Psychiatric Emergency Unit for Youth Opens
A dedicated psychiatric unit for children and teenagers in Contra Costa County opened Monday. Before, they were treated alongside adults....
24
Jun
24
Jun
More West Nile Virus Found in Dead Birds
West Nile virus has been confirmed in two crows found dead in Concord on June 17, the first positive tests since April, county mosquito control said....
21
Jun
I’m Not a Monster, I’m Just Gay: Surviving Family Trauma and School Bullying
I had a crush on a girl in my class and was pretty sure I was a lesbian. For some reason, other girls treated me like I wasn’t a person anymore. ...
21
Jun
Opinion: The Dark Legacy of Slavery Still Impacts Our Black Children 161 Years After Emancipation
Just as the Emancipation Proclamation and 13th Amendment provided access to civil rights, high literacy rates empower individuals to exercise these rights....
21
Jun
Asian American History is U.S. History, So Why Don’t Schools Teach It?
More than 150 years after the first major wave of Asian immigration to the United States, knowledge of AAPI history across the country is severely lacking....
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....
20
Jun
Richmond Expands Rideshare Program, Hoping to Drive Commuters to Nearby Transit Hubs
With Richmond Moves, which is designed to make public transit more accessible, people can order a $2 ride between almost any two locations in Richmond. ...
20
Jun
Air District Kicks Off Old Vehicle Buyback Program
The Vehicle Buy Back Program gives an incentive to scrap more polluting vehicles to help improve regional air quality and reduce climate-warming emissions....
19
Jun
Juneteenth 2024: Across California, Celebrations Highlight Black Excellence, Culture
Many celebrations have been scheduled across California in honor of Juneteenth. The national holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States....
17
Jun
Coming Together Helps Build a Healthy Antioch
In Antioch, health is the vibrant presence of community engagement, community building, and the structure we provide our youth....
17
Jun
Air District Launches New Air Quality Notification Service
A new subscription service can notify Bay Area residents via text and email of incidents impacting county-level and regional air quality....
17
Jun
Contra Costa Health Launches Health Data Atlas
The Contra Costa Health Atlas can provide interactive data on more the 100 indicators and socioeconomic factors that affect health....
17
Jun
El Programa CA vs. Hate Muestra Progresos y Promesas
El lunes se llevó a cabo en Sacramento una rueda de prensa sobre el primer año de funcionamiento de la línea telefónica CA vs. Hate, que ha recibido más de 1,000 denuncias de actos motivados por el odio....
16
Jun
Climate Change is the Greatest Public Health Challenge of Our Time
Exposure to extreme temperatures can lead to serious illness and death; the risks for people who are pregnant or have preexisting conditions are even greater....
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....
