With No Warming Center, Antioch Looks to Open Local Motel to Homeless People on Cold Nights
Antioch is looking into using the former Comfort Inn motel in the city to shelter unhoused people on near-freezing nights....
15
Jan
14
Jan
Burgis, Carlson Take Top Leadership Roles on Contra Costa Board
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors named District 3's Diane Burgis its chair and District 4's Ken Carlson its vice chair for 2026 on Tuesday....
13
Jan
Contra Costa Supes Pick East County Supervisor Diane Burgis as New Board Chair
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday picked Diane Burgis as its new chair and Ken Carlson as vice chair....
09
Jan
‘California’s Success Is Not By Chance’: Newsom Addresses Education, Housing, Trump in Final State of the State
Gov. Gavin Newsom touted progress on homelessness and changes to the education system while taking aim at President Trump in his last State of the State....
07
Jan
In First Meeting Since Controversy, Richmond Decides Not to Censure Mayor For Now
Around 150 spoke at Tuesday's Richmond City Council meeting for and against Mayor Eduardo Martinez, who is facing criticism for social media reposts....
06
Jan
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
In California Black Media's latest Political Playbook, find news on the State of the State, A.I., voters' top issues, and CARE courts....
05
Jan
Asm. Sade Elhawary Wrote Bill Extending the Work of the Commission on the State of Hate
The California Commission on the State of Hate, which was set to end in 2027, will continue its work for four additional years under AB 822....
29
Dec
No Warming Centers in East County as Winter Begins, Advocates Warn
Unhoused people in East Contra Costa County have few, if any, options for shelter from low temperatures, which advocates say can turn deadly....
24
Dec
Mayor Martinez Under Scrutiny After Social Media Post and Apology
Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez has apologized for his posts about the Bondi Beach shooting, but some say it's not enough, including City Council members....
19
Dec
Richmond City Attorney to Resign at Year’s End
Dave Aleshire will resign as Richmond's city attorney due to a health scare and travel demands but could still provide the city with legal services....
16
Dec
San Pablo Seniors Getting $150k for Rising Rents, but ‘What Happens’ Next? Official Asks
Seniors who live in San Pablo mobile home parks and one City Council member said the one-time payments were not a long-term solution to rising rents....
12
Dec
‘A Horrible Situation’: Antioch Issues Grants After Delayed Process
Antioch City Council approved grants to Celebrate Antioch Foundation, Prison From-The-Inside-Out and the Delta Business Group on Tuesday....
12
Dec
County Has ‘Work to Do’ to Identify Latino Trafficking Survivors, Staff Says
County staff spoke at Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting about how they are working to identify and help Latino victims of human trafficking....
04
Dec
Richmond Approved $50K in Anticipation of WCCUSD Strike, Welcomed Next Police Chief
Two days before West Contra Costa teachers and other school staff were set to strike, Richmond City Council approved $50,000 to support students....
03
Dec
Pittsburg Selects New Mayor, Vice Mayor for Next Year
Dionne Adams and Angelica Lopez will be the next mayor and vice mayor, respectively of Pittsburg after being unanimously selected by their colleagues....
