Status Update on Bay Area Health Developments
In the Bay Area's up-and-down economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, many low-income households and communities of color are getting left behind....
31
Mar
30
Mar
‘Several’ More Antioch Police Officers Put on Leave This Week During Another Investigation
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe said Thursday that "several" police officers have been placed on administrative leave due to alleged policy violations....
30
Mar
FDA Approves Narcan for Over-the-Counter Use
The FDA approved OTC sales of the opioid overdose treatment Narcan on Wednesday, but it remains to be seen when it will be available or what it will cost....
30
Mar
More Antioch Officers Expected to Be Placed on Leave Amid Investigation Into Police Department
Antioch's mayor is expected to announce Thursday that an ongoing investigation into the city's Police Department has led to additional officers placed on leave....
29
Mar
Richmond Recognizes Transgender Day of Visibility
The Richmond City Council issued a proclamation Tuesday recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility, which is held annually on March 31....
28
Mar
Pilot Project Could Make Most Transfers Across Transit Agencies Free or Heavily Discounted
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission wants to make it easier to use all Bay Area transit systems. That could include cheaper or free transfers....
28
Mar
Their Cultures are Different, Their Values are Not
Nancy and Michael come from very different cultures, but they found in each other the empathy, commitment and shared purpose in life they were looking for. ...
27
Mar
Oilers Varsity Baseball Forced to Replace Game with Scrimmage
Without coaches, umpires or enough players to field an official team, Richmond High baseball had to play a scrimmage Friday against Bethel High....
27
Mar
Wind Advisory Issued Ahead of Latest Storm for Much of Bay Area
Yet another big storm is forecast to blow through the Bay Area this week, with the biggest impacts expected throughout the day Tuesday....
24
Mar
Newsom Wants to Change Criminal Justice and Healthcare in California
Change is coming to California’s oldest and most notorious prison and entire criminal justice system, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday....
23
Mar
Out Of The Norm Depression Symptoms Leave ‘Strong Black Women’ Underdiagnosed & Untreated
Many Black women dealing with depression symptoms struggle to get the help they need, partly because of inadequate screening and societal expectations....
22
Mar
Last Fiscal Year, Richmond’s Revenue Was Up and Spending Was Down
After a long day of bad weather, the city of Richmond got some good news on its financial state during Tuesday's Richmond City Council meeting....
22
Mar
Man Uses Stolen Truck to Ram Richmond Police Car Before Getting Stuck
A man driving a stolen box truck was arrested Monday night after allegedly running a stop sign and ramming a Richmond police cruiser....
21
Mar
Bay Area Saw Wind Gusts of Up to 88 MPH — in Richmond — as Tuesday’s Storm Whipped Through Region
Point Potrero in Richmond logged the highest Bay Area winds on March 21 at 88 mph, according to the National Weather Service as of 8:08 p.m....
21
Mar
BART Aims to Increase Safety, Cleanliness as It Suffers From Low Ridership
BART police are more than doubling the number of officers patrolling trains starting March 20 to address safety and quality of life issues, BART officials said....
