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Cable TV and CCTV, Office of Communications and Media

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1. What channel is CCTV?

CCTV is Comcast channel 27, Astound channel 32 and AT&T U-verse channel 99.

2. What channel is CCTV on the Dish Network and Direct TV?

CCTV is not on satellite television. It is only available to cable subscribers.

3. I missed a program. Will it air again?

Please see our Program Guide

4. When can I watch the Board of Supervisor meeting?

Live on Tuesdays at 9:30 am and replayed on Thursdays at 6:00 pm. Archived meetings are available on the Board of Supervisors website.

5. How can I get a DVD of an event that Contra Costa Television taped?

Fill out a DVD DVD Duplication Form.

6. Do you give tours?

We have a small facility and can accommodate small groups. Most tours last about an hour and are delivered in an age-appropriate manner. Call 313-1180 to schedule a tour.

7. I thought I reached Comcast? I have a problem with my cable / internet.

You have reached the Office of Communications and Media/CCTV. Comcast’s number is (800) 945-2288.

8. How are cable televison franchise fees used?

The cable television franchise fees collected are used to support County Services, cable administration functions, as well as, provide a government access cable television channel that is aired Countywide.

9. What are PEG channels?

Local cable TV channels that are made available to the community are referred to as PEG channels. They are Public, Education, and Government access channels. Cable companies sometimes run their own channels and are often described as Local Origination or LO channels.

Sometimes channels or time on LO channels can be "leased." Leased Access is another way local channels are used.

10. Who can use PEG channels?

While specific policies differ from community to community, in general, Public Access channels are meant to be available to everyone. You can provide a program for the Access operator to play or, in some communities; you can get training and use equipment to produce your own program. See what is available in your community.

Educational Access channels are usually used by schools to show educational television, telecourses, or information about local schools and resources. Here in Contra Costa County, Educational Access television is provided by the Contra Costa Educational Television Consortium.

Government Access television allows local City and County governments to serve their communities by providing information about local resources, services, and emergencies. Coverage of local City Council and Board of Supervisors meetings, allow the public to see how local government runs and how its elected leaders make decisions.