County Health Officials Issue New Restrictions, Push Back Stay-At-Home Deadline To May 3
Health officers in seven Bay Area jurisdictions are extending a previous stay-at-home order through May 3, 2020 in order to preserve critical hospital capacity across the region. The previous three-week order was set to expire on April 7. While the prior order has been effective in reducing the rate of transmission of the novel coronavirus…
County Health Services Preparing “Alternate Care Sites” As Virus Spreads, Alhambra High In Martinez Readied For Potential Use
Joint Statement from Contra Costa Health Services and Martinez Unified School District Regarding Local COVID-19 Preparations We want to thank our community for its support and vigilance as we respond to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We know this is a difficult time for many and we appreciate the sacrifices being made by everyone in Contra…
County Taking Donations Of Protective Gear For Healthcare Providers
Contra Costa County health officials announced the opening of three donation sites for protective medical supplies in West County, Central County and East County. The Regional Center of the East Bay, which serves developmentally disabled residents of Contra Costa and Alameda counties, will also be distributing medical gloves donated by Facebook along with other medical…
First Coronavirus-Related Death Confirmed In Contra Costa County
Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) will livestream its public update on the county’s first confirmed death linked to COVID-19 at 10 a.m. The patient died Thursday in a hospital in Contra Costa County. The Contra Costa resident was in their 70s and had a pre-existing condition that put them at higher risk of serious illness…
Lafayette’s Leaders Clarify “Essential Business” Definitions
Due to concerns expressed by Lafayette residents, Lafayette Mayor Mike Anderson, working with Lafayette Police Chief Ben Alldritt and Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jay Lifson, wishes to clarify which businesses are allowed to remain open in the City of Lafayette during the duration of the Public Health Order issued by Country Costa County on March 16.…
Human Trafficking Investigators Seek Identity Of This Person
The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigation, Human Trafficking Unit, is seeking the identity of the pictured subject related to an ongoing Human Trafficking investigation. Anyone with information regarding the identity of this subject is requested to contact Sr. Inspector Kevin Coelho at (925) 957-8629.
“Senior Only” Shopping Hours Available At Local Safeway Stores Starting Thursday
Just heard from Terry Black, Chairman of Senior Services for Lafayette, and Terry asks we let folks know that, starting Thursday, seniors will have the Safeway store available to them from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Tuesday’s and Thursdays. That’s a good move and, as Terry writes: “Yipee!” Apparently, the chain will be honoring…
DA’s Office Doubles Down Against Price Gouging
Martinez, Calif. – The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office wants to remind all residents that price gouging is illegal while our community is under a State of Emergency from the emergence of the novel coronavirus/COVID-19. Price gouging is when a retailer or seller is attempting to take unfair advantage of the public during an emergency…
Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder And Elections Department Limit Public Access Due To COVID-19
The Clerk-Recorder-Elections Department remains open to provide essential services, but access to buildings and in-person services is limited. The Department is urging customers to use online services in an effort to help reduce the rate of COVID-19 transmission. In-person services are currently limited to transactions that cannot be done online, over the phone or through…
County Childcare Centers Closed Due To COVID-19
MARTINEZ, Calif. (March 17, 2020) – The Contra Costa County Community Services Bureau, part of the Employment & Human Services Department (EHSD), has temporarily closed its childcare centers effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020 through Tuesday, April 7, 2020. The decision to close has been made due to growing concerns over COVID-19, and our commitment to protect the health…