Residents of Danville will be getting to meet the newest member of the Danville police department this spring as K9 Rony hits the streets. Rony (RAH-nee) is a highly trained police dog who will be used on patrol to assist officers in a variety of situations. He and his partner, Officer Tyler Nelson, will be […]
Contra Costa Fire Restoring Providing Immediate Financial Assistance to Fire The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CCCFPD), in conjunction with the California Fire Foundation and United Professional Firefighters Local #1230, has launched the Supplying Aid to Victims of Emergency (SAVE) program by distributing direct assistance to fire victims at a fire scene. On March 3rd, 2015, […]
Ballot drop-off box will be available at danville town offices Residents will be able to save postage and time with vote-by-mail program Danville residents will find it easier to vote in the upcoming Special Primary Election, as the County Elections Office and the Town of Danville are teaming up to provide a convenient “CoCo Vote-N-Go” […]
Contra Costa — Grayson Creek and Dry Creek contain toxic amounts of pyrethroid pesticides, according to a new water-monitoring study by the Contra Costa Clean Water Program. The Contra Costa Clean Water Program conducted Stressor/Source Identification Studies (SSID) in 2014 to determine the causes of toxicity in the two local creeks. The study found that […]
By Candace Anderson, Contra Costa County Supervisor In my role as County Supervisor, I have the privilege of sitting alongside city council members on many boards and commissions. The Central […]
By Peggy Spear: The media landscape in the East Bay is shifting again, as five local community papers are banding together to create the new Contra Costa Community News Group. Publishers from the Clayton Pioneer, Concord Pioneer, Lamorinda Weekly, […]
Danville Mayor’s Installation and Community Service Awards lets Town recognize residents for their service Over 200 hundred people enjoyed a new venue this year for the annual Mayoral Installation and Community Service Awards in Danville. The five-member Danville Town Council presided over the event, held for the first time at the Village Theatre and Art Gallery, […]
With storm incoming, residents asked to keep street gutters clear The National Weather Service is forecasting a strong storm system hitting the area early Thursday morning, bringing with it heavy rains and strong winds. In preparation for the storm, Danville Maintainence Services Director Jed Johnson is recommending that residents be sure their gutters are clear […]
By Joan Trezek; The signs of Fall Open Enrollment season are everywhere—on TV sets, in the newspaper and in mailboxes. It’s the time of year when consumers can sign up for health insurance coverage or change carriers or plans within a carrier’s offerings. The enrollment season officially began November 15 and ends on February 15, […]
By Candace Anderson, Contra Costa County Supervisor: The Holiday Season is a special time for most of us. For some it holds great religious significance with the celebration of Christmas and Hanukkah, and some […]