Torres-Walker Keeps Antioch Council Seat by Three-Vote Margin
After appearing to finish in third place, Tamisha Torres-Walker held on to her Antioch City Council seat with just three votes more than Joy Motts....
05
Dec
05
Dec
Richmond Suspects Arrested After 4 Pounds of Fentanyl Seized
Two Richmond residents were arrested last week on suspicion of selling fentanyl in Marin County after authorities seized more than 4 pounds of the narcotic....
28
Nov
State Grants Millions to Local Governments to Crack Down on Illegal Tobacco Sales to Minors
California's Tobacco Grant Program is meant to prevent retailers from ignoring federal tobacco laws and prevent youth from becoming addicted to smoking....
16
Nov
County Offering 4 At-Home COVID-19 Tests for Free Via Mail-Order Program
Contra Costa County residents can request four free COVID-19 home testing kits online or by phone. The tests will be provided by the county by mail....
10
Nov
DA Won’t Press Charges in 2020 Richmond Police Shooting
The use of force by police resulting in Juan Carlos Ayon Barraza's 2020 death in Richmond was "reasonable under the ...
29
Oct
District Attorney Won’t File Charges Over Tyrell Wilson Shooting
The Danville police officer who is currently in prison for shooting and killing one man will not face charges in a second man's shooting death....
27
Oct
D.A. to Announce Whether to Charge Former Danville Officer in Killing
The Contra Costa D.A. will say Friday whether former police officer Andrew Hall — in prison for killing one man — will be charged in another man's death....
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....
12
Oct
‘Kennedy Is Still Stuck’: School Board Addresses Equity Issues at Richmond High Schools
People called for upgraded facilities at Kennedy and Richmond high schools, saying they've been left behind in comparison with the rest of the WCCUSD....
10
Oct
Contra Costa Health Gets $1.5 Million Violence Prevention Grant
Contra Costa Health said Oct. 4 it was awarded a $1.5 million grant to develop public health strategies to reduce violence, especially in East and West County....
06
Oct
Discontent Continues With Bright Futures Contract Still Not Renewed
People again asked the WCCUSD to renew its contract with Bright Futures, which provides academic and social support primarily to Black students....
04
Oct
Contra Costa College Comets Get First Win of Football Season
Previously struggling to find their identity as a team, the Contra Costa College Comets looked like a well-oiled machine on Saturday, beating Chabot College....
01
Oct
County Lifts Health Orders That Expanded COVID Testing Access Early in the Pandemic
Contra Costa County closed its dedicated COVID-19 testing sites, but free test kits are still available at libraries and county vaccination sites....
27
Sep
Contra Costa County Seeks Applicants for Racial Justice Oversight Group
Nine seats are open on the Contra Costa County Racial Justice Oversight Board, which works to address racial disparities in the criminal justice system....
22
Sep
WCCUSD Teachers Call for Better Pay and Working Conditions
The West Contra Costa school district does not have enough teachers, and many more may leave over what they say is disrespect and insufficient pay....
