UPDATE on Board of Supervisors Meeting

To slow the spread of COVID-19, the Health Officer’s Shelter Order of June 16, 2020, prevents public gatherings (Health Officer Order). In lieu of a public gathering, the Board of Supervisors meeting will be accessible via television and live-st...

Financial Assistance Opportunity if Your Income Was Impacted by COVID-19

Community members whose income has been impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible for a one-time opportunity for financial assistance. Contra Costa County residents who experienced layoffs, reduced work hours, or inability to work due to school/childcare closu...

Caring for Your Pets in the Summer

You might know that cold weather poses health risks to your pets, but so does warm weather – even on days that don’t seem that hot to you. Knowing the risks and being prepared can help keep your pet safe.

Be prepared

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Contra Costa County Releases Updated Public Guidance for Face Coverings

Update on COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)

July 7, 2020 - See Health Services Press Release: Contra Costa County Releases Updated Public Guidance for Face Coverings. See Active Health Orders: Requiring Face Coverings and Mass Quarantine.

July 2, 2020 - Joint Statement from Bay Area Health Official...

News Release: Two Martinez Residents Charged with Hate Crime for Defacing Black Lives Matter Mural

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—July 7, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Two Martinez Residents Charged with Hate Crime for Defacing Black Lives Matter Mural

Martinez, Calif. – Today, the Contra...

Contra Costa County Public Works Will Be Applying Chip Seal

Contra Costa County Public Works Will Apply a Chip Seal on Roads in the Byron, Brentwood/Knightsen, Franklin Canyon, Orinda/Lafayette, and San Ramon Areas

July 1, 2020, Contra Costa County, CA – The Contra Costa County Public W...

Work to Begin on Countywide Guardrail Upgrade Project

Contra Costa County Public Works 

to Begin Construction on the Countywide Guardrail Upgrade Project

July 2, 2020, Brentwood, CA – The Contra Costa County Public Works Department will begin construction on the Countywid...

Martinez Shelter Parking Lot Expansion Underway

Work has begun on the expansion of the front parking lot at our Martinez shelter. Funded by the Contra Costa County Capital Improvements Fund, this project will increase public safety by expanding the number of parking spaces to reduce the overflow in our...

TRUTH Act Virtual Community Forum on July 28

Join us for the TRUTH Act Virtual Community Forum on July 28, 2020, starting at 9:30 AM. Hear from the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office about civil immigration enforcement activities in 2019. Watch the Forum online or on Contra Costa Televis...

News Release: Joseph DeAngelo Jr. Pleads Guilty to 13 Murders, 13 Kidnappings & Uncharged Crimes

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 mobile, Scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Joseph James DeAngelo Jr. Pleads Guilty to 13 Murders, 13 Kidnappings and Dozens of Additional Uncharged Crimes

“Golden State Killer” t...

New Library Hours Beginning July 1, and Front Door Service

Several community libraries will have new hours of operation beginning July 1, 2020. Visit ccclib.org to see the full schedule, participate in the Summer Reading Program and much more.

“We are eager to reconnect with library users and take this i...

News Release: DA Becton Issues New Policy to Ban Carotid Holds by DA’s Investigative Unit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—June 26, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 mobile

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

District Attorney Diana Becton Issues New Policy to Ban Carotid Holds by DA’s Investigative Unit 

Martinez, Calif. &...

Seeking Applicants for Racial Justice Oversight Body Seat 4

Contra Costa Television Supports Distance Learning for Students

Contra Costa Television Supports Distance Learning for Students

Contra Costa Television and the Contra Costa County Office of Education support distance learning for K-5 students with math lessons airing on the edTV channel on weekdays, starting June 29, 2020.

To support distance learning instruction in math and addres...

Advisory: June 29th Press Conference, People vs. Joseph James DeAngelo

ADVISORY for PRESS CONFERENCE:

A joint press conference will be held immediately after the court hearing for People vs. Joseph James DeAngelo.

