Mobile Vendor Program Transforms Empty Lot into Entrepreneurial Grounds
Richmond opened its Mobile Vendor Program Plaza on Oct. 24 on Macdonald Avenue near BART. The food sellers are licensed and permitted....
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Oct
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Oct
Equity Plan Aims to Make ‘Richmond a Place Where All Feel Welcome’
Richmond City Council got an update on the Race Equity Action Plan created by city employees belonging to Richmond’s Government Alliance on Race and Equity....
25
Oct
WCCUSD Board Approves Upcoming Interim Superintendent’s Contract
Kim Moses is set to be the West Contra Costa schools superintendent after Kenneth "Chris" Hurst steps down until June 30, then return to her current position....
24
Oct
Antioch Approves East County Transportation Projects
Antioch City Council on Tuesday approved 18 transportation projects across Brentwood, Oakley, Pittsburg and Antioch that will get funding from a regional fee....
22
Oct
Richmond Makes Budget Moves to Meet Federal Deadline
Richmond City Council reallocated over $3 million in its budget to meet American Rescue Plan Act deadlines to ensure projects are funded and avoid repayment....
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Oct
County Spraying for Yellow Fever Mosquitoes in Antioch This Week
The county's mosquito and vector control district will go after the day-biting mosquito species known as Aedes aegypti 2- 5 a.m. Tuesday to Saturday....
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Oct
BART to Join 2024 International ShakeOut Day Earthquake Drill Thursday
At 10:17 a.m. Thursday, BART trains will slow to 27 mph before coming to a brief stop as part of an earthquake drill for the international Great ShakeOut....
16
Oct
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....
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....
