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…
County Health Advising TB Testing For Workers, Visitors To Pacheco Casino
From Contra Costa Health: Contra Costa Health (CCH) recommends that anyone who has spent time inside California Grand Casino in Pacheco since 2018 consider a tuberculosis (TB) test, after recent genetic testing revealed several related cases among staff and customers over the past five years. Of the 11 confirmed TB cases, 10 are genetically linked…
Meeting Scheduled For Public Comment On Martinez Refinery Release Report
From Contra Costa Health: Contra Costa Health (CCH) invites the public to a meeting on Sept. 25 to offer comment on a recently completed toxicology report studying how a November 2022 hazardous materials release from Martinez Refining Company (MRC) affected soil in the surrounding community. The report, prepared by consultant TRC, is available in electronic…
New COVID-19 Vaccine Coming Soon To Contra Costa County; Admissions Up
From Contra Costa Health: Contra Costa Health (CCH) recommends that everyone 6 months and older get the new COVID-19 vaccine as soon as available through their healthcare providers. Healthcare providers, including CCH, and commercial pharmacies will likely begin receiving the new vaccine by next week. The vaccine, approved this month by the U.S. Food &…
Suspect Arrested On Suspicion Of Burglarizing Downtown Walnut Creek Businesses
Walnut Creek Police arrested a 40-year-old San Francisco man in connection with a series of burglaries that took place last month. Jarvis Ferguson is in custody on charges including 2nd degree burglary and conspiracy to commit a crime. Between July 16 and July 24, seven businesses were burglarized. Six were downtown, and one was on…
NOTICE: Active Shooter Training At Lafayette Elementary School 8/1 – 8/2
An “active shooter” training drill will take place at Lafayette Elementary School on the mornings of Tuesday, August 1 and Wednesday, August 2. This is only a drill; there is no threat to the community or to the school. While no live ammunition will be used, there will be loud blanks fired, and officers will…
Investigation Into San Ramon Head-On Crash Underway Thursday
San Ramon police officers are investigating a major injury accident at the intersection of Bollinger Canyon Road at Crow Canyon Road. The department advised that the intersection will be closed for at least an hour (2:37pm), if not longer and asked that motorists avoid the area and find alternate routes.