County Assessor Certifies And Delivers Record 2022-2023 Assessment Roll
From the Contra Costa County Assessor’s Office: (Martinez, CA) – Please be advised that the “2022-2023 Assessor’s Close of Roll Affidavit” was signed by Gus S. Kramer, Assessor, and subscribed and sworn to the County Clerk-Recorder’s Office, today, June 30, 2022. The 2022-2023 Assessment Roll has been delivered to the County Auditor, as required by…
Hate Crimes Rare In Contra Costa County Despite Statewide Trending
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, Calif. — In Contra Costa County, hate crime incidents are relatively low compared to the most recent data from the Attorney General — which shows hate crimes increasing in California. Attorney General Rob Bonta released the report “2021 Hate Crime in California” on Tuesday. The report shows…
Reproductive Health Services Remain Legal, Safe, Available In Contra Costa County
From County Health Services: Contra Costa Health (CCH) today reaffirms its commitment to reproductive health rights, and to ensure that all county residents may access safe, compassionate care, including abortion services. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision, which held that the Constitution protects a woman’s right to privacy relating…
Danville Seeks Summer Lifeguards Amid National Shortage
The Town of Danville’s summer camp season starts next week as it continues to seek to fill positions for lifeguards and swim instructors for its popular aquatic programs. Like other towns and cities across the Bay Area, the Town is dealing with a national lifeguard shortage. The shortage is primarily due to the industry not…
In-Person Voting Still Available On Or Before Election Day
From the Coalition of Bay Area Election Officials: While all active registered voters throughout California receive Vote by Mail (VBM) ballots, voters still have the option of voting in person on or before Election Day. Your County Elections Office is open for in-person voting beginning 29 days before the election and voters can cast their…
Joint Traffic Enforcement Planned For East County
From Antioch PD: The Antioch Police Department in partnership with the Brentwood Police Department, Pittsburg Police Department, Oakley Police Department, and California Highway Patrol will conduct a joint traffic enforcement detail May 27 to May 29, 2022. The joint operation will focus on reckless driving and sideshow activity in the East County and conduct vehicle…
Danville Mayor Condemns Weekend White Supremacist Display
Statement from Danville Mayor Newell Arnerich: As most reasonable people do, I share the visceral reactions of many in our community to hate speech groups and hate in general. This past Saturday, a small group of people stood at the corner of Blackhawk Road and Camino Tassajara Road, displaying banners, one of which read “White…
County Adding Resources To Address Homelessness During Pandemic
From County Health Services: An annual survey of homelessness in Contra Costa County found significantly more residents without housing in 2022 than three years ago, underscoring a severe shortage of affordable housing and the collateral impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in the community. During the three years since its 2019 homeless point-in-time count, Contra Costa…
Sheriff Increasing Patrols And Services In Underserved Parts Of The County
From the Office of the Sheriff: The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors this afternoon approved 34 positions that will be added to the Office of the Sheriff budget. The positions cover 29 deputy sheriffs and five sergeants. The Sheriff’s Office requested the positions to increase police services in under-resourced county communities. “These positions will…
Countdown To June 7 Primary: Ballots On The Way
From the County Elections Division: Contra Costa County — Debi Cooper, County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voters, announced today that all registered voters in Contra Costa County should have received their County Voter Information Guides and will soon receive their Official Ballots for the upcoming June 7, 2022 California Primary Election. Ballots will be mailed…