County Board of Education Seeks Student Member Applications
Contra Costa public high school students who will be juniors or seniors next school year can apply to be part of the county Board of Education....
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Apr
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Apr
I Still Use the Lessons This Teacher Taught Me
Years later, "the lessons from Ms. Maguire’s English class still resonate with me — even if I couldn’t see the value at the time,"writes a local young man....
05
Apr
Pittsburg City Council Imposes Stiffer Penalties Against Illegal Dumping
Fines for illegal dumping in Pittsburg were increased to $1,000 per case, and authorities will use license-plate readers to find owners of cars used in dumping....
04
Apr
Completed Project Helps Pave ‘Safe Routes to School’ in Pittsburg
Pittsburg on Tuesday announced the completion of new pedestrian safety measures at several “uncontrolled crosswalks” near schools....
04
Apr
A Dream Café Blooms in Richmond
Nancy Subias, 38, and her family opened the aptly named El Jardín de los Sueños, or The Garden of Dreams, March 13 on San Pablo Avenue in Richmond....
03
Apr
Richmond Could Soon See New Rules on Smoke Shops and Nepotism
Complaints led to the creation of a new ordinance that would tighten regulations on Richmond smoke shops, though putting it to a vote had to wait....
03
Apr
Community Response Divided on Antioch’s Homeless Encampment Sweep
Some people called Antioch's recent sweep of Wilbur Avenue a long overdue cleanup; others say it was a heartless displacement of more than 100 people....
31
Mar
State and Local Strategies Battling Bigotry Are Critical, Expert Says
Through judicial process, law enforcement and technology, three women are fighting hate and supporting victims at local and state levels....
29
Mar
Repeated Refinery Flarings Prompt Town Halls in Richmond, Martinez
Asian Pacific Environmental Network and Communities for a Better Environment in Richmond and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier addressed refinery flarings this month....
28
Mar
Pickleball Has Craneway Pavilion’s Future in Question
With a new pickleball court at Craneway Pavilion creating concern, the city attorney says Richmond and a developer need to reach a compliance agreement....
28
Mar
Antioch Renter Protections Need to Go Further, Advocates Say
Antioch City Council directed city staff on Tuesday to draft a just cause eviction ordinance intended to supplement existing protections by state law....
27
Mar
As Hatred of Women Increases, So Do Mass Killings
Factions of the manosphere have trudged from the fringes of the internet into the mainstream and even ventured offline with real-world consequences....
27
Mar
Los Efectos Negativos de los Grupos de Odio se Extienden más allá de los Miembros, hacia sus Familias
La Conferencia Mundial para Erradicar el Odio estudió detenidamente al grupo neonazi llamado Atomwaffen, para comprender mejor cómo los grupos de odio operan y cómo pueden ser detenidos....
26
Mar
Animals Deserve Our Love and Our Patience
Jocelyn Valdez has always been an animal lover. She knew from a young age, she wanted to work to help animals, and she does, despite a huge obstacle....
25
Mar
Tenant Advocacy Groups to Rally Ahead of Tuesday Antioch City Council Meeting
The Antioch City Council on Tuesday will consider creating a just cause eviction ordinance that would add protections for renters within the city....
