Superior Court Activates Defendant Portal for Traffic Matters
As of Tuesday, people can use the court's traffic public portal to schedule their own arraignment times and view copies of their citations....
06
Jun
05
Jun
In Richmond, ‘Too Many Squirrels’ and ‘Fundamentally Undemocratic’ Special Districts
Public Works Director Daniel Chavarria presented a new problem as the Richmond City Council looked to get its priorities straight: squirrels....
05
Jun
Concord’s Rent Stabilization Survives Another Challenge
After eight years of tenant advocacy, rent stabilization and just cause eviction protections were enacted, but months of challenges ensued....
04
Jun
Experts Warn About Deadly Bird Flu and ‘More Aggressive’ COVID Variant
Ethnic Media Services hosted doctors with expertise in virology and human and animal medicine on May 24 to discuss bird flu and the FLiRT COVID variant....
04
Jun
State Offers Resources, Tips to Deal With Extreme Heat
California officials discussed heat preparedness and offered tips to protect oneself from hot weather in response to the start of a heat wave Tuesday....
04
Jun
Certain DMV Services Now Only Available Online
On Monday, DMV moved certain services, including some renewals, to only online that otherwise required Californians to make an in-person trip to a DMV office....
03
Jun
Homelessness Has Increased 18.5% in Contra Costa County Since 2023
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Contra Costa County increased by 18.5% in 2024, according to a report released by Contra Costa Health....
31
May
Panel Discusses Building Bridges in a Time of Increased Hate and Polarization
The Pulse hosted panel of community activists, organizers and journalists Tuesday to discuss building bridges in this era of polarization and hate....
31
May
Trump is Convicted of 34 Felonies, But Justice Won’t Immediately Be Served
The former president was convicted on non-violent felonies, and will likely be sentenced to probation or community service hours instead of time in prison....
30
May
Richmond Council Sees Balanced Budget, Need for Staffing
The Richmond City Council received a balanced draft budget on Tuesday, which included an update on current capital improvement projects....
30
May
Police Reform Advocates Welcome New Antioch Officers
Community police reform advocates offered well wishes to new Antioch officers while urging them to be the change the struggling department desperately needs....
30
May
Los Medanos Community College Creating Pathways to Jobs, Higher Learning for High Schoolers
A Los Medanos College dean reported Tuesday that about half of East Contra's high school graduates don't go to college, but LMC is trying to change that....
29
May
Council Opts Not to Hit the Brakes on Gas Station Development in Antioch
After Antioch Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe pledged to reject fossil fuel infrastructure, his City Council did not move to restrict gas station development. ...
29
May
‘Bringing People Together’: Local Dance Studio Hosts First Production
Children of all ages danced to music from different eras for LGNDS’ “Dance to the Future” show inspired by “Back to the Future” on May 19 at De Anza High....
29
May
Man Shot by Pittsburg Police in 2022 Files Federal Lawsuit
A man shot twice by Pittsburg police while experiencing a mental health crisis in 2022 filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Tuesday....
