Following the Mexican–American War of 1846–48, California was controlled by U.S. settlers organized under the California Battalion and the U.S. Navy's Pacific Squadron. The county was originally to be called Mt. Contra Costa County Fire Protection District 4005 Port Chicago Highway, Suite 250 Concord, CA 94520-1180. CSV. SVdP is a 501(c)3 organization. Contra Costa County Library is the county's library system. American Community Survey, 2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table B01003. Although there were no missions established within this county, Spanish influence here was direct and extensive, through the establishment of land grants from the King of Spain to favored settlers. Contra Costa County was one of the original 27 counties of California, created in 1850 at the time of statehood. Originally built by the San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railroad in 1896, the line was purchased by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway shortly thereafter. East County, including of the cities of Pittsburg, Antioch, Oakley, and Brentwood, as well as the unincorporated communities of Bay Point, Bethel Island, Knightsen, Discovery Bay, and Byron. One of the most populous counties in California, Contra Costa encompasses a range of urban, suburban and rural communities. In the Moraga region, pears dominated, and many old (but untended) roadside trees are still picked seasonally by passers-by. African-Americans made up 9.6% of the population, while Asians constituted 13.1% of it. Once mostly rural walnut orchards and cattle ranches, the area was first developed as low-cost, large-lot suburbs, with a typical low-cost home being placed on a "quarter-acre" (1,000 m2) lot — actually a little less at 10,000 square feet (930 m2). (925) 771-7300 | 1485 Civic Court, Suite 1200, Concord, California 94520 [34] The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute teaches courses in the county.[35]. U.S. Census Bureau. The hotspot provides internet access to families and library patrons who do not have a connection at home. March 30, 2021 - Contra Costa County and Contra Costa Health Services encourage everyone ages 16 and older who lives or works in the County to request an appointment to receive a free, protective COVID-16 vaccine. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. CRISIS RESPONSE Community Behavioral Health Crisis Response Initiative. The Contra Costa Republican Party prides itself on providing local Republicans an outlet for political engagement. Chart. The current owner of the Santa Fe Railroad's assets, BNSF Railway has the terminus of its transcontinental route in Richmond. Orchards dominated where such water was available, while other, seasonally dry areas were used for cattle ranching. By 1850 the over-100,000 population and rapidly growing California population gain due to the California gold rush and the large amount of gold being exported east gave California enough clout to choose its own boundaries, write its own constitution and be admitted to the Union as a free state in 1850 without going through territorial status as required for most other states. Mount Diablo and its neighboring North Peak are the centerpiece of Mt. Reagan", after the former California Governor. The earliest definitively established occupation by modern man (Homo sapiens) appears to have occurred six to ten thousand years ago. These strike-slip faults and the Diablo thrust fault near Danville are all considered capable of significantly destructive earthquakes and many lesser related faults are present in the area that cross critical infrastructure such as water, natural gas, and petroleum product pipelines, roads, highways, railroads, and BART rail transit. West County, including of the cities of El Cerrito, Richmond, San Pablo, Pinole, and Hercules, as well as the unincorporated communities of Kensington, El Sobrante, North Richmond, Rodeo, Crockett, and Port Costa. Other cities in the once heavily industrialized northwestern and western waterfront areas such as Richmond have fallen on harder times, with Richmond having difficulty balancing its school budget. General Membership Meeting - Special Guest Speaker TBA. placing them in the top fifteen percent of affluent towns in the United States. There were 255,560 people (24.4%) of Hispanic or Latino ancestry, of any race; 17.1% of Contra Costa County's population was of Mexican ancestry, while 1.9% was of Salvadoran heritage.