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 ...
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Nov
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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....
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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....
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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....
14
Sep
COVID-19 Deaths, Case Numbers Going Down as County Officials Adjust Response
Contra Costa County's COVID-19 numbers are on the decline, with deaths, case numbers and presence of the virus in county wastewater declining in recent weeks....
13
Sep
The New and Improved COVID-19 Booster Shot Is Here
The new COVID booster shot offers stronger protection because it was made to prevent serious illness from omicron and the original strain of the coronavirus....
07
Sep
Comets Football Team Suffers Tough Defeat to Start Season
San Joaquin Delta College beat Contra Costa College 16-13 on Saturday in the Comets' football season opener, matching each team's win or loss mark last season. ...
07
Sep
Contra Costa Expands Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility
All gay, bisexual and other men or transgender people who have sex with men are eligible for the monkeypox vaccine in Contra Costa County....
