Fat Is a Social Justice Issue
Weight has always been a target for shame and bullying; the stigma of fatness continues, even amid a body positive culture....
18
Apr
18
Apr
Supervisor Candidates Funded by Unions, Law Enforcement
Council members Shanelle Scales-Preston of Pittsburg and Mike Barbanica of Antiochhave the support of trade unions and police, respectively, for supervisor....
17
Apr
Antioch High Student Honored For Leadership and Civic Engagement
Antioch High junior Morelia Gil-Cubillo, who won a leadership and civic engagement award, was among students honored by the Contra Costa Youth Hall of Fame....
17
Apr
Pittsburg to Improve Problematic Thoroughfare
The Pittsburg City Council on Monday awarded a half million-dollar contract to complete safety improvements along Crestview Drive....
16
Apr
Pittsburg Development Decision Pushed Back Due to Pushback
The agency charged with deciding whether to annex part of the Los Medanos Ridgeline into Pittsburg for a controversial development postponed its decision....
15
Apr
DeSaulnier Introduces Legislation to Help Save Local News
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier reintroduced legislation in February to the House of Representatives in an effort to support local journalism and combat news deserts....
15
Apr
Sacramento Lawmakers Step Up Push for ‘Smart Solutions’ on Crime, Public Safety
The #SmartSolutions Public Safety Policy Platform addresses concerns of retailers, retail workers, the fentanyl crisis, and support for victims of crime....
12
Apr
Developers Propose Hundreds of Housing Units in Antioch With Little Focus on Affordability
Nearly 600 new homes could be coming to Antioch, but only six and their accessory dwelling units are proposed to be affordable for low-income renters....
12
Apr
A medida que aumenta el odio a las mujeres, también aumentan los asesinatos en masa
Facciones de la hombreesfera han pasado de los márgenes de Internet a la corriente dominante e incluso se han aventurado fuera de internet, con consecuencias en el mundo real....
12
Apr
Hate Crimes Are Extremely Difficult to Convict, Says California Attorney General Rob Bonta
Several nonprofit organizations, led by the Community Alliance in Fresno, California, organized a daylong United Against Hate summit....
11
Apr
International Academies Help Newcomer Students Succeed
Newcomer students — those new to the U.S. — are often underserved, but their success in the WCCUSD shows the district is doing something right....
11
Apr
Contra Costa Expands Healthcare for Undocumented Residents
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved removing immigration requirements and raising income limits for the county's basic healthcare program....
10
Apr
To Combat Hate, Rob Bonta Says He ‘Makes Their Fights My Fights’
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Saturday the state Department of Justice wants to work with community groups to fight hate....
08
Apr
State Launches Youth Suicide Prevention Campaign
The California Department of Public Health in late March launched a new youth suicide prevention campaign called "Never a Bother."...
08
Apr
Las estrategias estatales y locales contra la intolerancia son cruciales, según un experto
A través del proceso judicial, la aplicación de la ley y la tecnología, tres mujeres luchan contra el odio y apoyan a las víctimas a nivel local y estatal....