[29]. [43] Perhaps more significantly, the total unfunded liability for retiree benefits is $2.4 billion. For a collection of observations of the Mexican provincial culture and trading practice (most notably in the acquisition of cattle hides for eastern U.S. shoe manufacturies) see portions of, Other = Some other race + Two or more races, Native American = Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander + American Indian or Alaska Native. There is an extensive but little-recorded human history pre-European settlement in this area, with the present county containing portions of regions populated by a number of Native American tribes. Last updated 4/14/2021 All people ages 16 and older who live or work in Contra Costa County are now are eligible to get vaccinated through Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS).People under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to their appointment, or have a parent/guardian we can contact by phone during the appointment. Contra Costa County is broadly divided into three sub-areas:[17]. Percentages of party members with respect to registered voters follow. The law required the construction of a house within a year. The downside of this is a corresponding lack of affordable housing for those working lower-paying service jobs — a problem endemic throughout the region. You may fill out the application online, but you must come into our office to complete the process. Percentage of registered voters with respect to total population. The Democrats' largest registration advantage in Contra Costa is in the cities of Richmond where there is a 60.3% registration advantage with only 3,192 Republicans (6.2%) out of 51,395 registered voters compared to 34,159 Democrats (66.5%) and 12,095 voters who have no party preference (23.5%), El Cerrito where there is a 59.0% registration advantage with only 1,169 Republicans (7.4%) out of 15,877 registered voters compared to 10,543 Democrats (67.6%) and 3,654 voters who have no party preference (23.0%), and San Pablo where there is a 58.3% registration advantage with only 641 Republicans (6.1%) out of 10,550 registered voters compared to 6,793 Democrats (64.4%) and 2,746 voters who have no party preference (26.0%). Fighting for Good Government at Affordable Cost in Contra Costa! These gentrifying areas are the most diverse in Contra Costa County. You must schedule an appointment to come into our office to obtain your license. The central county cities have in turn spawned their own suburbs within the county, extending east along the county's estuarine north shore; with the older development areas of Bay Point and Pittsburg being augmented by extensive development in Antioch, Oakley, and Brentwood. The development of commuter railroads proceeded together with the subdivision of farms into parcels. These early suburbanization developments were an extension of the earlier development of trolley car suburbs in what are now considered the highly urban environments of the near East Bay. After World War II the tunnels allowed waves of development to proceed, oriented toward Oakland rather than the northern shoreline, and the northern shoreline cities began to decline. Contact Form In the northern part of the county, significant coal and sand deposits were formed in even earlier geologic eras. Guild of Quilters of Contra Costa County is a quilt guild based in Concord, California dedicated to preserving the tradition of quilting. Since the death of Dean Lesher in 1993, the paper has had several owners. We support projects that promote the continuation of quilt arts, educate and entertain our members with presentations by quilt-world experts, and contribute to our community through various philanthropic activities. In eastern county, stone fruit, especially cherries, is still grown commercially, with seasonal opportunities for people to pick their own fruit for a modest fee. [8], The smallest unit was one square league, or about seven square miles, or 4,400 acres (17.8 square kilometers), maximum to one individual was eleven leagues, or 48,400 acres (195.9 km2), including no more than 4,428 acres (17.9 km2) of irrigable land. Learn about eligibility and where to apply. Layers of volcanic ash ejected from geologically recent but now extinct volcanoes, compacted and now tilted by compressive forces, may be seen at the site of some road excavations. The Hayward Fault Zone runs through the western portion of the county, from Kensington to Richmond. Additionally, a large Naval Weapons Depot and munitions ship loading facilities at Port Chicago remain active to this day, but with the inland storage facilities recently declared surplus, extensive redevelopment is being planned for this last large central-county tract. More. In 2000, the largest denominational groups were Catholics (with 204,070 adherents) and Evangelical Protestants (with 74,449 adherents). Upcoming events. He sent letters to influential people in the eastern United States extolling the climate, soil and potential for agriculture in California, with the deliberate purpose of encouraging Americans to immigrate to California and lead to its becoming part of the United States. Unlike the nomadic Native American of the Great Plains it appears that these tribes did not incorporate warfare into their culture but were instead generally cooperative. For every 100 females there were 95.4 males. American Community Survey, 2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table B19301. During the real estate boom, the high price of homes and scarcity of land resulted in many speculators purchasing older, smaller homes and partially or completely tearing them down to construct larger