The candles pose a fire hazard and have led to 14 incidents involving high flames, including property damage and burns.
Wastewater sampling from the county shows a steady increase in the presence of the virus, particularly the infectious strain of COVID-19.
The high number of doctor vacancies in the Contra Costa County Health System is expected to get much worse in the next year, the union said.
Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda joined several other Contra Costa municipalities in demanding that Monsanto pays for PCB cleanup efforts.
"Several hospitals in the community are reporting critically high levels of patients occupying beds."
You may request them by mail, a toll-free phone number, or pick them up at the library.
Here's where you can get your vaccine shot in Lamorinda ahead of what could be a severe flu season.
Contra Costa County health officials lifted a trio of health orders this week that had expanded the availability of COVID-19 testing.
Contra Costa Health Services has vaccinated over 845 people against monkeypox in recent weeks and has a waiting list of 1,800.
The news comes as a dual health threat as COVID cases and hospitalizations are on the rise.
County health officials stress the recommendation is "not an order" but COVID-19 cases, including hospitalizations, are on the rise.
Two other Bay Area counties made the list for lowest death rates among counties with populations over 1-million.
The newly appointed Dr. Ori Tzvieli will make important decisions on the future of mask mandates and vaccine requirements.
See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Contra Costa County and across CA.
Since COVID-19 began, the virus has killed 1,092 people in Contra Costa County.
See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Contra Costa County and across CA.
The COVID-19 omicron spike is stretching emergency services and hospitals thin in Contra Costa County.
Next week, Lamorinda residents will be able to get up to three N95 masks for free. See where and when you can get yours.
Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Contra Costa County.
Lamorinda households can now order up to four rapid antigen coronavirus tests.
Dire blood shortages are forcing doctors in California to delay blood transfusions for those who need them.
The two Walnut Creek hospitals have less than a half dozen available ICU beds between them as COVID-19 surge continues.
The company expanded its voluntary recall of salads following a 2021 listeria outbreak that killed two people.
People in Lamorinda and beyond are clamoring for COVID-19 tests as the highly contagious omicron variant continues to spread.
Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Contra Costa County and across CA.
The latest order takes effect Wednesday. Here's what to know.
The deadline is soon for the boosters.
Rising demand prompted a change by Contra Costa County.
Here are updated numbers on hospital capacity in Contra Costa County.
As Lamorinda residents prepare for holiday gatherings, the majority of sequenced COVID-19 cases in California are now the omicron variant.
Evidence of the Omicron variant in Contra Costa County has been detected in a county wastewater sample.
Contra Costa County has "moderate" coronavirus transmission, according to the CDC.
The fully cooked ham and pepperoni products were produced in Michigan and shipped nationwide, including to California.
A new report highlighted hundreds of the best ambulatory surgical facilities across the nation, and 83 Golden State centers made the list.
The rate of new cases has increased recently in Contra Costa County.
The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how Contra Costa County compares to the U.S.
Fully vaccinated? You may be able to go mask-free in these places.
Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.