CC Pulse Writer Wins Ethnic Media Award
Ronvel Sharper won a California Ethnic Media award for “The Internet Brings Out the Worst in Us,” which explores the issue of online harassment....
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Sep
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Aug
Antioch Expands Renter Protections, Chooses New City Manager
The Antioch City Council unanimously passed a just cause eviction ordinance Tuesday that will expand upon renter protections in the city. ...
30
Aug
Bill to Open State Prisons to Media Access Heads to Governor’s Desk
A bill that would allow greater media access to California prisons to improve transparency and oversight is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk....
30
Aug
Richmond Police Looking for At-Risk Man Missing Since Tuesday
Richmond Police are looking for Robert Dylen Hall, a white man who has been missing since Tuesday and may be a danger to himself....
30
Aug
Residents Celebrate Renovations of Montalvin Park But Want to See More
As a new playground was opened Aug. 24 at Montalvin Park, residents got a chance to share what additional improvements they would like to see there....
23
Aug
Antioch School Board Fires Superintendent
Following allegations that she ignored bullying complaints, Antioch Unified School District Superintendent Stephanie Anello has been fired....
22
Aug
Antioch Sells Land to Educational Nonprofit for $1
Delta Learning Center has leased the land since 1988 to run a tutoring organization for K-12 students. Many are low-income and have learning disabilities....
16
Aug
New Antioch Cannabis Stores Required to Support Equity
A social equity program requires approved cannabis retailers to support local nonprofits that serve communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs....
14
Aug
Richmond Will Get $550 Million, Remove Refinery Tax From Ballot in Chevron Settlement
Richmond approved a $550 million settlement with Chevron that staves off substantial potential litigation and removes a tax on the refinery from the ballot. ...
12
Aug
WCCUSD Adopts New Anti-Racism Policy, Asks What It Means to Be Held ‘Accountable’
Despite being divided on a nearly identical statement earlier in the year, the West Contra Costa school board unanimously voted to pass a anti-racism policy. ...
12
Aug
Pittsburg Makes Changes to Its Housing Plan
The Pittsburg City Council revised its housing element to further include fair housing opportunities across the city and stay compliant with state law. ...
11
Aug
Antioch Police Officer Is Convicted of Wire Fraud as Part of Larger Scandal
Morteza Amiri is the sixth former Antioch or Pittsburg police officer convicted of wire fraud as part of larger investigations into police brutality and racism....
11
Aug
West Nile Virus Is Confirmed in Oakley
Two groups of mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus in Oakley, the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday....
08
Aug
CCH Recommends Indoor Masking to Avoid COVID-19
Contra Costa Health recommends people wear masks in crowded indoor settings to avoid contracting COVID-19 amid an increase in infections across the Bay Area....
07
Aug
New AI Cameras to Target Illegally Parked Vehicles on All AC Transit Lines Starting Wednesday
Law enforcement will use a bus-mounted camera system to target drivers illegally parked along all Alameda-Contra Costa Transit lines starting Wednesday....
