Racial Inequities Persist for Black People in Retirement
Black workers are often forced into early retirement, dampening prospects for a stable economic life post-career, reports the Center for Retirement Research....
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Jan
09
Jan
Richmond Wants Police to Further Document Use of Military Weapons; RPD Says It Doesn’t Have the Time
Richmond City Council moved forward Tuesday with changes to the city's policy on police use of military equipment, as well as its own pay structure....
09
Jan
EdSource: Crowded Classes, Staff Shortages, Insufficient Pay Are Making Some California Teachers Rethink Careers
Insufficient school funding is hurting California teachers and their students, according to "The State of California Public Schools," a report released Tuesday....
08
Jan
Four Candidates Remain for Open Pittsburg City Council Seat
Pittsburg City Council narrowed the choices for its vacant seat, inching closer to appointing a new colleague they hope will “hit the ground running.” ...
08
Jan
Q&A: ‘Health, Equity and Opportunity for All’ Is Supervisor Gioia’s Main Goal
The Pulse spoke with Contra Costa County District 1 Supervisor John Gioia about his accomplishments in 2024 and his goals moving forward....
07
Jan
EdSource: What Rights Do Immigrant Students and Families Have in California Schools and Colleges?
There is again widespread uncertainty among immigrants in California about what is to come, given President-elect Donald Trump's promises of mass deportation....
07
Jan
Antioch Hires Former Interim Police Chief to Take Over for Retiring Interim Chief
The city of Antioch on Tuesday announced Joe Vigil is its new interim police chief, succeeding Brian Addington, who is retiring....
06
Jan
Antioch, DOJ Reach Agreement in Police Racism Investigation
An agreement between Antioch and the U.S. Department of Justice increases police oversight and resolves a probe into racism and other bad conduct by officers. ...
06
Jan
Storied Music Store on Richmond-El Cerrito Border Gets Reprieve
Fans of Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, the Beatles, early rock, jazz, gospel and bluegrass can expect Down Home Music to remain on the edge of El Cerrito....
06
Jan
30 Richmond Street Robberies Since Dec. 1 Prompt Police Warning
Richmond police say there's been an uptick in street robberies over the last month, with 30 reported robberies citywide since Dec. 1....
06
Jan
Meet Some of the People Hoping to Land on Pittsburg City Council
Pittsburg City Council in a special meeting Monday will interview the candidates for the seat vacated by now-Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston....
03
Jan
Know a Stellar Young Person? Nominate Them for the Contra Costa Youth Hall of Fame
People can nominate young Contra Costa residents, aged 12 to 18, for the county Youth Hall of Fame, in one of six categories, now through Feb. 25....
03
Jan
Newsom Signs 4 Laws Strengthening Cities’ Abilities to Impound Vehicles Involved in Sideshows
While cities in California continue to pass ordinances to combat illegal sideshows, several new state laws give municipalities more legal tools to address them....
03
Jan
Get Ready for Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafés in California
A new California law permits licensed cannabis dispensaries to add sit-in cafés to their sites, though the cannabis cafés would need local approval first....
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Dec
We Shouldn’t Need the SAFETY Act to Protect LGBTQ+ Students — But We Do
The Support Academic Futures and Educators for Today’s Youth Act, or SAFETY Act, becomes California law Wednesday to protect LGBTQ+ students....
