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Posted on: December 12, 2022

Save the Date: 29th Annual César E. Chávez Celebration

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Please join us on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, for the 29th Annual César E. Chávez Commemorative Celebration.

Each year during the ceremony, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors honors a group of students as part of the Youth Hall ...

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Posted on: February 2, 2023

Storm Safety Tips

Floods Happen Fast

Please take steps to be prepared and stay safe amid stormy weather.

If you live in unincorporated Contra Costa County and are concerned about flooding, you can visit one of the sandbag stations throughout the County. Please note that you&...

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Posted on: January 18, 2023

Tips to Stay Safe in Cold Weather

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Stay safe as chilly temperatures are in the forecast for Contra Costa County. 

Take steps now to protect people, pets, plants, and pipes from the cold:

• People: Wear layers, limit time outdoors, and check heaters in advance. 

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Posted on: March 8, 2023

Orinda Union School District Ballot Measure Z Election Results

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Check results of the Orinda Union School District Ballot Measure Z Special Election here: https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/7761/Election-Results

For the most up-to-date voter information, you can visit cocovote.us.

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Posted on: February 27, 2023

Goodbye, MyBCW - Hello, BenefitsCal

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Contra Costa County has transitioned from MyBenefitsCalWin (MyBCW) to BenefitsCal, a new website to manage your benefits. This transition does not affect your current benefits. However, customers must create a new BenefitsCal account and link their case t...

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Posted on: January 18, 2023

Storm Response 2023 Disaster Recovery FAQs

Storm Response 2023 Disaster Recovery FAQs

Here are FAQs, emergency contacts, and resources for County residents impacted by the storms from December 31, 2022, to January 30, 2023. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

Disaster Recovery FAQs

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Posted on: September 12, 2022

Health Updates

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Contra Costa residents can get free at-home COVID test kits from Contra Costa Health (CCH) a new mail-order program.

People can order up to 4 free at-home test kits per household by filling out this online form or by calling us at 833-829-2626. There are t...

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Posted on: January 10, 2023

Board of Supervisors Installs New Leadership with Supervisor John Gioia as Chair

Board of Supervisors Installs New Leadership

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors held a swearing-in ceremony for Supervisor John Gioia as Board Chair and Supervisor Federal Glover as Vice Chair at its January 10, 2023, Board meeting.

At today’s Board of Supervisors meeting, Superio...

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Posted on: October 6, 2022

Board of Supervisors Opens 58-Year-Old Time Capsule

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A time capsule that was buried under the prior Contra Costa County Administration Building since 1964 was opened at the October 4, 2022, Board of Supervisors meeting. The Supervisors also displayed items for a new time capsule that will be opened in 2072....

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Posted on: December 7, 2022

Update on Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta

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Protect the Delta

The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Estuary (Delta) relies on California’s two most significant rivers, the Sacramento and San Joaquin, and is the largest estuary on the West Coast. East Contra Costa County covers a large area with...

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Posted on: February 24, 2022

Voter-Approved Measure X

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Measure X is a countywide 20-year, ½ cent sales tax approved by Contra Costa County voters on November 3, 2020. Collection of the tax began on April 1, 2021. The ballot measure language stated that the intent of Measure X is “to keep Contra Costa’s region...

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Posted on: December 28, 2021

County Workforce Development Board Resources for Employees

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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...

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