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.
Tree Trimmer Electrocuted In Alamo Workplace Accident Wednesday
A tree trimmer working on Escondido Court in Alamo was killed Wednesday after apparently making contact with a live power line. The unidentified worker was knocked unconscious at around 4:35 p.m. while suspended in a tree in the neighborhood. A neighbor said the tree caught fire after contact with the wire was made, with responding…
“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…
“Shelter In Place” Order Given For Contra Costa County Residents
In an unprecedented move to head off what many foresee as a gradually worsening public health crisis, the director of Contra Costa County’s Health Services Division Monday issued a far-reaching shelter in place order for the county and its residents. The directive, issued in conjunction with orders given to residents of 6 Bay Area Counties,…
Lafayette City Offices Closed To Public
To address the quickly evolving COVID-19 threat, Lafayette Mayor Mike Anderson today declared a local emergency in the City of Lafayette, effective immediately. (Read the Mayor’s full Emergency Proclamation HERE.) As a result of the Mayor’s Emergency Proclamation, City Manager Niroop Srivatsa directed that City Offices be closed to the public through the end of…
All Contra Costa County Libraries Closing Until Further Notice
Beginning tomorrow, March 15, all 26 Contra Costa County Library locations will close until further notice as a precaution to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the community. Based on recommendations from the County Health Department, the closures are necessary to encourage social distancing and protect both patrons and staff in the libraries. All…
Hunkered In The Bunker: Day One
Day 1 of Quarantine: “We see people, wandering in the rain, drawn and haggard, a hardscrabble shuffle and defeated look on their faces – on the hunt for canned chili, Purell, and breakfast waffles. Sometimes, they stop, and through our binoculars we watch as they raise their bony finger to our air vent and we…