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Supervisor suggests fines that ‘bite’ to curb Covid-19 health order violations
With some members upset that the current administrative fines for violating Covid-19-related health orders aren’t high enough to ensure compliance, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors in Tuesday...Read More
Officials issue stay-at-home order ahead of state direction in most Bay Area counties
"We cannot wait until after we've driven off the cliff..." Read More
More than 800 Covid-19 patients in Bay Area hospitals as state inches closer to lockdown
California could soon face another near lockdown if alarming Covid-19 case and hospitalization rates keep pace. Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered the somber update Monday, pointing out that the number...Read More
Pair in jail for auto burglary spree after driving to probation hearing in stolen vehicle
Two people have been arrested in connection with a rash of auto burglaries at several Contra Costa County parks in recent weeks, the East Bay Regional Park District Police...Read More
Covid-19 update: Breed ‘sounding the alarm’ in SF, five Bay Area counties now in most restrictive tier
In response to surging cases, San Francisco has slipped back two tiers in the state’s four-tiered reopening guideline, requiring city officials to tighten restrictions on many businesses and activities. ...Read More
Contra Costa County residents on high alert with coyote sightings, spike in missing cats
Lafayette resident Nikki Vilas walks her dog not long after the sun rises. At least she did last summer. Within four weeks, the Los Palos Drive resident encountered five...Read More
County launches ‘Testing Before Turkey’ campaign for safer holiday gatherings
Contra Costa County is hosting a “Testing Before Turkey” campaign Tuesday, county officials said. The campaign’s goal is to encourage families planning to gather on Thanksgiving to get tested...Read More
Contra Costa County tightens capacity limits amid rise in Covid-19 cases
In the face of rising Covid-19 infections and hospitalizations in Contra Costa County over the past week, county public health officials on Wednesday tightened restrictions on business openings and...Read More
All four incumbents hold onto BART Board director seats
All four BART Board directors running for reelection won bids to retain their seats, with embattled Director Debora Allen cruising to victory with a wide margin. According to the...Read More
Health officer says ‘virus is not tired of us’ as Contra Contra Costa slips toward red tier
With the Covid-19 pandemic flaring up in many parts of the United States with winter weeks away, and with signs that the situation in some parts of the Bay...Read More
Contra Costa County election results offer few surprises
The Contra Costa County congressional district races landed pretty much where expected with incumbents retaining seats handily. Measure X, a 1/2 cent sales tax, is failing to meet the...Read More
Officials say Election Day voting ‘smooth sailing’ across Bay Area counties
Elections officials say so far, so good at the polls Tuesday, as Election Day 2020 has launched smoothly in the Bay Area’s nine counties. By 11 a.m., counties reported...Read More
Millions of Bay Area ballots cast before Election Day polls open
Tuesday is Election Day! Polls in California officially opened at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. Bay Area voters are already off to a big start with...Read More
Police departments prepare for potential Election Day strife
Bay Area police departments are very aware 2020 isn’t a normal election year and are responding with increased staffing and coordination with other local officials. Berkeley police spokesman Byron...Read More
Officials urge East Bay residents in high fire hazard zones to voluntarily evacuate before wind strengthens
At least two East Bay jurisdictions are suggesting Sunday that residents in the highest risk areas consider evacuating voluntarily ahead of the high winds that have prompted a red...Read More
Red Flag warning extends into evening in parts of nine counties
The National Weather Service extended its Red Flag warning for much of the Bay Area through 6 p.m. Friday due to gusty winds and above-average temperatures. Parts of Sonoma,...Read More
At least one person dies in crash off Highway 4 embankment
At least one person died in a crash Saturday afternoon in unincorporated Contra Costa County, California Highway Patrol officials said. The crash was reported just after 3 p.m. on...Read More
Concord playgrounds reopen, city suggests 30-minute time limits
The city of Concord announced Wednesday that it will open its 19 playgrounds on Thursday following new guidance from state public health officials. As of Monday, all public playgrounds...Read More
Walnut Creek City Council challengers shine light on police reform, social justice issues
Several Walnut Creek City Council candidate challengers in the Nov. 3 election were either motivated to run because of policing and social justice issues, or support significant movement on...Read More