Former Con Fire Battalion Chief Admits To Felony Grand Theft Charge
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, California – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office secured a felony grand theft conviction against a former battalion chief with the Contra Costa Fire Protection District as part of a negotiated disposition. Louis Manzo, Jr., 58, of Danville was initially charged by the District Attorney’s Office in…
County Health Putting Grant Money Toward Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety
From Contra Costa Health Contra Costa Health (CCH) announced today that it has received a $202,692 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program. This grant will allow CCH to promote safe practices for pedestrians and bicyclists and provide education about the importance of sharing the…
County Receives Funding For EV Chargers At Some Local Libraries
(Martinez, CA) – Contra Costa County received $15 million in funding from the US Department of Transportation’s Community Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Program, which seeks to strategically deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure in the places where people live and work. The County’s “EV 4 All” program will consist of installing…
County Health Conducts Surprise Inspection At Martinez Refinery
From Contra Costa Health: Contra Costa Health (CCH) today launched an unannounced inspection at Martinez Refining Company – owned and operated by PBF Energy, Inc. (PBF) – to request records and observe its operation with a focus on safety programs, reliability of equipment and to follow up regarding several recent accidents. Given the recent history…
Supportive Housing Facility For Homeless To Open In San Pablo
From Contra Costa Health: Homekey Program Brings Innovative Permanent Supportive Housing to Contra Costa County Contra Costa Health (CCH) will open a new permanent supportive housing facility and expand critical housing services in the county, thanks to a $16 million grant from the state’s Homekey program. The facility, located at 2555 El Portal Drive in…
Teresa Gerringer Resigns From Lafayette City Council
From the City of Lafayette: LAFAYETTE, CA: Councilmember Teresa Gerringer announced today that she will resign her position on the Lafayette City Council effective January 23, 2024 at noon due to family reasons. In her letter of resignation, Gerringer said: “It has been my honor to serve the residents of Lafayette for almost 23 years,…
FBI Warns Of Holiday Scam Trends; Contra Costa Biggest Loser
From FBI San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO—This holiday season, the FBI San Francisco division warns shoppers to look out for emerging scam trends and reminds the public to stay vigilant when purchasing items online. The FBI anticipates increased fraud schemes designed to steal consumers’ money and personal information this year. During the 2022 holiday shopping season,…
Dynamic Personal Micro Transit Has A Nice Ring, Doesn’t It? Will It Happen?
This week the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) announced a public-private partnership that could lead to a future Dynamic Personal Micro Transit (DPMT) Project in East Contra Costa County. DPMT is a cutting-edge technology providing on-demand and autonomous transportation for up to four passengers, who ride in Jetson’s like capsules. These zero-emission electric vehicles travel…
Mental Health Rehabilitation Center Planned In Richmond
From Contra Costa Health: Contra Costa Health (CCH) will build a new mental health rehabilitation center and fill a critical gap in county mental health services, thanks to an $18.6 million grant from the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). The facility, planned for a county-owned property at 847 Brookside Drive in Richmond, will…
Civil Enforcement Action Announced Against Martinez Refining Company
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, California – Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s Chief Counsel Alexander Crockett, today announced a joint civil enforcement action against the Martinez Refining Company (MRC). This joint civil action will involve multiple agencies, including the Air District, Department…