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....
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Oct
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....
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Oct
Contra Costa Animal Shelter Crowding Prompts Offer of Free Adoptions
Contra Costa Animal Services is partnering with Bissell Pet Foundation to offer free adoptions for all animals during the month of October to clear space....
09
Oct
State ‘Connects’ Californians With Government Resources and Each Other
California Connects, a series of gatherings to help local groups learn how to access state resources, share ideas and build partnerships, launched Wednesday. ...
09
Oct
Air District Fines Martinez Refinery Nearly $375K for Violations
Bay Area Air District fined Marathon Martinez Refinery $372,500 for 13 violations including tank-related violations, reporting delays and uncertified equipment....
08
Oct
West Contra Costa Unified Teachers Union Begins Strike Authorization Vote
The United Teachers of Richmond union, which represents WCCUSD teachers, is in the midst of a strike authorization vote until Oct. 14....
07
Oct
‘The Trauma Is the Point’: System Abuses Immigrants, Leads to Record Detentions, Increased Deaths
Immigration experts and advocates warned during an Oct. 3 news briefing that conditions inside detention centers are meant to traumatize people seeking safety....
07
Oct
San Pablo Moves to Overhaul Illegal Fireworks Ordinance
San Pablo City Council on Monday gave first approval to an ordinance that would make property owners and other “hosts” liable for illegal firework use....
04
Oct
Family Seeks Answers After Fatal Accident at Richmond UPS Warehouse
Family and friends speak out after Shelma Reyna, a 43-year-old single mother of 5, was killed while working in the UPS Richmond warehouse....
03
Oct
District 5 Community Impact Fund Grant Applications Open Through Oct. 31
Nonprofits serving family caregivers and East County teens are among those hoping to benefit from $1 million in new community grants now open in District 5....
03
Oct
More Dangerous Mosquitoes Found in Antioch; Residents Urged to Dump Standing Water
Invasive mosquitoes have been found in Antioch and officials are urging residents to dump out any standing water from recent rains to help keep them in check....
02
Oct
WCCUSD Provides Updates on Richmond High, Kennedy, Stege Renovations
Projects that will revamp the campuses at Kennedy and Richmond High and Stege Elementary schools are underway but still in the early phases. ...
01
Oct
‘A Richmond Gem’: Riggers Loft Closes After Rent Dispute With City
Riggers Loft, a wine bar and event space, has closed after nine years on the Richmond waterfront and legal battles with the city....
