Seniors Call for Rent Control at Pittsburg Council Meeting
Multiple senior residents wearing blue "Seniors 4 Rent Control" T-shirts called for rent stabilization in Pittsburg during Tuesday's City Council meeting....
20
Jan
17
Jan
Back From Medical Leave, Claudia Jimenez is New Vice Mayor of Richmond
Richmond City Council on Tuesday elected a vice mayor and passed resolutions recognizing homicide reduction, Martin Luther King Jr., and Holocaust remembrance....
11
Jan
WCCUSD School Board Votes to Censure Member Leslie Reckler
Trustee Leslie Reckler calls it a “witch hunt.” District staff say it could be a first. But the West Contra Costa school board just calls it accountability. ...
10
Jan
Unarmed Private Security Guard to Patrol Downtown Antioch
Antioch will contract with a private security company after business owners in the downtown area saw an increase in crime over the past two years....
10
Jan
Main Library Renovations to Begin Next Year
The Richmond Main Library will undergo renovations to make it more accessible and inclusive thanks to recent local and state funding....
09
Jan
Federal Glover Takes Over as Board of Supervisors Chair in Final Year
Federal Glover officially took over as chairperson of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, beginning his 24th and last year on the board....
29
Dec
CCH to Open New Supportive Housing Project in February
Contra Costa Health will open a new permanent supportive housing facility in San Pablo for homeless adults with disabilities in February....
29
Dec
‘Ebony Alerts’ to Debut in January to Draw Attention to Missing Black Women and Children
Beginning in January, Ebony Alerts will debut in California to highlight missing Black children and young adults between the ages of 12 and 25....
29
Dec
Antioch Hit With Third Civil Rights Lawsuit; Attorneys Say Goal Is Police Department Reform
Antioch is facing its third civil rights lawsuit following an investigation of its Police Department as attorneys build a case aimed at reform and oversight....
22
Dec
San Pablo City Council, Congressman Honor Retiring Police Chief
San Pablo City Council commemorated the retirement of Police Chief Ron Raman at its Dec. 18 meeting with a proclamation and a letter from Rep. John Garamendi....
22
Dec
State Agency Finds Harmful Chemicals in Soil in Richmond
A high concentration of harmful chemicals were found near the site of a former dry-cleaning business in Richmond, according to a local health agency....
20
Dec
Richmond Mayor Delivers State of the City Address
In his State of the City video, Mayor Eduardo Martinez highlighted accomplishments and raised awareness of problems in the city during his first year as mayor....
18
Dec
Antioch City Council Approves Environmental Justice Element Update
The Antioch City Council voted 4-0 Tuesday to amend the city's General Plan to include an Environmental Justice Element as required by the state....
14
Dec
Monica Wilson Chosen as Antioch’s Next Mayor Pro Tem
The Antioch City Council selected council member Monica Wilson at its Tuesday meeting to serve as mayor pro tem for the next year....
13
Dec
Council Senses Something’s Off With Veolia’s Explanation of Foul Odors
Richmond’s wastewater treatment facility released foul odors beginning Dec. 4, prompting a special council meeting to get an explanation....
