Antioch Kicks Off General Plan Update Process
Antioch officials have begun a two-year process that will revamp the city’s “blueprint” for decisions around development, transportation and public services....
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Oct
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Oct
Los Medanos College to Help Strengthen Nonprofits in East Contra Costa
Contra Costa County tapped Los Medanos College to lead a $1 million initiative to help strengthen the nonprofit sector in East County, officials said this week....
24
Oct
Oakland Mayor Says Federal Immigration Enforcement ‘Surge’ Called Off for Entire Region
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee said Friday that any potential increase in federal immigration activity in the city and greater Bay Area has been called off....
23
Oct
Richmond Doesn’t Want to ‘Choose Sides,’ Stalls Again on Supporting Tribe’s Bid for Recognition
Richmond City Council again pushed a decision on whether to support the Muwekma Ohlone bid for federal recognition over concerns from other tribes....
23
Oct
At San Francisco Rally, Fears of Federal Deployment Around the Bay Area Remain
Despite President Trump canceling plans to send federal troops to San Francisco, uncertainty remains on whether the rest of the Bay Area will be spared....
22
Oct
Allegedly ‘Disrespectful’ CHP Behavior Raises Questions on Antioch Police Commission
The Antioch Police Oversight Commission responded Monday to what one resident called “rude and disrespectful behavior” by the California Highway Patrol....
21
Oct
Bay Area Planners Unveil 25-Year Roadmap for Housing, Transit and Climate Goals
Bay Area planners propose strategies to tackle housing affordability, improve public transit, and prepare for climate risks across nine counties and 101 cities....
20
Oct
Richmond to Again Consider Supporting Controversial Tribe’s Bid for Recognition
Richmond City Council will consider a resolution urging Congress, the DOI and the BIA to federally recognize the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe....
20
Oct
Monday Is Last Day to Register to Vote in Nov. 4 Special Election
Monday, Oct. 20, is the last day to register to vote in the special election on Prop 50, which would temporarily alter California's congressional maps....
16
Oct
Antioch Doesn’t Want Cops on Police Oversight Commission, Does Want More Authority Over All Commissions
Antioch City Council on Tuesday again considered potential changes to the Police Oversight Commission but decided against allowing cops to join....
16
Oct
WCCUSD Prepares For Potential Strikes by Upping Temporary Educators’ Pay
Two WCCUSD labor unions voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, and the school board voted to increase substitute teacher pay if the strikes happen....
15
Oct
BART Weekend Ridership Surges, but Agency Still Faces Financial Strain
BART reports its ridership is continuing to climb, with strong weekend gains helping push the total trips in September past 5 million....
14
Oct
County Eyes Expanded Noise Regulations
Contra Costa County is looking to tighten up loopholes in its noise regulations by expanding prohibitions on outdoor amplified sounds and construction noise....
14
Oct
Struggling Agencies Rejoice as Newsom Signs Legislation to Put Transit Sales Tax on Ballot
The Connect Bay Area Act puts a small sales tax of a half cent to one cent on the 2026 ballot in five counties that would go directly to transit...
14
Oct
Richmond Picks Initial Recipients for $1 Million Immigration Fund, Makes ‘Fiscal Turnaround’
East Bay Covenant, Catholic Charities East Bay, and the Multicultural Institute will each receive a portion of a $1 million fund to support immigrant rights....
