Antioch Moves to Do More for Unhoused Residents
The Antioch City Council on March 11 asked city staff to move forward with a proposal that looks to create a task force and temporary committee on homelessness....
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Mar
17
Mar
Kennedy High Students Lead Walkout Protest Against WCCUSD Budget Cuts
Kennedy High students organized two days of walkouts to protest budget cuts they say will disproportionately affect their school and educational opportunities....
17
Mar
Inmigrantes y Arrendatarios de Antioch Adquieren Información Legal en el Taller Conozca sus Derechos de ACCE
La Alianza de Californianos para el Empoderamiento de la Comunidad organizó el 27 de febrero el taller Conozca sus Derechos en Antioch, enfocado en los derechos de los inquilinos...
17
Mar
Antioch’s Deer Valley High Students Star in ‘The Class’ Docuseries
The six-part limited docuseries, produced by Daveed Diggs and filmed in 2020-21, chronicles one adviser’s impact on a senior year marked by the pandemic....
16
Mar
Contra Costa School Districts Respond to Concerns Over Trump Immigration Policies
The West Contra Costa, Antioch and Pittsburg school districts and Antioch, Pittsburg, Richmond and San Pablo police have reaffirmed their immigration policies....
15
Mar
Antioch Police K-9 Handler Found Guilty of Violating Civil Rights, Falsifying Records
A former Antioch cop who unnecessarily directed his police dog to bite suspects was convicted of violating victims' civil rights and falsifying records....
14
Mar
Outraged Martinez Residents at Town Hall Say They’re Tired of Refinery Incidents
Martinez residents spoke out Thursday at a town hall meeting that was called by Contra Costa County Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston....
14
Mar
Students Take a Stand: Young People Are Tackling Hate in Their Schools
When students notice warning signs of hate or violence, their voices can make all the difference in preventing dangerous outcomes. ...
14
Mar
California Surgeon General’s Office Launches New Tool to Lower Maternal Mortality Rates
The Preconception Medical Assessment from the CA Surgeon General's Office is hoped to help reduce the state’s maternal mortality rate by 50% by December 2026...
14
Mar
AC Transit to Raise Bus Fares Starting This Summer
AC Transit will increase fares for the first time since 2020 from $2.50 to $2.75 and later to $3 on local service and from $6 to $6.50 on transbay service....
12
Mar
Pittsburg Baseball Dominates De Anza High in Road Win
Walks and timely hitting propelled the Pittsburg High Pirates to their most lopsided win of the young baseball season, maintaining their unbeaten record....
12
Mar
County Supervisor to Host Town Hall Thursday on Refinery Fire
Contra Costa County Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston will hold a town hall meeting Thursday evening on last month's Martinez Refining Company fire....
12
Mar
Youth Leaders Take Action to ‘UP End Hate’
UP End Hate on Feb. 25 hosted the first of four webinars to help youth learn to confront hate and create safer communities....
11
Mar
Contra Costa County Appoints Interim Health Director
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed Dr. Ori Tzvieli as interim director of health services. He will remain health officer as well....
11
Mar
Supervisors Cite Unpredictable Feds to Deny Refugee Funding
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday declined to send $375,000 to three groups asking for refugee relocation money....
