SoulFest Makes Triumphant Debut in Pittsburg
A new tradition was born this past weekend in Pittsburg with SoulFest hosted June 29 by the Pittsburg Youth Development Center....
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Jul
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Jul
California Hate Crimes Down Slightly From 2022, Attorney General Reports
Reported hate crimes decreased in California overall and against racial groups but increased against LGBTQ+, Jewish and Muslim people from 2022 to 2023....
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Jul
La Desinformación de los Políticos Propaga el Odio, Dice el Periodista
El periodista veterano de CBS News Jeff Pegues habló sobre el papel que desempeñan la política y la desinformación en el aumento del odio en la Conferencia Mundial para Erradicar el Odio 2023....
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Jun
The Reintroduction of Adam Lambert: How an Ex-American Idol Is Taking Charge and Being Unapologetically Gay
Homophobia impacted Adam Lambert's career early on, though not keeping him from success, but with the music landscape changing, he's pushing new limits....
28
Jun
Climate Change Driving California Home Insurance Crisis
As California climate disasters increase, so too does the difficulty of buying or keeping a home with insurers raising premiums and denying coverage....
28
Jun
Green Vision for Post-Petroleum Richmond Could Get Boost From Tax Measure
If approved by voters, the potential $60 million to $90 million per year in tax revenue from Chevron could propel the Richmond's Green-Blue New Deal....
28
Jun
Voters to Decide on $20B Affordable Housing Bond
Voters in the nine Bay Area counties will see a $20 billion affordable housing bond from the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority on the ballot in November....
27
Jun
WCCUSD Has Its Hands Tied as Budget Gets Held Up
The rejection of a Local Control Accountability Plan on Wednesday meant the West Contra Costa school board could not vote on the proposed 2024-25 budget....
27
Jun
Richmond Flower Shop Continues to Bloom
Tucked between a gas station and a used car lot on San Pablo Avenue is Mariam's Flowers, a family-owned business in a little lavender building....
26
Jun
Richmond Celebrates Juneteenth
Richmond hosted its annual Juneteenth Parade and Festival, continuing the decades-long tradition of honoring the holiday also known as Freedom Day....
26
Jun
In Second Reversal, Antioch Again Targets Sideshow Spectators, As Well As Organizers, Advertisers
The Antioch City Council on Tuesday moved forward with an ordinance that would criminalize spectators, organizers and advertisers of sideshows....
26
Jun
Civil Grand Jury Wants Better Public Notifications From Refineries
An opt-out hazardous material notification system is one recommendation included in a recent report by the Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury....
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Jun
Perdieron a Sus Seres Queridos a Causa de la Intolerancia Violenta. Ahora Trabajan para Detener el Odio
Con el paso de los años tras la tragedia, las víctimas indirectas de masacres motivadas por el odio ayudan a que el recuerdo de los que fueron asesinados perdure y a prevenir sucesos similares....
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Jun
Richmond Adopts Budget, Funds Mobile Vendor Plaza Program
Richmond City Council moved forward Tuesday with an ordinance that would regulate and set locations for street vendors, a day after adopting a new city budget....
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Jun
‘I Am Bisexual Because I Am Me’
I’ve never had one specific time where I’ve felt proud of being bisexual, but I truly am proud of who I am, writes the author, a local teen....
