Community Courts Help Our Justice System
by Contra Costa County Supervisor, Candace Anderson How do we save costs and create a more effective justice system? Contra Costa County’s District Attorney’s Office and several local police agencies […]
One Pair of Breeding Osprey in Contra Costa County
Erecting artificial nest platforms could help the Osprey by James Hale The Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) is a fish-eating, diurnal bird of prey with a cosmopolitan range. Sometimes called fish eagle, […]
Why Should You Become a Civil Grand Juror?
by Candace Anderson Have you ever wanted to help local government become more effective? Consider applying to be a Civil Grand Juror. Dedicated community volunteers are needed to serve […]
Qualify for Income Tax Credit
15 Thousand Contra Costa County Residents Could Qualify For NEW State Earned Income Tax Credit (Martinez, January 28, 2016) California’s new Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) could benefit 15,000 low-income […]
$590,000 to San Ramon Parks
Contra Costa County Supervisor Candace Andersen and the City of San Ramon Announce the Release of County Park Dedication Funds for Improvements to San Ramon Parks — Iron Horse Trail […]
CCHP Picks Up Slack after DMC Closure
By Contra Costa County Supervisor, Candace Anderson Contra Costa […]
Art and Writing Challenge Award Winners
Middle and high school students display creative excellence in annual challenge Award winning students from throughout Contra Costa County are being recognized at the 18th Annual Art and Writing Challenge […]
Toxic Pesticides In Two County Creeks
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 […]
County Commission Seats Open
Supervisor Mary Nejedly Piepho is seeking motivated candidates to serve on the following County Commission advisory committees: First 5, Contra Costa Children and Families Commission 1 Alternate seat Closing […]
Orinda Academy Open House
Orinda Academy is having their Open House Sunday, December 7 1 pm – 4pm Orinda Academy is a college preparatory school for students in grades 8 through 12 who are […]