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02 Aug

Cultivating Purpose: The Cultural Context of California’s Potential Decriminalization of Psychedelics

A bill in the California Legislature could decriminalize substances like mushrooms and MDMA, setting up economic and cultural debates....

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31 Jul

Vegan Pop-Up Promotes Healthfulness in Richmond

Healthy and delicious food and a passion for wellness were on display as two nonprofits came together to host the latest vegan pop-up in Richmond....

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30 Jul

Richmond Will Explore Allowing Undocumented Residents to Vote in Local Elections

The city of Richmond will review the legality of making undocumented residents eligible to vote in local elections before fully considering the possibility....

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29 Jul

Vaccine ‘More Urgent Than Ever’ As Delta Variant Spreads

As the delta variant of the coronavirus spreads, the CDC has updated its guidance on mask wearing and continues to stress the importance of getting vaccinated....

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28 Jul

WCCUSD Announces Plans to Go Back to School

West Contra Costa schools will be in person in the fall with safety measures like mask-wearing, though distance learning will still be an option....

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27 Jul

Atlético East Bay Is First National Soccer League Pacific Champion

A comeback win over San Pablo FC gave Atlético East Bay the first National Soccer League Pacific Conference championship title....

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26 Jul

Local Health Officials Urge Employers to Require COVID-19 Vaccine and Masks

Contra Costa, San Francisco and Santa Clara health leaders say employers need to keep COVID-19 safety protocols in place and require workers to get vaccinated....

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26 Jul

City Council Erupts In Argument Over Mayor’s Discretion to Cancel Meetings

Disagreements over Mayor Tom Butt's authority to cancel meetings and potential Brown Act violations derailed the July 22 Richmond City Council meeting....

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24 Jul

San Pablo Cowboys Prepare for Upcoming American Youth Football Season, Seek Additional Players

As some kids practice for and look forward to the upcoming youth football season, leaders of the San Pablo Cowboys say the team needs more players....

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23 Jul

“¿De verdad estoy tan enfermo?” El costo de la atención médica es una carga para las personas indocumentadas

El estado aprobó recientemente expandir Medi-Cal a algunos adultos indocumentados, muchos de los cuales han evitado durante mucho tiempo ir al médico por temor a los altos precios....

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21 Jul

Art Helps Disabled Richmond Residents Through the Pandemic

Richmond artists with disabilities share what the pandemic has been like for them and how art has helped them cope with the stress and isolation....

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20 Jul

San Pablo FC Defeats Richmond Sol FC, Will Face Atlético East Bay in Finals

San Pablo FC beat Richmond Sol FC 3-0, earned the No. 1 seed in the National Soccer League Pacific Conference and will play Atlético East Bay for the title....

19 Jul

‘Am I Really That Sick?’ Healthcare Costs Weigh on Undocumented People

California recently moved to expand Medi-Cal to some undocumented adults, many of whom have long avoided going to the doctor for fear of high expenses....

15 Jul

Q&A: Delta COVID Variant Spreading Among the Unvaccinated

Contra Costa County Health Officer Dr. Chris Farnitano spoke with The CC Pulse about the delta variant, vaccinations and the increase in COVID-19 cases....

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