East County Youth Shine at Farmworkers’ Rights Celebration
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday celebrated Youth Hall of Fame awardees and the farmworkers rights movement....
17
Apr
16
Apr
Antioch Council Split on Housing Financing As State Law Limits Local Control
Antioch City Council was split Tuesday over a controversial housing project, with two members voting to finance it, two voting against, and one abstaining....
16
Apr
Some San Pablo Mobile Home Park Residents Ineligible for City Support Amid Rising Rents
One man said it was "very insulting" that trailer residents were not made eligible for rent aid offered to some living in San Pablo mobile home parks....
16
Apr
‘We Don’t Have to Be the Germ in the Petri Dish’: Oakley Temporarily Bans AI Data Centers
The city of Oakley is banning artificial intelligence data centers for at least the next 45 days because of environmental concerns....
12
Apr
Antioch Mayor Convenes State Leaders on ‘Big City Problems’
The city of Antioch and Mayor Ron Bernal hosted a town hall with state Treasurer Fiona Ma and state Sen. Tim Grayson to economic and housing issues....
09
Apr
Richmond Approves ICE-Free Zones, $99 Million in Youth Funding
Richmond City Council on Tuesday approved banning ICE from city property and extending funding for the Richmond Fund for Children and Youth....
08
Apr
San Pablo Council Approves Third Cannabis Dispensary, Despite Community Opposition
Despite strong opposition by church members and those advocating for youth, San Pablo City Council unanimously approved a permit for a cannabis dispensary....
07
Apr
3 Bills Address Oil Refinery Closures, Clean Up and Job Losses
One would extend a workforce development program for displaced oil and gas workers. Two others address cleanup costs tied to decommissioning oil wells....
07
Apr
Court Orders Revision to County Sales Tax Ballot Measure
The question for a proposed sales tax on the June ballot must be revised after two voters petitioned that its language was misleading and argumentative....
06
Apr
San Pablo Could Approve Previously Rejected Dispensary Proposal
The San Pablo City Council is expected Monday to consider overturning a rejection by the Planning Commission for a proposed dispensary....
03
Apr
Pinole Voters Will Decide Whether to Establish Elected Mayor in June
In a special election in June, Pinole voters will decide whether to make mayor an elected position and whether the term should last two or four years....
30
Mar
Thousands Take Aim at Trump Policies in ‘No Kings’ Protests
From San Francisco's shore to the Bay Area hills, thousands marched and rallied to protest President Trump and his policies in the third "No Kings" Day....
30
Mar
Bay Area Legislators Introduce Bill to Protect Children From AI Companion Chatbots
State legislators from the Bay Area have introduced a bill to establish guardrails for artificial intelligence companion chatbots that are used by children....
27
Mar
Bay Area No Kings Protests to Draw Thousands
No Kings marches are planned Saturday across the Bay Area and U.S. to protest President Donald Trump's policies on domestic and foreign affairs....
25
Mar
Cesar Chavez Day Renamed in Richmond
The holiday celebrated March 31 will now be known as Farmworkers Movement Day in Richmond, after sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez....
