Pittsburg Council Approves Development Bond Program
The Pittsburg City Council this week unanimously approved a bond program aimed at financing residential development....
21
Jan
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....
29
Dec
Survey of Young People in Bay Area Shows Diverse Concerns, Some Apathy
Bay City News surveyed 213 students and young people across seven Bay Area counties this year to gauge where they see themselves in the political process....
22
Dec
San Pablo City Council, Congressman Honor Retiring Police Chief
San Pablo City Council commemorated the retirement of Police Chief Ron Raman at its Dec. 18 meeting with a proclamation and a letter from Rep. John Garamendi....
22
Dec
Bay Area Organizations Work to Increase Voter Participation, Civic Engagement of Youth
There is a growing effort to increase voter turnout at a time when rates of voter registration and participation can vary widely based on multiple factors....
20
Dec
Richmond Mayor Delivers State of the City Address
In his State of the City video, Mayor Eduardo Martinez highlighted accomplishments and raised awareness of problems in the city during his first year as mayor....
18
Dec
Antioch City Council Approves Environmental Justice Element Update
The Antioch City Council voted 4-0 Tuesday to amend the city's General Plan to include an Environmental Justice Element as required by the state....
14
Dec
Monica Wilson Chosen as Antioch’s Next Mayor Pro Tem
The Antioch City Council selected council member Monica Wilson at its Tuesday meeting to serve as mayor pro tem for the next year....
13
Dec
Council Senses Something’s Off With Veolia’s Explanation of Foul Odors
Richmond’s wastewater treatment facility released foul odors beginning Dec. 4, prompting a special council meeting to get an explanation....
13
Dec
Public Officials Subject to Increasing Harassment
In the last 10 years, threats and violence against public officials — including election workers, elected officials and city staff — have increased nationally....
11
Dec
Pittsburg City Council Names New Mayor
As part of its yearly mayoral rotation, the Pittsburg City Council this week selected Vice Mayor Juan Antonio Banales to fill the seat....
07
Dec
Small Businesses and Soccer Fields to Be Among Newest Recipients of Rescue Plan Funds
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday allocated $15.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to city projects, infrastructure and programs for residents....
05
Dec
East County Supervisor Federal Glover to Retire at End of Term in 2024
After 23 years representing East County on the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors, District 5 supervisor Federal Glover on Monday said he would retire in 2024....
30
Nov
Richmond Asks Property Not to Raise Seniors’ Rent
Richmond City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to ask the owners of the Heritage Park at Hilltop senior living community not to impose a planned rent increase....
