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26 Jan

WCCUSD Superintendent Addresses Student-Substitute Teacher Clash

The WCCUSD superintendent condemned racial slurs and violence after a confrontation this week between a student and substitute teacher at Richmond High....

26 Jan

County Residents Can Potentially Qualify for Storm Damage Aid

Richmond and Antioch are among the Contra Costa County cities that declared a local emergency because of damage caused by recent storms....

25 Jan

Crime Is Down in Richmond. New Reporting Could Push Numbers Back Up

Richmond Police says property and violent crimes have decreased, but changes in how it reports data could make the numbers go up even if crime doesn't....

24 Jan

Pro-Immigrant Policy Unlikely in Near Future, Experts Say

With a conservative House of Representatives and Supreme Court, immigration rights advocates say immediate positive changes to immigration policy seem unlikely....

24 Jan

Jan. 31 Is Deadline for Signing Up for Health Insurance in California

The open enrollment period for Californians to secure health insurance plans ends Jan. 31. Lower-cost options are available, depending on income....

23 Jan

Q&A: Still Without a Contract, Union President Says Teachers Are Running Out of Options

United Teachers of Richmond President John Zabala spoke to the Pulse about negotiations with WCCUSD and the possibility of a strike....

23 Jan

The Long, Overlooked History of Lunar New Year in the U.S.

The Lunar New Year is celebrated in many ways around the world. In the U.S., it is a reflection of the experiences and struggles of Asian American communities...

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22 Jan

Over 1,000 People With Developmental Disabilities Have Died From COVID-19 in California

COVID-19 infection rates are lower for people in California with developmental disabilities than the general public, but they are more likely to die from it....

Pittsburg City Council members Jelani Killings and Dionne Adams, who are both Black, in a meeting.

20 Jan

Pittsburg Takes Steps to Help Kids Get Safely to School, Raises Human Trafficking Awareness

The Pittsburg City Council on Tuesday recognized Human Trafficking Awareness Month and approved a measure to help make school crossings safer....

Sign that says Kaiser Permanente Martinez Medical Offices 200 Muir Road No Emergency Services Available"

20 Jan

Contra Costa County, Kaiser Urge Residents to Avoid Hospital for Common Illnesses

People who are sick should stay home and drink plenty of fluids. They should avoid other people and going to the hospital, Kasier and county officials say....

Gov. Gavin Newsom and an older Black man sitting on the ground near a street with two other men standing nearby

19 Jan

Advocates Say CARE Court Could Hurt Those It’s Meant to Help

The CARE Court system could change how California treats people who have mental illness or are unhoused. It's criticized by advocates for these populations....

18 Jan

As Storms Subside, State Advises Preparation for Next Natural Disaster

As the recent storms come to an end in California, their impact has shown the importance of natural disaster preparedness....

18 Jan

Richmond Looks to Move Mental Health Crisis Response Away From Police

The city of Richmond is trying to find new ways to help residents experiencing a mental health crisis, a public safety task force told City Council on Tuesday....

Two white women and a Black woman smiling standing shoulder to shoulder in their home

17 Jan

A Mixed-Race Queer Couple Finds Acceptance in Richmond — ‘People Don’t Stare at Us’

A Black woman, a white woman and their third partner have forged a happily unorthodox life for themselves in Richmond after struggling to gain acceptance....