Agency Gives San Pablo Small Businesses, Economy a Boost
San Pablo City Council on Sept. 3 heard from the city's Economic Development Corporation and moved toward giving its own members a raise....
13
Sep
12
Sep
‘This Is About Racism’: Allegations of Improper Meeting Among Antioch Council’s Black Members Go Unproven
In the latest example of Antioch's racial and political divides, the City Council's Black members were hit with allegations that could not be proven....
11
Sep
Q&A: On Richmond City Council, Ahmad Anderson Says He ‘Will Do What Isn’t Done’
Richmond City Council candidate Ahmad Anderson speaks with the Pulse about economic development, public safety, environmental justice and getting things done....
30
Aug
Antioch Expands Renter Protections, Chooses New City Manager
The Antioch City Council unanimously passed a just cause eviction ordinance Tuesday that will expand upon renter protections in the city. ...
16
Aug
New Antioch Cannabis Stores Required to Support Equity
A social equity program requires approved cannabis retailers to support local nonprofits that serve communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs....
14
Aug
Richmond Will Get $550 Million, Remove Refinery Tax From Ballot in Chevron Settlement
Richmond approved a $550 million settlement with Chevron that staves off substantial potential litigation and removes a tax on the refinery from the ballot. ...
12
Aug
Pittsburg Makes Changes to Its Housing Plan
The Pittsburg City Council revised its housing element to further include fair housing opportunities across the city and stay compliant with state law. ...
29
Jul
Antioch Makes It Illegal to Watch, Put on or Promote Sideshows
The Antioch City Council made watching, organizing and advertising a sideshow illegal at its July 23 meeting, passing the ordinance 3-1-0....
16
Jul
Cannabis Business Tax Will Be on San Pablo Ballot
San Pablo City Council approved a cannabis business license tax ballot measure. The tax could generate millions in revenue while the city faces a deficit....
15
Jul
Richmond Agrees to Plan to Make Point Molate a Park
Richmond City Council voted 5-0 in favor of a potential $40 million deal with East Bay Regional Parks District that would turn the 81-acre site into parkland. ...
15
Jul
San Pablo to Spend More on Controversial ‘Cop Campus’
San Pablo City Council approved new spending, some from American Rescue Plan Act funds, on a police HQ and training facility, which has sparked protests....
03
Jul
Richmond Decides Not to Poll Voters on Infrastructure Bond Measure
Richmond City Council on Tuesday decided not to move forward with a voter poll on a bond measure that looks to upgrade city facilities....
26
Jun
In Second Reversal, Antioch Again Targets Sideshow Spectators, As Well As Organizers, Advertisers
The Antioch City Council on Tuesday moved forward with an ordinance that would criminalize spectators, organizers and advertisers of sideshows....
26
Jun
Richmond Adopts Budget, Funds Mobile Vendor Plaza Program
Richmond City Council moved forward Tuesday with an ordinance that would regulate and set locations for street vendors, a day after adopting a new city budget....
20
Jun
Richmond Chevron Tax Will Be on November Ballot
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday voted to put a proposed tax on Chevron, which could bring millions in annual revenue, on November’s ballot....
