Antioch Advances Homekey+ Application for Supportive Housing
If approved, a hotel would become a permanent housing site for homeless families and individuals who have experienced behavioral health issues....
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May
23
May
Experts Discuss Potential Rise of Authoritarianism, Demise of Democracy in the U.S.
As President Trump asserts his powers, concerns are mounting that the U.S. is heading toward authoritarianism and the end of democracy....
21
May
Pittsburg Tightens Alcohol, Cannabis, Tobacco Rules
The Pittsburg City Council on Monday unanimously approved a number of changes to tobacco, cannabis and alcohol regulations that would take effect next year. ...
19
May
Former Contra Costa Supervisor Federal D. Glover Has Died
Federal Glover, who was the only Black supervisor in Contra Costa County's history at the time of his retirement, died Sunday at the age of 69....
15
May
Antioch Appoints Police Commissioner Accused of Problematic Views That He Denies
Joe Mitchell, who denied allegations of racist, homophobic and anti-vaccination views, was unanimously appointed to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission....
15
May
UPDATE: House Committee Advances Proposal to Strip $715 Billion from Medicaid
As the House Energy and Commerce committee debated legislation that would strip $715 billion from Medicaid, several people voicing opposition were arrested....
13
May
House Republicans Unveil Text of $880 Billion Cut to Medicaid
The House of Representatives is expected to vote on a measure next week that would slash the Medicaid budget by $880 billion, essentially gutting the program....
09
May
BART Meltdown Friday Spurs Calls for More Vigorous Public Transit Funding
BART had to suspend operations systemwide for hours Friday morning due to a computer problem, spurring calls for greater investment in public transportation....
08
May
Trump’s Budget Would Abolish Funding for English Learners, Adult Ed, Teacher Recruitment
Trump's proposed education budget targets programs serving migrant children, teachers in training, college-bound students, English learners and adult learners....
07
May
San Pablo to Increase CORE Services for Unhoused Residents
San Pablo City Council on Monday unanimously approved a $97,930 contract to increase homeless services from the CORE team by up to 1.5 days per week....
06
May
Pittsburg Police Launch Investigation Into Alleged Child Abuse at Daycare
Pittsburg KinderCare is under investigation following allegations that an employee has yanked children by the arm, thrown them down and called them names....
06
May
These Four Black Caucus Bills Clash With Key Aspects of Trump Admin Agenda
Each piece of legislation, is part of a broader package designed to repair “the generational harms caused by the cruel treatment of African American slaves...
05
May
Richmond Says It Wants to Reduce Illegal Fireworks, but It’s a Slow Burn
Instead of moving closer to tripling fines for illegal fireworks in high-risk areas, Richmond City Council opted to first get input on ways to reduce usage. ...
05
May
Two Efforts to Support Local Newsrooms Seek Public Hearings Before Legislators
One effort calls for funding the California Local News Fellowship. The second would require companies like Meta and Amazon to contribute to a journalism fund....
01
May
Kamala Harris Calls for Allegiance to American Ideals, Courage in Face of Trump Administration
In her first major speech since last year's election loss, former Vice President Kamala Harris rebuked President Donald Trump on Wednesday....
