Contra Costa County Promotes New Health Officer
Dr. Ori Tzvieli, who joined Contra Costa Health Services in 2000, replaces the soon-to-retire Dr. Chris Farnitano, as county health officer....
09
Feb
03
Feb
WCCUSD Still Not Ready to Meet Student Vaccine Mandate
Less than 60% of WCCUSD students 12 and up have not submitted required proof of COVID-19 vaccination, though this does not appear to reflect vaccination rates....
02
Feb
Debate Continues Over Electoral Redistricting in Richmond
Tensions were high as members of the Richmond community debated proposed electoral maps during a public hearing at Tuesday's City Council meeting....
27
Jan
Teachers Demand Increased COVID Safety Measures, Threaten Strike
With threat of a teachers' strike looming, COVID-19 safety concerns remained a central focus at Wednesday’s West Contra Costa Board of Education meeting....
26
Jan
As Debate Over Homelessness Continues, City Looks for ‘Win-Win Solution’
Members of the community and the City Council weighed in on how to address homelessness in a way that is good for unhoused and housed residents alike....
26
Jan
Helping Homeless People One Family at a Time
One unhoused family will go from an RV to an apartment with a year's rent paid, the first under an initiative led by Mayor Tom Butt and local organizations....
20
Jan
KN95 Masks on the Way for WCCUSD Students as COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise
WCCUSD Superintendent Kenneth "Chris" Hurst addressed the rising COVID-19 cases and substitute teacher pay in the district before the school board Wednesday....
19
Jan
Council Considers New City Voting Maps
The Richmond City Council held Tuesday the first of two public hearings on the process to determine the city's new voting districts based on 2020 census data....
18
Jan
YES and Youth Bring New Garden to Nicholl Park
YES Nature to Neighborhoods wants to improve Nicholl Park and beautify Richmond. It took a step toward both goals Saturday by opening a community garden....
13
Jan
California Governor Gavin Newsom Proposes Universal Healthcare, Including Undocumented
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday his plan for universal healthcare, which would extend coverage to the state’s 1.1 million undocumented residents....
12
Jan
Council Hears From Acting Police Chief on Staffing and Dog Bites
In its first meeting of 2022, the Richmond City Council received a presentation Tuesday from acting Richmond Police Chief Louie Tirona on staffing shortages....
03
Jan
Contra Costa FC Earns First U.S. Open Cup Berth in Shootout
Contra Costa FC will play next year for the U.S. Open Cup for the first time in the six-year-old club's history. The tournament features amateur and pro teams....
02
Jan
Public Health Experts Worry About CDC’s Shortened Isolation Time Following Exposure to COVID
Public health experts are expressing concern about Centers for Disease Control guidelines that half the isolation time after an individual is exposed to COVID....
27
Dec
Appointments Needed for COVID-19 Tests Through CCHS
A sharp increase in demand for COVID-19 tests has prompted Contra Costa Health Services to require appointments at its Richmond and San Ramon clinics....
23
Dec
California Redistricting: What to Know About the Final Maps
An independent redistricting commission unanimously approved the districts Californians will use to elect representatives in Congress and the state Legislature....
