Pittsburg Council Appoints New Mayor, Vice Mayor
Pittsburg City Council members on Monday selected Jelani Killings as mayor and Dionne Adams vice mayor as part of the council’s annual reorganization....
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Dec
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Dec
New-Look Antioch Council Takes Office; Change ‘Has Already Begun’
Newly sworn-in Mayor Ron Bernal and District 2 and 3 council members Louie Rocha and Don Freitas, took office Tuesday, amid calls for unity and change....
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Dec
Kennedy High Eagles Take Flight, Win by 32
Kennedy Eagles basketball ascended quickly and never looked down, scoring on nine of their first 10 possessions against Valley Christian High. ...
10
Dec
Wrong Kind of Donuts Offered to Police, Who Impound Vehicle
Richmond police officers were near Chesley and Second on Sunday on an unrelated call when a driver decided to start doing donuts in front of the officers....
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Dec
12 Honored With Keys to the City During Antioch Mayor’s Final Address
During a standing-room-only event at City Hall, outgoing Antioch Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe gave his final address Monday and awarded keys to the city....
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Dec
Pittsburg Exacts Revenge, Rallies From Down 21 to Beat Folsom and Advance to State Championship
The Pittsburg Pirates went from a 21-point deficit to a one-point victory, beating the Folsom Bulldogs to advance to the Division 1-AA state championship game....
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Dec
WCCUSD Considers New Policies on Slurs and Racialized Harm
The WCCUSD, which has a majority of students of color, could soon see new policies regulating racialized harm and slurs to further its anti-racist efforts. ...
06
Dec
Having Trouble Finding the Perfect Gift? Make It Yourself
Instead of trying to buy the perfect gift, give your loved ones something you made yourself with our tips on making snow globes, candles and more....
05
Dec
Gender-Specific Pronouns Removed From County Ordinance Code
After more than 50 years without reform, the code was changed by a unanimous vote from the Board of Supervisors to create inclusivity with language. ...
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Dec
2024 in Review: 7 Questions for Incoming Black Caucus Vice Chair Asm. Isaac Bryan
Isaac Bryan, 32, Bryan has focused his legislative career on addressing inequities in criminal justice reform, environmental justice and economic equality....
05
Dec
Attorney General Updates Recommendations for Public Institutions to Protect California’s Immigrant Communities
State Attorney General Rob Bonta on Wednesday announced his plan to safeguard the rights of California's immigrant communities over the next four years....
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Dec
Contra Costa Elects First Black Woman Supervisor
Pittsburg City Council member Shanelle Scales-Preston made history after certified election results showed she won a seat on the Board of Supervisors....
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Dec
2024 in Review: 7 Questions for Outgoing Black Caucus Vice Chair Sen. Steven Bradford
Steven Bradford says his "career overall has been about moving the agenda for not only African Americans, but those who've been most disenfranchised."...
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Dec
2024 in Review: 7 Questions for Outgoing Black Caucus Chair Asm. Lori Wilson
California Black Media spoke with Assemblymember Lori Wilson about her accomplishments, challenges and lessons she learned over the last year....
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Dec
Contra Costa Elections Chief Certifies November Election
Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters Kristin Connelly on Tuesday certified the results of the Nov. 5 general election....
