Finally Back at School, Teens Have Mixed Emotions
Students from two West Contra Costa high schools tell the Pulse how they feel about being back in school in our new series....
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Oct
14
Oct
Churches Play Key Role in Getting Black People Vaccinated
A woman born with and blinded by syphilis because her father was in the Tuskegee experiment got the COVID-19 vaccine only after her church offered it....
07
Oct
West Contra Costa Board of Education Discusses Anti-Vaccine Protestors on Campuses
Anti-vax protestors, COVID-19 testing, textbooks and teacher shortages were all discussed at the Oct. 6 West Contra Costa school board meeting....
06
Oct
‘Fauci’ Documentary Offers Insight into U.S. Public Health
The new documentary "Fauci" provides a close look at U.S. public health and the career of Dr. Anthony Fauci, spanning the AIDS and coronavirus outbreaks....
02
Oct
Student COVID Vaccinations: California Becomes First State to Require Them for Kids 12 and Up
Once the COVID-19 vaccine is FDA approved for children 12 and up, it will be added to California's list of required vaccinations for students in grades 7-12....
23
Sep
California’s Housing Crisis Rooted in Racist Zoning Laws
Set back by discriminatory housing practices and financial difficulties made worse by the pandemic, millions of renters are at risk of eviction....
22
Sep
Some Eager, Some Reluctant — Teens Reflect on the Vaccine
One is trying to convince their dad to get the COVID-19 vaccine, while another got the shot because theirs made the appointment. That and more from Vista High....
21
Sep
Advocates Work to Counteract Vaccine Hesitancy in Black Communities
Misinformation and distrust of the medical system have helped make many Black people reluctant to get the COVID-19 vaccine....
15
Sep
COVID-19 Vaccination or Test Required For Some Contra Costa County Businesses
To enter restaurants, bars, gyms and certain other Contra Costa businesses, people will have to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or recent negative test....
10
Sep
Doctors Urge Americans to Get Vaccinated to Stop Delta Variant
CDC doctors stressed the importance of getting vaccinated against the coronavirus and addressed concerns over booster shots and changing health regulations....
07
Sep
Q&A: ‘We Need to Now Build New Approaches to Homelessness’
A man with more than 30 years' experience working with homeless people shares his perspective on homelessness in Richmond and the support unhoused people need....
04
Sep
A Doctor’s Word: Exposure to Smoke From Wildfires Can Increase Risk for COVID-19
Dr. John Balmes of UCSF discusses the correlation between exposure to wildfire smoke and COVID-19 risk and the increased coronavirus risk for people of color....
01
Sep
WCCUSD Board Hears COVID-19 Update Following Return to School
WCCUSD staff addressed coronavirus testing and response, staffing shortages and vaccinations at the Aug. 25 school board meeting....
24
Aug
Pandemic Inspires Richmond Residents to Dress Their Way
As the pandemic has changed many people’s clothing habits, people in Richmond and beyond wear more of what makes them feel comfortable and confident....
18
Aug
Face-To-Face Outreach Helps Vaccinate Latino Communities
Community organizers in California have found some success in convincing Latinos to get vaccinated with a focus on building trust and one-on-one approaches....
