Richmond Art Exhibit Keeps Memory of WWII Incarceration Camps Alive
Artist Jeanie Kashima, who was born at a WWII incarceration camp, used her family's history as inspiration for an exhibit at Richmond Art Center....
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Aug
16
Aug
Supervisors OK 4-Year Plan to Establish County Black Wellness Hub
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors unanimously greenlit a three-phase implementation plan for the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub....
15
Aug
Sanctuary City Status for Antioch Still in Limbo
A sanctuary city policy has sat awaiting consideration in Antioch since President Trump's election in November. City Council indicated it is still on the table....
15
Aug
Next Antioch City Clerk Will Be Appointed, Not Elected
Antioch says it could save close to $1 million by having the council appoint a city clerk, instead of holding a special election after Melissa Rhodes resigned....
15
Aug
EdSource: Becoming School Superintendent in an Age of Uncertainty and Anxiety
New WCCUSD Superintendent Cheryl Cotton grew up attending district schools in San Pablo and El Cerrito and has lived in the area her whole life....
13
Aug
Hospital Incident Spurs Push to End ICE Collaboration in Contra Costa
Healthcare workers joined community advocates Tuesday in urging Contra Costa supervisors to halt sheriff cooperation with federal immigration enforcement....
13
Aug
Pittsburg Police Hosts First ‘Palabras Con la Policía’ Event to Build Trust With Latino Community
Pittsburg Police spoke and socialized with the public for "Palabras Con la Policía," or "Words With the Police," in an effort to build trust with the community....
13
Aug
Contra Costa Supes Appoint New Health Director Who Held Similar Job in SF
The Contra Costa Health director will be Dr. Grant Colfax, who previously led the San Francisco Public Health Department and AIDS policy under President Obama....
12
Aug
WCCUSD Approves Charter School Expansion but Wants Diversity, Transparency Improvements
Despite a potential loss in revenue and concerns about transparency and diversity, the WCCUSD board gave the OK for a local charter school to expand. ...
12
Aug
Richmond Police Release Footage of Officer-Involved Shooting That Killed Man
Angel Montano appears to have been experiencing a mental health episode and armed with knives when he was shot and killed Aug. 4 by Richmond Police....
12
Aug
‘Action Is About Support’: New AUSD Superintendent Meets the Community
Newly appointed Antioch Unified School District superintendent Dr. Darnise Williams was formerly welcomed at a meet-and-greet on Aug. 2....
11
Aug
North Richmond Block Party Connects Renters With Pathways to Homeownership
The Buy Back the Jets block party in North Richmond aimed to connect Las Deltas residents with tools and resources to buy a home in their neighborhood....
11
Aug
Bay Area Transit Agencies Say Bye-Bye to Long Transfers, Prepare to Get in Sync
The Big Sync, a coordinated effort among Bay Area bus and rail public transportation operators, means schedule changes and, ideally, easier transfers....
11
Aug
AC Transit Rolls Out Major Bus Service Changes Affecting Most Routes
AC Transit's Realign Service Changes will affect 104 bus lines with adjustments to frequency, new routes, and the discontinuation of some lines....
11
Aug
Park District Acquires 140 Acres for Future Parkland in East County
A 140-acre tract of woodlands and grassland south of Antioch and southwest of Brentwood will be preserved as part of the future Deer Valley Regional Park....
