Alarming Surge of Pediatric RSV
A virus with flu-like symptoms is infecting very young children in large numbers, causing a surge in the number of emergency room visits and hospitalizations....
28
Nov
28
Nov
State Grants Millions to Local Governments to Crack Down on Illegal Tobacco Sales to Minors
California's Tobacco Grant Program is meant to prevent retailers from ignoring federal tobacco laws and prevent youth from becoming addicted to smoking....
23
Nov
Why Aren’t Families Eating Together? Too Much Work
Richmond teens share whether they prefer to eat alone or share mealtimes with others and why they think many families eat together less often....
23
Nov
Soon-to-Be Former Richmond Representative Mark DeSaulnier Addresses City Council
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier will remain in Congress but no longer represent Richmond, as he had since 2015, when the new term begins....
22
Nov
UC Academic Student-Workers Strike for Living Wages
Nearly 50,000 academic student workers are on strike across University of California campuses. Here's a look at the reasons why from UC Berkeley....
22
Nov
A Bill of Rights for Long-Term Care Residents
Amid staffing shortages made worse by COVID, advocates say more needs to be done to protect the rights of residents in California’s long-term care facilities. ...
21
Nov
Richmond High Oilers Basketball Thrashed by 63 Points
Two games into the basketball season, the Richmond High Oilers are still looking for their first win but focusing on positives after a 97-34 loss Saturday....
20
Nov
La ciudad extiende contrato con SOS! Richmond
El concejo votó 6-1 para extender y aumentar el valor monetario del contrato de la ciudad de Richmond con SOS! Richmond, que ayuda a residentes sin hogar. ...
18
Nov
Negotiations Stall Between School District and Teachers’ Union
The WCCUSD said Thursday it's reached an impasse on contract negotiations with the United Teachers of Richmond and will seek outside mediation....
18
Nov
DA’s Office Determines 2021 Fatal Pittsburg Police Shooting Was Justified
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office said Pittsburg police officers were justified in the 2021 shooting of Patrick Watkins....
17
Nov
Teachers’ Union Demands Fair Contract
The United Teachers of Richmond gave the West Contra Costa school board an ultimatum Wednesday: Give union members a fair contract, or they will take action....
17
Nov
Antioch Makes Interim Police Chief Steven Ford Permanent Chief
The city of Antioch announced Wednesday that, after six months as interim police chief, Steven Ford is now the city's permanent chief....
16
Nov
City Extends Contract With SOS! Richmond
City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday to extend the length and increase the monetary value of the city's contract with SOS! Richmond, which helps unhoused residents....
16
Nov
County Offering 4 At-Home COVID-19 Tests for Free Via Mail-Order Program
Contra Costa County residents can request four free COVID-19 home testing kits online or by phone. The tests will be provided by the county by mail....
15
Nov
Disabled Twitter Users Face Potential Loss of Community
Elon Musk's actions since taking over Twitter have put into question the future of the platform and, with it, the disabled community that has thrived there....
