The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Not Over
Experts discussed the newest strain of the coronavirus and the response to the continuing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic on Jan. 6 for Ethnic Media Services....
09
Jan
09
Jan
Bad Weather Prompts Homeless-Help Agencies to Gear Up
Homeless shelters and warming centers in Contra Costa County have increased capacity this week because of bad weather, the county said....
06
Jan
Adults Should Build Kids Up, So Bullies Can’t Tear Them Down
Many teens experience cyberbullying. One teen from Oakley describes being bullied on Instagram and in school and shares how he thinks parents can help....
06
Jan
The ‘Lie Lives On’: Jan. 6 Set Off Wave of Restrictive Voter Laws
The lies about election fraud behind the Capitol insurrection are being used to justify discriminatory voting laws, says a voting rights expert....
06
Jan
Supes on Tuesday to Welcome Ken Carlson, Appoint New Chairperson
Supervisor John Gioia, who represents Richmond, is set to become the new Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors chair Tuesday....
05
Jan
New COVID-19 Workplace Regulations Coming in California
A Cal/OSHA health and safety board has approved a new set of rules governing what employers must do to keep workers safe from COVID-19....
04
Jan
Doctors Urge Testing and Treatment as COVID Surges Again
COVID-19 treatments like Paxlovid can prevent serious illness, but many aren't able to get or don't know about the potentially lifesaving drugs....
04
Jan
Homes in Seacliff Development Evacuate Over Mudslide Threat
Residents of 15 homes in Richmond voluntarily evacuated after the hillside above the Seacliff development began showing signs of mudslides....
04
Jan
East Bay Regional Parks Closed Until Friday
In anticipation of conditions likely to be caused by stormy weather this week, the East Bay Regional Parks District has temporarily closed all its public parks....
03
Jan
Study Shows Lower Lifetime Earnings for Pandemic-Era Students
A Stanford economist projects that future workers and the economy stand to suffer major long-term losses because of learning loss during the pandemic....
03
Jan
Flood Watch Extended to Entire Bay Area, Warning Includes Threat to Lives
Heavy rains that could cause flooding and high winds are expected throughout the Bay Area on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the National Weather Service....
30
Dec
Q&A: Cesar Zepeda Wants to Know ‘What’s Important to You’
Incoming Richmond City Council member says he wants to hear from all his constituents about their differing needs and work on public safety, housing and more....
29
Dec
The Issues This Year Felt Neverending, But I Still Have Hope
2022 was a year of a few highs —Brittney Griner's release, new music from Rihanna, Beyoncé and SZA — but mostly lows, like attacks on the LGBTQ+ community....
27
Dec
Three Votes Separated Winner, Loser in District 2 City Council Race
Cesar Zepeda has officially won the District 2 Richmond City Council seat after a recount showed he received three more votes than Andrew Butt....
27
Dec
Seats Available on County Sustainability Commission
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications from county residents for the Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission....
