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Contra Costa County now offering COVID-19 vaccines to children under 5
Contra Costa County-run clinics are now offering COVID vaccines to children ages 6 months to 4 years old, the County has announced.
The pediatric versions...
New COVID ‘test to treat’ site opens in San Pablo
This story has been updated to reflect a change in location of the San Pablo testing site.
By Kathy Chouteau
A new “test to treat” state...
Biden Administration announces third round of free COVID-19 tests
The Biden Administration on Tuesday announced that Americans can order a third round of free COVID-19 tests at COVIDTests.gov. This time, U.S. households are...
Contra Costa college district to continue indoor mask mandate this summer
Recent outbreaks in workplaces and schools prompted the Contra Costa College District (4CD) to continue its indoor mask mandate for the 2022 summer semester.
In...
Bay Area health officers urge precaution as COVID cases, hospitalizations swell
A dozen Bay Area health officers are urging community members to take precautions amid rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, including masking indoors.
"The Bay Area...
WCCUSD superintendent announces delay in COVID-19 vaccine requirement
Kathy Chouteau
The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) has pushed back its student vaccination date requirement one year, aligning with recently revised state...
Contra Costa Health strives for ‘Path to Zero’ COVID-19 deaths
By Kathy Chouteau
Contra Costa Health (CCH) has launched Path to Zero, an initiative that refocuses Contra Costa County’s emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic...
‘Booster Shot Clinic’ for ages 5-plus coming to Richmond
By Kathy Chouteau
Contra Costa Health Services’ (CCHS) COVID-19 Mobile Team Vaccine Clinic will roll up to the Community Housing Development Corporation’s (CHDC) Multicultural Family...
BART Board of Directors reinstates mask mandate
BART's Board of Directors this morning reinstated a mandate requiring riders to wear masks in paid areas. The rule is effective until July 18...
WCCUSD prohibits incentivizing students to wear masks
West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) Superintendent Dr. Chris Hurst says it is prohibited to incentivise mask wearing in schools, such as providing...
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Inaugural Bay Area Catfish Challenge coming to San Pablo Reservoir
The first annual Bay Area Catfish Challenge is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 30, at the San Pablo Reservoir in El Sobrante.
The...
Rich Dish checks in at Flor Hermosa
By Kathy Chouteau
With spring in the air, the Standard set its sights on Flor Hermosa, a coffee shop nestled amid the lush greenscape of...