7 Candidates Running for 3 Spots on Richmond City Council
Seven candidates, two of them incumbents are running for three open seats on the Richmond City Council this year, in Districts 1, 5 and 6....
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Oct
01
Oct
West County School Chief Retires, Effective in December
West Contra Costa Unified School District Superintendent Kenneth C. Hurst will retire in December after more than three years of leading the district....
30
Sep
‘I Love Public Service’: Shanelle Scales-Preston Is Running for County Supervisor
Pittsburg City Council member Shanelle Scales-Preston spoke with the Pulse about her candidacy to represent District 5 on the Board of Supervisors....
30
Sep
WCCUSD Tries to Figure Out How It ‘Can Improve Those Numbers’
The West Contra Costa school board approved unaudited financials and is looking to increase revenue that is largely determined by enrollment and attendance....
27
Sep
Richmond Names Street for Pedie Perez, Plans How to Spend Chevron Settlement
Richmond City Council on Tuesday also considered how it should proceed following a $550 million settlement with Chevron and how to spend the money....
27
Sep
How to Fight Rising Imposter Scams
Imposter scams are rising at alarming rates, thanks to sophisticated new tactics; here are some tips on how to protect your money....
27
Sep
New CA Law Offers Legal Recourse for Victims of Hate Flyers Left in Driveways, on Cars
A new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom this week aims to designate these targeted hate-messaging campaigns as illegal intimidation....
25
Sep
Oilers Football Still Searching For Win Column, Lose 10th Straight
Richmond High started strong Sept. 20 against George Washington High, but the Oilers could not hold on to a halftime lead....
25
Sep
Q&A: Jamelia Brown Has a ‘Personal Investment’ in Richmond’s District 1
Jamelia Brown, a fourth-generation Richmond resident, spoke with the Contra Costa Pulse about why she is running to represent District 1 on City Council....
24
Sep
Antioch, Pittsburg Women Named Contra Costa County Teachers of the Year
Jennifer Martinez of Pittsburg and Nicole Vicknair from Antioch have been named the 2024-25 Contra Costa County Teachers of the Year....
24
Sep
Contra Costa College to Offer Free Childcare & Pre-K Education
Contra Costa College has secured $2.8 million in grant funding to expand a variety of the services in its Early Learning Center....
24
Sep
Antioch Mayor Calls for Help With Gun Violence, Not Ruling Out National Guard or Curfew
Antioch Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe said the city needs law enforcement help, even suggesting the National Guard or a curfew, to stop gang-related shootings...
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Sep
‘If Service Is Beneath You, Leadership Will Always Be Beyond You,’ Says Antioch Candidate
Dominique King says her candidacy for Antioch City Council is influenced by having "experienced the same socioeconomic insecurities as many families here do."...
22
Sep
Contra Costa Voters Given Info to Prepare for Election
The Contra Costa County Elections Office and Vote411.org teamed up Thursday in a webinar to prepare Contra Costa voters for the election....
20
Sep
Kennedy High Eagles Soar to First Football Win of Season
In Kennedy High’s opening home game of the season, the Eagles varsity football team defended their turf on Sept. 13 by besting Ygnacio Valley High 28-16....
