Richmond’s ONS Awarded $6 Million to Continue Gun Violence Prevention
The city of Richmond’s Office of Neighborhood Safety will receive $6 million from the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Program....
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Aug
15
Aug
State Senate Committee Calls Monkeypox Preparation a Failure
As monkeypox cases continue to rise across the United States, the California Senate Select Committee on Monkeypox held its first hearing Aug. 9....
14
Aug
1.3M Women of Color in Bay Area Could Benefit If Assembly Bill 2419 Passes
A state bill aimed at allocating $18 billion for environmentally and socially disadvantaged communities gets high scores for promoting gender and racial equity....
12
Aug
Nonprofit and Government Employees Could Get Student Loans Forgiven
People who have worked for nonprofit or government agencies could be eligible to have some student debt canceled under Public Service Loan Forgiveness....
12
Aug
Gov. Newsom Unveils New State Water Strategy at Antioch Treatment Plan
California Gov. Gavin Newsom was at the Antioch Water Treatment Plant on Thursday to announce new measures to store and save water....
11
Aug
California Leaders Address Monkeypox Outbreak and Blast Federal Preparedness
The California Senate Select Committee on Monkeypox met for the first time Tuesday to discuss the outbreak, response and lack of vaccines in the state....
10
Aug
Monkeypox Numbers ‘Growing Every Week,’ Health Officials Say
The Contra Costa County health officer also told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday that county does not have enough monkeypox vaccines to meet demand....
09
Aug
The Monkeypox Health Crisis: How California Is Responding
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Monday in California over the monkeypox virus, and the state is collecting demographic data on reported cases....
07
Aug
Bay Area Leads State in Latest Water Conservation Numbers
Water use has dropped in California in response to the current historic drought, with the Bay Area seeing the biggest reductions....
14
Jul
When the Fires Came, No One Could Save Us Like Mom Could
Every summer, there's a fire. Mom has to make a decision. What will she allow the fire to swallow? Later, another tough choice: She has to say goodbye to us....
11
Jul
Incidents of Hate Crimes in California Highest Against Blacks
California is seeing an increase in reported hate crimes, with most race-based incidents being committed against Black people....
03
Jul
Older Adults Still At High Risk for COVID-19 — Beware Complacency
Older adults are still at high risk from COVID-19, but getting vaccinated and keeping up with recommended boosters can help them stay safe....
28
Jun
Newsom, State Legislative Leaders Announce Agreement on FY 2022-23 Budget Framework
Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislative leaders announced an agreement Sunday on a state budget framework for the coming fiscal year, which begins Friday....
25
Jun
Medical, Legal Experts Foresee Dire Consequences in Supreme Court Ruling on Abortion
Following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, experts warn that more rights could be in danger, including same-sex and interracial marriage....
24
Jun
Bay Area Reacts to Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
Bay Area leaders reacted with outrage and vows to assist out-of-state women seeking abortions after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday....
