Local Democratic Leaders Decry Passage of Funding Bill
Bay Area Democrats who voted against the government funding bill said it will have negative consequences for healthcare costs, farmers and more....
13
Nov
12
Nov
For Many in the Bay Area, Affordable Housing Is Not Affordable
American Community Media hosted a forum in Hayward to examine the Bay Area's housing crisis, which makes affordable housing unaffordable and unattainable....
12
Nov
Richmond to Continue Receiving Animal Services From County, not Nonprofits
Richmond approved $1.4 million to keep funding services through Contra Costa Animal Services, which has faced concerns over its alleged treatment of animals....
11
Nov
San Pablo Seniors Want Help With Rising Rents
San Pablo seniors are calling on the city to enact rent stabilization policies for mobile home parks after facing increases that they say many can’t afford....
11
Nov
SNAP Delays Sign of Greater Threat to Social Safety Net, Advocates Say
Advocates say the delay to SNAP, or CalFresh, benefits this month is only one part of the plan to dismantle safety net programs....
10
Nov
Attorneys General Fight Federal Attempts to Claw Back Food Benefits
A battle over whether the government is required to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in November has escalated to the Supreme Court....
10
Nov
Pittsburg Weighs Concerns and ‘High Hopes’ for New Mental Health and Recovery Center
Pittsburg will get Contra Costa's first sobering center and try to fill a gap in East County youth services, but the project isn't without community concerns. ...
10
Nov
Not A ‘Battle’ Antioch Wants: Second Controversial Housing Project Gets Council Greenlight
Antioch City Council approved the Wildflower Station Townhomes 2 project from DeNova Homes to fend off the threat of being sued but doesn't seem happy about it....
07
Nov
‘Keep Fighting’: North Richmond Pushes on After EPA Cancels $19 Million Climate Grant
What was meant to be North Richmond's first sanctuary for air-quality disasters and extreme heat is stalled after the Trump administration revoked its funding....
06
Nov
County OKs $21 Million for Emergency CalFresh/SNAP Funding
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors declared a local emergency this week over disruptions in allocation of federal food funding....
05
Nov
‘We Put Our Money Where Our Mouth Is’: Contra Costa to Cover Partial SNAP Payments
Supervisors on Tuesday approved the issuance of debit cards to be loaded with about half of a family’s typical monthly CalFresh benefit....
03
Nov
Contra Costa Residents Optimistic Prop 50 Would Bring Positive Changes to Congress
Prop 50 would authorize a temporary redrawing of the state's congressional district map, a move Gov. Gavin Newsom says is necessary to restore balance....
31
Oct
Where to Find Free Food in Contra Costa County Amid Looming SNAP Delays
To supplement any potential replacement benefits, we’re providing a list of free food distribution sites and discounts for those in East and West Contra Costa....
31
Oct
Proposition 50 Voting Guide: What to Do If You Need a New Ballot or Made a Mistake
If voters made a mistake on their ballot, it got damaged, or they never received one, they can contact the county or go to a polling place for a replacement....
30
Oct
Antioch to Reconsider Opposition to Housing Project
Antioch City Council decided this week that it would reconsider its stance on a housing development that it previously indicated displeasure with....
