DeSaulnier Introduces Legislation to Help Save Local News
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier reintroduced legislation in February to the House of Representatives in an effort to support local journalism and combat news deserts....
15
Apr
15
Apr
Sacramento Lawmakers Step Up Push for ‘Smart Solutions’ on Crime, Public Safety
The #SmartSolutions Public Safety Policy Platform addresses concerns of retailers, retail workers, the fentanyl crisis, and support for victims of crime....
04
Apr
Completed Project Helps Pave ‘Safe Routes to School’ in Pittsburg
Pittsburg on Tuesday announced the completion of new pedestrian safety measures at several “uncontrolled crosswalks” near schools....
03
Apr
Richmond Could Soon See New Rules on Smoke Shops and Nepotism
Complaints led to the creation of a new ordinance that would tighten regulations on Richmond smoke shops, though putting it to a vote had to wait....
28
Mar
Antioch Renter Protections Need to Go Further, Advocates Say
Antioch City Council directed city staff on Tuesday to draft a just cause eviction ordinance intended to supplement existing protections by state law....
25
Mar
Tenant Advocacy Groups to Rally Ahead of Tuesday Antioch City Council Meeting
The Antioch City Council on Tuesday will consider creating a just cause eviction ordinance that would add protections for renters within the city....
17
Mar
Bay Area Voter Turnout Trending Low for March 5 Primary
Bay Area voter turnout for the March 5 primary election is hovering at about 35%, a number that could grow slightly when the total count is finalized April 4....
08
Mar
‘Living History’: Tony Thurmond Brings Black Richmond Leaders to DeAnza High
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond hosted an oral history panel Feb. 28 at DeAnza High with key Richmond public figures for Black History Month....
07
Mar
Richmond Council Considers How to Spend Budget Surplus
On Tuesday, Richmond City Council allocated $14.5 million in its budget and set aside $8 million in additional funding for many capital improvement projects....
06
Mar
California Super Tuesday Primary Results: Black Candidates for November Election Emerge
Fifty-three Black candidates participated in 32 of the 154 statewide elections in California's Super Tuesday primary. That’s about 21% of the races....
06
Mar
Race to Replace Supervisor Federal Glover Likely Headed for Runoff
With all precincts reporting in unofficial results, Mike Barbanica and Shanelle Scales-Preston finished in the top two but neither got more than half the vote....
06
Mar
4 County Ballot Measures From Tuesday’s Election Ahead in Early Results
Four measures on the Contra Costa County ballot in Tuesday's election all appeared headed for approval as of early Wednesday morning....
06
Mar
Bay Area Election Officials Remind Public That Vote Counting Takes Time
The Coalition of Bay Area Election Officials on Monday said counties have 28 days to complete the official canvass of an election....
05
Mar
‘Your Vote … Gives You Power,’ Advocate Says
Voters of color are less likely to be a part of the political process whether that’s because they have been shut out of it or they choose not to participate....
01
Mar
The Muslim Vote: An Overlooked ‘Swing Factor’
Despite the fact that the Muslim vote is often overlooked, it can swing U.S. elections — particularly in close and down-ballot races....
