Negotiations Stall Between School District and Teachers’ Union
The WCCUSD said Thursday it's reached an impasse on contract negotiations with the United Teachers of Richmond and will seek outside mediation....
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Nov
18
Nov
DA’s Office Determines 2021 Fatal Pittsburg Police Shooting Was Justified
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office said Pittsburg police officers were justified in the 2021 shooting of Patrick Watkins....
17
Nov
Teachers’ Union Demands Fair Contract
The United Teachers of Richmond gave the West Contra Costa school board an ultimatum Wednesday: Give union members a fair contract, or they will take action....
17
Nov
Antioch Makes Interim Police Chief Steven Ford Permanent Chief
The city of Antioch announced Wednesday that, after six months as interim police chief, Steven Ford is now the city's permanent chief....
16
Nov
County Offering 4 At-Home COVID-19 Tests for Free Via Mail-Order Program
Contra Costa County residents can request four free COVID-19 home testing kits online or by phone. The tests will be provided by the county by mail....
11
Nov
Initial Indications Point to Low Voter Turnout in Richmond
Richmond residents voted for a new mayor, three new City Council members and rent control in the midterm election on Tuesday....
10
Nov
DA Won’t Press Charges in 2020 Richmond Police Shooting
The use of force by police resulting in Juan Carlos Ayon Barraza's 2020 death in Richmond was "reasonable under the ...
10
Nov
Anticipating Severe Flu Season, Red Cross Puts Out Call for Blood Donors
The American Red Cross said donors are urgently needed to bolster the organization's blood supply to prepare for a possible severe flu season....
10
Nov
Pittsburg Residents Elect Two New Faces to City Council
Pittsburg Vice Mayor Shanelle Scales-Preston was the only incumbent reelected to the City Council, which will also include Dionne Adams and Angelica Lopez....
09
Nov
Vice Mayor Eduardo Martinez Appears To Win Election For Mayor
In unofficial election results, Eduardo Martinez leads for Richmond mayor, and Doria Robinson, Andrew Butt and Soheila Bana lead their City Council races....
09
Nov
Incumbent Monica Wilson Holds Off Colleague in Antioch District 4 Council Race
With nearly 35% of the vote, incumbent Monica Wilson beat colleague Lori Ogorchock to keep her District 4 seat on the Antioch City Council....
09
Nov
Antioch: Motts Appears to Win Council Seat From Torres-Walker, Who Won It in 2020
Joy Motts appears set to return to the Antioch City Council, beating the person who took her seat in 2020, Tamisha Torres-Walker....
09
Nov
California ’22 Mid-Term: Historic Wave of Black Candidates Set to Win Election
For the first time in California history, there is a chance that three Black state constitutional officers will be elected to serve in office at the same time....
06
Nov
Settlement Announced Over Chevron Diesel Fuel Leak in 2021
County and state officials announced a settlement Friday related to the leak of a Chevron pipeline into the San Francisco Bay off Point Richmond....
04
Nov
Social Media Spreads Fake News, but Ethnic Media Can Fight It
As social media often helps spread misinformation, ethnic media play an important role in amplifying the truth, experts say....
