Contra Costa Surveying Residents about Community Warning System
Contra Costa Health is seeking input via online survey through Jan. 12 from county residents regarding the Community Warning System....
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Dec
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Dec
Antioch City Council Approves Environmental Justice Element Update
The Antioch City Council voted 4-0 Tuesday to amend the city's General Plan to include an Environmental Justice Element as required by the state....
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Dec
President, Clerk Trade Places as School Board Urged to Take Action on Budget
The West Contra Costa school board got a new president Wednesday, and a fiscal expert said it needs to take "immediate action" on the budget....
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Dec
Supporting the Reparations Fight: Six Questions for the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California
California Black Media spoke with Chris Lodgson, a CJEC member, about the organization’s work to support the fight for reparations in California....
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Dec
Oilers Girls Varsity Basketball Wins Fifth Straight
Neither team mustered much offense in a physical and closely contested bout as Richmond High beat Bethel High 38-30 in girls' basketball....
14
Dec
Monica Wilson Chosen as Antioch’s Next Mayor Pro Tem
The Antioch City Council selected council member Monica Wilson at its Tuesday meeting to serve as mayor pro tem for the next year....
14
Dec
Air District Releases Draft of Emissions Reduction Plan for West County
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District released a draft plan to reduce emissions for the Richmond-North Richmond-San Pablo area of Contra Costa County....
13
Dec
Council Senses Something’s Off With Veolia’s Explanation of Foul Odors
Richmond’s wastewater treatment facility released foul odors beginning Dec. 4, prompting a special council meeting to get an explanation....
13
Dec
Public Officials Subject to Increasing Harassment
In the last 10 years, threats and violence against public officials — including election workers, elected officials and city staff — have increased nationally....
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Dec
Richmond High Holds Fundraiser Screening of Film About Slain Former Student
Richmond High student Cecilia Rios was killed in 1994 at 15. A 2017 film about her, "Love, Cecy," was screened at her former school for the first time Friday....
11
Dec
Baltic Kiss, Renovated for Live Music, Retains Its Ghosts
The Point Richmond space that now houses Baltic Kiss has previously held a speakeasy, brothel, city hall and funeral parlor as well as other restaurants....
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Dec
Workforce Dev Board Chair Wants to Extend More Opportunity to California’s Youth
Angelo Farooq of the California Workforce Development Board says more needs to be done to connect young people from diverse backgrounds to opportunities....
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Dec
Pittsburg City Council Names New Mayor
As part of its yearly mayoral rotation, the Pittsburg City Council this week selected Vice Mayor Juan Antonio Banales to fill the seat....
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Dec
With Break Approaching, WCCUSD Financial Woes Continue
The West Contra Costa school board received recommendations Wednesday for non-salary cuts to reduce the district’s financial obligations....
07
Dec
Small Businesses and Soccer Fields to Be Among Newest Recipients of Rescue Plan Funds
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday allocated $15.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to city projects, infrastructure and programs for residents....
