Richmond Moves Forward With Community Crisis Response
Once implemented, the Community Crisis Response Program would respond to low-level 911 calls in Richmond that often have longer response rates by police....
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Sep
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Sep
Antioch Council Reverses Decision, Won’t Control Hiring, Firing Police Chiefs
After voting at its last meeting to take control of the hiring and firing of the police chief, the Antioch City Council decided against this transfer of power....
13
Sep
County Highlights Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors on Tuesday received a report on the county’s efforts against human trafficking, including resources offered to victims....
11
Sep
Filmmaker’s Career Began on the Richmond ‘Greenway’
Jed Lee first began documenting the Richmond Greenway for a class at UC Berkeley, which led to the documentary "Greenway," their debut film....
11
Sep
BART’s Last ‘Legacy’ Train Takes Its Final Ride as Agency Unveils New Schedule, Other Changes
Monday is a big day for BART as it finally transitions to 100% "Fleet of the Future" trains and a new schedule designed to "work for everyone, every day."...
10
Sep
Bay Area’s Young Voters Are Registering at Lower Rates. Organizers Are Combating This Ahead of 2024 Election
The 2020 presidential election produced high turnout of young voters. Since, voter registration rates for people 18 to 25 have begun to decline in the Bay Area...
09
Sep
A Look at California’s Civil Grand Juries, the Last of Their Kind in the Nation
Civil grand juries are bodies of ordinary citizens that investigate issues in public government and then compile a report and make recommendations....
09
Sep
Expert Testifies in Murder Challenge Antioch Police Racism Deeply Entrenched
An expert called by defense attorneys challenging the arrests of four murder suspects said Antioch police racism may have affected the investigation....
08
Sep
Advice for High School Freshmen From Me, a Sophomore
So you just started high school? Here are some tips from a current sophomore that can help you adjust to this new chapter in your life....
08
Sep
Air Quality District Launches New Tool to Search Notices of Violations Around Region
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District announced Thursday a tool where people can search notices of violation issued in the past five years....
07
Sep
WCCUSD to Try to Increase Mental Health Support Despite Shortages
An increase in chronic sadness among West Contra Costa students has prompted district efforts to increase mental health resources. ...
07
Sep
State Assembly Declares August the First Transgender Month in the Country
The California State Assembly on Wednesday voted to declare August "Transgender History Month," the office of Assemblymember Matt Haney said....
06
Sep
Indian American Republicans Sticking with Trump
“Nikki Haley represents experience, competence, and calm in the face of chaos. But that’s not where Republicans are now.” — Karthick Ramakrishnan of AAPI Data....
05
Sep
Not Black, Not White. Just Biracial
Jacob Marshall, an aspiring artist in Alameda, is mixed-race but is often perceived as — and in school, was bullied for — being Black....
05
Sep
Opinion: How We Can Protect Our Communities From COVID
"The church leadership and I knew it was our calling to take on COVID-19 and protect our flock," writes the Rev. Edgar Boyd, an AME pastor in L.A....
