FTC Adds Language Help for Persons Reporting Fraud
The Federal Trade Commission has added numerous interpreters and staff to help non-English speakers file complaints about fraud, scams and identity theft....
05
Dec
05
Dec
East County Supervisor Federal Glover to Retire at End of Term in 2024
After 23 years representing East County on the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors, District 5 supervisor Federal Glover on Monday said he would retire in 2024....
04
Dec
Unexpected Friendship Illustrates Power of Personal Connection in Stopping Hate
Pardeep Kaleka and Arno Michaelis have built a friendship and do work together that is beneficial to many, all by not succumbing to hate for one another....
04
Dec
East County Groups Gear Up for Holiday Drives
In East Contra Costa County, struggling families can get food and gifts for their little ones from community-based organizations and government agencies....
04
Dec
Los Consejos Interreligiosos del Área de la Bahía se Reúnen para Realizar Anuncios de Servicio Público contra el Odio
Los consejos interreligiosos del Área de la Bahía se unieron para realizar una serie de videos de anuncios de servicio público sobre los delitos e incidentes motivados por el odio en California....
30
Nov
Richmond Asks Property Not to Raise Seniors’ Rent
Richmond City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to ask the owners of the Heritage Park at Hilltop senior living community not to impose a planned rent increase....
30
Nov
Mayor Thorpe to Host Healing Vigil Over Antioch Police Scandal
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe is hosting an inter-religious unity and healing vigil Thursday evening regarding the ongoing Antioch police scandal....
30
Nov
Richmond Powwow Honors Native American Culture and Veterans: ‘It Helps The Native Community Be Seen’
This year’s 13th Annual Richmond Contest Powwow was held during Native American Heritage Month and on Veterans Day with dancing, crafts and more....
29
Nov
Community Kicks Back at Wellness Event
The Richmond Community Center was brimming with music, dance and life Nov. 4 as it hosted the second annual Rich City Kickback....
29
Nov
New ‘Glydcars’ Transit System Potentially Headed to East County
The East Contra Costa County Dynamic Personal Micro Transit project would use zero-emission, autonomous, four-person Glydcars, if implemented....
29
Nov
Air District Issues 4 Violations to Chevron Over Monday’s Refinery Flaring
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued four notices of violation to Chevron connected to Monday's flaring episode at its Richmond refinery....
29
Nov
La Alianza ACT Contra el Odio Concede Premios De Liderazgo
Para celebrar su primer aniversario, la Alianza contra el Odio entregó premios al liderazgo el 17 de agosto a personas que intentan que sus comunidades sean seguras....
29
Nov
Health Department Offering Mental Health Help 24/7 as of Friday
People in Contra Costa County can get support during a behavioral health crisis 24/7, beginning Friday, as the A3 program expands again....
28
Nov
Veil of Fire and Smoke Over Richmond From What Chevron Says Is a Flare
The sky over Richmond turned black with smoke around 4 p.m. Monday, with flames shooting from the Chevron refinery in what the company called a flaring event....
28
Nov
Challenges Persist for Homeowners of Color, but Help is Available
Homeowners of color, including one from Richmond, their attorneys, and housing experts spoke on a panel Nov. 2 for Ethnic Media Services....
