Celebrating Pride Month in Contra Costa County
Read for details on Pride celebrations in Concord, Hercules and Richmond and local and national services and support for LGBTQ+ people....
05
Jun
04
Jun
Pittsburg’s Historic Playoff Run Ends in NCS Championship Game
The James Logan High Colts defeated the Pittsburg High Pirates 7-2 on Saturday to win the NCS Division III varsity baseball title....
04
Jun
San Pablo Says Repeal of Rent Registry Means a Better Program Is Coming
San Pablo staff found the rent registry has data that isn’t helpful in policy decisions and has landlords questioning its benefits....
03
Jun
Election Roundup: Jimenez, Anderson Lead Richmond Mayoral Race
Richmond City Council member Claudia Jimenez and Ahmad Anderson appear headed for a November runoff to determine which will be the next mayor....
03
Jun
Eaton Has Large Lead Over Lathan for County Superintendent in Early Results
Brentwood Union School District Superintendent Dana Eaton is overwhelmingly beating Antioch school board President Jag Lathan for superintendent....
03
Jun
Measure for Elected Pinole Mayor Failing in Election Night Results
Now, Pinole's mayor is appointed from City Council. A measure that would have had the mayor be directly elected by residents is failing in early returns....
03
Jun
Incumbents Robinson and Bana Leading in District 3, 4 Richmond Council Races
Early election results show that Richmond City Council members Doria Robinson and Soheila Bana each have more than two-thirds of the vote in their races....
03
Jun
Election Roundup: Early Results Show Most County Tax Measures Headed for Defeat
Five of eight taxes on ballots across Contra Costa County or in some cities appear to have not gotten enough votes, as of unofficial results early Wednesday....
03
Jun
Learning Framework is a ‘Win-Win’ for WCCUSD Students, Partners
Through the Y-Plan, WCCUSD students are mapping sea level rise, giving input on the school board's anti-racism policy, dealing with e-waste and more....
02
Jun
Pittsburg Moves Forward With First Major Data Center Project
Pittsburg leaders say a coming data center could generate jobs and long-term revenue, but it's also raised environmental concerns....
02
Jun
CalFresh Recipients, Counties Brace for Impact From New Eligibility Requirements
Hundreds of thousands of Californians could lose access to CalFresh food assistance even though they could still be eligible under new work requirements....
01
Jun
Antioch Reduces Police Staffing, Rebrands Public Safety and Community Resources Department
Antioch is removing a dozen vacant police staff positions from its proposed budget for this upcoming fiscal year, a move that would save over $600,000....
01
Jun
Richmond Looks to Bolster Fireworks Enforcement, Dedicate Library Space
After San Pablo passed an ordinance making property owners and other hosts responsible for illegal firework use, Richmond is pursuing its own such rule....
01
Jun
Pinole Voters to Decide on Whether to Transition to Mayor Directly Elected for Longer Terms
In Pinole, Measure D asks if the mayor should be elected by the people; Measures E and F ask if the mayor's term should be 2 or 4 years....
30
May
Concord Approves Naval Station Housing Project, Homelessness Funding
Concord City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the Navy that will allow property on a former weapons station to be used for housing....
