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Animal Services

3 Stories
Posted on: May 20, 2013

WANTED! FOSTER FAMILIES

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Foster committments last only about two weeks. All supplies are provided. Call (925) 335-8327 for information. [This is a Foster line only. No other calls can be responded to.]Try it! You may like it!

Posted on: September 11, 2012

Animal Services Department Low Cost Dog Training

Our behaviorists will teach you and your dog basic obedience, proper handling techniques and much more, in five 1 hour Saturday classes. Only $75 for dogs adopted at CCASD, $95 for all others. Space is limited so call... Read on...

Posted on: October 15, 2012

NEW SUNDAY CANINE ADOPTIONS!

Spread the word! Volunteers will be running the mobile event for adoption of ADULT DOGS, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm every Sunday. PLEASE NOTE: The shelter will NOT be open to the public at any time during the event. Animals... Read on...


Board of Supervisors District V

2 Stories
Posted on: September 5, 2012

Latest 'District V eGram' posted

To view the Summer 2012 District 5 newsletter, please visit:

Click Here for the Summer 2012 District 5
Posted on: August 21, 2012

2012 Keller Canyon Mitigation Grant Awardees

Keller Canyon mitigation grants announced

PITTSBURG (Aug. 21, 2012) -- Over 78 grants totaling $1,206,175 were awarded from the Keller Canyon Landfill Mitigation Fund.

The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors approved the... Read on...


Employment & Human Services

8 Stories
Posted on: May 9, 2013

Casey Foundation Selects Paul Buddenhagen as 2013-2014 Children and Family Fellow

Contact: Lauren Brosnan

925.584.9070

For Immediate Release

Contra Costa’s One-Stop Career Center and Service Integration Administrator Selected as Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Children and Family Fellow

BALTIMORE... Read more »

Posted on: April 24, 2013

Free Cell Phone Available to Low-Income Individuals through Federal Lifeline Program

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ReachOut Wireless™ (Nexus Communications, Inc), provides Lifeline, a government assistance program that provides discounts on wireless service for qualified consumers in place of older technologies like landline phone... Read on...

Printable flyer
Posted on: January 15, 2013

January 2013 is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

For Release: January 14, 2013

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

“This month, we rededicate ourselves to stopping one of the greatest human rights abuses of our time. Around the world,... Read on...


Home Page

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Posted on: February 11, 2013

County Offices Closed on February 18

Posted on: January 22, 2013

Contra Costa County Honors Local Humanitarians

Entertainment was provided by the Los Medanos Gospel Choir, and a keynote address from Contra Costa Community College District Chancellor Dr. Helen Benjamin set the tone for the ceremony, recognizing the achievements of Dr.... More details...

Posted on: December 18, 2012

Marsh Creek Road Open to Normal Traffic -- Heavy Trucks Still Detoured

Contra Costa County’s Public Works Department temporarily closed Marsh Creek Road between Deer Valley Road and Pine Lane in Clayton. Public Works maintenance crews discovered a section of the roadway that had been... More Information...

Posted on: December 10, 2012

Final Day of Giving in Contra Costa County Food Bank Drive

The Counties Care Holiday Food Fight challenge between Solano and Contra Costa employees is nearing the million dollar mark in total donations in less than a decade of fundraising. While county workers are the primary... Find out more...

Food Bank Website
Posted on: November 6, 2012

Contra Costa County Salutes Veterans

"Honoring All Who Served" was the theme of this year's event. The ceremony commenced with the Presentation of Colors by the Concord Marines, and the singing of the National Anthem by local Vietnam veteran Richard... More details...

Posted on: September 11, 2012

Poll Workers Needed for November 6 Presidential Election

You must be a registered voter in California to qualify for a poll worker position, but prior experience is not necessary. Training will be provided, and stipends range from $5 to $100 depending upon the duties. High... Hiring Details

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Posted on: September 25, 2012

West Nile Virus Update

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Posted on: July 3, 2012

Veterans Service Office Opens Outreach Station in Danville

Veterans and their families in the southern Contra Costa County will have easier access to a wide variety of services with an outreach station opening Thursdays from 10 am – 2 pm at the Danville Veterans Memorial Building at... More information...


Public Works

3 Stories
Posted on: March 8, 2013

Tree Restoration Project to begin on March 8, 2013

The Public Works Department has executed a construction contract with Pacific Tree Company to perform a landscape project on a vacant parcel south of the West County Detention Center.

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Posted on: March 5, 2013

Bay Point community partners with local organizations to clean up Willow Creek

Supervisor Federal Glover, The Watershed Project, Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley, the County Watershed Program, and neighborhood residents cleaned up Willow Creek in Bay Point on Saturday, March 2nd, 2013.

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Posted on: February 19, 2013

Vasco Road Work

Contra Costa County Public Works Department will perform roadwork on Vasco Road between Camino Diablo and Brushy Creek on February 28, 2013.

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Tax Collector

5 Stories
Posted on: February 12, 2013

Treasury Oversight Committee February 19th Quarterly Meeting

The Treasury Oversight Committee will be meeting 3:00-4:00 p.m. in Conference Room 103 of the County Finance Building on Tuesday February 19 to review the Treasurer's quarterly report ending December 31, 2012. The Public... Read on...

Most Recent TOC Quarterly Meeting Agenda
Posted on: March 28, 2013

Taxpayers' Bill of Rights Hearing

The California State Board of Equalization will hold hearings to allow local agencies and taxpayers to address issues identified in the Taxpayers' Rights Advocate's Annual Report, and discuss means to correct problems... Read on...

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Posted on: February 12, 2013

County's First Online Tax- Foreclosed Property Auction

The online auction will be open for bidding on Saturday, February 23rd and close Tuesday, February 26th. Information for bidders on the property and the county terms of sale can be seen at http://www.bid4assets... Read on...

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Posted on: February 6, 2013

Increasing Your Home’s Efficiency

Increasing your home’s efficiency is more than switching out light bulbs—it’s approaching your home as a complete system, with heating, air-conditioning, water and other systems working together more effectively to help... Read on...

energyupgradeca.org website
Posted on: August 2, 2012

Where to Go for a Business License

If you're wondering where to go to obtain a business license, look no further than right here on line. Find out whether you should get the license from a particular city or the County. We'll tell you the address... Read on...

Where to Go for a Business License Webpage