County Advising Residents Not To Touch, Plant Mailed Chinese Seed Pods
(Martinez, CA) – The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has recently become aware of a number of reports regarding unsolicited seeds from China being received by homeowners throughout the US, including Contra Costa County. CDFA is communicating with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to determine any necessary actions for shipments received in California.…
County Supes Establish Fines For Health Order Violations
(Martinez, CA) – On July 28, 2020, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors used its emergency powers under state law to pass Urgency Ordinance No. 2020-21 that establishes administrative fines for violations of public health orders pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board unanimously determined the ordinance, effective immediately, is necessary to provide an…
Lafayette’s Parking Meter Enforcement Resumes Monday, August 3
From the City of Lafayette: Parking meter enforcement in the City of Lafayette, which due to Covid-19 restrictions had been suspended, will resume on Monday, August 3, 2020. Both City-operated meters and private parking meters will again be enforced beginning Monday, August 3. City-owned public parking meters will again operate Monday-Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to…
Upcoming Pipeline Work On Ridgewood Road In Alamo
From the Contra Costa County Public Works Department: July 21, 2020, Alamo, CA – Kinder Morgan Energy Partners (Kinder Morgan) will perform pipeline work along Ridgewood Road in Alamo. The work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, July 23, 2020 through Tuesday, July 28, 2020, these dates may be subject to change based on inspection…
Danville Summer Concert Fans Can Rock Out – But Must Flick Their Bics At Home
From the Town of Danville: Fire up the grill and get the cooler ready because Music in the Park is back and this time you can enjoy it from your own backyard. This summer, the Town of Danville is presenting two virtual concerts filmed from the stage at the Village Theatre that will stream directly…
More Than 8 Percent Of Contra Costa COVID-19 Tests Coming Back Positive
Saturday, July 11, 2020 Due to a sharp rise in the percentage of COVID-19 tests returning positive in the community, Contra Costa County today amended its social distancing health order to temporarily tighten face-covering requirements and prohibit indoor gatherings where there is elevated risk of spreading the virus. Local data show that 8.04 percent of…
Moraga’s Commons Park Closes At Dusk Friday Due To Reported Coyote Encounter
Moraga police announced the closure of popular Commons Park at dusk Friday, citing the hour as the time coyotes are more apt to roam and making the move after a child was reportedly bitten by a coyote in the park parking lot. Police made the decision after consulting with wildlife officials. The park will reopen…
Martinez PD Chief Outlines Plans Ensuring Peaceful March Sunday
Letter from Martinez PD Chief Manjit Sappal: July 8, 2020Dear Community:Many of you may be aware that we are planning for a large scale protest on July 12th. We have received numerous emails and messages from concerned business owners and residents about potential problems in our town due to the protest. I wanted to provide…
Contra Costa County Health Releases Updated Public Guidance For Face Coverings
Contra Costa County today updated its health order about when and where members of the public should wear face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic to align it with current state guidance. Local data indicate that COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in Contra Costa County. The county is currently on the California Department of Public Health’s monitoring…
Contra Costa To Postpone COVID-19 Reopening Timeline
Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) will delay the opening of businesses and activities previously planned for July 1 until the COVID-19 outbreak in Contra Costa is better contained. The county is closely monitoring recent data showing COVID-19 activity increasing in the community, as it is statewide and throughout the country.On Sunday, Gov. Gavin Newsom recommended…