County Declares Local Emergency In Response To Storms
From Contra Costa County: (Martinez, CA) – The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors ratified a local proclamation of emergency Tuesday in response to winter storm damage occurring throughout unincorporated parts of the County since late December. The proclamation was originally declared by County Administrator Monica Nino on January 10. The emergency status enables the…
County Agencies Expanding Capacity At Homeless Shelters This Week
From Contra Costa Health: In anticipation of another series of heavy rain storms this week, Contra Costa Health (CCH) and community organizations are expanding capacity at shelters in the county for unsheltered homeless individuals and families, as well as increasing outreach to deliver supplies to those who remain outdoors. Anyone needing assistance with shelter placement…
Health Department Asks District Attorney To Press Legal Action Against Martinez Refining Company For Hazardous Materials Release
From Contra Costa Health: On Wednesday, Contra Costa Health (CCH) formally requested that the District Attorney consider taking legal action against the Martinez Refining Company (MRC) for not notifying the County after the refinery released more than 20 tons of metal-laden dust into the community over the Thanksgiving holiday. The accidental release of “spent catalyst”…
Contra Costa Residents Urged To Use 911 Only For Emergencies
From Contra Costa Health Services: To ensure continued timely response to true medical emergencies, Contra Costa Health (CCH) encourages residents to call 911 only if the need for care is truly an emergency. Contra Costa County’s emergency medical system traditionally serves higher-than-usual numbers of patients this time of year, and this month healthcare providers and…
Hazardous Materials Release At Martinez Oil Refinery Contained Heavy Metals
A powdery substance released into the community by Martinez Refining Company (MRC) last week contained higher-than-normal amounts of heavy metals, tests of samples collected by Contra Costa Health (CCH) show. CCH does not believe there is an immediate health risk to the community. The most significant health risks were short-term respiratory impacts from breathing in…
Chevron Settles With County, State Agencies Over 2021 Fuel Spill
From the Officer of the District Attorney: Martinez, Calif. – Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton along with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife announce a settlement has been reached with Chevron over a diesel water mixture spill into the Bay. The release happened on February 9, 2021, at approximately 2:30 pm when…
Health Advisory Lifted In Crockett
From Contra Costa Health: Contra Costa Health (CCH) has lifted a health advisory in Crockett after air readings taken during the past two days no longer detected hydrogen sulfide in the air coming from the Crockett Wastewater Treatment Plant. The health department will continue to monitor the situation even though we are lifting the advisory.…
Crockett Residents Near Wastewater Plant Advised To Exercise Caution; Hydrogen Sulfide Detected
Contra Costa Health (CCH) recommends that anyone near the Crockett Wastewater Treatment Plant take steps to stay safe due to elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide in the air. Air monitoring conducted near the plant by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) on Friday afternoon detected concentrations of the gas in levels high enough…
New Omicron Booster Shots Available At County Vaccination Sites Starting Friday
From County Health Services: Contra Costa Health (CCH) will begin offering the new Omicron booster shots at its COVID vaccination sites starting Friday, Sept. 9. Vaccinated people ages 12+ are eligible to receive Pfizer’s new Omicron booster and adults ages 18+ can get Moderna’s Omicron booster. These recently authorized “bivalent” booster shots are designed to protect against both the…
Con Fire Announces Reopening Of Fire Station 4 In Walnut Creek
From Con Fire: CONCORD, CALIF., August 29, 2022 – The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) today announced the reopening of Fire Station 4 in Walnut Creek after nine years of closure due to Great Recession financial pressure. Fire Station 4 serves the southern portions of unincorporated Walnut Creek and surrounding areas. Its…