Warm Weather Settling Over the Bay Area This Weekend
Temperatures up to the low 100s are forecast for many inland areas, slightly increasing fire and health risks, according to the National Weather Service....
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Aug
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Jul
Chemtrade Fined $1.15 Million for Air Quality Violations at Richmond Plant
A company that provides industrial chemicals was fined $1.15 million Thursday for air quality violations at its sulfuric acid manufacturing plant in Richmond....
26
Jul
Antioch Council Passes Ordinance to Protect Tenants
Though the state has some anti-harassment protections for tenants, Antioch did not have any until now, following a 3-1 vote Tuesday by City Council....
26
Jul
Richmond Firefighters’ Union Takes Unanimous Vote of No Confidence Against Fire Chief
The firefighters allege that the chief has allowed staffing levels to get so low they have been forced to work an unreasonable number of hours with no time off....
21
Jul
On the Brink of a Possible Strike, Richmond UPS Workers Are Staying Prepared
With their contract nearing expiration, about 30 UPS Teamsters met early Thursday in Richmond to rehearse picketing for a potential strike. ...
21
Jul
Weekend Closures on I-80 Start Friday
San Pablo City Council focused heavily on transportation Monday with two major items given the spotlight: I-80 closures and parking rules for home daycares....
20
Jul
Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford Announces Retirement From Embattled Department Wednesday Night
During what's likely the department's most serious crisis in recent history, Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford said Wednesday he's retiring, effective Aug. 11....
19
Jul
Pittsburg Approves $5.75 Million for Recreation Facility
Pittsburg City Council on Monday approved $5.75 million toward the construction of a new recreation facility first proposed in 2020....
18
Jul
Contra Costa County Looks to Increase Gun Safety
Contra Costa County is looking to increase gun safety in unincorporated county areas by addressing gaps in California gun laws. ...
17
Jul
County Health Department Holding Meeting Monday on 2021 Chevron Richmond Oil Spill
Contra Costa Health is holding a meeting Monday to discuss an independent report on a 2021 spill at Chevron's Richmond Refinery Marine Terminal....
10
Jul
Police Release Video of Fatal Shooting at Richmond Home With 53 Firearms, Live Grenade
Richmond police have released video of officers shooting and killing a man in Point Richmond while serving a search warrant last month....
03
Jul
Richmond Hosting Annual 3rd of July Fireworks Show Monday
Richmond will celebrate Independence Day a day early with fireworks, live music, food trucks and family-friendly activities Monday at Marina Bay Park....
02
Jul
EdSource: U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Student Loan Forgiveness
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3, along partisan lines, against a student debt relief plan in a move that will affect millions of low- and middle-income borrowers....
01
Jul
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Student Relief Plan Friday
Groups and officials across the Bay Area and California expressed their disappointment in the court's rejection of President Biden's student debt relief plan....
29
Jun
EdSource: Supreme Court Rules Against Affirmative Action in College Admission
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled 6-2 and 6-3 in two cases that race-conscious admissions policies at Harvard and UNC are unlawful....
