Stay-at-Home Orders Could Return as ICUs Predicted to Fill
With COVID-19 case and hospitalization rates on the rise, California is considering "much more dramatic, arguably drastic, action," said Gov. Gavin Newsom....
30
Nov
30
Nov
Closings Worry Point Richmond Business Owners
The economic downturn caused by the coronavirus has had a significant effect on Point Richmond, leading to the closure of Brezo Restaurant and Starbucks....
30
Nov
As State Fights Fraud, Unemployed Californians Get Caught in the Middle
Steps taken against unemployment fraud, including claims made for people on death row, have prevented many with legitimate claims from getting benefits....
29
Nov
Mariachis Began Booking Events Only to Lose Jobs Again
Mariachis are coming together to help those musicians most financially hurt by the coronavirus, which prevents them from putting on performances....
28
Nov
Migrants Key to Avoiding Deeper Global Recession
With many borders closed to guard against the coronavirus, migrant workers and the economies that rely on them are feeling the effects of decreased migration....
26
Nov
In a Difficult Year, Local Youth Give Thanks
Young people reflect on the meaning of Thanksgiving, the people and experiences they are thankful for this year and finding value even in their pain....
25
Nov
Council Votes to Give Police Commission More Power to Investigate
The Richmond City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to expand the Community Police Review Commission's investigative capacity....
24
Nov
Coronavirus Cases Continue to Surge on Thanksgiving Week
With COVID-19 on the rise in California and beyond, state health secretary Mark Ghaly urges people to celebrate Thanksgiving only with their own households....
24
Nov
Supervisors Vote to Fund Rental Assistance and Legal Services
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors allocated about $4.29 million in CARES Act funding Nov. 17 for emergency rental assistance and related legal services during the COVID-19 pandemic....
24
Nov
Continuing To Provide a Safe Return in Richmond
Through the Richard Boyd Fellowship, the Safe Return Project helps the formerly incarcerated understand their trauma and become community leaders....
23
Nov
Women Leaders on Sen. Harris Replacement: ‘One Is Not Enough, Zero Is Unacceptable’
Currently, there are three Black U.S. Senators: Cory Booker, Tim Scott and Harris, the Californian who is set to become vice president....
23
Nov
Youth Council Town Hall Talks Policing in Schools
The Richmond Youth Council brought together local police, politicians and school officials to discuss race, policing and public education....
20
Nov
Contra Costa College Football Enters New Era Under Yelverton, Coronavirus
Otis Yelverton has begun his first season as the head coach for Contra Costa College football, but COVID-19 means things are a bit different....
19
Nov
WCCUSD Board Approves Lake Elementary Rebuilding Plan
The West Contra Costa school board approved plans to rebuild Lake Elementary School with a focus on a so-called flexible learning environment....
17
Nov
Q&A: Richmond Progressive Alliance Candidates Are ‘A Winning Combination’
BK Williams of the Richmond Progressive Alliance talked to the Pulse about its members' election victories, working with Mayor Tom Butt and more....
