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Urban SoilBoard of Supervisors13d agoJuly 14, 2026
Black-Owned Cannabis Dispensary Owner Asks Board for Adult-Use Sales Pathway
The owner of Contra Costa County's first Black-owned cannabis dispensary asked the Board to place her request for adult-use approval on the next agenda.
Why it matters: Urban Soil was limited to medicinal-only sales while competitors offered adult use, contributing to its closure and raising equity concerns about the county's cannabis permitting process.
Contra Costa County
United Steelworkers Local 5Board of Supervisors13d agoJuly 14, 2026
Steelworkers Union Reports Day 79 of Marathon Refinery Strike, Cites Staffing Safety Concerns
USW Local 5 president told the Board that staffing and fatigue at Martinez Refining Company remain critical safety issues on day 79 of the strike.
Why it matters: County process safety assessments ranked fatigue and staffing as the lowest-scoring areas, and the refinery has lost 89 employees since 2020, raising community safety questions.
Contra Costa County
Head StartBoard of Supervisors13d agoJuly 14, 2026
Federal Government Rescinds Child Care Fund Freeze After States Win in Court
HHS formally rescinded freezes on three major child care funding streams after California and four other states prevailed in litigation over immigration data demands.
Why it matters: The frozen funds represented about 50% of the county's child care budget; the rescission removes a major fiscal threat while the state simultaneously shifts from pandemic-era hold-harmless policies to enrollment-based reimbursement.
Contra Costa County
AbatementBoard of Supervisors13d agoJuly 14, 2026
Board Approves $33,700 in Abatement Liens on Three Properties
Three properties in El Sobrante and Bay Point will have unpaid code enforcement costs — totaling $33,701.82 — added as special taxes to their property records.
Why it matters: Property owners who ignore code violations face having abatement costs collected through property tax liens, a tool the county uses to enforce property maintenance standards in unincorporated areas.
Contra Costa County
Scott HaggertyBoard of Supervisors13d agoJuly 14, 2026
Supervisors Pay Tribute to Alameda County's Scott Haggerty After 24-Year Career
Board adjourned in memory of former Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty, remembered for his regional leadership on transportation and air quality over 24 years.
Why it matters: Haggerty's death highlights the cross-county relationships that shape Bay Area regional policy through ABAG, the Air District, and transportation councils.
Contra Costa County
Probation WeekBoard of Supervisors13d agoJuly 14, 2026
Probation Week Proclaimed in Honor of Fallen Marin County Chief Marlon Washington
County Probation Officer Esa Ehmen-Krause accepted the proclamation in honor of Marin County Chief Probation Officer Marlon Washington, who died July 10.
Why it matters: Washington, a Richmond native who started his career at Contra Costa Probation, became Marin County's first African American chief probation officer — his passing underscores the personal toll of public safety work.
Contra Costa County
Disability Pride MonthBoard of Supervisors13d agoJuly 14, 2026
Board Celebrates Disability Pride Month With Calls for Greater Accessibility
Supervisors proclaimed July as Disability Pride Month, featuring testimony from a self-advocate with cerebral palsy and a nonprofit leader urging accessible infrastructure.
Why it matters: Supervisors and advocates pushed for concrete accessibility improvements — from playground surfaces to curb cuts — signaling this was more than a symbolic proclamation.
Contra Costa County
Consent CalendarBoard of Supervisors13d agoJuly 14, 2026
Board Unanimously Approves 108 Consent Items Totaling Hundreds of Millions
All 108 consent items passed unanimously, covering contracts for pharmacy benefits, cybersecurity, AI, EV infrastructure, homelessness services, and multiple road safety projects.
Why it matters: The consent calendar includes the county's single largest contract — $250 million for prescription drug benefit management — plus Opportunity Zone nominations, brownfields assessments, and police service tax levies affecting property owners across unincorporated areas.
Contra Costa County
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