Richmond Could Push Up City Council Meeting Start Times
The Richmond City Council is considering a six-month trial period in which meetings would start at 5 p.m. for open session and have to end by 11....
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Feb
24
Feb
‘Engaged California,’ Giving Public a Voice in Government, to Launch Soon
A new program dubbed "Engaged California" aiming to give the public a greater voice in government is launching soon, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Sunday....
21
Feb
Under Trump, Press Freedom Under Heat
Just four weeks into Donald Trump’s second presidency, press freedom, guaranteed under the 1st Amendment, is in danger for newsrooms nationwide....
21
Feb
USAID Shutdown Puts the Health of Americans at Risk
The shutdown of USAID-funded projects has experts warning of severe consequences for disease research, vaccine development and international health security....
18
Feb
Banning Books in Prison: State Website Lists Titles Considered Inappropriate for Inmates
A new state law requires California to maintain oversight of all publications banned in state prisons and list all disapproved publications online....
13
Feb
What Does Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Mean for Immigrants?
The three weeks since President Trump’s inauguration has brought a near-daily slurry of executive orders — including one ending birthright citizenship....
11
Feb
Robin López: How Albany’s First Latino and Indigenous Mayor Is Shaping the Future of His City
Albany Mayor Robin López, a Richmond native, spoke with the Pulse about how growing up in the Bay Area shaped him and his approach to governance....
07
Feb
Politicians and Public Want More Accountability After Refinery Fire
Board of Supervisors Chair Candace Anderson said the Martinez Refinery Company’s fire Feb. 1 was Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston’s “baptism by fire.”...
04
Feb
The Politics of Influence: How Families and Algorithms Guide Youth Opinions
Whether engaged or disillusioned, it’s essential to understand how young people form their political opinions. Family and social media have a lot to do with it....
31
Jan
Economist Says Closing County Refineries Would Be Opportunity to Rebuild
An economist spoke to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors about the potential impacts of closing refineries, housing and wildfire preparedness....
31
Jan
‘America as We Knew it’—Ethnic Media on Trump’s First Week in Office
In the first days of his second presidency, Donald Trump has issued executive orders on immigration, diversity in hiring, climate change and global health....
30
Jan
Antioch Council Member Wants a Police Oversight Commissioner to Resign
Antioch City Council member Don Freitas on Tuesday called for Antioch Police Oversight Commission member Leslie May to resign, citing "racist statements."...
22
Jan
Richmond Chooses New Vice Mayor, Not to Buy Products Made With Prison Labor
Richmond City Council voted Tuesday to make Cesar Zepeda vice mayor, to not buy items made wholly or partly by prisoners, and to work on fire preparedness....
22
Jan
Sheriff Tells Supes He Doesn’t Expect Trump’s Ascension to Affect Relations With ICE
Contra Costa County Sheriff David Livingston said he doesn't expect changes to how his office deals with immigration officials after Donald Trump took office....
21
Jan
Antioch City Attorney Resigns After Nearly Six Years in Position
Antioch City Attorney Thomas Lloyd Smith has resigned, effective Jan. 17, city officials announced Tuesday morning....
