2 New Ospreys Hatch on Maritime Crane
Rosie and Richmond, the osprey couple who nest atop a crane on the Richmond waterfront, welcomed two new hatchlings this week....
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May
18
May
Divisive Point Molate Project Appears Likely to Falter
A contentious plan to develop Point Molate with residential and commercial space essentially fell through Tuesday, days before its deadline....
17
May
FDA Authorizes COVID Boosters for Children Ages 5-11
Children ages 5-11 are now eligible to receive a booster shot five months after completing their initial COVID-19 vaccination series, the FDA said Tuesday....
17
May
Community College District Extends Mask Requirement Through Summer Semester
The Contra Costa Community College District said Monday it will keep indoor mask requirements through at least the summer semester as COVID-19 cases rise....
16
May
WCCUSD Receives State Grant of Nearly $30 Million to Support Schools
The grant would allow the district to provide supports that focus on the integration of positive school climate, community engagement and instruction work....
12
May
Supervisors Approve New Deputies for Sheriff’s Office
The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office will add 34 new positions after the Board of Supervisors approved it in the county budget Tuesday....
11
May
Supervisors Increase Immigrant Healthcare Funds, Delay Other Decisions
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved new funding for a program that connects undocumented and uninsured residents to healthcare....
11
May
California Offers $10k to College Students for a Year of Public Service
California college students could earn $10,000 for their education in exchange for public service in climate action, K-12 education or COVID-19 recovery....
10
May
FDA Proposes Ban on Menthol-Flavored Cigarettes, Cigars
The FDA this week proposed a national ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigarettes, a move that could be a major win for Black health in the United States....
09
May
Police Say Intoxicated Driver Crashed Into Police Motorcycle
Richmond Police say a drunk driver crashed into a parked police motorcycle Saturday night as an officer was conducting an investigation....
06
May
City Council Decides to Cut Losses in Battle Against Mayor Tom Butt
The council voted 4-2 Tuesday to pay its legal fees up to $300,000, effectively ending its litigation against Mayor Tom Butt....
05
May
District Considers Selling Bonds to Decrease Debt
The West Contra Costa Board of Education on Wednesday continued considering ways the school district could deal with its debt....
05
May
Contra Costa County Denies Appeal of Refinery Renovation
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors on Tuesday denied an appeal in which some Richmond City Council members and environmental groups contested refinery plans....
04
May
City Works to Expand Electric Vehicle Use, Reacts to Roe v. Wade News
The Richmond City Council also stopped pursuing legal action against Mayor Tom Butt after months of accusing him of publicizing confidential information....
03
May
Contra Costa Launches ‘Path to Zero’ COVID-19 Strategy
Contra Costa health officials on Monday announced a new initiative called "Path to Zero" to eliminate preventable deaths from the coronavirus....
