Disinformation Spreads Like a Disease, Expert Says
As disease has spread during the COVID-19 pandemic, so has disinformation. One expert says the two spread and threaten health in similar ways....
09
Mar
09
Mar
With Climate Change, Comes More Potential Complications for People with Lupus
Heat waves and wildfires, worsened by climate change, exacerbate cardiovascular and respiratory issues and make managing chronic illnesses more difficult....
08
Mar
Richmond Again Addresses Illegal Dumping
In its first in-person meeting since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Richmond City Council talked Tuesday about a constant issue: illegal dumping....
07
Mar
Vaccine Disinformation Preys on Black Community’s Well-Earned Distrust
Some COVID-19 disinformation targeted at Black people has manipulated their distrust caused by centuries of mistreatment, taking truth out of context....
06
Mar
EdSource: West Contra Costa Unified Braces for More Major Budget Cuts
With the recent settling of contract negotiations with its teachers union, West Contra Costa Unified expects to slash millions from its budget in coming years....
03
Mar
California Steps Up on Long March to Reparations
California's Reparations Task Force could offer an example of how to repair the damage done by centuries of enslavement and exclusion of African Americans. ...
02
Mar
Student Trustees Work to Support Their Peers
The WCCUSD student trustees are doing their part to help ensure students, in general, and the Black Student Unions, in particular, have the support they need....
01
Mar
Richmond Considers Effects of Ending Pandemic State of Emergency
Richmond is considering ending its state of emergency over COVID-19, which could put an end to eviction moratoriums and virtual meetings....
28
Feb
Teens Confront Epidemic of Dating Violence
Young people are coming of age without knowing how to create a loving relationship or what the warning signs are that maybe they’re not in a good one....
27
Feb
San Pablo FC Earn Team’s First NSL Pacific Division Conference Cup Trophy
Tied with San Leandro United going into halftime Saturday, San Pablo FC pulled away in the second for a 4-1 triumph in the NSL Pacific CA North Division Final....
27
Feb
Public Works Department to Brief Supervisors on Budget Troubles
The Contra Costa County Public Works Department says its budget issues have been caused or worsened by inflation and the pandemic, among other things....
26
Feb
Astronaut-in-Training Infuses Space Science into West Contra Costa Unified Middle School Classes
WCCUSD science teacher Olaoluwalotobi "Tobi" Thomas is pursuing his lifelong dream of going to space, and in a way, he's taking his students with him....
26
Feb
U.S. Rep Barbara Lee Officially Kicks Off Senate Campaign at Laney College
Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, held the formal kick-off Saturday for her candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat that has been held by Dianne Feinstein since 1992....
26
Feb
FDA Approves 1st At-Home Test for Both Flu, COVID
The U.S. Food and Drug Administra authorized the first over-the-counter, at-home test Friday that can detect both the flu and COVID-19....
24
Feb
Lawmaker Introduces Effort to Make Public Transit Safer
A new bill in the California Legislature would survey how safe people feel on public transit and provide recommendations to improve transit safety....
