Calls to Oust Contra Costa Sheriff Intensify
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors heard demands Tuesday to remove Sheriff David Livingston over his support of convicted former deputy Andrew Hall....
27
Mar
23
Mar
Council Supports Redistricting Map and Striking Refinery Workers
The City Council on Tuesday expressed support for striking Chevron union workers but questioned what action it could take in such a labor dispute....
16
Mar
City Considers Waiving Fees for Some Community Events
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday considered but did not yet adopt a proposal to waive fees for certain events in the city that could benefit residents....
14
Mar
Richmond Activist Hopes to Win District 4 Seat in November Election
Soheila Bana is running for the District 4 seat on the Richmond City Council, which covers the parts of El Sobrante that are incorporated within the city....
01
Mar
Contra Costa Lifts COVID Restrictions Along With California
Contra Costa County is seeing a drop in COVID-19 cases and trying to decrease traffic deaths, both of which were discussed Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors....
27
Feb
Q&A: Demnlus Johnson Sets Eyes on Washington
City Council member and recent vice mayor of Richmond Demnlus Johnson spoke with the Pulse after announcing his candidacy for a new congressional seat....
16
Feb
Redistricting Countdown — Latinos Lead in Population Growth, Lose in Voting Clout
Despite leading U.S. population growth, Latinos are losing big time in terms of voting clout now that two thirds of the states have completed redistricting....
16
Feb
Council Votes to Support Refinery Workers and Elect New Vice Mayor
Richmond City Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution favoring a safe and fair contract for refinery workers and elevated Eduardo Martinez to vice mayor....
14
Feb
Madame Secretary: Hon. Shirley N. Weber Reflects on Voting Rights, First Year in Office
Shirley Weber, California's first Black secretary of State, reflects on voting rights and moving out of the Legislature following her first year in office....
11
Feb
Richmond Redistricting Process Continues
Members of the community viewed proposed voting maps and shared concerns at a Richmond redistricting workshop Tuesday....
10
Feb
Contra Costa County Considers Health Services Expansion
In a meeting focused on public health, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors considered healthcare funding and approved a new health officer....
19
Jan
Council Considers New City Voting Maps
The Richmond City Council held Tuesday the first of two public hearings on the process to determine the city's new voting districts based on 2020 census data....
05
Jan
Redistricting Monitors Say Their Efforts Helped Protect the Black Vote
An advocacy group that fights for fair political representation of Black California says it is pleased with the results of the state’s redistricting process....
28
Dec
Black Voters’ Support for President Biden Is Waning
Black voters helped Joe Biden secure the presidency, supporting him by a large margin, but his approval rating among them is dropping....
23
Dec
California Redistricting: What to Know About the Final Maps
An independent redistricting commission unanimously approved the districts Californians will use to elect representatives in Congress and the state Legislature....
