Climate Scientists Warn of Dangers of Extreme Heat
In the midst of a summer filled with record-breaking high temperatures, climate scientists on a virtual panel Thursday warned of the dangers of extreme heat....
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Aug
10
Aug
Program Helps Low-Income Seniors Get Healthy Food
The city of Richmond is helping more than 200 older people access healthier food through the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program....
10
Aug
Racism, Discrimination Limit Income for Black Women in California
A new California Black Women's Think Tank survey finds that 2 out of every 5 Black women in California are just a paycheck away from financial instability....
10
Aug
Danville Police Warn Parents Not to Overshare in Back-to-School Photos
Parents should keep info such as full names and phone numbers out of social media posts about their children as it can be used by predators and identity thefts....
09
Aug
Antioch Council Tries to Make City Streets Safer
Antioch City Council on Tuesday approved measures meant to increase safety on three of the city's most dangerous roadways....
08
Aug
My Love of Rock Music Grew With My Understanding
A 17-year-old mixed-race girl from Richmond shares why she loves rock music, how she learned to embrace it, and some of her favorite songs and artists....
08
Aug
Being Mixed Gives Me an Open Mind and Empathy
Being mixed is exactly that. We are all the beautiful and all the ugly parts of our cultures, families and experiences, and that mixture is what makes us, us. ...
07
Aug
County Health Officials Looking for Other Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease
County health officials are looking for people who were recently at Zen Day Spa after two people died and a third got sick from Legionnaires' disease....
07
Aug
Jury Recommends Death Penalty in 2018 Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
A jury recommended the death penalty after finding Robert Bowers guilty on 63 counts, including hate crimes, charges in the deaths of 11 synagogue congregants....
07
Aug
Civil Rights Attorneys Formally Ask DOJ to Investigate Antioch Police
The attorneys represent 13 plaintiffs so far in two lawsuits against Antioch police, alleging civil rights violations, among other allegations....
07
Aug
Richmond Spa Closed Following Two Legionnaires’ Disease Deaths
Officials are investigating two recent deaths associated with Legionnaires' disease that might be linked to a Richmond spa, Contra Costa Health said Saturday....
07
Aug
Renters in Pittsburg, San Pablo Demand Passage of Rent Stabilization Ordinances
On Monday, Aug. 7, renters will attend the San Pablo and Pittsburg City Council meetings to urge local policymakers to pass rent stabilization ordinances....
04
Aug
Local Advocates Say More Can Be Done to Save Animals. CCAS Says It’s Doing All It Can
Local canine activists say CCAS is not doing enough to support the dogs in its care. It says the criticism doesn't help animals....
04
Aug
Warm Weather Settling Over the Bay Area This Weekend
Temperatures up to the low 100s are forecast for many inland areas, slightly increasing fire and health risks, according to the National Weather Service....
04
Aug
Migrant Rights Groups to Stage 40-Mile Walk for Immigration Reform
Immigration reform and migrant rights advocates plan to walk more than 40 miles from the North and South Bay to San Francisco to encourage passage of HR 1511....
