Danville Farmers’ Market Cancelled Through March Due To Coronavirus Concerns
In the continuing effort to limit potential exposure of residents to the COVID-19 virus, the Town of Danville and the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association (PCFMA) have opted to suspend the weekly Danville Farmers’ Market through the end of March. This week, both the Contra Costa Health Services and the California Department of Public Health…
Contra Costa County Library Programs Canceled Through March 31 Due To COVID-19
NOTE: Libraries to remain open during regularly scheduled hours. Beginning tomorrow, March 13, the Contra Costa County Library will cancel all library programs and events, including community use of meeting rooms in County-owned facilities, through March 31. Additionally, we will be working with our partners to determine plans for city-operated community rooms. This comes in…
State Of Emergency Declared In Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County Issues Emergency Proclamation (Martinez, CA) – The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution at its Board meeting on March 10, 2020 for a proclamation of a state of emergency in the County of Contra Costa to deal with the potential spread of novel coronavirus or COVID-19. The proclamation states…
Dublin (Calif.) Cancels Its St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Out Of Covid-19 Fears
March 9, 2020 Dear Dublin Community, It is with a heavy heart that we, at the City of Dublin, have decided to cancel this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration due to the heightened health risk of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Believe me when I say that we did not make the decision lightly. This call to cancel…
County Releases Guidelines For People At High Risk From COVID-19; 3 New Cases Confirmed
Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) today released new community guidelines for reducing the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and protecting members of the community most at risk of serious illness. CCHS is recommending that people who are higher risk from COVID-19, including adults over 50 and people with certain underlying medical conditions, should avoid mass…
Contra Costa County Confirms First Local Case Of Novel Coronavirus
Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) has confirmed the first positive case of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, involving a resident of the county. The person tested positive Tuesday afternoon. County Director of Public Health Dan Peddycord and public health division medical director Ori Tzvieli said the patient is an adult male with underlying health issues. Officials…
Contra Costa County Health Officials Say Three Coronavirus Cases Being Treated Here
UPDATE: A third patient from Travis Air Force Base in a Contra Costa hospital has tested positive for COVID-19. Patient was transferred last week to a local hospital, which has been following CDC safety protocols to protect patients and medical staff ORIGINAL POST: Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) today confirmed two cases of novel coronavirus…
Getting To The Heart Of Art: Danville Seeks Sponsors For Hearts On Hartz Exhibit
From the Town of Danville: The Town of Danville is currently seeking sponsors for the second annual public art exhibit, Hearts on Hartz. Public art exhibits like this one present an opportunity to promote the arts within the community. The goal of this program is to create a temporary outdoor public art exhibit displaying beautifully designed heart…
Lafayette Removes 19 Trouble-Making Pigs; Reopens Local Trails
From the City of Lafayette: LAFAYETTE, CALIF., Jan. 29, 2020—The City of Lafayette’s Parks, Trails & Recreation Department has reopened all trails following a successful operation to control the feral pig population in the City. Last fall, wild pigs caused public safety concerns and $25,000 in damage to City parks, and extensive damage to residential…
County Agencies Fear Federal Rule Could Keep Immigrants From Using County Services
From Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services and Contra Costa Health Services: Martinez, Calif. (January 28, 2020) – Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) and Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) officials say new federal rules could have a chilling effect on immigrants eligible for government benefits and services from the county.…