Richmond Chevron Tax Will Be on November Ballot
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday voted to put a proposed tax on Chevron, which could bring millions in annual revenue, on November’s ballot....
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Jun
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Jun
Analysis: Weighing the Issues, Gen Z Poised to Play Big Role in 2024 Election
Many young voters are not excited about a Biden-Trump rematch, but how they vote and who becomes president will have major consequences for them and the nation....
13
Jun
Antioch City Council, Residents Oppose Car Wash-Convenience Store Proposal
Antioch community members gathered Tuesday to put a stop to a proposed car wash and convenience store that was doomed from the start....
13
Jun
Portion of Los Medanos Ridgeline Annexed for Development
More than 600 acres along the Los Medanos Ridgeline between Concord and Pittsburg are set to hold houses, following an annexation decision Wednesday....
11
Jun
When it Comes to the Youth Vote, TikTok Ban is Bad Politics
For young people, the ban is a direct violation of our nation’s most fundamental freedom and could further erode support for the Biden campaign....
05
Jun
Concord’s Rent Stabilization Survives Another Challenge
After eight years of tenant advocacy, rent stabilization and just cause eviction protections were enacted, but months of challenges ensued....
31
May
Panel Discusses Building Bridges in a Time of Increased Hate and Polarization
The Pulse hosted panel of community activists, organizers and journalists Tuesday to discuss building bridges in this era of polarization and hate....
30
May
Richmond Council Sees Balanced Budget, Need for Staffing
The Richmond City Council received a balanced draft budget on Tuesday, which included an update on current capital improvement projects....
22
May
Richmond Moves Forward With New Effort to Tax Chevron
Richmond City Council on Tuesday advanced the Richmond Refining Tax Act, a proposed tax on Chevron that could appear before voters in November....
21
May
Women of Color Will Vote With Their Pocketbooks This November
Abortion access and care rank at the top among priorities for women of color. Surprisingly, immigration reform is not a front-burner issue....
19
May
Student Loans or Living Expenses? Biden Administration Tries to Ease Debt Burden
Experts discussed the burden of student loans and higher education costs and debt relief efforts, and one borrower shared her story for Ethnic Media Services....
16
May
Antioch Tenant Advocates Want Eviction Ordinance ‘Sent Back to the Drawing Board’
At Tuesday's Antioch City Council meeting, a first draft of a just cause eviction ordinance was said to be "vague" and lacking protections and community input....
12
May
‘License to Hate’: Political Leaders, Misinformation Key Contributors to Bigotry, Veteran Journalist Says
Veteran CBS News journalist Jeff Pegues spoke about the role of politics and misinformation in rising hate at the 2023 Eradicate Hate Global Summit....
08
May
Richmond Council Backs PG&E Alternative, Questions Police Military Equipment Use
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday passed a resolution asking state leaders to implement Golden State Energy and questioned police military equipment use....
08
May
Pittsburg Rent Control Initiative Could Appear on November Ballot
Advocates of rent control in the city of Pittsburg submitted signatures that could potentially put a tenant protection initiative on the November ballot....
