WCCUSD Board Votes to Formally Recognize Indigenous Peoples Day
The West Contra Costa school board voted 5-0 on Wednesday to officially recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day....
13
Apr
05
Apr
Richmond Extends Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer Moratorium
Richmond City Council voted 6-0 Tuesday to extend a moratorium on building permits that require new sewer connections to the Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer....
05
Apr
Antioch Reconsiders Smoke Shop Restrictions
At its March 28 meeting, the Antioch City Council considered rescinding restrictions from its local tobacco ordinance regarding the sale of tobacco products....
31
Mar
Status Update on Bay Area Health Developments
In the Bay Area's up-and-down economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, many low-income households and communities of color are getting left behind....
30
Mar
‘Several’ More Antioch Police Officers Put on Leave This Week During Another Investigation
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe said Thursday that "several" police officers have been placed on administrative leave due to alleged policy violations....
30
Mar
FDA Approves Narcan for Over-the-Counter Use
The FDA approved OTC sales of the opioid overdose treatment Narcan on Wednesday, but it remains to be seen when it will be available or what it will cost....
30
Mar
More Antioch Officers Expected to Be Placed on Leave Amid Investigation Into Police Department
Antioch's mayor is expected to announce Thursday that an ongoing investigation into the city's Police Department has led to additional officers placed on leave....
27
Mar
Wind Advisory Issued Ahead of Latest Storm for Much of Bay Area
Yet another big storm is forecast to blow through the Bay Area this week, with the biggest impacts expected throughout the day Tuesday....
24
Mar
Newsom Wants to Change Criminal Justice and Healthcare in California
Change is coming to California’s oldest and most notorious prison and entire criminal justice system, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday....
22
Mar
Last Fiscal Year, Richmond’s Revenue Was Up and Spending Was Down
After a long day of bad weather, the city of Richmond got some good news on its financial state during Tuesday's Richmond City Council meeting....
22
Mar
Man Uses Stolen Truck to Ram Richmond Police Car Before Getting Stuck
A man driving a stolen box truck was arrested Monday night after allegedly running a stop sign and ramming a Richmond police cruiser....
21
Mar
Bay Area Saw Wind Gusts of Up to 88 MPH — in Richmond — as Tuesday’s Storm Whipped Through Region
Point Potrero in Richmond logged the highest Bay Area winds on March 21 at 88 mph, according to the National Weather Service as of 8:08 p.m....
20
Mar
Rain Expected to Return Monday Night Through Tuesday
Rain and strong winds are expected throughout the Bay Area, with the heaviest rainfall expected Tuesday morning to afternoon. ...
16
Mar
School Board Votes to Allow Cutting Some Staff Hours, Not Jobs
Due to budget issues, the WCCUSD school board risks losing financial decision-making abilities if it does not prove it is willing to make sacrifices....
15
Mar
Antioch City Council Suspends City Manager Cornelius Johnson
Antioch City Council voted Tuesday to suspend City Manager Cornelius Johnson. Mayor Lamar Thorpe and council member Tamisha Torres-Walker were not present....