WHEN:                Monday, June 29, 2020...

COVID-19 Call Centers for Employers and Small Businesses

The Workforce Development Board (WDB) of Contra Costa County has worked with partners to develop resources to help employers and small businesses owners during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Workforce Development Board and Contra Costa County Board of Sup...

Prepare Your Residence for Wildfire Season and Power Outages

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office have published a guide for County residents to help prepare themselves, their families and neighbors in the event of a wildfire.

View and download Contra Co...

Report Price Gouging and Avoid Scams

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...

Help Make Transportation More Convenient for Older Adults and People with Disabilities

If you’re an older adult, have a disability, or are a veteran, transportation in Contra Costa County can be challenging. Contra Costa County and Contra Costa Transportation Authority want to identify ways to make it easier for you to get around ...

Brush Clearing and Tree Trimming on the Iron Horse Trail

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners Will Perform Brush Clearing

and Tree Trimming on the Iron Horse Trail in Concord/Pleasant Hill and Alamo Areas

June 17, 2020, Concord, Pleasant Hill and Alamo, CA – Kinder Morgan Energy Partners (Kinder Morga...

News Release: Former Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder Faces 34 Felonies for Perjury & Grand Theft

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—June 17, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 mobile

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Former Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder Faces 34 Felonies for Perjury & Grand Theft Related to His Political Ca...

Contra Costa Continues to Open Businesses and Activities Effective 6 AM, June 17, 2020

Walnut Creek Crosswalk Improvements Project

Contra Costa County Public Works 

to Begin Construction on Walnut Creek Crosswalk Improvements.

June 16, 2020, Walnut Creek, CA – The Contra Costa County Public Works Department will begin construction of the Walnut Creek Crossw...

Library Launching Front Door Service

It’s Not Too Late to Respond to Census. Residents can complete the survey by phone, online, or mail

It’s not too late to respond to the Census! Because of COVID-19, the Census has been extended through October 31, 2020. Contra Costa County residents received invitations in March to participate in the 2020 Census from the U.S. Census Bureau. Ma...

Stop the Spread of COVID-19

Please follow Shelter-in-Place Health Officer Orders to help save lives and slow the spread of COVID-19.

If in doubt, please stay home. If you go out, cover your face. Help save lives.

Stop the spread. See English flyer. See Spanish flyer.

For more informati...

Board of Supervisors Passed Ordinance to Continue Eviction Protection and Rent Freeze

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors passed an urgency ordinance on May 26, 2020 that continues an eviction moratorium for residential properties and small businesses through July 15, 2020. The urgency ordinance also continues a temporary rent fre...

Contra Costa to Reopen Outdoor Dining, Pools, Religious Services Effective 5 PM, June 5, 2020

Joint Statement in Reopening Activity While Continuing to Protect the Community

Contra Costa Rescinds Countywide Curfew Order Effective as of 1 PM, June 4, 2020

Contra Costa Passes Proclamation of Local Emergency and Countywide Curfew Order Due to Civil Unrest

Progress in COVID-19 Fight Means Businesses Reopening on June 3, 2020

See Health Services Press Release: Progress in COVID-19 Fight Means Businesses Reopening on June 3. 

See Updated Shelter in Place Order 6/2/2020 and Appendices.

District Attorney Diana Becton Issues Statement on Murder of George Floyd

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—June 2, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 mobile

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

District Attorney Diana Becton Issues Statement on Murder of George Floyd

Martinez, Calif. – Today, ...

News Release: Law Enforcement Leaders Call on State Bar to Create New Ethics Rule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 1, 2020CONTACT: Scott Alonso (Contra Costa DA’s Office)

925-536-8110 mobile, 925-957-8638 office

Law Enforcement Leaders Call on State Bar to Create New Ethics Rule to End the Conflict of Interest Between Prosecutors and ...

