Passionate About Youth Justice? The County Needs You
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is looking for five residents interested in serving on the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council....
05
Apr
06
Jan
Forum Helps Shape County’s Mental Health Services
The Contra Costa Behavioral Health Services Department will host the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) public forum from 3 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at the Richmond Memorial...
26
Dec
County Needs Help Counting the Homeless, and Here’s Why It Matters
Contra Costa County is asking for help with its annual Point-in-Time survey....
03
Nov
West County Mayors Collaborate at Economic Summit
At the West Contra Costa County Economic Summit, county leaders and local business people came together to brainstorm ways to boost revenue for cities and small businesses alike....
11
Jul
Searching for Fried Oysters on the Edge of Richmond
Just in time for summer, Nobilis is a great new lunch and brunch spot for both locals and visitors coming out to the harbor by boat....
29
Jun
Day of Action Over Undocumented Detentions
The sound of metal drums and chanting filled the air at noon on Wed., June 27 as nearly 300 protestors marched in circles outside the West County Detention Facility in...
15
Jun
Election Round-Up
Around California and the Bay Area voters came out on June 5 to cast their votes for representatives and laws in a number of important races that will impact citizens...
04
Jun
District Attorney Town Hall Puts Youth’s Concerns at the Forefront
A crowd of about 50 people gathered for the “Youth and Young Adult District Attorney Town Hall” to hear from two of the three candidates vying for the Contra Costa...
16
May
Heritage Point: North Richmond’s Latest Effort to Offer Affordable Housing
New affordable housing is coming to North Richmond. The $27 million project will be called Heritage Point....
22
Jan
What’s So Special About Oakley
I love Oakley for the energy and good hearts of the people who work to improve the community, and now that I’m an adult, I want to be one of...
24
Dec
Richmond: The Center of a Toxic Debate
While California leads the country in implementing environmental policy — innovating the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions through cap-and-trade — local air districts have as a result lost power over...
06
Dec
Film Brings Homelessness into View
To raise awareness and dialogue, the Contra Costa Council on Homelessness screened a powerful documentary, Storied Streets, for free last month at the Nevin Community Center....
13
Sep
Diana Becton Selected as New Contra Costa Interim DA
Contra Costa County supervisors have selected retired Superior Court Judge Diana Becton as their new interim district attorney. She replaces Mark Peterson, who resigned after pleading no contest to a...
04
May
Cigarillos and Alcopops: Richmond’s Liquor Stores Market to Kids
Tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks continue to be marketed to young people in Richmond. Those are the findings of the Contra Costa Health Department’s 2016 Healthy Stores for a Healthy...
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Feb
Contra Costa Board of Supervisors Approves Controversial Jail Expansion
After years of opposition by Richmond residents, a proposal to expand West County Detention Facility was approved by the County Board of Supervisors in a vote of 4-1. Supervisor John...
