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UPDATE on Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board meeting will be accessible in-person, via television, and via live-streaming to all members of the public.  Board meetings are televised live on Comcast Cable 27, ATT/U-Verse Channel 99, and WAVE Channel 32, and can be seen live online ...

Contra Costa County Becomes 1st to Achieve TRUE Pre-Certification

On November 2, 2022, Contra Costa County was recognized as a leader in sustainability and innovation at the Greenbuild International Conference at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Contra Costa County’s former Administration Building (651 Pin...

Election Results

The polls are closed, and ballot counting is underway for the November 8, 2022, General Election. You can get the latest results at the County Elections website or here. 

You can get the latest results at the County Elections website or https://ww...

Contra Costa County Shined a Light of Hope and Support for Veterans

Hundreds of counties demonstrated appreciation and support for America’s veterans in a new way. County government buildings across the country, including our county building at 10 Douglas in Martinez, home to Contra Costa County Veterans Service...

Board of Supervisors Opens 58-Year-Old Time Capsule

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....

Public Comment Session for Delta Tunnel Project

The Delta tunnel project, known as the "Delta Conveyance Project," is the latest version of a massive State water infrastructure project that would divert water around the Delta. The tunnel takes fresh water out of the Delta, bypassing the ecosy...

County Administration Building Shines Light on Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness

The County Administration Building was lit up in teal, green and pink lights on Thursday, October 13th, 2022, to shine a light on awareness and funding for metastatic breast cancer research. 

Every year, more than 685,000 people worldwide die from...

Wildfire Preparedness & Safety

Stay prepared for wildfires and potential power outages. Tips include knowing how to manually open your garage door, parking your car in the direction you want to leave in, and evacuating when an order is issued for your safety.    

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Parking and Access to County Administration Building

If you wish to conduct County business and/or attend Board of Supervisors meetings, please make sure to give yourself time to park and go through security. The majority of parking around the County Administration building is metered. View maps an...

Voter-Approved Measure X

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...

Renter and Landlord Resources

See Contra Costa County Tenant and Landlord Resources (PDF) and scroll down for more resources. Vea Recursos para Inquilinos y Propietarios del condado de Contra Costa (PDF), incluyendo desalojos, asistencia  de alquiler y mediación. Or click on ...

COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund

In partnership with the San Francisco Chronicle Season of Sharing (SOS) Program, the Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services (EHSD) Volunteer & Emergency Services provides emergency relief for eligible families and individuals adversely im...

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...