1st West Nile Death Since 2006 Reported In Contra Costa County

A health department official said the death reinforces the importance of reducing the risk of infection by reducing exposure to mosquitoes.

Harmful Algae Blooms Trigger Warning In Discovery Bay

Visitors should be aware of the elevated risk and are encouraged to stay out of the water until further notice, officials said Tuesday.

1st West Nile Virus-Infected Dead Bird Reported In Contra Costa County

The last time the first dead bird of the year tested positive this early in the season was more than a decade ago.

Contra Costa Urges Vigilance As Measles Cases Rise In CA, U.S.

The Association of Bay Area Health Officers underscored the importance of robust protection against the highly contagious illness.

West Nile Virus Found In Dead Bird In Contra Costa County

West Nile Virus can be spread from birds to people through a mosquito bite.

West Nile Virus Returns To Contra Costa County

The first mosquitoes of 2023 have tested positive for West Nile virus in Contra Costa County, authorities said Friday.

Nurses Union Set To Strike At John Muir Behavioral Health In Concord

"While we have reached agreement on certain issues, our core concerns have yet to be meaningfully addressed."

Concord Joins Class-Action Lawsuit Against Monsanto Over PCBs

Concord is joining several other Contra Costa municipalities in demanding that Monsanto pays for PCB cleanup efforts.

Best Nursing Homes In California Ranked ‘High Performing’ By U.S. News

Concord nursing homes make 2022 U.S. News Best List.

Concord Residents Offered 4 Free At-Home COVID Tests

You may request them by mail, a toll-free phone number, or pick them up at the library.

Free Flu Shot Clinic Offered In Concord Ahead Of 'Tripledemic'

Here's where you can get your vaccine shot in Concord ahead of what could be a severe flu season.

Mosquito Group Tests Positive For West Nile In Contra Costa County

The Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District found a second group of mosquitos that tested positive for West Nile Virus this year.

West Nile Virus: Mosquitoes Test Positive In Contra Costa County

It marked the first group of mosquitoes to test positive in the county this year.

John Muir Health Medical Centers Among Top In Bay Area, CA: U.S. News

The Walnut Creek Medical Center is ranked second and the Concord Medical Center third out of 49 hospitals in the San Francisco Metro Area.

Contra Costa County Now Offering COVID Vaccines To Children Under 5

Previously, only children ages 5+ and adults were eligible to receive COVID vaccinations.

Young Antioch Siblings Receive Life-Saving Kidney Transplants Hours Apart

Now at 11 years old, Matthew is back home recovering from his 2nd kidney transplant.

Sutter Health Nurses To Picket In Antioch, 14 Other NorCal Cities

RNs will hold informational pickets Tuesday in protest of the health network's alleged refusal to address health and safety concerns.

Hospital Capacity In Concord Area: See Latest Numbers

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Contra Costa County.

Hospital Capacity In Concord Area: See The Latest

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Contra Costa County and across CA.

How To Get Free N95 Masks In Concord

Concord residents will soon be able to get up to three N95 masks for free. See where and when you can get yours.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Concord Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Contra Costa County and across CA.

CoCo COVID Testing Nearly Doubles Pandemic Peak In Latest Surge

Contra Costa County is administering about 15,000 tests per day.

Free COVID-19 Tests: How To Get Them In Concord

Concord households can order up to four rapid antigen coronavirus tests starting Wednesday.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Concord Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Contra Costa County and across CA.

Dole Packaged Salads Recalled In Concord Amid Listeria Risk

The company expanded its voluntary recall of salads containing iceberg lettuce following a 2021 listeria outbreak that killed two people.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Concord Area

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Contra Costa County and across CA.

How Close Are Concord Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Here are updated numbers on hospital capacity in Contra Costa County.

Indoor Mask Order Back In Effect In Concord, Contra Costa County

The latest order takes effect Wednesday. Here's what to know.

More Concord Residents Required To Get Booster Shots

Contra Costa County announced it will require first responders and workers in homeless shelters to verify they've received a booster shot.

How Close Are Concord Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Here is updated data on hospital capacity in Contra Costa County.

COVID-19 Booster Shots: Where To Find Them In Concord

Boosters available in Concord can help protect against omicron and delta variant infections and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.

Omicron Variant: Concord Residents Urged To Get Booster Shot

Evidence of the Omicron variant in Contra Costa County has been detected in a county wastewater sample.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Concord Area

Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in Contra Costa County.

Latest Concord Mask Rules: CA Mandate Returns

Here's what Concord residents need to know about the newest California mask mandate (and exemptions) that took effect Wednesday.

Coronavirus Cases Down 61 Percent Recently In Contra Costa County: CDC

Contra Costa County has "moderate" coronavirus transmission, according to the CDC.

County Temporarily Shuts Down Lumpy's Diner Over COVID Mandates

The Antioch restaurant was one of 13 county businesses that refused to comply with COVID-19 restrictions.

13 Contra Costa Businesses Refuse To Comply With COVID-19 Mandate

Supervisors asked for a detailed report on businesses still not complying with indoor mandates, including checking customer vaccine records.

Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial' In Contra Costa County: CDC

The rate of new cases has increased recently in Contra Costa County.

Contra Costa County Ranks Well In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how Contra Costa County compares to the U.S.

Mask Restrictions Loosened Monday In Concord, Contra Costa County

Fully vaccinated? You may be able to go mask-free in these places.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.