Contra Costa Launches ‘Path to Zero’ COVID-19 Strategy
Contra Costa health officials on Monday announced a new initiative called "Path to Zero" to eliminate preventable deaths from the coronavirus....
03
May
02
May
Supervisors to Hear Appeals of Plans to Convert Refineries into Biofuel Facilities
Opponents of approved plans to convert refineries in Martinez and Rodeo to biofuel facilities will make their appeals Tuesday before the Board of Supervisors....
01
May
Naza’s Boutique Brings Trendy Fashion to Richmond
Two young Latina entrepreneurs have brought a pop of color to San Pablo and Clinton avenues in Richmond, opening a new women's clothing boutique named Naza’s....
29
Apr
BART Board Votes to Reinstate Mask Mandate
BART will require people to wear masks on trains and station platforms at least through July 18, its Board of Directors voted Thursday....
28
Apr
District Comes Up Short on Student Achievement Planning
Only 23 out of 54 WCCUSD schools have met student achievement plan requirements, which were the focus of the Board of Education meeting Wednesday....
28
Apr
Contra Costa County Widens COVID Treatment Availability, Prepares Elections
Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting covered election security and outreach and a plan to end coronavirus-related deaths in Contra Costa County....
28
Apr
FDA Fully Approves Remdesivir to Treat COVID-Positive Pediatric Patients
Remdesivir is now fully approved by the FDA to treat people as young as 28 days who have COVID-19 and are at high risk of serious illness....
27
Apr
Contra Costa D.A. Diana Becton’s Husband Named in Statutory Rape Suit
D.A. Diana Becton's husband has been named but not accused of abuse in a lawsuit concerning alleged statutory rape at the church where he is a pastor....
27
Apr
Council Questions Use of Military-Grade Police Weapons
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday discussed a potential ordinance regarding a military funding acquisition and use policy, which concerns police equipment....
26
Apr
Q&A: New City Manager Shasa Curl on What ‘Makes Richmond Unique and Special’
Shasa Curl spoke with the Pulse about her hopes for the city and the challenges she anticipates after officially being made city manager of Richmond....
25
Apr
Té’s corner: ‘the p’s’
As National Poetry Month 2022 nears its conclusion, read this poem by onetime Richmond poet laureate Donté Clark that touches on themes of wealth and poverty....
22
Apr
Water District Encouraging 15% Water Use Reduction
Because of the ongoing drought, the county is asking residents to use less water and is considering a water use surcharge....
21
Apr
Authorities Say Jerry Lee Henderson Killed Meekiah Wadley in 1999
Authorities said Thursday they've identified Jerry Lee Henderson as the man who killed 28-year-old Meekiah Wadley in 1999 inside her Richmond home....
21
Apr
City Council Considers Resuming Street-Sweeping Ticketing
Richmond took a step toward resuming the practice of ticketing drivers who leave their cars parked in designated areas during street sweeping....
20
Apr
‘Start With Step One’: Clean Slate Day Clears Records Again
The annual Clean Slate Day helps people get their lives back on track by providing opportunities to get criminal records cleared and other services....
