supervisors' Presentations

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See photos from the 2023 Board of Supervisors presentations and Contra Costa County celebrations.

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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: February 7, 2023

Danville Blvd/Orchard Ct Complete Streets Improvement Project

Contra Costa County Public Works to begin Construction of the Downtown Alamo Roundabout 

February 7, 2023, Alamo, CA - Contra Costa County Public Works will begin work on the Alamo Roundabout, which is part of the Danville Boulevard/Orchard Court ...

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Posted on: January 20, 2023

(Updated 8/22/23) Status of Road Closures in Contra Costa County

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(Updated) August 22, 2023, 8:50 a.m., Unincorporated Contra Costa County, CA - Contra Costa County Public Works continues to evaluate damages to roads and other issues related to the Winter storms o...

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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: November 3, 2022

Contra Costa County Becomes 1st to Achieve TRUE Pre-Certification

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On November 2, 2022, Contra Costa County was recognized as a leader in sustainability and innovation at the Greenbuild International Conference at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Contra Costa County’s former Administration Building (651 Pine Street) ...

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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: 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: August 30, 2022

Wildfire Preparedness & Safety

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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.    

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Posted on: July 20, 2022

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

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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...

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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: 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: 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: February 10, 2022

Contra Costa County's Redistricting Process to Adopt New Supervisorial Districts

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Contra Costa County Completes Redistricting Process and Adopts New Supervisorial Districts

Redistricting is the once-a-decade process of redrawing the boundaries for Supervisorial districts after the U.S. Census. 

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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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Posted on: July 11, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

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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:

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Posted on: July 11, 2019

Important Tax Dates

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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...

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Posted on: April 5, 2019

About the Board

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Contra Costa is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors elected to represent residents of our County.

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