Pittsburg Police Union Calls on City to Support Officers
The Pittsburg Police Officers Association says the department is struggling with poor officer retention and some of the lowest pay in the county....
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May
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May
Experts Discuss Potential Rise of Authoritarianism, Demise of Democracy in the U.S.
As President Trump asserts his powers, concerns are mounting that the U.S. is heading toward authoritarianism and the end of democracy....
23
May
Pittsburg High Baseball Season Ends at the Hands of De La Salle
De La Salle defeated Pittsburg High 12-5 on Monday in round one of the North Coast Division 1 sectionals, ending the Pirates' baseball season....
23
May
EdSource: West Contra Costa Makes Progress Toward Financial Health, but Big Challenges Remain
The West Contra Costa Unified District has made substantial financial progress by balancing its budget and averting possible insolvency....
22
May
Bay Point Residents Gather to Shape Community’s Future
Bay Point residents gathered May 12 to identify priorities for projects that the county could implement over the next year....
21
May
‘I Just Felt Worthless’ — Until I Approached Therapy Truly Ready for Change
"Though I still struggle with being vulnerable at times, I realize now that it actually makes you stronger," a teen writes of their experience with therapy....
21
May
Virus Threats Extend Beyond Winter Surge
In a news briefing, five infectious disease and medicine experts discussed some of the public health challenges we could encounter this year....
21
May
East Bay Regional Parks District Embarks on Nearly $11M Wildfire Prevention Project
The East Bay Regional Park District will spend millions over the next three years removing dead and dying trees to reduce the chances of catastrophic wildfires....
21
May
Pittsburg Tightens Alcohol, Cannabis, Tobacco Rules
The Pittsburg City Council on Monday unanimously approved a number of changes to tobacco, cannabis and alcohol regulations that would take effect next year. ...
20
May
El Cerrito Capitalizes on De Anza Mistakes for Varsity Baseball Title
Wild pitches, an error, timely offense and strong pitching helped lift El Cerrito over De Anza for the high school baseball Tri-County-Rock League championship....
19
May
Former Contra Costa Supervisor Federal D. Glover Has Died
Federal Glover, who was the only Black supervisor in Contra Costa County's history at the time of his retirement, died Sunday at the age of 69....
18
May
Immigration Advocate Warns of Travel Risks for Non-Citizens at U.S. Borders
An immigrant advocate discussed risks and offered advice for non-U.S. citizen travelers at borders to protect their rights and personal data....
18
May
Former Pinole Mayor Named Latina Advocate of the Year for Assembly District 15
María Alegría, a former Pinole mayor and current delegate for the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County, is one of 2025's 11 Latina Advocates of the Year....
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May
Pittsburg Unified Tasked With Improving Literacy for English Learners, Disabled Students
The Pittsburg Unified school board received five recommendations Wednesday to improve literacy for students who are English language learners or disabled....
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May
Therapy Was Taboo in My Household. Turns Out, It’s the Magic I Needed
You can show them the raw version of yourself: your hurt, disappointment and anger, and they give you different tools to see what helps you and what doesn't....
