SIP Order Helps Quiet Local Highways – CHP Says
From the Contra Costa Office of the California Highway Patrol: While Californians observe the stay-at-home order during the Coronavirus pandemic, the state’s roadways and those who use them are seeing the impact. With traffic volume down, the number of incidents on California’s roadways, including collisions and arrests for driving under the influence (DUI), continue to…
County Public Works To Begin Construction On San Pablo Dam Road
From Contra Costa County Public Works: May 19, 2020 El Sobrante, CA – The Contra Costa County Public Works Department will begin construction of the San Pablo Dam Road Traffic Safety Improvements project between the city limits of Richmond and city limits of Orinda. Construction will start Wednesday, May 27, 2020 through July 31, 2020, 8:00 am-4:00…
Bay Area Health Officers Announce Significant Progress In Fight Against Virus; Outline Steps For Reopening Certain Sectors
This statement was released Monday by Health Services officials from the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, Santa Clara and the City of Berkley: Thanks to the steadfast commitment of our residents to stay home, practice social distancing, and follow public health guidance, we have seen sustained progress on several key indicators regarding…
Contra Costa County To Allow Vehicle-Based Gatherings And Services
From County Health Services: Outdoor gatherings during which participants stay in their vehicles are now permitted in Contra Costa County if organizers follow instructions in a new health order issued today. The new order, which takes effect May 19, provides new options for religious organizations that have been unable to hold services since COVID-19 began…
Contra Costa Extends Time People With COVID-19 Must Remain In Isolation
Health Officer Dr. Chris Farnitano today issued orders extending the amount of time people must remain in isolation from 7 to 10 days after the onset of symptoms or a positive test for those without symptoms. Dr. Farnitano said the change is being done based on new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and…
Contra Costa Offers COVID-19 Testing For All County Residents
The County is first county in Bay Area to offer testing to anyone – even if they don’t have symptoms Contra Costa County will now offer an appointment for COVID-19 testing to any resident who believes they need one, regardless of insurance, ability to pay or whether they have symptoms or not. Residents can make…
Congressman DeSaulnier Released From Hospital
Tri-Valley Congressman Mark DeSaulnier was released from the hospital over the weekend after battling serious pneumonia for more than seven weeks and will continue his recovery at his home in Washington, D.C., his sons announced on Monday. In a release posted to the Congressman’s web site Monday, his sons Tristan and Tucker wrote: “We are…
Danville Tennis Courts Reopen May 4
The updated Shelter in Place Order released April 29, 2020 by Contra Costa Health Services relaxed restrictions on what are considered low-risk outdoor activities. As a result, the Town of Danville will be reopening municipal tennis courts on Monday, May 4, 2020. Tennis courts to be affected are at Osage Station Park and Diablo Vista Park. The…
Regional Shelter-In-Place Orders Extended; Some Restrictions Easing
The seven Bay Area Public Health Officers who ordered a shelter in place in mid-March will extend the orders through May 31 while some restrictions are eased and tools to strengthen containment of COVID-19 are put into place. The social distancing intervention has slowed the increase of new cases and prevented the anticipated medical surge.…
Statement On Upcoming Extension And Revision Of Current Shelter-In-Place Orders
(MARTINEZ, CA) – Later this week, the Public Health Officers of the Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara as well as the City of Berkeley will issue revised shelter-in-place orders that largely keep the current restrictions in place and extend them through May. The new order will include…