Richmond to Divest From Israel-Linked Companies
Richmond City Council voted Tuesday in a special meeting to divest from 10 companies, including Airbnb and Microsoft, over their involvement in Israel....
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Apr
Antioch Library Closing Tuesday Until June to Replace Roof
The Antioch branch of the Contra Costa County Library will close Tuesday so repairs can be made to the roof and is scheduled to reopen June 11....
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Apr
Students, Staff Have Different Views on WCCUSD Needs
The West Contra Costa school board student trustees surveyed principals and fellow students on what they think district funding priorities should be....
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Apr
‘Chaotic and Burdensome’: Richmond City Council, Staff Hold Special Meeting on Communication
Richmond City Council held a special meeting Tuesday in an attempt to improve communication and collaboration with city staff....
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Apr
‘What Is Pretty But Also What’s Lasting’: Upgrades Being Planned for Kennedy High
The West Contra Costa Unified School District received community feedback in a meeting Tuesday on potential designs for renovations at Kennedy High....
24
Apr
Board of Supervisors Appoints New Animal Services Director
Ben Winkleblack will permanently fill the role held temporarily by Jane Andreotti following the retirement of former director Beth Ward....
24
Apr
San Pablo Rent Control Activists Submit Signatures for November Ballot Initiative
Over 1,600 signatures were submitted to the San Pablo city clerk by activists Tuesday for a renter protection legislation package to go on the November ballot....
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Apr
D.A. Charges Former Richmond Accountant With Six Felonies
The former accountant for a Richmond paver company was charged with felonies related to alleged embezzlement, money laundering, identity theft and tax evasion....
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Apr
San Pablo Selects Brian Bubar as New Police Chief
Brian Bubar, a 21-year veteran of the San Pablo Police Department, will take over as San Pablo's new police chief on May 1....
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Apr
BART Tasked With Improving Disability Access After Lawsuit Alleging ADA Violations
For disabled people, an out-of-order elevator or escalator can mean getting to work late, missing appointments, or simply feeling like second-class citizens....
17
Apr
Pittsburg to Improve Problematic Thoroughfare
The Pittsburg City Council on Monday awarded a half million-dollar contract to complete safety improvements along Crestview Drive....
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Apr
DeSaulnier Introduces Legislation to Help Save Local News
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier reintroduced legislation in February to the House of Representatives in an effort to support local journalism and combat news deserts....
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Apr
Completed Project Helps Pave ‘Safe Routes to School’ in Pittsburg
Pittsburg on Tuesday announced the completion of new pedestrian safety measures at several “uncontrolled crosswalks” near schools....
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Apr
Richmond Could Soon See New Rules on Smoke Shops and Nepotism
Complaints led to the creation of a new ordinance that would tighten regulations on Richmond smoke shops, though putting it to a vote had to wait....
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Mar
Antioch Renter Protections Need to Go Further, Advocates Say
Antioch City Council directed city staff on Tuesday to draft a just cause eviction ordinance intended to supplement existing protections by state law....
