Sanctuary City Status for Antioch Still in Limbo
A sanctuary city policy has sat awaiting consideration in Antioch since President Trump's election in November. City Council indicated it is still on the table....
15
Aug
15
Aug
Next Antioch City Clerk Will Be Appointed, Not Elected
Antioch says it could save close to $1 million by having the council appoint a city clerk, instead of holding a special election after Melissa Rhodes resigned....
13
Aug
Hospital Incident Spurs Push to End ICE Collaboration in Contra Costa
Healthcare workers joined community advocates Tuesday in urging Contra Costa supervisors to halt sheriff cooperation with federal immigration enforcement....
08
Aug
Antioch Police Oversight Commission Considers Removing Member Over Frequent Absences
The Antioch Police Oversight Commission has plans to consider ousting one of its own for what some members call “persistent” and “habitual” absences....
06
Aug
As Medicaid Turns 60, Rollbacks Threaten Millions
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act slashes federal Medicaid spending and over the next decade will eliminate over $1 trillion from federal health care and food aid....
02
Aug
Rep. DeSaulnier, AG Bonta to Hold Virtual Town Hall on Trump Policies
DeSaulnier and Bonta will host a town hall on "defending constitutional rights and protecting Californians from the Trump Administration's harmful policies."...
01
Aug
‘We Want Pittsburg to Be Known for Something’: City Reviews Community Input on Zoning Plans
Pittsburg’s zoning ordinance team wrapped up a months-long community engagement process, reviewing residents’ suggestions for a more livable and lively town....
01
Aug
U.S. Rep Jimmy Panetta Reintroduces Bill to Eliminate Limits on Visas for Victims and Witnesses of Crimes
Bay Area Rep. Jimmy Panetta reintroduced a bill Thursday that would remove the cap on the number of visas for victims and witnesses of certain violent crimes....
30
Jul
EdSource: Trump Administration Unfreezes Billions in Federal Education Funds After Outcry
The Trump administration will unfreeze federal funds for the current school year after an outcry from educators and lawmakers from both sides of the aisle....
27
Jul
Experts Warn ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Bring Harm to Health, Climate and Economy
American Community Media hosted a panel discussion July 11 on the impacts of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" on the economy, healthcare and the environment....
27
Jul
Padilla Introduces Permanent Residency Legislation
Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., reintroduced legislation Friday that could open up a pathway to permanent residency for millions of undocumented immigrants....
25
Jul
Community Demands End to ICE Collaboration at Contra Costa TRUTH Act Forum; Sheriff Refuses
The Board of Supervisors hosted a forum Tuesday that outlines local law enforcement's level of cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement....
25
Jul
Economic Strain Replaces Social Justice as Top Issue for Young Californians, Poll Finds
A recent poll found that economic concerns such as increased cost of living and inflation have become the top voting issue for young Californians....
22
Jul
EdSource: State Joins Lawsuit Over Trump Ban on Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants
California and 20 other states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for barring undocumented immigrants from more than 12 public benefit programs....
21
Jul
Supervisors Holding Forum Tuesday to Discuss Cooperation With ICE
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will host a forum Tuesday on local immigration enforcement activities and the state TRUTH Act....
