Fish & Game Officials Investigating Reported Coyote Bite In Moraga
California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials are investigating a reported coyote encounter with a runner at the Campolindo High School track early Friday morning. Moraga police were dispatched to the area at approximately 6:30 a.m. after a runner reported being approached and bitten by a coyote while at the track. The animal was chased…
Danville’s Stretch Of The Iron Horse To See Tree Trimmings, Removals
From the Contra Costa County Public Works Department: November 10, 2020,Danville, CA – A contractor for Contra Costa County Public Works and the San Ramon Valley Unified School District will perform tree trimming and tree removal operations along the Iron Horse Trail, between Love Lane and Del Amigo Road, in Danville. The work will begin…
Red-Tier Safety Requirements Return In Contra Costa
From Contra Costa Health Services: In response to evidence that COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in Contra Costa, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today moved the county back into the red tier of its Blueprint for a Safer Economy, restoring more safety requirements to slow the virus and save lives. The average daily number of…
County Health Reacts To Increase In COVID Cases, Hospitalizations
With data from the past week showing a marked increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Contra Costa County, health officials are taking steps to protect the community with modest changes to local health orders. Contra Costa entered the orange tier of California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy on Oct. 27, triggering an expansion of…
Inevitable Tax Bills Late – But Still Coming!
This year’s Secured tax bills were mailed later than usual due to a delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the first installment is due November 1, taxpayers have until December 10 to pay without penalty. To follow the Social Distancing Health Order, the Tax Collector’s Office is limited to appointments only. To save time and avoid…
Swastika Graffiti Prompts Response From Lafayette Mayor Anderson
From the office of Lafayette Mayor Mike Anderson: LAFAYETTE, CALIF., October 27, 2020—Today, Tuesday, October 27, 2020, the Lafayette Police Department responded to a report of vandalism in an area of the city adjacent to Lafayette Circle. The Suspect(s) had spraypainted a swastika and the word “Trump” on the garage of a home. “There is…
County Goes Orange: More Businesses, Indoor Activities Allowed To Resume Operations
More businesses and community activities can reopen beginning today in Contra Costa after the county’s data indicators for COVID-19 transmission showed improvement in October. California today reassigned Contra Costa to the less-restrictive orange tier of its Blueprint for a Safer Economy, allowing for larger local gatherings for indoor worship services and dining, and the reopening of…
PG&E Says 960 Customers Will Lose Power Tonight – Possibly Through Friday
Pacific Gas & Electric has called for a Public Safety Power Shutoff starting tonight, Wednesday, starting as early as 8 p.m. The shutoff, designed to lessen the chance of fire danger, during a period of adverse weather conditions, is expected to impact 929 customers in Alamo, Canyon, Clayton, Morgan Territory, Danville, Diablo, Orinda and Walnut…
Portion Of Danville May Go Dark Wednesday
From the Town of Danville: Dry conditions and high winds have increased the chances of a potential wildfire situation, prompting PG&E to institute a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) that will affect an estimated 1,850 Danville homes. The PSPS event is set to begin between 6;00 – 8:00 p.m. Oct. 14, 2020 with residents affected…
County Requires Local Health Providers To Expand COVID-19 Testing
Private healthcare facilities in Contra Costa County must provide timely COVID-19 tests to essential workers, those with symptoms and those exposed to the virus, according to a new health order released today by Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS). CCHS also sent a formal request to large providers serving the county, including Kaiser Permanente, John Muir…