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....
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Dec
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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....
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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....
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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....
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Dec
Poetry to Stop the Hate: ‘soon come’
North Richmond poet and activist Donté Clark wrote his new poem "soon come" for The CC Pulse, inspired by the Stop the Hate campaign....
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Dec
24/7 Crisis Call Center Will Help County A3 Program Live Up to Its Name
The Contra Costa Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime crisis response program this month opened the Miles Hall Crisis Call Center, offering round-the-clock support....
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Dec
FTC Adds Language Help for Persons Reporting Fraud
The Federal Trade Commission has added numerous interpreters and staff to help non-English speakers file complaints about fraud, scams and identity theft....
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Dec
East County Supervisor Federal Glover to Retire at End of Term in 2024
After 23 years representing East County on the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors, District 5 supervisor Federal Glover on Monday said he would retire in 2024....
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Dec
Unexpected Friendship Illustrates Power of Personal Connection in Stopping Hate
Pardeep Kaleka and Arno Michaelis have built a friendship and do work together that is beneficial to many, all by not succumbing to hate for one another....
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Dec
East County Groups Gear Up for Holiday Drives
In East Contra Costa County, struggling families can get food and gifts for their little ones from community-based organizations and government agencies....
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Nov
Richmond Asks Property Not to Raise Seniors’ Rent
Richmond City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to ask the owners of the Heritage Park at Hilltop senior living community not to impose a planned rent increase....
