Latinos Disproportionately Hit By Trump Deportations
As Trump’s second administration realizes its promises of mass deportation, nonwhite and especially Latino immigrants are bearing the brunt....
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Feb
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Feb
Richmond Senior Transportation Workshop Set for April 2
Richmond's Senior Transportation Workshop on April 2 is meant to help older residents learn about and access public transit services in the area....
18
Feb
Richmond Rivals Split Paths: De Anza, Kennedy Head to Separate NCS Divisions After Dons Take Overtime Thriller, TCAL Banner
The boys soccer regular season has ended and the North Coast Section championship tournament returns as teams vie for a spot in the round of 16 bracket....
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Feb
Banning Books in Prison: State Website Lists Titles Considered Inappropriate for Inmates
A new state law requires California to maintain oversight of all publications banned in state prisons and list all disapproved publications online....
18
Feb
EdSource: Next Set of Paid West Contra Costa Student Trustees Sworn In
Two West Contra Costa student board members were sworn in Wednesday, making them the next set of students in the district to be paid for their work....
14
Feb
Refinery Blast in Martinez Raises Alarm Over Health and Safety Risk
A powerful explosion and fire at the Martinez Refining Company on Feb. 1 injured six, endangered health and ignited a fresh wave of fear and frustration....
14
Feb
EdSource: West Contra Costa Community Rallies Around Educators Protesting Staff Cuts
The United Teachers of Richmond union protested at Wednesday's WCCUSD meeting, urging the school board to vote again on its latest budget cuts....
14
Feb
Air District Began Getting Reports About Martinez Refinery Hours Before Fire
The Bay Area Air District began getting complaints about odor coming from Martinez Refinery Company hours before a fire started earlier this month....
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Feb
Books Let Us Understand Different Realities and Explore New Worlds
Books familiar to our life give comfort; reading about different lives lets you explore cultures, perspectives and even parts of who we are....
13
Feb
What Does Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Mean for Immigrants?
The three weeks since President Trump’s inauguration has brought a near-daily slurry of executive orders — including one ending birthright citizenship....
12
Feb
Resignation Puts Antioch Short of DOJ Agreement
With the resignation of Leslie May, the Antioch Police Oversight Commission does not have the number of members agreed upon with the Department of Justice....
12
Feb
Antioch to Get Its Own CORE Team to Help Its Unhoused People
The Antioch City Council approved a $629,836 contract with Contra Costa County on Tuesday for a city-dedicated CORE team for the next two years. ...
12
Feb
Martinez Refinery Says Burned Chemicals Included Those That Can Cause Cancer, Heart and Lung Disease
The Martinez refinery fire released chemicals that can cause cancer and other diseases, though most of the toxic smoke blew away from populated areas....
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Feb
Robin López: How Albany’s First Latino and Indigenous Mayor Is Shaping the Future of His City
Albany Mayor Robin López, a Richmond native, spoke with the Pulse about how growing up in the Bay Area shaped him and his approach to governance....
11
Feb
Antioch Police Oversight Commissioner Resigns, Alleging Racist Threats
Leslie D. May, a 73-year-old Black woman, says she resigned from the Antioch Police Oversight Commission because of threats and attacks on her property....
