Burgis, Carlson Take Top Leadership Roles on Contra Costa Board
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors named District 3's Diane Burgis its chair and District 4's Ken Carlson its vice chair for 2026 on Tuesday....
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Jan
13
Jan
Contra Costa Supes Pick East County Supervisor Diane Burgis as New Board Chair
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday picked Diane Burgis as its new chair and Ken Carlson as vice chair....
09
Jan
‘California’s Success Is Not By Chance’: Newsom Addresses Education, Housing, Trump in Final State of the State
Gov. Gavin Newsom touted progress on homelessness and changes to the education system while taking aim at President Trump in his last State of the State....
09
Jan
Antioch Police Say Suspect in 11-Year-Old’s Shooting Is ‘Armed and Dangerous’
Ryan Hardy, 23, has been identified as the suspect in the shooting of an 11-year-old girl and "should be considered armed and dangerous," Antioch Police said....
09
Jan
Intermittent Flaring Reported at Chevron Richmond Refinery
About 8:30 a.m., Richmond fire officials said Chevron confirmed the flaring is due to "internal operational issues and is currently being addressed."...
07
Jan
In First Meeting Since Controversy, Richmond Decides Not to Censure Mayor For Now
Around 150 spoke at Tuesday's Richmond City Council meeting for and against Mayor Eduardo Martinez, who is facing criticism for social media reposts....
06
Jan
Antioch Child in Stable Condition After Being Shot in Head in Vehicle
An 11-year-old was hit in the head by a bullet in her family's car while it was exiting an apartment parking lot. She is in stable condition....
04
Jan
Family Files Federal Civil Lawsuit Against Brentwood Over Yolanda Ramirez’s Death
The family of the late Yolanda Ramirez filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city of Brentwood, alleging she was violently detained by police....
03
Jan
Richmond Makes Bay Area’s Largest Minimum Wage Increase of New Year
Richmond raised its minimum wage with a whopping $1.41 increase from $17.77 to $19.18, the greatest increase of any Bay Area city for Jan. 1, 2026....
24
Dec
Mayor Martinez Under Scrutiny After Social Media Post and Apology
Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez has apologized for his posts about the Bondi Beach shooting, but some say it's not enough, including City Council members....
22
Dec
WCCUSD Renews Another School Charter Despite Poor Performance
WCCUSD approved Voices West Contra Costa’s charter renewal but said the school needs to improve academic performance and recruitment of underrepresented groups....
21
Dec
Betty Reid Soskin, Once the World’s Oldest Park Ranger, Dies at 104
Betty Reid Soskin, who was a national park ranger from the age of 85 to 100, has died at 104, the Rosie the Riveter Trust announced Sunday....
19
Dec
Richmond City Attorney to Resign at Year’s End
Dave Aleshire will resign as Richmond's city attorney due to a health scare and travel demands but could still provide the city with legal services....
19
Dec
Update: Antioch Reaches Settlement With Civil Rights Attorney in Police Misconduct Lawsuit
The settlement requires reforms to address major issues within the Antioch Police Department and an independent monitor for oversight and compliance....
19
Dec
Settlement Agreement Announced in Antioch Police Misconduct Case
A civil rights lawsuit filed two years ago over Antioch Police misconduct is being resolved with a settlement that includes reforms of the department....
