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. ...
18
Jul
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....
28
Jun
Update: Possible Explosive Device Found at Home Where Police Shot Suspect Wednesday Morning
Authorities briefly evacuated homes Wednesday after a possible explosive device was found at a Point Richmond house where police fatally shot a suspect....
28
Jun
Mismanagement a Major Factor in Richmond’s High Financial Risk
Richmond City Council adopted financial policies for the next fiscal year to improve the city's financial status, deemed "high risk" by the state auditor....
22
Jun
Community Resource-Driven ‘Thrive Thursdays’ Begin This Week
The summer's first Thrive Thursday/Health 4 All event will be held 6:30-8 p.m. at MLK Jr. Park with various resources for health and wellness....
21
Jun
Richmond Adopts City Budget, Addresses Traffic Enforcement and Conditions
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday adopted the city’s operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year and a five-year budget for capital improvement projects....
16
Jun
West Contra Costa Charter School Report Raises ‘Uncomfortable Questions’
At its Wednesday meeting, the WCCUSD board discussed student achievement and retention in the district and charter schools it oversees....
09
Jun
BART Board Approves Parking, Fare Increases
The average fare is set to go up 23 cents after the BART Board of Directors approved rate hikes on fares and parking fees....
08
Jun
WCCUSD Faces Tough Calls to Maintain Financial Control
The WCCUSD School Board received an overview of next year’s proposed budget that requires significant cuts to avoid losing control of its finances. ...
07
Jun
Five-Year Forecasts See Budget Deficit Coming for Richmond
City staff presented three scenarios for Richmond's budget over five years to City Council on Tuesday. Even the "optimistic" one predicts a deficit. ...
