BART Reports Sizeable Decrease in Crime on Its System
According to a December 2025 report from the BART chief of police, crime over the course of 2025 dropped by 41% when compared to 2024 metrics....
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Jan
Antioch Emergency Shelter Plan Falls Through
The owner of the former Comfort Inn in Antioch withdrew from a deal to provide shelter to unhoused residents of the city on cold nights....
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Jan
Teen Girl Found Dead Near Antioch Road Was Victim of Hit-and-Run
A girl, 17, who was found dead near L Street between 10th and 18th was the victim of a hit-and-run. Anyone with information is asked to contact Antioch Police....
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Jan
WCCUSD Narrowly Approves Union Agreements; Teachers, Staff to Get Raises
Amid budgetary concerns, the WCCUSD school board voted 3-2 on Jan. 21 to approve union contracts that come with raises for teachers and other school staff....
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Jan
Advocates Take to the Streets to Gain Support for Public Transit Funding
"When transit weakens, traffic explodes, deliveries slow, and the cost of business goes up for everyone. Every full train is hundreds of cars not on the road."...
23
Jan
Mayor Touts Finances, Public Safety, ‘Destination Richmond’ in State of the City
Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez highlighted state-certified fiscal stability, a historic low in homicides, and gains in economic development....
23
Jan
Man Shot by Richmond Detective on I-80 Was Holding Metal Object
The man, who was shot and killed Thursday, was reportedly stopped on I-80, swinging a metal object at passing cars and had been driving recklessly....
22
Jan
State DOJ Investigating Deadly Shooting by Richmond Police Officer; I-80 Still Closed
An investigation into a fatal shooting by a Richmond Police officer on Interstate 80 in Hercules closed all westbound lanes for most of the day Thursday....
22
Jan
San Pablo Tenants, Officials Clash Again Over ‘Major Gaps’ in Renter Protections
San Pablo City Council was expected to accept a just cause eviction and anti-harassment ordinance, but additional protections were instead successfully pushed....
21
Jan
Richmond Rally Remembers Victims, Calls for End to State Violence After ICE Killings
Residents, faith leaders and local officials gathered in Richmond for a peaceful vigil in response to recent killings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement....
21
Jan
Contra Costa Takes Steps Towards Putting Sales Tax on Ballot
The sales tax increase under consideration would last five years and is meant to raise money for local services affected by federal budget cuts....
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Jan
BART Announces New Uber Partnership, App Integration
Travelers using the BART mobile app will now be able to plan, request, and book Uber rides to and from all 50 BART stations for trips ranging from 2 to...
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Jan
County Supes to Consider Putting Sales Tax Hike on June Ballot
Putting a sales tax increase before voters is being considered "to protect local services impacted by the severe federal cuts" passed by Congress last year....
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Jan
With No Warming Center, Antioch Looks to Open Local Motel to Homeless People on Cold Nights
Antioch is looking into using the former Comfort Inn motel in the city to shelter unhoused people on near-freezing nights....
14
Jan
Burgis, Carlson Take Top Leadership Roles on Contra Costa Board
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors named District 3's Diane Burgis its chair and District 4's Ken Carlson its vice chair for 2026 on Tuesday....
