Hayward Man Convicted of Hate Crime at Gaza Protest in El Cerrito
A Hayward man was convicted and sentenced last week for a hate crime and robbery during a January protest in El Cerrito, prosecutors said Tuesday....
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Oct
15
Oct
New Assistant City Manager Named for San Pablo
Maria Lara-Ojeda has been named the new assistant city manager of San Pablo, a position she held for the last five years in American Canyon....
11
Oct
Antioch to Spend Up to $500k, Bring in Outside Officers in Attempt to Reduce Violence
After over a dozen shootings last month, Antioch City Council on Tuesday allocated $500,000 to bring in outside officers in an attempt to reduce violence....
11
Oct
More Invasive Yellow Fever Mosquitoes Found in Antioch
Contra Costa County officials said Friday additional invasive yellow fever mosquitoes have been found this week at various locations in Antioch....
10
Oct
Pittsburg City Council Unofficially Supports Prop. 36
While all members support Prop. 36, which would increase penalties on some thefts and drug crimes, the Pittsburg City Council shied away from backing it....
03
Oct
Antioch Police Confirm Reported Prowler Was Mountain Lion Wednesday Night
Antioch police responded Wednesday to a report of a prowler behind their home in the 200 block of William Reed Drive. The prowler wasn't human....
03
Oct
Richmond Renaissance to Develop New Arts Corridor
Richmond City Council voted to award up to $50,000 to Independent Arts and Media, fiscal sponsor of Richmond Renaissance, to plan an arts corridor....
03
Oct
Antioch Mayor Introduces New City Manager, Filling Longtime Vacancy
Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe said in a statement that Bessie Scott's extensive background in police accountability and reform will aid Antioch....
02
Oct
West County School Board Names Interim Superintendent
The West Contra Costa Unified School District Board of Education has named Kim Moses to become interim superintendent after Kenneth Hurst retires....
24
Sep
Contra Costa College to Offer Free Childcare & Pre-K Education
Contra Costa College has secured $2.8 million in grant funding to expand a variety of the services in its Early Learning Center....
19
Sep
San Pablo City Council Gives Elected Officials a Raise, Renames Columbus Day
San Pablo City Council members will be paid $1,422 per month by the end of the year. The city clerk and city treasurer will see their pay increase to $312....
18
Sep
Pittsburg’s Dream Courts Get Closer to Becoming Reality
A new sports complex and a hotel appear to be headed for Pittsburg, which could both boost tourism and economic development in the city....
13
Sep
‘Pedie’ Perez May Soon Have Richmond Street Named for Him
Richmond City Council unanimously approved measures that could see a section of street renamed for "Pedie" Perez and would try to prevent nepotism....
13
Sep
Agency Gives San Pablo Small Businesses, Economy a Boost
San Pablo City Council on Sept. 3 heard from the city's Economic Development Corporation and moved toward giving its own members a raise....
12
Sep
‘This Is About Racism’: Allegations of Improper Meeting Among Antioch Council’s Black Members Go Unproven
In the latest example of Antioch's racial and political divides, the City Council's Black members were hit with allegations that could not be proven....
