Richmond to Again Consider Supporting Controversial Tribe’s Bid for Recognition
Richmond City Council will consider a resolution urging Congress, the DOI and the BIA to federally recognize the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe....
20
Oct
16
Oct
Antioch Doesn’t Want Cops on Police Oversight Commission, Does Want More Authority Over All Commissions
Antioch City Council on Tuesday again considered potential changes to the Police Oversight Commission but decided against allowing cops to join....
14
Oct
Richmond Picks Initial Recipients for $1 Million Immigration Fund, Makes ‘Fiscal Turnaround’
East Bay Covenant, Catholic Charities East Bay, and the Multicultural Institute will each receive a portion of a $1 million fund to support immigrant rights....
09
Oct
Pittsburg to Get a New Supermarket; Store to Get $120,000 in Incentives From City
Pittsburg City Council on Monday approved a building permit fee credit and sales tax rebate for Cielo Supermarket, which is expected to open summer 2026....
07
Oct
San Pablo Moves to Overhaul Illegal Fireworks Ordinance
San Pablo City Council on Monday gave first approval to an ordinance that would make property owners and other “hosts” liable for illegal firework use....
01
Oct
Richmond Council Votes to Shorten Meetings, Require Increased Transparency From Police
Richmond City Council voted to have regular meetings run from 6-10 p.m. and to change how RPD communicates with the public after officer-involved shootings....
29
Sep
Housing Developer Says Antioch Can’t Deny Projects. Officials Want to Try Anyway
Antioch City Council was on the verge of rejecting two DeNova Homes developments but delayed the decisions after warnings they might violate state law....
24
Sep
Antioch Appoints New City Clerk
Antioch City Council on Tuesday appointed Michael J. Mandy on Tuesday to hold the position of city clerk until residents elect a new one in November 2026....
22
Sep
Pittsburg Says It Helped More Low-, Moderate-Income Households Than Expected
The city of Pittsburg exceeded overall expectations when providing services to low- to moderate-income residents last year, according to a recent report. ...
18
Sep
Richmond Delays Decision on Police Communication Policy
Richmond City Council is considering changes to the city’s communication policies in the event of an officer-involved shooting or other in-custody deaths....
11
Sep
Antioch Reorganizes Housing Division in Effort to Better Serve Residents
Antioch approved funding to reorganize the city's housing and homelessness division, which it says could allow it to better deliver services. ...
11
Sep
Consultant Says Antioch Is Holding Up Its End of DOJ Agreement; One Council Member Isn’t Convinced
Antioch is meeting the requirements in its agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and a culture change to the city’s police department could be coming....
08
Sep
San Pablo Moves Nearer to Opening First Cannabis Shops
San Pablo City Council unanimously gave three operators the go-ahead to apply for permits that would allow them to sell cannabis within city limits. ...
28
Aug
Richmond Approves Sebastia, Palestine, as New Sister City
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday approved a sister city partnership with Sebastia, Palestine, following a petition signed by more than 300 people....
15
Aug
Next Antioch City Clerk Will Be Appointed, Not Elected
Antioch says it could save close to $1 million by having the council appoint a city clerk, instead of holding a special election after Melissa Rhodes resigned....
