Young Voters Like Me Have a Lot to Weigh This Election
Social media campaigns and misinformation, celebrity endorsements and various rights at stake are among the issues voters have to wade through....
09
Sep
09
Sep
Pinole Chief of Police Retires After 36 Years
Pinole Police Chief Neil Gang, known for his approach to police reform, retired last week after working for 36 years in law enforcement....
06
Sep
Contra Costa County Launches Expanded Basic Health Care Coverage
Contra Costa County this week launched its expanded Basic Health Care coverage for uninsured residents, which no longer considers immigration status....
06
Sep
Local Leaders Ask for Public’s Help to Stop Rising Copper Wire Theft
Copper wire thefts, which are on the rise in West Contra Costa and beyond, endanger the thieves themselves and critical infrastructure....
06
Sep
EMS: Commit a Hate Crime: Serve No Time?
Racial animus is extremely difficult to prove, say prosecutors. Last year, 1970 hate crimes were identified by California law enforcement. Just 5 went to trial....
05
Sep
WCCUSD Finally Passes Budget to Keep Financial Control
Two months after failing to pass a budget, the West Contra Costa school board adopted its 2024-25 budget and will maintain local control of district finances. ...
05
Sep
Advocates Express Outrage and Disappointment as Calif. Reparations Bills Stall in Legislature
Advocates from across California protested at the Capitol after the Legislature failed to bring two critical reparations bills to the floor for a full vote....
04
Sep
CC Pulse Writer Wins Ethnic Media Award
Ronvel Sharper won a California Ethnic Media award for “The Internet Brings Out the Worst in Us,” which explores the issue of online harassment....
30
Aug
Antioch Expands Renter Protections, Chooses New City Manager
The Antioch City Council unanimously passed a just cause eviction ordinance Tuesday that will expand upon renter protections in the city. ...
30
Aug
Bill to Open State Prisons to Media Access Heads to Governor’s Desk
A bill that would allow greater media access to California prisons to improve transparency and oversight is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk....
30
Aug
Richmond Police Looking for At-Risk Man Missing Since Tuesday
Richmond Police are looking for Robert Dylen Hall, a white man who has been missing since Tuesday and may be a danger to himself....
30
Aug
Residents Celebrate Renovations of Montalvin Park But Want to See More
As a new playground was opened Aug. 24 at Montalvin Park, residents got a chance to share what additional improvements they would like to see there....
29
Aug
EdSource: How Parents Can Limit Children’s Harmful Cellphone Use at Home
"The goal of parents and for teens is really to try to optimize all of the benefits while really minimizing the risks" of screentime....
28
Aug
Edsource: Helping Students With Mental Health Struggles May Get Them Back to School
Students who are chronically absent from school are much more likely to struggle with mental health challenges, particularly preteen boys and girls....
27
Aug
EdSource: Lawsuit Against WCCUSD Could Set Precedent for How Districts Handle Complaints
A lawsuit against WCCUSD could set a precedent for how districts in California handle complaints filed by students, educators and community members....