Requiring Testing of Residents and Personnel at Residential Facilities

Contra Costa County Extends a Modified Ordinance for Eviction Protection and Rent Freeze

News Release: Clayton Resident Charged with Arranging to Meet a Minor for Sex

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 22, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 mobile

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Clayton Resident Charged with Arranging to Meet a Minor for Sex

Martinez, Calif. – On Thursday May 21, 2020, th...

Rodeo Downtown Infrastructure Improvements Project

Contra Costa County Public Works 

to Begin Construction on Rodeo Downtown Infrastructure Improvements Project

May 20, 2020, Rodeo, CA – The Contra Costa County Public Works Department will begin construction of the Rodeo Downtown Infrastr...

Contra Costa County to Begin Allowing Curbside Retail on May 19, 2020

See Press Release: Contra Costa County to Begin Allowing Curbside Retail on May 19, 2020. 

See Joint Statement (PDF) from Bay Area Health Officers Regarding Significant Progress on COVID-19 Indicators and Next Steps for Reopening. 

See Upd...

San Pablo Dam Road Traffic Safety Improvements Project

Contra Costa County Public Works to Begin Construction on San Pablo Dam Road

 May 19, 2020 El Sobrante, CA – The Contra Costa County Public Works Department will begin construction of the San Pablo Dam Road Traffic Safety Improv...

Contra Costa County to Allow Vehicle-Based Gatherings and Services Health Order

TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

EFFECTIVE MAY 18

Beginning Monday, May 18, 2020, the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office will allow for public visits by appointment only. To request an appointment you will need to either cal...

Tax Collector's Office Appointments Available

Contra Costa Extends Time People With COVID-19 Must Remain in Isolation Health Orders

Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Begins in Brentwood

May 13, 2020, Brentwood, CA –...

Veterans' Voices Talk Show Highlights First Responders

Seven Bay Area Health Officers' Statement: Bay Area Health Orders Remain in Effect

2020 Alamo Summer Concert and Movie Series Canceled

Contra Costa County Canceling 2020 Alamo Summer Concert and Movie Series

May 8, 2020, Alamo, CA – Due to the County Health Department’s current Covid-19 Shelter in Place Order, and the Governor’s expectation that residents of ...

County Workforce Development Board Resources for Employees

Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County, a bureau of the Employment and Human Services Department, has resources available for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including career skills training, unemployment information and free Rapid Re...

Governor Newsom Announces Executive Order N-61-20

Governor Newsom Announces Executive Order N-61-20

May 6, 2020

To acknowledge the many taxpayers who have suffered financial hardship as a result of COVID-19 and were unable to pay their property taxes when due, Governor Newsom announced today Executive Orde...

Board of Supervisors Passes Eviction Protection and Rent Freeze Ordinance

The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve an Urgency Ordinance temporarily prohibiting evictions of residential and commercial real property tenants in Contra Costa County impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and establishing a moratorium on rent...

Authorizing Testing and Processing by Commercial Clinical Laboratories Health Order

Regional Shelter-in-Place Orders Extended as Some Rules Ease

Consumer Resources During COVID-19

Resources

General Assistance

• Contra Costa County Fraud Hotline 925-957-8608 or DA-ReportFraud@contracostada.org 
• Consumer Protection Unit - District Attorney’s Office 
• Consumer Information - California Attorney General’s ...

Seven Bay Area Health Officers’ Statement: Extension & Revisions to Current Shelter-in-Place Order

Vital Child Care Relief for COVID-19 Frontline Workers

County Launches New COVID-19 Call Center to Assist Small Businesses and Workers

News Release: Judge Finds Credible Evidence Against Danville Karate Coach to Proceed to Trial

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—April 23, 2020 

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638, office; 925-536-8110 cell 

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Judge Finds Credible Evidence Against Danville Karate Coach to Proceed to Trial

Martinez,...

