Antioch Council Does a U-Turn on Approach to Sideshows
After advancing an ordinance that would have targeted sideshow spectators, the Antioch City Council decided Tuesday to target sideshow organizers instead....
17
Nov
16
Nov
Pittsburg School District Sued Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct of Former Coach
A lawsuit filed this week against the Pittsburg Unified School District alleges two former students were sexually abused by a coach at Pittsburg High School....
14
Nov
Pittsburg to Install Safety Measures at Five School Crossings
The city of Pittsburg will begin the installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons around school sites this month to improve pedestrian safety. ...
08
Nov
Richmond Approves New Cameras for Law Enforcement
Richmond City Council on Tuesday approved 70 new automatic license plate readers and 40 pan-tilt-zoom cameras to prevent and solve crime....
08
Nov
Supervisors Hear Annual Report on Homelessness
Contra Costa Health Services gave a report Tuesday on homelessness in Contra Costa County to the Board of Supervisors. Cost of living is a key factor....
27
Oct
To Deter Sideshows, Antioch Sets Its Sights on Spectators
Antioch could target spectators at sideshows. But not all council members are convinced that an ordinance targeting bystanders would reduce sideshows....
25
Oct
City of Richmond Officially Stands With People of Palestine
After hearing over five hours of public comment, the Richmond City Council passed a resolution Tuesday in solidarity with the Palestinian people of Gaza....
24
Oct
California, 32 Other States Sue Social Media Company Meta Over Alleged Harm to Children
The lawsuit alleges that Meta purposely created addictive and harmful social media platforms that it then markets to children....
19
Oct
Contra Costa County Seeks Member for Transportation Advisory Group
The Contra Costa Transportation Authority's Citizen Advisory Committee offers advice and makes recommendations to the CCTA Board of Directors....
18
Oct
Richmond Police Looking for 63-Year-Old Woman Missing Since Saturday
Della Klien was last seen Saturday in the 2800 block of Salesian Avenue. Anyone who may have seen Klien should call police dispatch at (510) 233-1214....
15
Oct
Richmond Girl, 11, Missing for More Than a Week
Richmond police are looking for a child, an 11-year-old Black girl named Empress Watson, who has been missing for more than a week....
15
Oct
San Pablo Renters to Rally for City Council Approval of Rent Control
Contra Costa-ACCE will lead the "The Rent Is Too Damn High! San Pablo City Council Rally for Rent Control" Monday at 5 p.m. at San Pablo City Hall....
12
Oct
Teacher Recruitment Needs to Reflect ‘Who We Are as a District,’ WCCUSD Clerk Says
After opening the school year with a teacher shortage, the West Contra Costa school board received a presentation Wednesday on teacher credentialing pathways. ...
08
Oct
Contra Costa Youth Service Bureau to Host Recognition and Fundraiser Event on Tuesday
Eagle Scouts who built a kitchen for CCYSB will be recognized and money will be raised for a new scholarship named for Richmond Police Chief Bisa French....
04
Oct
Supervisors Name New Leaders After Dissention Among Members
The board selected Federal Glover and Ken Carlson as its next chair and vice chair, respectively, prompting the female members to say they felt passed over....
