Fire Safe Council Pushes Preparedness
As climate change makes wildfires more common, individuals like Richmond City Council member Soheila Bana are pushing agencies and residents to be prepared....
19
Apr
19
Apr
Rev. Al Sharpton Offers Support for Mayor Thorpe in Police Scandal
Al Sharpton asked the Department of Justice to protect Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe after the reveal of racist text messages allegedly exchanged by officers....
15
Apr
Biden Budget Proposes ‘Life-Changing’ Investments
President Biden released a broad and ambitious U.S. budget proposal March 9 that prioritizes families and workers over corporations....
12
Apr
Antioch Police Scandal Debate Gets Confrontational at City Council Meeting
A controversy over racist and homophobic text messages circulated among Antioch police officers spilled over into Tuesday night's Antioch City Council meeting....
05
Apr
Richmond Extends Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer Moratorium
Richmond City Council voted 6-0 Tuesday to extend a moratorium on building permits that require new sewer connections to the Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer....
05
Apr
Antioch Reconsiders Smoke Shop Restrictions
At its March 28 meeting, the Antioch City Council considered rescinding restrictions from its local tobacco ordinance regarding the sale of tobacco products....
29
Mar
Richmond Recognizes Transgender Day of Visibility
The Richmond City Council issued a proclamation Tuesday recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility, which is held annually on March 31....
24
Mar
Newsom Wants to Change Criminal Justice and Healthcare in California
Change is coming to California’s oldest and most notorious prison and entire criminal justice system, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday....
22
Mar
Last Fiscal Year, Richmond’s Revenue Was Up and Spending Was Down
After a long day of bad weather, the city of Richmond got some good news on its financial state during Tuesday's Richmond City Council meeting....
15
Mar
Antioch City Council Suspends City Manager Cornelius Johnson
Antioch City Council voted Tuesday to suspend City Manager Cornelius Johnson. Mayor Lamar Thorpe and council member Tamisha Torres-Walker were not present....
08
Mar
Richmond Again Addresses Illegal Dumping
In its first in-person meeting since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Richmond City Council talked Tuesday about a constant issue: illegal dumping....
01
Mar
Richmond Considers Effects of Ending Pandemic State of Emergency
Richmond is considering ending its state of emergency over COVID-19, which could put an end to eviction moratoriums and virtual meetings....
27
Feb
Public Works Department to Brief Supervisors on Budget Troubles
The Contra Costa County Public Works Department says its budget issues have been caused or worsened by inflation and the pandemic, among other things....
26
Feb
U.S. Rep Barbara Lee Officially Kicks Off Senate Campaign at Laney College
Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, held the formal kick-off Saturday for her candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat that has been held by Dianne Feinstein since 1992....
23
Feb
Pittsburg Looks to Add Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Pittsburg City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution to apply for funding for electric vehicle charging stations....
