Community Hike Planned at Alvarado to Support Victims of Domestic Violence
A hike through Alvarado Park will be followed by a discussion in Spanish about violence — particularly against women — and healing....
16
Apr
15
Apr
As Football Season Winds Down, Kennedy Players and Coaches Look to the Future
The varsity football season is coming to an end. Despite losing games to the coronavirus, some Kennedy High seniors have been recruited to play college ball....
14
Apr
Contra Costa County Finally Returns to Orange Tier
Contra Costa County last reached the orange tier, which allows indoor dining and religious services at 50% capacity, on Oct. 27....
13
Apr
Biden Taps Former Richmond Chief Chris Magnus to Lead Border Patrol
Chris Magnus set himself apart as Richmond's chief of police. Now, President Joe Biden plans to nominate him to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection....
13
Apr
Padilla and Lee: Rescue Plan Will Lift Half a Million California Kids Out of Poverty
The economic relief bill could greatly help Californians in poverty, many of them people of color, say Sen. Alex Padilla and Rep. Barbara Lee....
12
Apr
In Appreciation of the Teacher Who Helped Me Find Myself
A young man describes what he gained from a program for teens against domestic violence and the teacher who helped him understand himself and his emotions....
08
Apr
Tax Day 2021: What You Need to Know
Federal and California taxes are not due until May 17. That is one of the key changes this tax season because of the pandemic and the American Rescue Plan....
07
Apr
Richmond Will Get $20.81 Million In Federal Money
Richmond will get the money in two payments under the American Rescue Plan. The city hopes to approve a new budget June 22, following three community meetings....
06
Apr
Pandemic Burnout: It’s OK To Not Be OK
As the coronavirus erodes our work-life balance and social relationships, burnout is inevitable for a lot of us. We need to give ourselves a break....
05
Apr
The Pandemic ‘Pulled Us Together,’ Engaged Couple Says
The coronavirus outbreak and all its consequences has had an impact on many relationships. One couple shares their story of getting engaged during the pandemic....
02
Apr
Voting Districts Are About to Be Redrawn. Here’s Why It Matters
Voting districts, which are redrawn every 10 years, influence who runs for office, who gets elected and how responsive officials are to a community's needs....
01
Apr
Finally Some Good News for California Nursing Home Residents
The coronavirus has severely affected nursing home residents, but vaccines have brought deaths and infections way down, allowing homes to cautiously reopen....
01
Apr
Gender Pay Gap Costs $78 Billion: For Black Moms, an Even More Disturbing Picture
Black and Latino women make significantly less on the dollar overall and have faced higher unemployment rates during the pandemic....
31
Mar
Testing and Limited Seating Continues as High School Football Reaches Midseason
With regular coronavirus testing and fan limits, West Contra Costa varsity football is about halfway through its shortened season....
30
Mar
Contra Costa Opens Vaccine Eligibility to Everyone 16 and Up
Thanks to a strong increase in supply, everyone 16 and older who lives or works in Contra Costa County is eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine....
