San Pablo City Council Hears Housing Plans
San Pablo city staff and the Economic Development Corporation both gave updates to the City Council on Sept. 5 that pertain to housing....
14
Sep
14
Sep
Richmond Moves Forward With Community Crisis Response
Once implemented, the Community Crisis Response Program would respond to low-level 911 calls in Richmond that often have longer response rates by police....
13
Sep
Antioch Council Reverses Decision, Won’t Control Hiring, Firing Police Chiefs
After voting at its last meeting to take control of the hiring and firing of the police chief, the Antioch City Council decided against this transfer of power....
13
Sep
County Highlights Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors on Tuesday received a report on the county’s efforts against human trafficking, including resources offered to victims....
11
Sep
BART’s Last ‘Legacy’ Train Takes Its Final Ride as Agency Unveils New Schedule, Other Changes
Monday is a big day for BART as it finally transitions to 100% "Fleet of the Future" trains and a new schedule designed to "work for everyone, every day."...
07
Sep
WCCUSD to Try to Increase Mental Health Support Despite Shortages
An increase in chronic sadness among West Contra Costa students has prompted district efforts to increase mental health resources. ...
07
Sep
State Assembly Declares August the First Transgender Month in the Country
The California State Assembly on Wednesday voted to declare August "Transgender History Month," the office of Assemblymember Matt Haney said....
01
Sep
Rep. DeSaulnier Hosts Town Hall at Contra Costa Animal Services
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier's town hall was meant to be about animal protection and updates from Washington, though some thought there was too little of the former....
01
Sep
BART Launches Second Phase of ‘Not One More Girl’ Campaign Against Sexual Harassment
BART on Thursday in Berkeley began the second phase of efforts to end sexual harassment of girls and gender-based violence on its transit system....
29
Aug
Spare the Air Alert Issued for Wednesday Due to Smog
High inland temperatures and light winds are expected to combine with motor vehicle exhaust to create unhealthy levels of smog....
29
Aug
Pinole Council Looks at Water Conservation and Fire Prevention
East Bay Municipal Utility District introduced its watershed master plan at the Aug. 15 Pinole City Council meeting. Fire prevention was also on the agenda....
24
Aug
Antioch City Council Will Control Hiring, Firing of Police Chiefs
Amid federal indictments of Antioch officers and requests for federal oversight, the City Council is taking control of the city’s police chief position....
22
Aug
Richmond Spa Confirmed as Source of Deadly Legionnaires’ Outbreak
After two people died of Legionnaires' disease after visiting Zen Day Spa, tests found "very high" levels of Legionella bacteria in the water in a hot tub....
21
Aug
Prosecutor Brings Ticket-Fixing Charges Against Antioch, Pittsburg Police
Five Antioch and Pittsburg police officers have been charged with obstruction of justice and bribery for fixing traffic tickets for friends....
19
Aug
Acting Police Chief Issues Statement Regarding Arrests of Current, Former Antioch Police Officers in FBI Civil Rights Probe
"Any police officer who breaks public trust must be held accountable," said acting Antioch Police Chief Joe Vigil after the arrest of 10 officers....
