Q&A: Demnlus Johnson Sets Eyes on Washington
City Council member and recent vice mayor of Richmond Demnlus Johnson spoke with the Pulse after announcing his candidacy for a new congressional seat....
27
Feb
24
Feb
Supervisors Allocate Millions in Public Services Funding
The Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to spend Measure X revenue on libraries, Afghan refugee resettlement, programs for disabled children and more....
17
Feb
Black Education Is Key Focus of School Board Meeting
The WCCUSD school board on Wednesday encouraged Black history instruction, and people raised concerns about the treatment of Black students and their parents....
10
Feb
Contra Costa County Considers Health Services Expansion
In a meeting focused on public health, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors considered healthcare funding and approved a new health officer....
10
Feb
Contra Costa County Will Stop Requiring Masks Indoors
Like most of the Bay Area, Contra Costa County will lift its indoor mask mandate Feb. 16, allowing vaccinated people to go unmasked in most indoor settings....
09
Feb
Contra Costa County Promotes New Health Officer
Dr. Ori Tzvieli, who joined Contra Costa Health Services in 2000, replaces the soon-to-retire Dr. Chris Farnitano, as county health officer....
08
Feb
Contra Costa College Basketball: Fighting for First or Fighting to the End
The men are tied for the conference lead. After losing several players and games to start the season, the women have won four of their last five....
03
Feb
WCCUSD Still Not Ready to Meet Student Vaccine Mandate
Less than 60% of WCCUSD students 12 and up have not submitted required proof of COVID-19 vaccination, though this does not appear to reflect vaccination rates....
27
Jan
Teachers Demand Increased COVID Safety Measures, Threaten Strike
With threat of a teachers' strike looming, COVID-19 safety concerns remained a central focus at Wednesday’s West Contra Costa Board of Education meeting....
20
Jan
Contra Costa Unveils New Crisis Initiative for Behavioral Emergencies
The county introduced a new initiative to help people experiencing mental health crises and reduce the police involvement that can turn deadly....
14
Jan
Students and Teachers Express Concern Over District’s Handling of Omicron Surge
The West Contra Costa school board met Thursday to discuss the district's response to the COVID-19 surge caused by the omicron variant....
04
Jan
Curbing Youth Tobacco Sales a Social Justice Issue, Advocates Say
Tobacco sellers target low-income youth by flooding poor neighborhoods with places to buy attractively packaged and cheaply priced products in fun flavors....
03
Jan
Contra Costa FC Earns First U.S. Open Cup Berth in Shootout
Contra Costa FC will play next year for the U.S. Open Cup for the first time in the six-year-old club's history. The tournament features amateur and pro teams....
27
Dec
Appointments Needed for COVID-19 Tests Through CCHS
A sharp increase in demand for COVID-19 tests has prompted Contra Costa Health Services to require appointments at its Richmond and San Ramon clinics....
18
Dec
Omicron Variant Prompts Officials to Urge Vaccinations & Boosters
Health officials across the Bay Area strongly recommend COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots and other safety practices to help hold off the omicron variant....
