Richmond Offering Local Riders A Little Extra “Oomph” With E-Bike Rideshare Program
Richmond, CA, — The City of Richmond, California, is teaming up with Bolt Mobility (Bolt) to launch the city’s first bikeshare program, with an all electric-assist fleet of e-bikes. Starting this week, 250 e-bikes will begin coming online, and continue over the course of the summer, integrating with and enhancing the local transportation system. “Richmond…
Contra Costa Brings Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Service To Businesses, Organizations
Businesses and community organizations in Contra Costa can now request visits from Contra Costa Health Services’ (CCHS) mobile COVID-19 vaccination van to workplaces, community centers and other locations where five or more members of a group want to receive vaccine. The free mobile vaccination service begins Monday. Any business or organization can request a mobile…
Study Of 2010 – 2019 Domestic Abuse Cases Yields Surprise Findings
From Contra Costa Alliance to End Abuse: MARTINEZ, Calif. (June 9, 2021) – The Contra Costa Alliance to End Abuse recently reconvened its Domestic Violence (DV) Death Review Team for the first time in 15 years, and released its report (covering 2010-2019) that reveals surprising facts about the victims and suspects of deadly domestic violence in Contra Costa County. It…
County Supervisor Diane Burgis Strengthens County Fireworks Ordinance
Brentwood, CA – Supervisor Diane Burgis introduced a revised Countywide Fireworks Ordinance regulating the possession, manufacture, sale, use, and discharge of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Contra Costa County. “Illegal fireworks are a drain on our system,” said Supervisor Burgis. “We simply don’t have the resources to address this continued problem. I would encourage cities…
Vaccine Clinics To Open At Contra Costa County Schools
Public school campuses across Contra Costa County will host free clinics beginning next week to ensure that every student who is 12 or older has access to safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine. Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) and Kaiser Permanente, in partnership with the Contra Costa Office of Education and several school districts, will begin sending…
Children 12-15 Now Eligible For Vaccination In Contra Costa County
From County Health Services: Children between the ages of 12-15 can now get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine at all county-run clinics. The County is expanding eligibility after the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention recommended Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for use in this younger age group. Previously, the Pfizer vaccine was only approved for people ages 16 and older.…
County To Perform Fire Hazard Removal Work Along Pinehurst Road May 17-28
Contra Costa County Public Works will perform fire hazard removal work along Pinehurst Road, from the Alameda County Line to Skyline Boulevard, in Canyon. The work will begin on Monday, May 17, 2021 and take through Friday, May 28, 2021, barring unforeseen circumstances. Work will occur between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, weather permitting.…
County Health Makes All Its Vaccination Clinics “No Appointment Necessary”
From County Health Services: People can now get a COVID vaccine at all county-run vaccination sites with or without an appointment. Vaccination is available to everyone ages 16 and older regardless of whether they live in Contra Costa County or not. People can also choose whether they want a one-dose or two-dose vaccine at county sites.…
County Health Services: Statement On The Guilty Verdict In George Floyd Murder Trial
Today’s verdict was an important moment of accountability in the tragic murder of George Floyd. He and his family were unnecessarily robbed of a future at the hands of a system steeped in racism and injustice. This verdict is a compelling reminder of the work still to be done. We must continue to act against racism.…
Walk-in Vaccine Clinics Now Open In Parts Of Contra Costa County
From County Health Services: People can also now directly schedule vaccine appointments online Contra Costa County, in partnership with the California Office of Emergency services, will begin offering walk-in service to people ages 16 and older who live or work in the county at several pop-up sites in the coming weeks. About 500-700 vaccinations a…