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....
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Jun
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....
01
Jun
County Services Gather in One ‘Block Party’ Spot to Offer Easy Access
Contra Costa County residents can apply for CalFresh and Medi-Cal, register to vote, get a library card, get a COVID-19 vaccine and more Tuesday in Concord....
31
May
‘Everybody’s Mad’: UPS Workers Prepared to Strike
Hundreds of thousands of UPS workers, including 1,500 in Richmond, could go on strike this summer, which could have major economic implications....
31
May
With Mayor Lamar Thorpe Absent, Antioch Council Pushes for Rule Changes
Members of the Antioch community defended Mayor Lamar Thorpe at a special meeting called to examine how the City Council does its business....
31
May
Transit Policymakers Urge More Public Transit Funding From the State
Public transportation advocates and policymakers say more funding is needed to avoid major service cuts, which could harm the environment and social justice....
31
May
Non-Partisan Analyst’s Office Recommends Legislature Reject Governor’s San Quentin Plan
A new report from the state's Legislative Analyst's Office casts doubt on Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposal to renovate San Quentin State Prison....
