City to Investigate ‘State of Black Richmond’
Richmond City Council will commission a “State of Black Richmond” report to investigate the challenges Black residents face and how they can be solved. ...
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Jun
16
Jun
Antioch Mayor Says City Has ‘Made a Lot of Progress’ on Budget
In a series of special meetings ending June 9, Antioch City Council devised a number of cuts but says it has more work to reach a balanced budget....
16
Jun
Rep. DeSaulnier Demands Answers From ICE Over Concord Arrests
ICE arrests at the Concord immigration court sparked protests last week. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier wants to know why the arrests are happening....
14
Jun
Protesters Rally in Hercules for ‘No Kings Day’ Demonstration
Protesters gathered in Hercules Saturday to voice opposition to President Trump as part of a nationwide demonstration known as “No Kings Day.”...
12
Jun
Antioch Moves Forward With One Housing Development, Pushes Back Another
Antioch City Council approved phase two of The Ranch project but raised concerns with affordability, appearance and access in the Jessica Court project....
11
Jun
Antioch Lets Police Stick With PR Firm Said to Help ‘Bury Bad News’
Antioch Police will continue to work with a public relations firm that has faced criticism for allegedly helping agencies avoid accountability and transparency. ...
03
Jun
RFD Moves Toward Better Medical Services
Richmond on May 27 moved forward with the beginnings of a years-long transition to the Fire Department offering paramedic services, a higher level of care....
02
Jun
Richmond Police Commission to Get New Investigator
The Richmond City Council approved a $50,000 contract for an interim investigator for the Community Police Review Commission. ...
27
May
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....
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....
