Study Shows Lower Lifetime Earnings for Pandemic-Era Students
A Stanford economist projects that future workers and the economy stand to suffer major long-term losses because of learning loss during the pandemic....
03
Jan
03
Jan
Flood Watch Extended to Entire Bay Area, Warning Includes Threat to Lives
Heavy rains that could cause flooding and high winds are expected throughout the Bay Area on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the National Weather Service....
30
Dec
Q&A: Cesar Zepeda Wants to Know ‘What’s Important to You’
Incoming Richmond City Council member says he wants to hear from all his constituents about their differing needs and work on public safety, housing and more....
29
Dec
The Issues This Year Felt Neverending, But I Still Have Hope
2022 was a year of a few highs —Brittney Griner's release, new music from Rihanna, Beyoncé and SZA — but mostly lows, like attacks on the LGBTQ+ community....
27
Dec
Three Votes Separated Winner, Loser in District 2 City Council Race
Cesar Zepeda has officially won the District 2 Richmond City Council seat after a recount showed he received three more votes than Andrew Butt....
27
Dec
Seats Available on County Sustainability Commission
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications from county residents for the Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission....
26
Dec
Applications Open for Disabled Students Leadership Forum
Disabled high school sophomores, juniors and seniors have until Friday to apply for the California Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities....
22
Dec
Wanda Gonzalez’s Musical Journey Began in Richmond
Richmond's Wanda Gonzalez, who is primarily an R&B singer, hopes to work with other Bay Area artists such as Vallejo's H.E.R....
22
Dec
County Fire District Asks Residents to Call 911 Only in True Emergencies
With emergency responders and hospitals already overworked by COVID, flu and RSV, people are stressing the system by calling 911 in noncritical situations....
22
Dec
Farmworkers Still Exposed to Highest Infection Rates
A Dec. 21 Ethnic Media Services briefing examined how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to negatively affect California's farmworkers....
22
Dec
Community Gives Input on County Mental Health Services Funding
Contra Costa County invited community members to share their experiences and concerns regarding mental health care in a Dec. 15 online forum....
21
Dec
Richmond ‘Leading the Way’ As Transportation Needs Change
The pandemic changed how people get around, and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority is looking to adapt, it told Richmond City Council on Tuesday....
20
Dec
Q&A: New Council Member Soheila Bana Stays Focused on Public Safety
Incoming Richmond City Council member Soheila Bana spoke to the Pulse about public safety and other city issues following her election....
20
Dec
Federal Government to Again Ship At-Home COVID Tests for Free as Part of Winter COVID Mitigation Strategy
The federal government is providing a new round of four free home COVID-19 test kits per household and encouraging people to get the omicron booster....
19
Dec
Rich City Rides to Loan Free E-Bikes
Beginning sometime next year, Rich City Rides will have 40 e-bikes available to rent for low-income people living in certain parts of Richmond....
