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Contra Costa County moves to less-restrictive Orange tier
COVID-19 restrictions have further eased in Contra Costa County starting today, as the county has moved into the less restrictive “Orange” tier of the...
County advises residents on how to vote safely in election
By Kathy Chouteau
Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) is offering its recommendations for voting safely during election season to protect against contracting or transmitting COVID-19.
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Golden State Model Railroad Museum to remain closed for rest of 2020
The Golden State Model Railroad Museum in Richmond announced today that it will remain closed for the rest of the year "due to the...
Contra Costa County to offer free flu shots at COVID-19 testing sites
Starting Oct. 1, free flu shots will be offered to people who get tested for COVID-19 at certain Contra Costa County testing sites.
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California allows outdoor public playgrounds to reopen
Outdoor playgrounds in California can now reopen, although rules on face coverings and social distancing remain in place, the California Dept. of Public Health...
More Contra Costa businesses can reopen as COVID-19 data improves
An improving COVID-19 situation means more indoor businesses can reopen in Contra Costa County with modifications, including indoor restaurants, gyms, movie theaters, massage parlors...
AC Transit to resume fare collection Monday, Oct. 19
AC Transit will resume collecting fares starting Monday, Oct. 19.
The transit agency stopped fare collection in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and also...
Health officials assign level of COVID-19 risk to Halloween activities
Public health officials have been advising against traditional trick-or-treating for Halloween this year, as it carries a “high risk for spreading COVID-19.”
But not all...
AC Transit providing free masks, hand sanitizer to riders
AC Transit began rolling out a plan Tuesday to provide riders with free masks and hand sanitizer dispensers on buses, with the aim of...
Contra Costa health officials advise against trick-or-treating on Halloween
By Kathy Chouteau
With the COVID-19 pandemic adding next-level scariness to Halloween this year, Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) has advised county residents to avoid...
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Planning Commission to review plans for 45 townhomes on Garrity Way
A plan to build 45 townhomes on a vacant lot at 3151 Garrity Way in the Hilltop District of Richmond is moving to its...
Chevron Richmond reports safety gains and free home upgrades at town hall
By Mike Aldax
Chevron Richmond reported a 62 percent drop in notices of violation over the last half-year and a downward trend in flaring events...
Sheldon Elementary to host student music and debate showcase
Sheldon Elementary School will host "A Night of Brazilian Rhythm & Voice" on Thursday, May 21. The event takes place from 6-7 p.m. in...