homes. In this way the open spaces controlled by cities, the East Bay Regional Park District, Mount Diablo State Park, and various regional preserves now adjoin and protect most of the elevated regions of the mountain. He succeeded. Continuing downturns in employment prospects further increased the needs for various social services. Board of Supervisors passed an urgency ordinance to extend eviction moratorium for certain residential tenants and a moratorium on certain residential rent increases through June 30, 2021. Much of the housing stock in these areas is becoming quite expensive. Contra Costa County Regional Medical Center Alhambra & C Street Martinez, CA If you have seen him or have any information please contact the Pittsburg Police Department Investigation Division at 925-252-4151, Roy at 719-464-6046 or Chris at 415-608-9047 Read More. In the county, the population was spread out, with: The median age was 36 years. The per capita income for the county was $30,615. There is a continual need for drivers on over 90 local routes. Of those, 369,254 (52.52%) are registered Democrats, 134,553 (19.14%) are registered Republicans, and 163,047 (23.19%) have declined to state a political party, also known as "No Party Preference" or "NPP. First, rather than compensate police, medical, and firefighting personnel directly, health and retirement benefits were granted without proper actuarial examination, leading to unexpected but predictable high costs as personnel aged and ultimately retired with continued "first class" health and retirement benefits. The Recorder’s Division is responsible for the recording of deeds, deeds of trust, court decrees and many other documents affecting title to real property in Contra Costa County. The projected budget deficit was $45 million as of early 2011. The line leaves Richmond through industrial and residential parts of West County before striking due east through Franklin Canyon and Martinez on its way to Stockton, Bakersfield and Barstow. Welcome to the Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder’s Office website. Visit the Library website. Only larceny-theft cases involving property over $400 in value are reported as property crimes. Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association Delivering retirement benefits to members and their beneficiaries through prudent asset management and effective administration. Independent / Nonprofit / Nonpartisan. Prior to 1903 most travel to central Contra Costa County was by boat or rail to Martinez on the northern waterfront and from there to the industrial areas east along the waterfront as well as farming regions to the south. Clear 1 Table. Our EIN is … MORE NEWS RELEASES. They provide resources and referrals on human resources, loans, grants, unemployment insurance, payroll, and subsidies. About 5.4% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over. Males had a median income of $52,670 versus $38,630 for females. Learn about eligibility and where to apply. The county also has two general aviation airports that are not currently providing scheduled passenger service: Concord Airport now houses two charter airlines that offer on-demand and scheduled passenger service to select destinations in California, Nevada, and Washington, plus cargo service worldwide. The county's name is Spanish for "opposite coast", referring to its position on the other side of the bay from San Francisco. Anglo settlers later misunderstood the use of the word ‘monte’ (which can mean ‘mountain’, or ‘thicket’), and fastened the name on the most obvious local landmark. Discovery Bay is based on a waterfront community of 3,500+ homes with private docks with access to the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. However, there may have been human presence far earlier, at least as far as non–settling populations are concerned. His letters were published in newspapers throughout the East, and started the first wagon trains rolling toward California. The land titles in Contra Costa County may be traced to multiple subdivisions of a few original land grants. These railroads spurred the development of industry in the county throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly driving development of the Standard Oil (now Chevron) refinery and port complex in Richmond. San Francisco–Oakland–Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area, the Health Officer of Contra Costa County ordered, Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park, California's 11th congressional district, California's 15th congressional district, National Register of Historic Places listings in Contra Costa County, California, List of museums in San Francisco Bay Area, California, "Contra Costa County, California Official Website", "Contra Costa County, California Official Website - Visiting", "Contra Costa County Mexican Land Grants", "East Bay Regional Parks | Embrace Life! The most notable natural landmark in the county is 3,849 feet (1,173 m) Mount Diablo, at the northerly end of the Diablo Range. Contra Costa County is included in