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Hyperscale Data CentersBoard of Supervisors10d agoOctober 15, 2026
Residents Seek Data Center Moratorium; Gioia Cites Limited County Authority
Callers urged a data center moratorium and town hall, and Gioia said county land use authority covers only unincorporated areas where current zoning does not allow data centers by right.
Why it matters: Concerns over water, power and heat from hyperscale data centers collide with a split between 19 cities and the county on land use control.
Contra Costa County
2027 OfficersBoard of Supervisors10d agoOctober 15, 2026
Supervisors unanimously chose Ken Carlson as 2027 chair and Shanelle Scales-Preston as vice chair, returning to the numerical district rotation.
Why it matters: The choice sets board leadership and agenda-setting for 2027 amid expected fiscal strain, and members debated flexibility in the rotation.
Contra Costa County
Climate Action PlanBoard of Supervisors10d agoOctober 15, 2026
County Reports Progress on Climate Plan as Funding Remains Tight
Staff reported EV charging, LED retrofits, and county facilities now powered entirely by renewable electricity, while asking for more grant funding to implement unfinished climate plan actions.
Why it matters: Implementation relies on a roughly $2.5 million annual Measure X allocation and outside grants, including a pending $12.9 million Air District grant for North Richmond.
Contra Costa County
Holistic Intervention PartnershipBoard of Supervisors10d agoOctober 15, 2026
HIP Beat Client Goal but Lost Housing Money; AB 109 Funds Eyed
The public defender reported HIP served 1,568 people against a 900 goal, then described the loss of Prop 47 housing funds and plans to seek AB 109 and CalAIM support.
Why it matters: HIP costs about $3,700 per person versus roughly $200,000 for heavy system users, and 216 unhoused clients were turned away in two months.
Contra Costa County
Resolution Of Necessity 2026-385Board of Supervisors10d agoOctober 15, 2026
Board OKs Eminent Domain for I-80 San Pablo Dam Road Project
The board unanimously adopted a resolution of necessity over objections from a self-storage owner's representative who sought a 30-day deferral and cited loss of vehicular access.
Why it matters: It advances a safety-focused West County interchange; compensation can still be negotiated or set by a court.
Contra Costa County
El NinoBoard of Supervisors10d agoOctober 15, 2026
Board Weighs Local Emergency Declaration as El Nino Storms Loom
Public Works briefed on drainage responsibility, sandbag stations and flood work, and the chair asked staff to return with pros and cons of declaring a local emergency.
Why it matters: An emergency declaration could speed procurement and repairs, and a Bethel Island district official said low-lying residents need one.
Contra Costa County
Gilbert SalinasBoard of Supervisors10d agoOctober 15, 2026
Gioia Wants to Revive County Jobs Pilot for People With Disabilities
During the disability employment proclamation, Supervisor Gioia said he wants to bring back a county government jobs pilot and keep it out of risk management.
Why it matters: It signals possible county action beyond awareness, and speakers urged employers to hire people with disabilities.
Contra Costa County
Domestic Violence Awareness MonthBoard of Supervisors10d agoOctober 15, 2026
Partners Showcase Survivor Services at Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
County and nonprofit partners described shelter, legal aid, Family Justice Centers and prosecution results as the board proclaimed October 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Why it matters: The presentation showed the scale of services, including more than 12,000 crisis calls a year to STAND, and a new Danville Family Justice Center office.
Contra Costa County
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