Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County Supervisors Zap Use Of E-Cigarettes
Contra Costa County Supervisors took steps Tuesday in Martinez to short-circuit the use of e-cigarettes in places where smoking is prohibited.
New Smartphone App To Reveal History of Contra Costa Co. Restaurant Health Code Inspections
If you’ve ever wondered about the cleanliness of a particular food establishment in Contra Costa County you will soon have access to that information in the form of an app.
Contra Costa County Man Arrested For Killing Father
Police have arrested a 22-year-old Contra Costa County man on suspicion of killing his father, who had previously filed a restraining order against his son.
Many Contra Costa Mortgages Still Underwater Despite Rising Home Prices
A large portion of property owners in Contra Costa County remain underwater, making payments on mortgages higher than the value of the home, even though overall home prices in the San Francisco Bay Area are climbing upward once again.
Contra Costa County Launches Life-Saving CPR App
The PulsePoint app notifies smartphone users who are trained in CPR and willing to respond to emergencies when someone nearby is suffering a cardiac emergency and may require CPR.
Gas Pipeline Under Alamo’s Iron Trail Raises Safety Concerns
Property owners who have built fences and other structures along Contra Costa County’s Iron Horse Trail have officials worried. That’s because there is a high-pressure jet fuel petroleum pipeline that runs under it.
Contra Costa Co. Supervisors Approve Closing 4 Fire Stations
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday evening to approve a plan to shutter four fire stations a month after voters rejected a parcel tax measure meant to prevent the closures.
Woman, Child Killed In Head-On Crash Near Byron
A woman and a young boy were killed in a head on collision with a big-rig on Byron Highway in Contra Costa County Friday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Disgraced East Bay Drug Cop Pleads Guilty In Corruption Scandal
A former Contra Costa County drug task force commander pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to a number of felony charges stemming from a police corruption case that scandalized the Bay Area.
East Bay Drug Cop To Plead Guilty In Corruption Scandal
The former commander of an East Bay narcotics task force is pleading guilty to stealing drugs from evidence lockers and trying to sell them on the street with the help of a private investigator.
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