Experts Discuss Older Workers’ Access to the Workplace
Many older people find themselves wanting — or needing — to work longer but are held back by factors such as age discrimination....
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Dec
18
Dec
University of California Reaches Tentative Agreement With Striking Academic Workers
The University of California announced a tentative agreement with student workers Friday. The workers need to ratify the agreement by vote to end the strike....
16
Dec
School Board Votes for President, Union Agreement and Teaching Changes
The West Contra Costa school board elevated Demetrio Gonzalez-Hoy to president and approved an agreement with the Teamsters union and two teaching changes....
16
Dec
Fentanyl & Meth Drug Use Called a ‘National Poisoning’
Law enforcement and health officials say illegal fentanyl and meth are responsible for huge increases in drug overdoses and drug-related deaths....
14
Dec
Fraudsters Prey on Vulnerabilities to Scam Native Americans
Scammers defraud Native Americans by taking advantage of circumstances such as poor road conditions and an emphasis on the spoken word in the Navajo Nation....
14
Dec
Retiring Board Chair Karen Mitchoff Hears Tributes, Issues Warning at Final Meeting
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors chair Karen Mitchoff, who represents District 4, was honored at a board meeting Tuesday before retiring....
13
Dec
Q&A: Torres-Walker Wants to Keep ‘Expanding Our Ideas Around Public Safety’
After winning a close race due for a recount, Antioch City Council member Tamisha Torres-Walker talked to the Pulse about housing, public safety and more....
11
Dec
Global Divisions, Political Scandals Can’t Diminish World Cup’s Enduring Appeal
Despite scandals surrounding FIFA and the World Cup, soccer maintains global appeal. A panel examined "the beautiful game" Dec. 2 for Ethnic Media Services....
10
Dec
School Districts With the Greatest Need Get Fewer Dollars, Study Shows
Districts with Black, Latinx, low-income or English-learning students tend to receive less funding, though California is among states bucking the trend....
09
Dec
WCCUSD Considers Upcoming Class Schedules, UC Eligibility
As it plans class schedules, the WCCUSD told the school board Tuesday it is taking UC admission requirements and what students want into consideration....
09
Dec
Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics to Be Held Across 7 Bay Area Counties Ahead Of Winter Holidays
Walk-in clinics in seven Bay Area counties will offer COVID-19 primary vaccine and booster shots, toy drives, giveaways, crafting and food trucks on Saturday....
09
Dec
Supervisors Vote to Allow Cannabis Sales in Unincorporated Contra Costa County
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to allow non-flavored cannabis and vaping products to be delivered and sold in unincorporated areas....
09
Dec
Black People More Likely to End Up in Bad Nursing Homes
Aging Black Americans are more likely to end up in understaffed nursing homes with lower quality of care, according to a Dec. 8 Justice in Aging briefing....
08
Dec
FDA Expands Omicron-Specific COVID-19 Booster Authorization to Children Under 5
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday expanded its authorization for the omicron-specific COVID-19 booster vaccine to include children under age 5....
08
Dec
California Leads Nation in Catalytic Converter Thefts, Which Richmond Motorists Know All Too Well
California leads the U.S. in catalytic converter thefts, and local police and auto mechanics say they are a huge issue in Richmond....
