Contra Costa County

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Gov. Gavin Newsom has proclaimed a state of emergency focused on statewide El Niño preparedness and protecting California.

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Contra Costa County Superior Court has announced its presiding judge and assistant presiding judge for the 2027-2028 term.

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A Sept. 24 webinar will explain the basics of voting safety and election security.

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Contra Costa County high schools received top placements in the 2026-27 U.S. News rankings, according to the Antioch Herald.

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Contra Costa County issued two letters addressed to the Brentwood Planning Commission in a local-government development.

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Defendants in a California desert attack that killed six are asking that statements be kept out of the case.

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The Brentwood Planning Commission has opposed the East County Service Center, but its action cannot stop construction already underway.

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A study identified parts of Contra Costa County with lower measles vaccination rates, highlighting areas for public-health attention.