the San Francisco–Oakland–Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Extensive trading from tribe to tribe transferred exotic materials such as obsidian (useful for the making of arrowheads) throughout the region from far distant Californian tribes. To slow the spread of COVID-19, in lieu of a public gathering, the Board of Supervisors meeting on April 20, 2021, will be accessible via television and live-streaming to all members of the public as permitted by the Governor’s Executive Order N29-20. Due to current COVID restrictions, marriage licenses are being provided by appointment only. … We are a federated body of over 85 unions representing more than 85,000 union members who live, work and build their families in Contra Costa County. Contra Costa Superior Court 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Phone: (925) 608-1000. The major central county cities along Interstate 680 are Martinez, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Danville, San Ramon, and unincorporated Alamo. By 1850 the Mission Indian populations had largely succumbed to disease and abuse and only numbered a few thousand. In 2011, Vasco Road is undergoing further construction/improvement to reduce the driving time between East County/Brentwood and Livermore. The great local mountain Mount Diablo has been formed and continues to be elevated by compressive forces resulting from the action of plate tectonics and at its upper reaches presents ancient seabed rocks scraped from distant oceanic sedimentation locations and accumulated and lifted by these great forces. Though primarily just a rail station, it was sometimes referred to as a community. Live Feed Listing for Contra Costa County To listen to a feed using the online player, choose "Web Player" as the player selection and click the play icon for the appropriate feed. The Contra Costa Canal, a concrete-lined and fenced irrigation canal still makes a loop through central county and provided industrial and agricultural grade water to farms and industry. Home values rebounded as the economy recovered from the recession. ", "San Francisco counties to order three-week 'shelter in place' - San Francisco Chronicle", "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990", "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. MDSP was the first of twenty-nine Diablo area parks and preserves created around the peaks, today totaling more than 89,000 acres (360 km2). The effects of the housing value crash (2008–2011) varied widely throughout the county. Diablo State Park (MDSP), created legislatively in 1921 and rededicated in 1931 after land acquisitions had been completed. In 1937 the two-bore Caldecott Tunnel for road vehicles was completed, making interior Contra Costa County much more accessible. Letters: Fighting fire | Policing no answer | Richmond unfair? The towns east of the hills, on or near Highway 24 and their surrounding areas (Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda) are collectively known as Lamorinda. Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff | 1850 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553 | Office: (925) 655-0000 | Dispatch: (925) 646-2441 The summit of Mount Diablo is the origin of the Mount Diablo Meridian and Base Line, on which the surveys of much of California and western Nevada are based. Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed an urgency ordinance to put a temporary cap on commissions and fees charged by third-party food delivery services to local restaurants. Foreign entrepreneurs came to the area to provide goods that Mexico could not, and trading ships were taxed. [citation needed], By the early 1990s, 22 million square feet of office space had been built[45] along the 680 corridor, that segment of Interstate Highway 680 that extends from Concord in the north to San Ramon in the south, continuing into inland Alameda County from Dublin to Pleasanton. At the time this comprised a very small portion of the mountain. This led to the Bear Flag Revolt in 1846 when about 30 settlers originally from the United States declared a republic in June 1846 and were enlisted and fighting under the U.S. flag by July 1846. Tweets by CoCoHealth. Contra Costa County (estimated at about 2,000 residents) and Santa Clara County (estimated at about 4,000 residents) 1850 records were "lost" and also not included. Two Los Meganos Ranchos were granted, later differentiated as. The loading docks were the site of a devastating explosion in 1944. An eCard allows patrons immediate access to many of the Library's online services and databases including Ancestry, Rosetta Stone, Lynda.com, The New York Times and East Bay Times. The population density was 1,318 people per square mile (509/km2). The Contra Costa County Library is the public library system in Contra Costa County, California, United States. In 1833, Bartolome Pacheco (southern San Ramon Valley) and Mariano Castro (northern San Ramon Valley) shared the two square league, 'Meganos' means 'sand dunes.' Five other California