Who Will Replace Tom Butt as Richmond’s Mayor?
Richmond Mayor Tom Butt is approaching the end of his political career, and four men are vying to take his spot leading the city government....
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Oct
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Oct
Supreme Court Could End Affirmative Action in College Admissions
With two affirmative action cases coming before the Supreme Court on Oct. 31, a panel said removing race from the college admissions process would be a mistake....
26
Oct
Supes Accept Racial Equity Report After Hours of Discussion About White Supremacy
Some members of the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors took issue with the term "white supremacy" in a report from Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice....
24
Oct
Owner Wants Lady J’s Soul Food to Be ‘a Family Reunion’
Jacqueline Williams opened the restaurant Lady J's with her sister to bring soul food in a homey environment to Pittsburg....
24
Oct
DA’s Office Says Richmond Police Not Responsible for 2020 In-Custody Death
Two years after a man died two days after being arrested, the DA's office said it would not press charges against the Richmond Police officers involved....
24
Oct
Antioch District 4 Council Race Features 2 Incumbents, Retired Cop, Police Commissioner
A former Richmond Police lieutenant, a police commissioner and two current council members are vying for a seat on the Antioch City Council....
21
Oct
Second Consecutive Blowout Loss Has Kennedy High Football Down But Not Out
Although the Kennedy High Eagles lost by 42 points Oct. 15, one week after a 37-0 loss, their remaining schedule leaves hope for a playoff push....
20
Oct
School Board Denies Expansion of Controversial Mindful Life Project
The West Contra Costa school board voted Wednesday against the expansion of the Mindful Life Project, a nonprofit that has come under scrutiny....
20
Oct
Elections ’22: Prop 26 and Prop 27 Are Dueling to Make Sports Gambling Legal
On Nov. 8, California voters have a choice between two ballot initiatives to legalize and tax sports betting: Prop 26 and Prop 27....
19
Oct
YouthWORKS Feels the Effects of City Staffing Shortages
YouthWORKS, which places young Richmond residents in paid internships, has just two primary staff members. It is one of many city departments stretched thin....
19
Oct
Incumbent’s Rivalries Resurface in Antioch District 1 City Council Race
Antioch City Council member Tamisha Torres-Walker is running against the woman she unseated in 2020 and a woman who called for her resignation....
18
Oct
Two Trustee Spots Up for Grabs on West Contra Costa Board of Education
Three candidates for two WCCUSD school board seats spoke to The CC Pulse about teacher and staff shortages, COVID protocols and more....
18
Oct
Q&A: Park Director Says There Are ‘More Things to Be Done’ in Bay Point
Lifelong Bay Point resident and director on the Ambrose recreation board Eduardo Torres spoke to the Pulse about parks, playgrounds and politics....
17
Oct
Obstacles Exclude Disadvantaged Voters from Democratic Process
Efforts to disenfranchise voters — particularly persons who are disabled or not white — were the focus of a Sept. 30 Ethnic Media Services briefing....
15
Oct
Teens Ask City Council Candidates About the Issues
In a youth-led forum hosted by the Safe Return Project, Richmond City Council candidates addressed public safety, food insecurity and quality of life....
