The first installment of property taxes becomes delinquent if not paid by Dec. 10, 2025.
Contra Costa voters weighed in on an election to add five more House districts that was widely seen as a referendum on President Trump.
Congressman Mark DeSaulnier virtual hall meeting at 6 p.m. to discuss how the shutdown will impact District 10.
Federal Glover, the first person of color to be elected to and serve on the board of supervisors, represented District 5 for six terms.
"Buyer's remorse" is continuing as Contra Costa's Diana Becton has become the next Bay Area district attorney to face a recall effort.
Contra Costa DA Diana Becton said in her official filing that a recall campaign would "undermine the will of the people."
The Air District has been evaluating the fire’s air quality impacts and has issued three notices of violation to MRC.
Tim Grayson and Marisol Rubio lay out their arguments for why each believes they are the best candidate to represent Martinez.
Tim Grayson and Marisol Rubio are on the November 2024 ballot for California State Senate District 9.
Marisol Rubio and Tim Grayson are on the November 2024 ballot for California State Senate District 9.
The trust secured funds to add more than 230 aces to the Franklin Ridge Wildlife and Trail Corridor.
The Contra Costa Civic Plaza Administration Building includes a new public law library, ground-floor retail spaces and a parking garage.
The public is encouraged to give feedback on a presentation by city staff about which streets are recommended for paving this year.
The free, 10-week course is held at the District Attorney’s Office in downtown Martinez.
"Repeated commitments to the community and to regulators to improve the culture of safety at PBF have not resulted in improvement."
"It is a deeply flawed plan that does not improve statewide water supplies and would harm the Delta, the regions, and California's economy."
The Alhambra Hills Public Access and Habitat Management Analysis has been completed. City Council will discuss the next steps.
The city accepted 29 applications and a petition from residents regarding name choices. Find out which name is recommended.
"It is a collaborative effort to enforce the law and ensure public safety."
The Martinez City Council study session is scheduled for Wednesday and is open to the public.
The waterfront, on the northern tip of Contra Costa County, looks large from the nearby Benicia-Martinez Bridge.
Martinez Refining Company has taken numerous corrective actions to ensure the events of last Thanksgiving, the manager said in an apology.
The Martinez Refining Company will discuss operational measures since it accidentally released tons of chemical dust last Thanksgiving.
Following the survey period, the Local Road Safety Plan will be drafted and made available for public view and comments.
U.S. Rep. John Garamendi honored 53 Women of the Year, including Contra Costa County's District Attorney Diana Becton.
A new buffered bicycle lane was also added as part of the environmentally friendly pavement project.
Supervisors may require that guns in homes are locked.
The Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Equal Employment Opportunity (ACEEO) has a vacant community seat open to applicants.
Constituents can submit questions ahead of time for the in-person meeting to be held in Concord.
Authorities began taking soil samples this week from over 12 sites possibly impacted by the November Martinez refinery release.
The settlement will result in cleaner air in the Bay Area with Tesoro’s forfeiture of air emission credits, federal authorities said.
City officials will discuss and receive staff input on the Public Review Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element of the General Plan.
A mechanical failure four days earlier started a chain of events leading to the Thanksgiving night discharge, an official said.
The November incident has led to "extensive community angst and frustration" and has drawn upon significant city resources, city staff said.
Fourteen local organizations were approved last year to receive community grants.
The city continues to monitor Contra Costa Health and Martinez Refining Company actions related to the Nov. 24-25, 2022 incident.
Legislation passed in 2011 allows such partnerships but is set to expire in 2025.
As of Friday, suits were filed against a dozen cities, including Burlingame, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Martinez, Richmond and Novato.
"Her extensive public sector experience will undoubtedly serve our staff and community well."
Becton was sworn in by California Attorney General Rob Bonta at a ceremony Wednesday in Martinez.