"This area is like a sediment trap," said Tim Jensen, Assistant Chief Engineer with the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. This area where the creek empties into ...

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ... rest of the week. County officials said they have been clearing storm drains, catch basins, roadside ditches, monitoring and maintaining flood control channels and stocking ...

In 1992, Pleasant Hill and the Contra Costa County Flood Control District jointly sought federal funds, which were denied. Meanwhile, the old flood zone maps from 1983 became increasingly outdated.

Contra Costa County Public Works Department estimates it will cost $43 million to cleanup damages from the severe January storms. The high price tag comes as the department faces a budget crisis ...

The advisory was for Alameda and Contra Costa counties. "The Flood Advisory will expire at ... can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks ...

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, Calif. -- As families in Houston ... According to FEMA's revised flood maps, some residents of North Richmond would be required to pay higher flood insurance premiums unless ...

RODEO — The Contra Costa County Flood Control District will come to Rodeo Creek Tuesday to provide an update on the condition of the county’s aging flood control channels, detention basins and ...