PUSD Students Could Get GPA Boost for LMC Courses
High schoolers in the Pittsburg Unified School District are on track to get two new ways to boost their college and career readiness. ...
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Mar
21
Mar
Richmond Strengthens Sanctuary City Ordinance to Protect Immigrant Community
In its latest effort to protect its immigrant population, the Richmond City Council voted unanimously last week to strengthen its sanctuary city ordinance....
20
Mar
Pittsburg Adjusts Budget, Cuts Project Funding to Boost Reserves
The Pittsburg City Council on Monday approved changes to the 2024-25 fiscal year budget to move closer to removing a projected $689,000 deficit....
19
Mar
Antioch Police Oversight Commission Resists Pause Amid Political Pressure
A month after Antioch Mayor Ron Bernal suggested the Police Oversight Commission go on hiatus until June, the commission decided Monday to carry on....
18
Mar
Antioch Moves to Do More for Unhoused Residents
The Antioch City Council on March 11 asked city staff to move forward with a proposal that looks to create a task force and temporary committee on homelessness....
17
Mar
Kennedy High Students Lead Walkout Protest Against WCCUSD Budget Cuts
Kennedy High students organized two days of walkouts to protest budget cuts they say will disproportionately affect their school and educational opportunities....
15
Mar
Antioch Police K-9 Handler Found Guilty of Violating Civil Rights, Falsifying Records
A former Antioch cop who unnecessarily directed his police dog to bite suspects was convicted of violating victims' civil rights and falsifying records....
14
Mar
Outraged Martinez Residents at Town Hall Say They’re Tired of Refinery Incidents
Martinez residents spoke out Thursday at a town hall meeting that was called by Contra Costa County Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston....
11
Mar
Contra Costa County Appoints Interim Health Director
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed Dr. Ori Tzvieli as interim director of health services. He will remain health officer as well....
11
Mar
Supervisors Cite Unpredictable Feds to Deny Refugee Funding
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday declined to send $375,000 to three groups asking for refugee relocation money....
06
Mar
BART to Close Pittsburg Center Station This Weekend for Installation of New Fare Gates
Pittsburg Center BART will be closed Saturday and Sunday, so new fare gates can be installed. A free shuttle will run between it and the Bay Point station....
05
Mar
Richmond Allocates $1 Million in Support for Immigrants
The Richmond City Council agreed to allocate $1 million from the city’s surplus fund for immigrant legal services, including a public education campaign. ...
05
Mar
Martinez Refinery Details Hydrocarbons Released During February Fire
Martinez Refinery Company said 7,140 gallons of hydrocarbon materials were released during a February fire, most of which it said were consumed by the flames....
28
Feb
Antioch Can’t Put Police Oversight Commission on Hold
The Antioch City Council does not have the authority to stop the Antioch Police Oversight Commission from meeting because it is an independent commission. ...
27
Feb
Vice Principal Reductions Not Among Approved Pittsburg School Cuts
After eyeing cuts that board members said would have made reductions more equitable, the Pittsburg Unified School District approved $8.3 million in cuts....
