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1st West Nile virus fatality in CoCo County since 2006 reported
CONCORD -- A Contra Costa County man has died from West Nile virus -- the first reported county death from the disease since 2006.Contra Costa Health said Friday in a statement that the victim lived in East County. The death was reported to the county on July 16.The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District has detected other recent evidence of the virus' presence in East County. One bird and five sentinel chickens have tested positive for the virus in Oakley."This is a tragedy, and we offer our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones for their loss." said...
Bay Point - Concord fire prompts 'leave immediately' evacuation order
CONCORD, Calif. - An immediate evacuation order was issued on Friday afternoon for a fast-moving vegetation fire between the cities of Concord and Bay Point. This is north of State Highway 4 off of Evora Road at Nichols Road. The fire was first reported before 3 p.m. Contra Costa County...
TTB Establishes Contra Costa AVA, Expands AVAs
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) officially approved the establishment of the Contra Costa Viticultural Area, along with modifications to the San Francisco Bay and Central Coast viticultural areas in March 2024, with the ruling becoming effective on April 15. The Contra Costa Winegrowers Association said, “This landmark decision marks a significant milestone for the wine industry and the entire agricultural community in the region and underscores the unique characteristics of Contra Costa County’s viticultural landscape. Establishing the Contra Costa Viticultural Area and modifying the San Francisco Bay and Central Coast Viticultural Areas not only celebrates the rich viticultural heritage of the region but also provides winemakers and grape growers with increased recognition and marketing opportunities.” Contra Costa’s AVA acreage is 167,146.
Contra Costa County hands out its first permit for home-based micro-restaurants
Contra Costa County handed out its first Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation permit, and it's been a dream come true for the people who received it. Patience, precision and passion are all important parts of Kellie Joe's pizza making process.They've helped her find success operating numerous pizza ventures in Contra Costa County with her wife, Vanda, since 2009, including Chicks and Love and Queen of Crusts.But now, her patience, precision and passion is about to really pay off."I get really emotional. It's like a dream come true," she said.Kellie and Vanda became the first people in Contra Costa County to obtain...
Firefighters Battling 150-Acre Vegetation Fire in Bay Point
At 2:56 pm Friday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a vegetation fire in the 4300 block of Evora Road in Bay Point. The fire was originally reported as a 3/4 acre fire, however, by 3:05 pm, CONFIRE arrived on scene reporting the fire had grown to 5-acres. By 3:09 pm, it was estimated at 25-acres.
Point Fire: Contra Costa County vegetation fire prompts evacuations
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, Calif. — A vegetation fire burning in Contra Costa County on Friday has prompted evacuation orders for some residents, the county said. The Point Fire started around 3:20 p.m. and is burning between the cities of Concord and Bay Point off of Evora Road. An evacuation...
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