Workforce Development Board Provides Free Access to Online Career Training

Contra Costa Health Officer Issues New "Cover Your Face" Order

Health Officer Order: Suspending Intakes. Social Distancing at Homeless Shelters

Contra Costa Health Order Requires Masks, Temperature Checks for Health Facility Visitors

County Library Launches New Virtual Storytime Content for Families

County Issues Mass Isolation and Quarantine Orders for People with COVID-19 and Their Close Contacts

April 1, 2020 is Census Day

Bay Area Health Officers Issue Updated Stay-at-Home Order with New Restrictions Through May 3

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Food and Support Services Available

Health Order for Laboratories to Report Comprehensively on COVID-19 Results

Click to Link to the Airports Newsletter Page

Airports Newsletter Link

Disaster Loan Assistance Available

Working capital loans to help small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes

News Release: DA's Office Seeks Public's Assistance for Ongoing Investigation

Contra Costa & 6 Other Bay Area Jurisdictions Order Residents to Stay Home

News Release: DA’s Office Underscores Any Price Gouging is Illegal During State of Emergency

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—March 17, 2020

 Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638, office; 925-536-8110 cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

DA’s Office Underscores Any Price Gouging is Illegal During State of Emergency

Martinez, Calif. &a...

CCAS COVID-19 Shelter Services Update

CCAS COVID-19 Shelter Services Update

(Updated June 10, 2020)

Over the last few weeks, Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS) has begun working on a Departmental re-opening and social distancing plan. Our primary concern is that CCAS has the appropria...

News Release: Newark Man Pleads Guilty for 2 Counts of Attempted Kidnapping for Rape

JOINT RELEASE– March 12, 2020

Contacts: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Lt. Tracie Reese, reese@walnutcreekpd.com

Newark Man Pleads Guilty for 2 Counts of Attempted Kidnapping for Rape

Martinez, Cal...

Contra Costa County Issues Emergency Proclamation

News Release: Richmond High School Physical Education Teacher Sentenced to 3 Years in State Prison

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 6, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Richmond High School Physical Education Teacher Sentenced to 3 Years in State Prison

Martinez, Calif. – Earl...

News Release: Owner of NorCal K9 Found Guilty for 4 Felonies of Animal Cruelty

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 5, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Owner of NorCal K9 Found Guilty for 4 Felonies of Animal Cruelty 

Martinez, Calif. – A Con...

News Release: Redwood City Man Found Guilty of Stalking & Vandalism

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 5, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Redwood City Man Found Guilty of Stalking & Vandalism 

Martinez, Calif. – Last week, a Contra C...

News Release: DA’s Office Arrests and Charges Antioch Woman for Workers’ Compensation Fraud

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 2, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

DA’s Office Arrests and Charges Antioch Woman for Workers’ Compensation Fraud Following ...

Bissell Pet Foundation Free Adoption Special July 10 & 11

Please note that all adoptions are currently being facilitated on a remote basis. All adopters will be required to license their new pet and a refundable spay/neuter deposit may apply. To view animals available for adoption, please visit https://www.contr...

News Release: Walnut Creek Man Sentenced to Prison for Trying to Meet Minor Online For Sex Acts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- February 20, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office; 925-536-8110, cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Walnut Creek Resident Sentenced to Prison for Trying to Meet  Minor Online For Sex Acts

Martinez, Calif. &nda...

News Release: Two Men Charged with Burglary of Walnut Creek Macy’s; Over $65,000 Jewelry Taken

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 30, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Two Men Charged with Burglary of Walnut Creek Macy’s; Over $65,000 Jewelry Taken

Martinez, Calif. &nd...

News Release: Human Trafficking Day of Action in Richmond Set for January 23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 16, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Human Trafficking Day of Action in Richmond Set for January 23

Martinez, Calif. – Contra Costa County Dis...

News Release: DA's Office & Code for America Announce 3,264 Marijuana Convictions Will Be Cleared

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 9, 2020

CONTRA COSTA CONTACT: Scott Alonso, scott.alonso@contracostada.org, 925-536-8110

CODE FOR AMERICA CONTACT:   Scott Gerber, scott@vrge.us, 408-202-4255

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY &...

