Panel Outlines Strategies for Battling Hate, Hate Crimes
A panel offered a wealth of insight and advice on battling hate crimes during a presentation May 18 titled "Standing Up to Hate Crimes in California."...
12
Jun
12
Jun
Report Finds Bay Area Unhoused Youth Faced Increased Challenges Since Pandemic
A new report looks at how living standards and health outcomes of homeless youth in San Francisco and Alameda counties worsened since the onset of COVID-19....
09
Jun
Richmond LGBTQ+ Community Celebrates Pride, Says ‘We Have a Long Way to Go’
Richmond Rainbow Pride held its ninth annual Pride Month event in Civic Center Plaza on Sunday in a return to in-person celebration....
09
Jun
BART Board Approves Parking, Fare Increases
The average fare is set to go up 23 cents after the BART Board of Directors approved rate hikes on fares and parking fees....
08
Jun
WCCUSD Faces Tough Calls to Maintain Financial Control
The WCCUSD School Board received an overview of next year’s proposed budget that requires significant cuts to avoid losing control of its finances. ...
08
Jun
DA Drops Felony Charges Over Investigators’ Role in Racist Texts
A texting scandal involving the Antioch Police Department has apparently let two felony suspects off the hook this week, at least temporarily....
07
Jun
Five-Year Forecasts See Budget Deficit Coming for Richmond
City staff presented three scenarios for Richmond's budget over five years to City Council on Tuesday. Even the "optimistic" one predicts a deficit. ...
07
Jun
Committee Fights Hate Crimes From Multiple Angles
The Hate Crimes Committee of the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office gives law enforcement cultural training and does community outreach....
06
Jun
Overcrowded Animal Shelter Offers Free Adoptions This Month
Contra Costa Animal Services says its shelter is at maximum capacity, so all adoptions are free during the month of June....
06
Jun
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to be Statewide in CA
Through Dolly Parton’s nonprofit program, every Californian under the age of 5 will be eligible to receive a free monthly book in the mail....
05
Jun
BART Seeks Out New Task Force Members to Make Service Accessible for Seniors, People With Disabilities
The BART Accessibility Task Force, which advocates for senior and disabled riders and advises the BART board of directors, is looking for new members....
05
Jun
DA’s Academy Teaches Public How Criminal Justice System Works
Apply by June 30 for a free 9-week course that will let community members meet a Superior Court judge and various members of the District Attorney's Office....
04
Jun
East Bay Workers Faced Economic Challenges Pre-Pandemic, New Report Shows
Low wages, poverty, a lack of self-sufficiency and high housing costs were among the most prominent issues for workers in the East Bay prior to the pandemic....
03
Jun
Woman Accuses Antioch Police of Breaking Her Arm After Shoplifting Arrest
A woman is suing Antioch Police for an incident in which she says two officers — one of whom was allegedly part of the texting scandal — broke her arm....
01
Jun
RHS Student Says Things Are ‘a Little Bit Better’ After Protest Against N-Word
Markeith Anderson spoke to the Pulse about what has changed since he helped lead the "We Stop, You Stop" protest against the n-word at Richmond High....
