How Sports Helped Me Grow Beyond the Field
After an unimaginable change in her life, sports gave one 2025 Kennedy High grad a sense of purpose and a way to channel and express her emotions....
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Jun
19
Jun
Pittsburg Adopts Budget, Continues to Decrease Deficit
The Pittsburg City Council on Monday adopted a $260.47 million budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year in which revenues and expenses are both up....
18
Jun
City to Investigate ‘State of Black Richmond’
Richmond City Council will commission a “State of Black Richmond” report to investigate the challenges Black residents face and how they can be solved. ...
17
Jun
Pride Playlist: These Songs Gave Me the Courage to Be Myself
What makes a gay anthem? It's a song that represents the strength and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community, one that makes you feel empowered and want to dance....
16
Jun
Antioch Mayor Says City Has ‘Made a Lot of Progress’ on Budget
In a series of special meetings ending June 9, Antioch City Council devised a number of cuts but says it has more work to reach a balanced budget....
16
Jun
Rep. DeSaulnier Demands Answers From ICE Over Concord Arrests
ICE arrests at the Concord immigration court sparked protests last week. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier wants to know why the arrests are happening....
14
Jun
Protesters Rally in Hercules for ‘No Kings Day’ Demonstration
Protesters gathered in Hercules Saturday to voice opposition to President Trump as part of a nationwide demonstration known as “No Kings Day.”...
13
Jun
Antioch Unified Names Darnise Williams New Schools Superintendent
The Antioch Unified School District appointed Darnise Williams as its next superintendent, a position she has previously held in other districts....
12
Jun
Antioch Moves Forward With One Housing Development, Pushes Back Another
Antioch City Council approved phase two of The Ranch project but raised concerns with affordability, appearance and access in the Jessica Court project....
12
Jun
Chevron Richmond Reaches Agreement With Air Regulators on Hazardous Gas Monitoring
The Bay Area Air District reached an agreement with Chevron on a new air pollution monitoring system at its Richmond refinery....
11
Jun
ICE Arrests at Concord Courthouse Spark Protests and Canceled Hearings
The arrests of asylum seekers at the Concord immigration courthouse prompted protests Tuesday, which led to the court canceling hearings for the day....
11
Jun
Antioch Lets Police Stick With PR Firm Said to Help ‘Bury Bad News’
Antioch Police will continue to work with a public relations firm that has faced criticism for allegedly helping agencies avoid accountability and transparency. ...
08
Jun
‘This Is For That Woman’: Pittsburg Mother-Daughter Duo Uplift Incarcerated Women Through Braiding Program
Pittsburg mother and daughter Joanna and Tatiana Hernandez are the force behind the Freedom Braiders program, which teaches hairstyling to incarcerated women....
06
Jun
Former WCCUSD Student Becomes Its First Black Woman Superintendent
Incoming West Contra Costa schools Superintendent Cynthia Cotton has been a student, parent of a student trustee and administrator in WCCUSD....
06
Jun
Richmond Area Public Schools to Get Air Filtration Upgrades
The Bay Area Air District Board of Directors approved sending $4 million to communities around the region to support home and school air filtration programs....
