Contra Costa Unveils New Crisis Initiative for Behavioral Emergencies
The county introduced a new initiative to help people experiencing mental health crises and reduce the police involvement that can turn deadly....
20
Jan
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....
18
Jan
YES and Youth Bring New Garden to Nicholl Park
YES Nature to Neighborhoods wants to improve Nicholl Park and beautify Richmond. It took a step toward both goals Saturday by opening a community garden....
17
Jan
Inspired by MLK, Teens Say Civil Rights Movement Isn’t Over
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a group of Kennedy High students tell The CC Pulse what the civil rights movement means to them....
14
Jan
Students and Teachers Express Concern Over District’s Handling of Omicron Surge
The West Contra Costa school board met Thursday to discuss the district's response to the COVID-19 surge caused by the omicron variant....
13
Jan
California Governor Gavin Newsom Proposes Universal Healthcare, Including Undocumented
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday his plan for universal healthcare, which would extend coverage to the state’s 1.1 million undocumented residents....
12
Jan
Council Hears From Acting Police Chief on Staffing and Dog Bites
In its first meeting of 2022, the Richmond City Council received a presentation Tuesday from acting Richmond Police Chief Louie Tirona on staffing shortages....
10
Jan
‘Don’t Underestimate Omicron,’ Virologist Says
The omicron variant is driving up the number of COVID-19 cases, a result of vaccine inequity, misinformation and a false sense of security, medical experts say....
07
Jan
Long Overdue Bird Count Comes to Richmond
In a move toward addressing environmental justice and inequality in the birding community, Richmond had its first official Christmas Bird Count this month....
07
Jan
Unboosted: California COVID-19 Booster Rate Falls Below 40% in Most Counties
In 19 California counties, less than a third of vaccinated residents have gotten COVID-19 booster shots. One health official blames “pandemic fatigue.”...
06
Jan
Pandemic Further Worsens Ongoing Youth Mental Health Crisis
Suicidal behavior and other mental health issues have been on the rise among young people for years, a disturbing trend the pandemic has made worse....
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....
04
Jan
Curbing Youth Tobacco Sales a Social Justice Issue, Advocates Say
Tobacco sellers target low-income youth by flooding poor neighborhoods with places to buy attractively packaged and cheaply priced products in fun flavors....
04
Jan
California Adds Twist to New CDC Advice on Quarantines
Like the CDC, California recommends isolating for five days after being diagnosed with COVID-19, but it also recommends a negative test before ending isolation....
03
Jan
Contra Costa FC Earns First U.S. Open Cup Berth in Shootout
Contra Costa FC will play next year for the U.S. Open Cup for the first time in the six-year-old club's history. The tournament features amateur and pro teams....
