Unemployment Rate Decreases In Pleasant Hill Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Contra Costa County decreased recently.

Contra Costa County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Pleasant Hill area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Pleasant Hill Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

Contra Costa County's unemployment rate is lower than the California average.

The Digital Divide: How Pleasant Hill Area Compares In Internet Usage

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Federal Tax Refunds In Contra Costa County: How Do Yours Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

Contra Costa County Government: Community Webinar Town Hall Hosted By Supervisor Glover & DA Becton – COVID-19 & The Black Community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—March 16, 2021

Contra Costa County Government: COVID-19 Rent Relief Program

Starting March 15, 2021, Contra Costa County tenants and landlords impacted by COVID-19 can apply for assistance from the COVID-19 Rent ...

Contra Costa County Government: Important Message

Information about the recent error requesting collection for Juvenile Probation fees.

Contra Costa County Government: 43rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ceremony

In 2021, fifty-three years will have passed since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. That sobering reminder will serve as ...

Contra Costa County: Bay Area Runs Low On ICU Beds, Triggering California’s Regional Stay-At-Home Order

See the latest announcement from Contra Costa County.

Contra Costa County: COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Distributed Following Federal, State Framework

See the latest announcement from Contra Costa County.

52 Percent Of Pleasant Hill Ballots Already Returned

As of Wednesday, nearly a week before the election, more than half of all ballots had been cast and safely returned to the county.

20 Percent Of Contra Costa Ballots Already Returned

Nearly 125,000 ballots have already been received by the Registrar of Voters. A few voters forgot to sign their ballots.

Pleasant Hill, CoCo Ballot Drop Box Locations, Nov. 2020

Are you anxious to make sure your ballot arrives early so that it will be counted? Here’s where to drop it off.

Here's How Pleasant Hill, Nearby Reps Voted On Impeaching Trump

A bitterly divided House of Representatives voted Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump. Here's what your representatives had to say.

Your Drinking Water Is Safe: Letter To The Editor

The general managers of two East Bay water districts offer reassurance to Pleasant Hill residents.

Habitat For Humanity To Get Pleasant Hill Land For $10

Habitat for Humanity plans to build seven townhouses at 250 Cleaveland Road and make them available to low- and medium-income households.

Pleasant Hill Needs Community Service Day Volunteers

You can help make Pleasant Hill shine by volunteering for the city's Community Service Day, set for Saturday, Sept. 28.

East Bay Congressmen Address Hot-Button Issues At Joint Town Hall

Democratic U.S. Reps Mark DeSaulner and Jerry McNerney spoke about detention camps, health care for immigrants, Russia, gun laws and more.

Cannabis Delivery In Pleasant Hill: City Council To Discuss

The City Council agenda includes a discussion about allowing marijuana delivery but banning all other commercial cannabis enterprises.

CoCo Supervisors To Discuss Fire Facilities Fee Increase

The fire facilities fee, paid by developers on each project, goes to Contra Costa County Fire Protection District for capital expenditures.

Pleasant Hill Library Closure: Historical Documents To Be Moved

With no plans to replace the library's climate-controlled vault, the county has tentative arrangements for relocating historical documents.

Pleasant Hill Library Closure Delayed By Fed, State Permit Issues

Controversy has surrounded the county's plans to close the public library prior to the new one opening.

Pleasant Hill Cannabis Ordinance To Be Considered By City Council

The city's moratorium on marijuana-related businesses is set to expire and no further extensions are permitted.

Residents Continue To Decry Plans To Close Pleasant Hill Library

"By closing this library, you are ruining it for us," said a resident who spoke at Monday night's City Council meeting.

Controversy Continues Over Pleasant Hill Library Project

Some in the community are questioning why the current library has to be closed roughly 18 months before the new one opens.

New Pleasant Hill Library: Council To See Early Design Images

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson designed the Pixar Animation Studios buildings in Emeryville, and has also designed some Apple stores.

More To Pleasant Hill City Council Agenda Item Than Meets The Eye

City council is set to dissolve of a joint Martinez-Pleasant Hill agency that will end up costing the city of Martinez millions of dollars.

Supervisors Could Approve Cannabis Business Process

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is set to discuss the matter Tuesday.

FPPC Fines BART For Campaign Violations

The California Fair Political Practices Commision also seeks possible prosecution of BART over its campaign for the $3.5-billion Measure RR.

Pleasant Hill, Martinez Joint Agency Set To Be Dissolved

The joint facilities agency formed in 1975 ultimately left the city of Martinez behind on employees' Social Security payments.

5 Muslim Americans Voted Into Office In Bay Area

Before Tuesday's midterm, only one elected official, who was Muslim, sat on region's local councils, panels or boards, CAIR said.

Governor Brown Signs Landmark Privacy Law co-authored by Sen Dodd

The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, co-authored by Senator Bill Dodd, signed into law

Separated Migrant Youth At Northern California Center

A report says two girls who were taken from their parents are at a center in the Bay Area.

Pleasant Hill Library Design Topic Of Upcoming Town Hall Meeting

The third in a series of town hall meetings about the new community library is set for next week.

State Bar Urges Disbarment Of Lawyer Convicted Of Child Porn

The group recommends that the Pleasant Hill attorney's license to practice law be taken away.

Sen. Dodd: Free Tax Preparation Assistance

Senator Bill Dodd reminds residents to see if they qualify for Free Tax Preparation Assistance and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

'Egregious' Violations By BART Led To Deaths Of 2 Workers: Commission

BREAKING: The CPUC says BART must pay fines of nearly $220,000 in the 2013 deaths on the tracks between Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill.

Finalists For District Attorney Include Judge From Pleasant Hill

BREAKING: The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has narrowed the field of applicants vying for the interim role to five.

EBMUD Board Approves Rate Increases Of Nearly 20 Percent

Breaking: The rate hikes beginning this week will total nearly 20 percent over the next two years.