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....
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Mar
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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Mar
What’s New This Tax Season
With Tax Day coming April 15, there are new ways to file online for free directly with the IRS, get more help and claim refunds....
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Mar
‘Brotherhoods of the Disengaged’: How Former Members Can Help Stop Hate Groups
Messages of peace need to be made by former extremists and aimed at those committing hate crimes, not just made by and for the average person, experts say....
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Mar
‘Women Together Can Move Mountains’: Richmond Holds 17th Annual International Women’s Day Event
The city of Richmond and Sisters in Solidarity held the 17th annual International Women’s Day Celebration to recognize local women and resources....
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Mar
Generational Wealth Now in Reach for First-Time California Homebuyers
Homeownership, a key step for generational wealth, is ever-more unaffordable for California families — especially those of color. A new loan could change that....
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Mar
Change to 988 Crisis Hotline Would Route Calls to Closer Call Centers
Currently, 988 calls are routed according to the phone's area code. A proposal by the FCC would change that to where the call is made from....
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Mar
Concord Accepts Term Sheet for Former Naval Weapons Station Development
The site would have homes, including affordable housing, and commercial and green space with adjacent land set aside for the new Thurgood Marshall park....
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Mar
Bay Point Cuts Ribbon on New Accessible Playground at Anuta Park
Bay Point opened its second ADA-compliant playground Saturday, this one at Anuta Park, to help improve the area and give kids a safer place to play....
