Richmond Unlikely to Hire New Staff In Upcoming Budget
A nearly $13 million projected deficit means Richmond is unlikely to fill staffing needs across city departments, according to Tuesday's City Council meeting....
14
May
13
May
Contra Costa County Offers Vaccine for Children 12-15
The county plans to open vaccination clinics in schools now that the FDA and CDC have endorsed the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 and up....
11
May
City Council Supports Task Force Recommendations to Reallocate Police Funds
The Richmond City Council voted to direct city staff to include guidance from the Reimagining Public Safety Community Task Force as the city budget is drafted....
05
May
After 17 Years, Contra Costa Man Gets Reduced Prison Sentence
A man who was originally sentenced to 27 years in prison has become the first Contra Costa County inmate to see their sentence reduced under AB 2942....
27
Apr
California Loses Congressional Seat for First Time
Following 2020 population counts, California will lose a House seat, electoral vote and federal money. Texas and Florida will gain representation....
22
Apr
City Council Changes Direction on Point Molate, Adds Special Meetings
In a reversal, the Richmond City Council opted Tuesday to contest two lawsuits challenging the Point Molate development. It also voted to add special meetings. ...
21
Apr
Contra Costa DA Charges Danville Officer in 2018 Fatal Shooting
Last month, Danville Police Officer Andrew Hall shot and killed a man. This week, he was charged in another man's death. Both men killed had mental illness....
16
Apr
Walk-in Vaccine Clinics Open in Contra Costa County
People 16 and up who live or work in Contra Costa County will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine at clinics in Richmond, Pittsburg, Concord and Antioch....
14
Apr
Contra Costa County Finally Returns to Orange Tier
Contra Costa County last reached the orange tier, which allows indoor dining and religious services at 50% capacity, on Oct. 27....
13
Apr
Biden Taps Former Richmond Chief Chris Magnus to Lead Border Patrol
Chris Magnus set himself apart as Richmond's chief of police. Now, President Joe Biden plans to nominate him to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection....
07
Apr
Richmond Will Get $20.81 Million In Federal Money
Richmond will get the money in two payments under the American Rescue Plan. The city hopes to approve a new budget June 22, following three community meetings....
30
Mar
Contra Costa Opens Vaccine Eligibility to Everyone 16 and Up
Thanks to a strong increase in supply, everyone 16 and older who lives or works in Contra Costa County is eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine....
29
Mar
WCC School Board Approves Hybrid Reopening Plan
West Contra Costa schools are set to open April 19 for partial in-person learning after a 4-1 vote by the board of education on Friday....
18
Mar
WCCUSD Charter School Committee Sets Priorities and Explores Updates to Board Policy
The WCCUSD charter school committee discussed its priorities and updating board policy in accordance with changes to California charter school law....
15
Mar
Bay Area Health Officers Endorse All Three Vaccines
Getting vaccinated against the coronavirus is more important than whether it is made by Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson, say Bay Area health officials....