counties, San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Marin, and Alameda County, also issued shelter-in-place orders that day, along with Contra Costa County covering a total of 6.7 million people. Menu While no longer used for extensive irrigation, it is still possible for adjoining landowners (now large suburban lot owners) to obtain pumping permits. There are 26 community… California Department of Public Health. Contra Costa Taxpayers Association. U.S. Census Bureau. Diablo County, but the name was changed prior to incorporation as a county. Discovery Bay also features gated and non-gated "off-water" communities with homes from 1,400 square feet (130 m2) up to 4,700 square feet (440 m2). Between 1836 and 1846, during the era when California was a province of independent Mexico, the following 15 land grants were made in Contra Costa County. Once you have completed the ADA paratransit application, and been found eligible for service, you can get a one-way ride door-to-door for $5, as long as the start and end of the trip are within 1.5 miles of a bus stop or train station. Much of the land to be developed is relatively flat grassland and the most prominent structures are ammunition bunkers that will be removed, so future uses of the property are largely unconstrained by previous uses.[46]. Most of what is known culturally comes from preserved contemporaneous and excavated artifacts and from inter-generational knowledge passed down through northerly outlying tribes of the larger region. California Distinguished Schools, golf courses, vineyards, and upscale homes are found in Brentwood and Discovery Bay. Adjoining or nearby these parks are lands of the, This page was last edited on 24 March 2021, at 01:41. [citation needed] This area will become a portion of the city of Concord, and planners expect that development will be confined to the lower and flatter portions of the depot, with the remainder becoming a substantial addition to the county's open space. Other areas could used the more limited water available from local creeks and from wells. [47] The publisher also issues weekly local papers, such as the Concord Transcript, which is the local paper for Concord and nearby Clayton. Contra Costa County's most recent adjusted case rate was 4.4. Residents of Contra Costa County are eligible for an eCard. Images, from left to right: Contra Costa County courthouse, California's location in the United States, Places adjacent to Contra Costa County, California, Cities by population and voter registration, Cities by population and crime rates (2019), United States presidential election results for Contra Costa County, California. While little changed in ranchero life, the Mexican War of Independence resulted in the secularization of the missions with the re-distribution of their lands, and a new system of land grants under the Mexican Federal Law of 1824. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000", "2010 Census P.L. In some cases, such as the development of Saranap, the same developer controlled both the railroad (Sacramento Northern) and the development. Some substantial Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta "islands" (actually leveed former marshes) are included in this corner of the county. All residents that were not homeless, seeking emergency or health relief, or getting essential products such as food, and were found outside were committing misdemeanors pursuant to the order. U.S. Census Bureau. A "paraje que llaman los Méganos" 'place called the sand dunes' (with a variant spelling) is mentioned in Durán's diary on May 24, 1817. Contra Costa County, California. Contra Costa County is located in the Bay Area, extending from the San Francisco Bay to the western edge of California’s Central Valley. The following table includes the number of incidents reported and the rate per 1,000 persons for each type of offense. Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter is the least trendy crime of the area with only 0.24% out of all the crimes in Contra Costa County. Beginning Monday, April 26, Contra Costa County Library will reopen most community libraries to the public for Grab & Go service. On March 16, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Health Officer of Contra Costa County ordered all residents of the county to stay-at-home orders (shelter-in-place), effective 12:01 A.M. the next day. U.S. Census Bureau. He also invited them to stay on his ranch until they could get settled, so the Rancho Los Meganos became the terminus of the California trail.[10]. Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Some of the expansion of these suburban areas was clearly attributable to white flight from decaying areas of Alameda County and the consolidated city-county of San Francisco, but much was due to the postwar baby boom of the era creating demand for three- and four-bedroom houses with large yards that were unaffordable or unavailable in the established bayside cities. | Desalination plants | Sea-level rise | MLB hypocrisy By Letters To The Editor. 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