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…
Scammers Targeting Our Not-So-Smart TV’s
Computer repair. Virus removal. Johnnie’s in jail. We’ve heard them all – and there’s always some breathless dude on the other end of the line or email link waiting for a wire transfer or some gift cards. We think everyone knows by now just how nefarious these scammers can get. But the folks at Danville…
Danville Offers Its Citizens A Firsthand Look At Law Enforcement
Applications for spring program available online Danville residents wanting to know more about Danville Police Department operations will once again have the opportunity with the return of the Danville Police Citizens Academy. The multi-week course provides residents with a view inside the PD and how law enforcement operates. The program had been put on hiatus…
Contra Costa County Goes Orange Wednesday
Health officials urge residents ages 16+ to get vaccinated so positive trends against COVID-19 continue The State of California announced today that Contra Costa County will be able to move into the less restrictive Orange Tier of the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy on Wednesday, April 7. Contra Costa County currently has a COVID case-rate of 4.9 cases…
CHP Looking For Info On Latest Highway 4 Vandal
From CHP Contra Costa: On Monday March 29, 2021 at 4:30 pm, on Hwy-4 westbound along the right shoulder area, just east of Port Chicago Highway in Concord (adjacent to the golf course), a pedestrian threw a large, thick piece of wood (approximately 2 feet in length and 12 inches in diameter) towards oncoming traffic…
Contra Costa Opens Vaccine Eligibility To Those 16 And Over
Everyone is Encouraged to Request Appointments NowContra Costa Health Services (CCHS) encourages everyone who lives or works in the county age 16 or older to request an appointment to receive a COVID-16 vaccine. Contra Costa County Health Director Anna Roth announced to the Board of Supervisors today that an increased vaccine supply from the state and…
Contra Costa Residents 50+ Encouraged To Request Vaccine
From County Health Services: Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) encourages anyone who is currently eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in the county, but delaying their appointment to avoid the rush, to request their shot today. Increased vaccine supply from the state and federal governments means that CCHS currently has thousands of appointments at its community clinics…
First Cases Of U.K. COVID Variant Detected In Contra Costa
From County Health Services: Laboratory results have revealed the first two known cases of the highly infectious U.K. variant (B.1.117) in Contra Costa County. The B.1.117 variant, dubbed the U.K. variant because it is believed to have originated in the United Kingdom, is more contagious than others and possibly more deadly. “This is a reminder…