San Pablo to Spend More on Controversial ‘Cop Campus’
San Pablo City Council approved new spending, some from American Rescue Plan Act funds, on a police HQ and training facility, which has sparked protests....
15
Jul
13
Jul
Governments Can Gatekeep Public Information. A Veteran Journalist Explains Why and How to Champion Democracy
In a talk with San Francisco Public Press, journalist Miranda Spivack discussed government secrecy, for which many authorities have a growing penchant....
09
Jul
This Teacher Changed How I See Government, History and My Future
"I realized how valuable political knowledge and historical awareness are to dismantling oppressive governmental systems and advocating for one's rights."...
09
Jul
Bay Area Congressman John Garamendi Announces He Is Being Treated for Blood Cancer
Rep. John Garamendi, whose district includes all or parts of Antioch, Pittsburg and Richmond, among other cities, says he has cancer, but it was caught early....
08
Jul
$10 Billion Bond to Fund Environmental Resilience and Drinking Water Improvements Makes Ballot
A $10 billion statewide bond measure that would fund a range of environmental resilience and other projects will appear on the November ballot....
03
Jul
Richmond Decides Not to Poll Voters on Infrastructure Bond Measure
Richmond City Council on Tuesday decided not to move forward with a voter poll on a bond measure that looks to upgrade city facilities....
28
Jun
Green Vision for Post-Petroleum Richmond Could Get Boost From Tax Measure
If approved by voters, the potential $60 million to $90 million per year in tax revenue from Chevron could propel the Richmond's Green-Blue New Deal....
28
Jun
Voters to Decide on $20B Affordable Housing Bond
Voters in the nine Bay Area counties will see a $20 billion affordable housing bond from the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority on the ballot in November....
27
Jun
WCCUSD Has Its Hands Tied as Budget Gets Held Up
The rejection of a Local Control Accountability Plan on Wednesday meant the West Contra Costa school board could not vote on the proposed 2024-25 budget....
26
Jun
In Second Reversal, Antioch Again Targets Sideshow Spectators, As Well As Organizers, Advertisers
The Antioch City Council on Tuesday moved forward with an ordinance that would criminalize spectators, organizers and advertisers of sideshows....
26
Jun
Richmond Adopts Budget, Funds Mobile Vendor Plaza Program
Richmond City Council moved forward Tuesday with an ordinance that would regulate and set locations for street vendors, a day after adopting a new city budget....
20
Jun
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....
14
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....
