Police Killing of Man With 53 Firearms Was Suicide, Coroner’s Jury Says
Kevin McDonald died June 28,2023, when police were serving a search warrant at a Richmond home where 53 firearms were found....
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Feb
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Feb
Use of Force Down Among Pittsburg Police, Chief Says
The Pittsburg City Council learned Tuesday that use-of-force incidents and internal investigations in the Police Department reportedly decreased in 2023....
21
Feb
Looming Closure of Alta Bates Threatens to Worsen ‘Hospital Desert’ Conditions
The closure of Alta Bates Medical Center would force West Contra Costans to travel further for lifesaving treatment and most hurt vulnerable populations....
20
Feb
4 Vie to Replace Retiring Federal Glover on County Board of Supervisors
Two Pittsburg City Council members, an Antioch council member and former Pittsburg cop, and a local insurance agent are running to replace Federal Glover....
16
Feb
Hundreds of Guns, 1 Million Rounds of Ammo Seized at Richmond Home
An unidentified person was arrested on charges related to an alleged illegal weapons cache in Richmond, according to the California Attorney General's Office....
14
Feb
‘We’re Not Going Back’: Antioch Appoints New Police Oversight Commission
The city of Antioch appointed the first members of its police oversight commission Tuesday as it awaits the outcome of the racist police texting scandal....
14
Feb
Refineries End Lawsuits, Agree to Abide by Emissions Rule
Two refineries in Contra Costa County have agreed to end lawsuits against BAAQMD in a settlement that includes millions of dollars from Chevron....
09
Feb
‘African American History Is American History’: WCCUSD Honors Black West Contra Costans
For Black History Month, the West Contra Costa school board recognized local historic Black leaders, including George D. Carroll and Irma Anderson....
08
Feb
City Council Considers Street Maintenance, Gets Virtually Invaded by Hate Group
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday was advised on road maintenance and honored former mayor Irma Anderson. The latter was interrupted by racists....
05
Feb
Protestors Accuse Chevron of Environmental Racism in Palestine and Richmond
Hundreds, including Mayor Eduardo Martinez, at Chevron Richmond protested its work with Israel and demanded a permanent cease-fire in Gaza....
04
Feb
Rich City Rides Bike Shop Closed Indefinitely
Thousands of dollars in inventory was allegedly taken from Rich City Rides Bike Skate Shop on Jan. 13. One owner blames the other, who says there was no theft. ...
04
Feb
County Racial Equity and Social Justice Leaders ‘Here to Dream Big’
Contra Costa Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice Co-Directors Kendra Carr and Peter Kim shared priority projects with the Board of Supervisors....
02
Feb
Antioch Voters to Decide on Bond Measure to Improve School Conditions
On March 5, Antioch voters will decide on Measure B, which would issue $195 million to the district to update the infrastructure and modernize district schools....
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Jan
West Contra Costa Landfill Fined for History of Air Quality Violations
The Richmond landfill closed in 2007 but has received 13 violation notices from 2019 to 2023 for issues including well and surface leaks and visible emissions....
28
Jan
Antioch Settles Reporter’s Civil Rights Lawsuit for $150,000
The city of Antioch will pay $150,000 to settle a lawsuit by a KPFA reporter who alleged that Antioch police unlawfully arrested him and used excessive force....
