Richmond Delays Decision on Police Communication Policy
Richmond City Council is considering changes to the city’s communication policies in the event of an officer-involved shooting or other in-custody deaths....
18
Sep
16
Sep
Landmark AI Chatbot Bill, Addressing Youth Risks, Moves to Gov. Newsom’s Desk
SB 243 would prohibit AI LLMs from engaging in conversations around suicidal ideation, self-harm or sexually explicit content....
15
Sep
Legislature Approves Five Black Caucus Reparations Bills, Sending Them to Newsom
The bills, which next go to Gov. Newsom, are part of the California Legislative Black Caucus multi-year “Road to Repair” legislative package....
15
Sep
Tariffs Expected to Make Pittsburg School Upgrades More Expensive
Projects covered under voter-approved funding for Pittsburg Unified School District improvements could increase in cost because of pending Trump tariffs....
15
Sep
Concord Approves $1.6 Million Grant to Launch Mobile Dignity Center for Homeless Residents
The Mobile Dignity Center will provide housing navigation, case management, food and clothing, hygiene support, medical care and mental health services. ...
11
Sep
Antioch Reorganizes Housing Division in Effort to Better Serve Residents
Antioch approved funding to reorganize the city's housing and homelessness division, which it says could allow it to better deliver services. ...
11
Sep
Consultant Says Antioch Is Holding Up Its End of DOJ Agreement; One Council Member Isn’t Convinced
Antioch is meeting the requirements in its agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and a culture change to the city’s police department could be coming....
10
Sep
After Stalling, Governor Says $750M in Bay Area Public Transit Loans Will Be Made Available
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that $750 million in state loans to Bay Area transit agencies will be finalized by the end of the legislative session Friday....
08
Sep
San Pablo Moves Nearer to Opening First Cannabis Shops
San Pablo City Council unanimously gave three operators the go-ahead to apply for permits that would allow them to sell cannabis within city limits. ...
08
Sep
Supervisor Gioia to Host ‘Community Impact’ Town Halls in West Contra Costa
Contra Costa County is dedicating $1 million per district to address inequity and financial and health disparities under a Community Impact Fund....
04
Sep
East County Youth NAACP Is ‘Teaching Younger Generations to Speak Up’
The East County NAACP Youth Council works to uplift the voices, in particular, of young people and women of color who are local leaders....
04
Sep
Major Shakeup at CDC Sparks Fears About Vaccine Misinformation
The firing of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez threatens public safety, said several key CDC staffers, who resigned in protest....
04
Sep
EdSource: State Legislature Passes Bills to Restrict Immigration Enforcement at Schools
The bills attempt to restrict immigration enforcement at schools and inform students and families of the presence of immigration officers on campuses....
29
Aug
Rep. Garamendi Warns Constituents They Could Lose Health Care, Food Assistance After Federal Cuts
Rep. John Garamendi joined local health care and food assistance providers calling for a reversal of the cuts outlined in the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill....
28
Aug
Richmond Approves Sebastia, Palestine, as New Sister City
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday approved a sister city partnership with Sebastia, Palestine, following a petition signed by more than 300 people....
