Monthly Archives: May 2021

From CalMatters Despite California’s high unemployment rate, many positions at restaurants, bars and retail stores are going unfilled — causing some business owners to fear they won’t be able to fully reopen even when the state gives the green light on June … Continue reading →

With the U.S. gaining 266,000 jobs in April, falling far short of the 1 million new jobs expected by experts, WalletHub today released updated rankings for the States Whose Unemployment Rates Are Bouncing Back Most, along with accompanying videos and audio files, … Continue reading →

Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) and Kaiser Permanente, in partnership with the Contra Costa Office of Education and several school districts, will send nearly 20 mobile vaccine clinics to schools across the county in May and early June. Clinics will rotate to … Continue reading →

With graduation season upon us and employers planning to hire 7.2% more graduates from the Class of 2021 than they did from the Class of 2020, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2021’s Best & Worst Places to … Continue reading →

The East Bay Regional Park District (Park District) would like to hear about your experience with our parks and trails. Guided by the UC Davis Center for Regional Change, the 2021 Community Survey includes questions about feeling welcome at parks … Continue reading →

For customer and community safety, we are continuing to evolve our Community Wildfire Safety Program to improve and strengthen our electric system. Keeping customers and communities safe from wildfires and reducing the impact of Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events … Continue reading →

With National Prevention Week in full swing and drug overdose deaths in 2020 up 24% from the previous year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the States with the Biggest Drug Problems, as well as accompanying videos, to highlight … Continue reading →

On Monday Governor Gavin Newsom significantly expanded his April 21 drought emergency proclamation to include the Klamath River, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, and Tulare Lake Watershed counties, where accelerated action is needed to protect public health, safety and the environment. In total, … Continue reading →

Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is facing a recall election, wants to use the state’s sizable budget surplus to put money in the majority of Californians’ pockets.  The governor on Monday unveiled an $11.9 billion proposal that would send $600 stimulus … Continue reading →

One of the main missions of the Oakley Police Department is to find long term solutions for those in Oakley that have found themselves homeless. The Oakley Police Department is making contact daily and in collaboration with the Contra Costa … Continue reading →

Explore these crucial, incredible habitats with Yolo Basin Foundation staff and volunteers through a virtual experience at the vernal pools of Grasslands Regional Park on May 8, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., and May 19, from 6:30 p.m. to … Continue reading →

HERE ARE 4 REASONS WHY PICKING UP AFTER YOUR DOG IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOU THINK!! 1. IT WILL NOT BREAKDOWN ON ITS OWN If you believe that dog poop will break down or just wash away, you’re wrong. Dog waste … Continue reading →

With Mother’s Day around the corner and mothers regaining jobs lost due to COVID-19 at a faster rate than fathers, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2021’s Best & Worst States for Working Moms, as well as accompanying videos. … Continue reading →