The Planet’s Most Existential Threat Was Left Out at the Ballot Box
Climate change barely registered in voters’ minds this election. The economy, democracy and immigration overtook the pressing existential threat....
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Nov
13
Nov
Shanelle Scales-Preston Grows Lead, Could Be County’s First Black Woman Supervisor
Shanelle Scales-Preston has again increased her lead over Mike Barbanica for supervisor, from 67 votes to 1,800 votes and now to 3,200 votes....
13
Nov
Pittsburg Keeps Loved One Alive With Day of the Dead Celebration
In Pittsburg, on Nov. 2, people honored the dead on Día de los Muertos at the Marina Community Center with altars full of photos, flowers, food and trinkets....
13
Nov
A Historian’s Reminder: ‘Our Heritage in California Is Hispanic’
Contra Costa historians hosted an educational celebration of the state's Hispanic history — a needed lesson, one local historian says, in the modern climate....
12
Nov
Mexican American Young Woman Calls Election ‘a Punch in the Face’
I was perplexed millions could overlook Trump’s crimes, abuses of power, business failures, obstruction of justice, and flagrant disregard for democracy....
10
Nov
On Election Day, Richmond Voters Shared What Matters to Them
Voters spoke to the Contra Costa Pulse at Richmond polling places on Election Day about the presidential and some state and local races....
10
Nov
Shanelle Scales-Preston Increases Slim Lead Over Mike Barbanica in Supes Race
Shanelle Scales-Preston's lead for District 5 county supervisor widened from 67 votes on Election Night to 1,843 votes over Mike Barbanica....
09
Nov
Primary or Ranked Choice Voting? Change Likely Coming to Richmond Elections
According to the newest election results, Measure J and Measure L, which would change how City Council members and the mayor are elected, were both passing. ...
08
Nov
Ron Bernal Declares Victory With Big Lead in Race for Antioch Mayor
Ron Bernal has 21,508 of the vote for Antioch mayor and incumbent Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe is second with 8,660, according to unofficial results....
07
Nov
Election Day Dispatches: Richmond Voters on the Issues and the Value of Voting
Voters at Richmond polling places spoke to the Pulse on Election Day about the California propositions, the issues overall, and the importance of voting....
07
Nov
California Shores Up Its Defenses Anticipating Another Trump Presidency
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Thursday that the state is prepared to defend its values against the challenges of a second Trump administration....
07
Nov
Election Day Dispatches: Richmond Voters Speak Out on Presidential Race
Voters at Richmond polling places on Election Day share their feelings on Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, third-party candidates and issues driving their vote....
07
Nov
Update: Two of Four School Measures Appear to Pass Wednesday
Measures for the Pittsburg and San Ramon Valley unified school districts had the votes to pass, while ones in Martinez and Byron Union School District did not....
06
Nov
Election Day Dispatches: Richmond Voters Speak Out on Local Races
The Contra Costa Pulse spoke to voters at Richmond polling places Tuesday. See what they had to say about the races for City Council and local measures....
06
Nov
Harris Concedes; California and Bay Area Leaders React to Second Trump Presidency
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered her concession speech on Wednesday to an emotional crowd at Howard University, her alma mater....
