Under a new Contra Costa County ordinance, owners can be held responsible for anyone using illegal fireworks on their property. Firefighters also demonstrated the dangers that fireworks present.
Up To $500 Fireworks Penalties In Contra Costa County - Lamorinda, CA - Serious fires caused by fireworks have already been reported this year leaving fire officials exhausted and supervisors fed up.
By Kathy Chouteau
Starting next week, certain Contra Costa County public school campuses will host free COVID-19 vaccine clinics for students ages 12 and over and other community members. Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) and Kaiser Permanente will team up with the Contra Costa Office of Education and several school districts to begin rolling out mobile vaccine clinics to schools countywide Tues., May 18.
According to CCHS, mobile clinics will visit new campuses weekly, returning later to administer second-dose appointments. While not all school campuses will offer vaccines, those that will have them will welcome anyone who is eligible, including students from other schools, families and community members.
California to open COVID vaccine appointments to children ages 12-15 starting Thursday
By KTVU staff article
In this photo illustration, various medical syringes seen with the Pfizer company logo displayed on a screen in the background. (Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is available to children ages 12 through 15 starting Thursday, state and local health officials say.
Contra Costa Health Services said on Wednesday they are expanding eligibility based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations at Contra Costa County-run clinics.
Nationally and in California, the shots are set to begin Thursday after a CDC vaccine advisory committee issued recommendations for using the two-dose vaccine in children as young as 12. Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup also recommended on Wednesday that the vaccine is safe for the new age group and effective in
By Kathy Chouteau
An appointment is no longer necessary to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at county-run vaccination sites, according to Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS). Those age 16 or older can also receive a vaccination in Contra Costa County whether or not they reside here and they can also choose whether they want a one-dose or two-dose vaccine at county sites.
“We are doing everything we can to remove barriers and make it as convenient and easy as possible for people to get vaccinated,” said Supervisor Diane Burgis, chair of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. “Vaccines don’t just protect your health they give peace of mind and let us be with our friend and families without worrying.”