Archived Media Releases

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Prosecutor Academy

First year law students are encouraged to spend one week learning from some of the top trial attorneys in the state at Prosecutor Academy. How do prosecutors decide what cases to file? How does a case proceed from arrest to jury trial? This one-week inten...

PG&E to Begin Construction on Bay Point Utility Undergrounding Project

August 27, 2019, Bay Point, CA - Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) will begin construction on the Bay Point Utility Undergrounding Project. The work consists of undergrounding utility lines along Bailey Road from State Route 4 north to Willow Pass Road ...

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question about property taxes in Contra Costa County?  You are not alone.  Hopefully, we have the answers you are looking for. Here are some categories to search:

• Help With Taxes
• Secured Taxes
• Supplemental Taxes
• Unsecured Taxes
• Redempt...

Important Tax Dates

The following schedule is intended to serve as a general guide to property owners in Contra Costa County, California. Please note that the list below includes only the more significant dates and does not include all items or activities in the regular, pro...

Tax Assistance for Seniors

Depending on age and sometimes income, seniors may qualify for certain tax assistance such as the following:

Transfer of Base Tax from old house to new house within the County

Exemption from Parcel Taxes assessed by school or special districts

Reminder Notic...

CalGold Website

CalGold website assists you in finding appropriate permit information for your business. It also provides contact information for the various agencies that administer & issue the permits.

About the Board

Contra Costa is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors elected to represent residents of our County.

Billing & Payments

Explore options for receiving the annual tax bill and for paying your taxes, plus more.

Business License

Learn how to apply for a business license, complete online renewal, view costs, or submit an exemption.

Come Work with Us!

Are you passionate about animal welfare? Does your heart yearn for the chance to make a difference in an animal's life? Join Animal Services!

Community Outreach

The District Attorney offers programs for parent education and support, supporting parents of chronically absent children campus safety and online safety for kids, preventing violence through youth education.

Conservation & Development

The Application and Permit Center includes staff from Planning, Building Inspection, and Public Works with the goal of enhancing the coordination of permitting services and providing as many development-related services as possible in one office.

Contra Costa Television

Contra Costa Television (CCTV) is the flagship channel of Contra Costa County's cable television programming, bringing you special events, government meetings and produced shows.

District Attorney Diana Becton

District Attorney Diana Becton has spent most of her professional career as a judge, lawyer, and manager. On September 17, 2017, she was sworn in as the 25th District Attorney for the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office. District Attorney Becto...

Find Us

Superior Court Operations

The main branch of the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office is located at:900 Ward StreetMartinez, CA 94553Phone: (925) 957 2200

Central Eastern Operations 

The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office, Cent...

Foster a Friend

Contra Costa Animal Services is launching a pilot Foster Program. We have had a thriving kitten foster program for several years and we are now expanding this program to include dogs and cats. The CCAS Foster program is a great way to help animal...

Frequent Permit Requests

Learn more about getting requests approved for home occupations, temporary events, accessory dwelling units, or alcohol and beverage sales.

New Property Owners

As a new owner you may not receive a bill since it is mailed out only once a year.  If you recently bought property, you should contact our office to find out the tax status and obtain a copy of the bill. If you know your Assessor's Parcel Number...

Residential Building

Learn about the most frequently requested building permits.

Shelter Enrichment Team

The Shelter Enrichment Team was created to solve the issue of enrichment for animals in the care of the County. A medically healthy dog isn't necessarily behaviorally, mentally, or emotionally well. It is no surprise that animals are stressed within the s...

Warm Tales & Happy Tails

There's nothing better than taking home your new friend. Read adoption success stories to warm your heart.

Watch a Live Meeting

Meeting agendas for the Board of Supervisors are available online. All meetings are open to the public, and the public is encouraged to attend.