‘Don’t Underestimate Omicron,’ Virologist Says
The omicron variant is driving up the number of COVID-19 cases, a result of vaccine inequity, misinformation and a false sense of security, medical experts say....
10
Jan
07
Jan
Long Overdue Bird Count Comes to Richmond
In a move toward addressing environmental justice and inequality in the birding community, Richmond had its first official Christmas Bird Count this month....
07
Jan
Unboosted: California COVID-19 Booster Rate Falls Below 40% in Most Counties
In 19 California counties, less than a third of vaccinated residents have gotten COVID-19 booster shots. One health official blames “pandemic fatigue.”...
06
Jan
Pandemic Further Worsens Ongoing Youth Mental Health Crisis
Suicidal behavior and other mental health issues have been on the rise among young people for years, a disturbing trend the pandemic has made worse....
05
Jan
Redistricting Monitors Say Their Efforts Helped Protect the Black Vote
An advocacy group that fights for fair political representation of Black California says it is pleased with the results of the state’s redistricting process....
04
Jan
Curbing Youth Tobacco Sales a Social Justice Issue, Advocates Say
Tobacco sellers target low-income youth by flooding poor neighborhoods with places to buy attractively packaged and cheaply priced products in fun flavors....
04
Jan
California Adds Twist to New CDC Advice on Quarantines
Like the CDC, California recommends isolating for five days after being diagnosed with COVID-19, but it also recommends a negative test before ending isolation....
03
Jan
Contra Costa FC Earns First U.S. Open Cup Berth in Shootout
Contra Costa FC will play next year for the U.S. Open Cup for the first time in the six-year-old club's history. The tournament features amateur and pro teams....
02
Jan
Public Health Experts Worry About CDC’s Shortened Isolation Time Following Exposure to COVID
Public health experts are expressing concern about Centers for Disease Control guidelines that half the isolation time after an individual is exposed to COVID....
30
Dec
This Year Was a Fever Dream
In 2021, the author navigated hope and fear, personal achievements and the heightened stress and surreality of our new normal....
29
Dec
2021 Was More of the Same, But Creativity Carried Me Through
"Time seems to be going right past me ...
28
Dec
Black Voters’ Support for President Biden Is Waning
Black voters helped Joe Biden secure the presidency, supporting him by a large margin, but his approval rating among them is dropping....
27
Dec
Community Center Celebrates Kuumba, the Kwanzaa Principle of Creativity
The Black Parents Resource Center held an arts and craft event to celebrate kuumba, or creativity, one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa....
27
Dec
Appointments Needed for COVID-19 Tests Through CCHS
A sharp increase in demand for COVID-19 tests has prompted Contra Costa Health Services to require appointments at its Richmond and San Ramon clinics....
23
Dec
California Redistricting: What to Know About the Final Maps
An independent redistricting commission unanimously approved the districts Californians will use to elect representatives in Congress and the state Legislature....
