County Responds to Rise in COVID-19 Cases With Restrictions
Health officer Dr. Chris Farnitano said he ordered new restrictions on indoor dining, sporting events and more "to reduce the spread of COVID."...
05
Nov
03
Nov
Election Updates: Most Richmond Voters Cast Ballots Early
More than half of Richmond's registered voters and over 100 million citizens nationwide voted before Election Day....
28
Oct
It’s Time to Open Our Eyes, Speak Up and Get Up & Clean Up
When City Council candidate La'Tanya Dandie invited me to a cleanup she organized, I didn't know what to expect, writes a local youth....
26
Oct
Gyms and Patrons Finding New Ways to Work Out During Pandemic
Contra Costa County's move into the red tier of California's reopening system means local gyms can reopen for indoor workouts — but with a few changes....
06
Oct
Crowd Marches to Chevron Refinery in Support of Prop. 15
Protesters marched Sept. 30 to the Chevron refinery to urge people to vote for Proposition 15, which would tax commercial property according to current value....
04
Oct
PHOTOS: Despite the Coronavirus, Life Continues in Richmond
In the six months since the coronavirus pushed people apart from each other and into their homes, Richmond residents have adapted to life during a pandemic....
30
Sep
Supervisors Extend Eviction Protections for Small Businesses But Not Residents
Despite reluctance from some members, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to extend protections for small commercial tenants....
29
Sep
Contra Costa COVID-19 Risk Upgraded to Red Tier
Contra Costa County moved into the red tier in which COVID-19 risk is considered "substantial," which allows some indoor operations to resume with restrictions....
25
Sep
WCCUSD Budget Expected to Break Even After Year of Major Cuts
On Wednesday, the West Contra Costa Board of Education received a report on last year’s budget that indicates it broke even after filling in a roughly $40 million deficit....
23
Sep
County Supervisors Vote to Extend Residential Eviction and Rent Increase Moratorium
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to expand the county's eviction moratorium, building on protections passed by the state Legislature. The county may also soon reopen certain...
21
Sep
School Board Candidates Call for Equity and Transparency
The candidates for the West Contra Costa school board's first trustee-area elections detailed their perspectives on the budget, charter schools and more....
18
Aug
Contra Costa May Allow In-Person Learning at Some Elementary Schools
Contra Costa County Health Services announced Tuesday that it will begin accepting waivers to allow in-person learning at public and private elementary schools....
13
Aug
Supervisors Approve 25 New Sheriff Positions Amid Calls for Cuts
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors decided Tuesday to approve 25 new positions for the Sheriff’s Office and to renovate the county jail in Martinez, despite repeated calls from the...
05
Aug
Plan to Close Juvenile Hall Receives Mixed Response from Board of Supervisors
Contra Costa County D.A. Diana Becton's plan to close the juvenile hall in Martinez got mixed responses from the Board of Supervisors during a 12-hour meeting....
31
Jul
Board of Supervisors Approves Fines for Violating Mask Order, Moves Forward on Sales Tax
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance that would levy fines against businesses and individuals that violate COVID-19 public health orders....
