Civil Rights in Education Come Under Threat
The future of education and civil rights for marginalized students may soon be in jeopardy, a panel of experts warned Jan. 18....
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Sacramento Leaders Express Horror, Outrage Over Murder Of Native Son Tyre Nichols
Civic leaders condemn graphic beating of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police officers, urge caution when watching video....
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Nominees Sought for 2023 Youth Hall of Fame
People have until Feb. 17 to nominate someone who is 12-18 years old for the 2023 Contra Costa County Youth Hall of Fame Awards....
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Report: Cops Search Black California Teens Six Times More Than White Peers
The California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board released its annual report on policing in December, which looked at 58 law enforcement agencies....
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State Water Officials Create Interagency Drought Planning Task Force
Though the recent storms has improved California's drought conditions, state water leaders are preparing for the inevitable dry season soon to come....
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AARP Legislative Counsel Talks Congressional Progress for Seniors
No matter which side of the aisle a senior is on, there's a good chance they'll benefit from legislation Congress passed in 2022 that took effect this month....
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Future of BART Likely to Hinge on Voter-Approved Funding Measure, Officials Say
Revenue is down along with ridership, jeopardizing BART's long-term future, the agency says. Transportation officials are considering turning to the voters....
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His Lessons About Mass Incarceration Changed My Life
A young woman writes in appreciation of her Catholic school teacher who taught her to think deeply about the world around her and helped her find her passion....
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Teachers Continue to Push for Contract, Threaten Strike
At the WCCUSD board meeting Wednesday, teachers continued to plea for a fair contract and the superintendent responded to a teacher's assault of a student....
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WCCUSD Superintendent Addresses Student-Substitute Teacher Clash
The WCCUSD superintendent condemned racial slurs and violence after a confrontation this week between a student and substitute teacher at Richmond High....
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County Residents Can Potentially Qualify for Storm Damage Aid
Richmond and Antioch are among the Contra Costa County cities that declared a local emergency because of damage caused by recent storms....
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Crime Is Down in Richmond. New Reporting Could Push Numbers Back Up
Richmond Police says property and violent crimes have decreased, but changes in how it reports data could make the numbers go up even if crime doesn't....
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Pro-Immigrant Policy Unlikely in Near Future, Experts Say
With a conservative House of Representatives and Supreme Court, immigration rights advocates say immediate positive changes to immigration policy seem unlikely....
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Jan. 31 Is Deadline for Signing Up for Health Insurance in California
The open enrollment period for Californians to secure health insurance plans ends Jan. 31. Lower-cost options are available, depending on income....
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Q&A: Still Without a Contract, Union President Says Teachers Are Running Out of Options
United Teachers of Richmond President John Zabala spoke to the Pulse about negotiations with WCCUSD and the possibility of a strike....
