Old Phone Con Still Around; Bogus Deputies Continue To Call
Phone scammers posing as sheriff’s deputies continue to heat up local phone lines in search of guilty consciences and easy money, and one would-be target wanted to get the word out. Reader “John” checked in with the following: “Figured you guys might wanna know that scammers claiming to be CoCo County Sheriff Deputies are calling…
County Health Services Requiring Masks In All Public Indoor Settings – Regardless Of Vaccination Status
From County Health Services: With the highly contagious COVID-19 omicron variant circulating in Contra Costa County, Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) announced a health order today requiring masks in all public indoor places without exceptions for certain indoor settings. Previously, fully vaccinated public speakers and performers, and fully vaccinated groups of 100 or fewer people…
County Requiring Booster Shot Verifications For High-Risk Workers
From Contra Costa Health Services: To better protect the county’s health system from becoming overwhelmed by the highly contagious omicron variant of COVID-19, Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) today enacted a health order requiring county first responders and workers in homeless shelters to verify they have received a booster dose of vaccine. This requirement applies…
Appointments Required At Contra Costa Health Services COVID-19 Testing Sites
Due to a sharp increase in demand this week, appointments are now required at Contra Costa Health Services’ (CCHS) community COVID-19 testing locations in Richmond and San Ramon. CCHS previously offered testing to those without appointments as capacity permitted. Until further notice, appointments will be required for tests at the clinics, at 25thSt. and Nevin Ave.…
Omicron Variant Of COVID-19 Detected In Contra Costa County
Genomic sequencing of positive COVID-19 test results from Contra Costa County has identified three cases with the omicron variant of the virus. The results confirm the presence of the highly contagious variant in the county and underscore the need for residents to consider healthy choices this holiday season to protect themselves and their loved ones…
Bay Area Health Officers Urge Boosters To Protect Against Omicron Variant
Public health agencies across the Bay Area urge everyone eligible to get vaccinated and, if eligible, get a booster shot right away to protect against the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. Widely available via appointment or drop-in sites, boosters maintain the power of vaccines to strongly protect against severe illness and death from COVID-19. Everyone should…
District Attorney Lists Charges Against Nordstrom Theft Suspects
From the Office of the District Attorney: Three defendants face Felony charges of conspiracy, burglary, robbery, and organized retail theft. MARTINEZ – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office announces Felony charges have been filed related to the retail thefts at Nordstrom, Walnut Creek on November 20, 2021, when approximately 90 individuals stormed the Nordstrom Department…
Environmental Violations Settlement Reached With Owner Of Underground Storage Tanks
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, Calif. – Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton announced today that the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office, together with 22 other California District Attorneys and City Attorneys, have reached a settlement with Hassan & Sons, Inc., H&S Energy, LLC and H&S Energy Products, LLC (formerly…
County Ready To Vaccinate Children Ages 5-11 Once They’re Eligible
Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) has pre-ordered thousands of pediatric doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine as the county prepares for federal and state health officials to expand eligibility to kids ages 5-11. CCHS expects to receive about 20,000 doses of the pediatric version of the Pfizer vaccine for county and partner clinics early this week.…
“All Hands, Abandon Sedan!” – County Lists Flooded Roads
From County Public Works: Contra Costa County Public Works crews are working to clear mud, tree branches and debris on roads impacted by the storms. The following roads in Contra Costa County are closed due to flooding. Drivers are asked to avoid these areas and limit travel. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. …