Use of Force Down Among Pittsburg Police, Chief Says
The Pittsburg City Council learned Tuesday that use-of-force incidents and internal investigations in the Police Department reportedly decreased in 2023....
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Feb
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Feb
Advocates Weigh in on Calif. Black Caucus Reparations Package
The California Legislative Black Caucus introduced a package of reparations legislation at a press conference Wednesday at the State Capitol....
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Feb
Looming Closure of Alta Bates Threatens to Worsen ‘Hospital Desert’ Conditions
The closure of Alta Bates Medical Center would force West Contra Costans to travel further for lifesaving treatment and most hurt vulnerable populations....
21
Feb
‘Migration Has Changed so Fundamentally,’ Immigration Expert Says
The U.S. has seen unprecedented numbers of migrants crossing the American southern border, at times exceeding 10,000 people on a single day....
20
Feb
4 Vie to Replace Retiring Federal Glover on County Board of Supervisors
Two Pittsburg City Council members, an Antioch council member and former Pittsburg cop, and a local insurance agent are running to replace Federal Glover....
14
Feb
‘We’re Not Going Back’: Antioch Appoints New Police Oversight Commission
The city of Antioch appointed the first members of its police oversight commission Tuesday as it awaits the outcome of the racist police texting scandal....
13
Feb
Leading Democrats Make Their Case for California Senate Seat
Three of the leading Democratic candidates — Reps. Adam Schiff, Katie Porter and Barbara Lee — for California Senate spoke in a forum Thursday....
08
Feb
City Council Considers Street Maintenance, Gets Virtually Invaded by Hate Group
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday was advised on road maintenance and honored former mayor Irma Anderson. The latter was interrupted by racists....
06
Feb
Will the Senate Pass Expanded Child Tax Credit to Help 19 Million Low-Income Children?
'You wish that both sides would just want to help low-income children. But sadly, that's not the case.' - Chuck Marr, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities....
03
Feb
Keeping Tabs on California’s Master Plan for Aging
Three years since the launch of California's Master Plan for Aging, watchdog and oversight groups are taking a look at progress so far....
02
Feb
Antioch Voters to Decide on Bond Measure to Improve School Conditions
On March 5, Antioch voters will decide on Measure B, which would issue $195 million to the district to update the infrastructure and modernize district schools....
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Jan
‘Council Is Fed Up,’ Says Veolia Leaves a ‘Bad Taste’
After demanding answers from Veolia over foul odors that sickened residents, Richmond City Council says some of its questions weren't addressed....
21
Jan
Pittsburg Council Approves Development Bond Program
The Pittsburg City Council this week unanimously approved a bond program aimed at financing residential development....
10
Jan
Unarmed Private Security Guard to Patrol Downtown Antioch
Antioch will contract with a private security company after business owners in the downtown area saw an increase in crime over the past two years....
09
Jan
Federal Glover Takes Over as Board of Supervisors Chair in Final Year
Federal Glover officially took over as chairperson of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, beginning his 24th and last year on the board....
