Student Activists Lead Hundreds in Richmond March for Immigrant Rights
Around 300 people participated Sunday in an “Immigrants Make America Great” march in Richmond before the nationwide “Day Without Immigrants.”...
05
Feb
05
Feb
State Investigating Richmond Police Shooting of Allegedly Unarmed Man
The California Department of Justice is investigating the fatal shooting by police of an allegedly unarmed man in Richmond on Tuesday night....
05
Feb
‘We’re Not Equipped for This’: Bay Area Mental Health Expert on the Impacts of Trump Immigration Orders
For Bay Area licensed clinical psychologist Carolynn Gray, who works with migrant communities, the second President Donald Trump term is already different....
04
Feb
The Politics of Influence: How Families and Algorithms Guide Youth Opinions
Whether engaged or disillusioned, it’s essential to understand how young people form their political opinions. Family and social media have a lot to do with it....
04
Feb
Kennedy Eagles Soar to 47-Point Win Over Hercules Titans in Girls Basketball
The Kennedy girls basketball team took a double-digit lead just four minutes in over Hercules High on the way to their largest margin of victory in five years....
04
Feb
County Officials Lift Health Advisory After Confirming Martinez Refinery Fire Is Out
Contra Costa Health on Tuesday lifted a public health advisory linked to a fire at the Martinez Refining Company facility after confirming the fire is out....
04
Feb
A Day Without Immigrants Movement Reveals Impact of White House Threats
In response to White House plans to deport immigrants, businesses and institutions participated in a national protest called A Day Without Immigrants....
04
Feb
Newest Supervisor Calls for Full Audit, Town Hall Meeting Over Refinery Fire
Contra Costa County Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston on Tuesday called for a full facility audit of Martinez Refining Company after an explosion and fire....
04
Feb
Martinez Refinery Said Monday Fire Under Control
Martinez Refining Company said the fire that prompted a shelter-in-place for surrounding communities on Saturday is now a "small residual fire under control."...
03
Feb
Salesian High Falls in ‘Heavyweight Fight,’ Ends Win Streak at 13
The Salesian Pride fell to St. Joseph High for their second varsity basketball loss of the season, both coming against top 10 teams in the state....
03
Feb
Survey Highlights Endurance of Ethnic Media Sector
The enduring resilience of California's ethnic media sector offers a powerful counter narrative to those who argue that local journalism is on its deathbed....
03
Feb
Intermittent Flaring Reported Sunday at Richmond Refinery, ‘No Threat’ to Community
"Recent intermittent flaring" at Chevron's Richmond refinery does not represent a threat to the community, according to a public safety alert issued Sunday....
02
Feb
Update: Shelter in Place Lifted After 6 Hurt in Martinez Refinery Fire, Health Advisory Still in Place
A shelter in place order has been lifted but a health advisory still remains in effect following a fire Saturday at the Martinez refinery....
31
Jan
Economist Says Closing County Refineries Would Be Opportunity to Rebuild
An economist spoke to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors about the potential impacts of closing refineries, housing and wildfire preparedness....
31
Jan
‘America as We Knew it’—Ethnic Media on Trump’s First Week in Office
In the first days of his second presidency, Donald Trump has issued executive orders on immigration, diversity in hiring, climate change and global health....
