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08 Oct

DOJ Expands Its Elder Fraud Task Force to Stop Scams Targeting Older Americans

The U.S. Department of Justice has expanded its Elder Fraud Strike Force, which targets foreign-based fraud schemes that target American seniors....

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06 Oct

Discontent Continues With Bright Futures Contract Still Not Renewed

People again asked the WCCUSD to renew its contract with Bright Futures, which provides academic and social support primarily to Black students....

A Black woman wearing a mask standing on a platform in front of a subway car

06 Oct

California Department of Public Health Releases New Masking Guidelines

The California Department of Public Health offered new advice on when to wear a mask and other steps to protect people from COVID-19....

05 Oct

Former Site of Health Center Will Host Affordable Housing

The Richmond City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an affordable-housing development on the former site of the West County Health Center....

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04 Oct

Contra Costa College Comets Get First Win of Football Season

Previously struggling to find their identity as a team, the Contra Costa College Comets looked like a well-oiled machine on Saturday, beating Chabot College....

RV with a sign on it that says no shame in there game robbed the homeless blind

04 Oct

Rydin Road RV Camp Cleared; Residents Say They Felt Forced to Leave Their Homes

By Saturday, the last 28 people living in vehicles on Rydin Road were relocated by Richmond’s Public Works and Police departments....

Black woman wearing a face mask with the word vote on it

03 Oct

NAACP Research Finds Black Voters Are Far From Being a Monolith

A research firm analyzed Black voter engagement and found some similarities and distinct differences, particularly when it accounted for age and gender....

A smiling Black man and woman with his arm around her shoulders and their heads together

03 Oct

Incluso en la decadencia, mi abuela todavía nos mantiene unidos

La abuela Arstella sentó las bases de la vida de varias generaciones de mi familia. Ahora nos toca a nosotros ocuparnos de sus necesidades físicas, mentales y emocionales....

Gov. Gavin Newsom standing at a microphone in front of banner that says "California's water supply in severe drought. Save Water. Save California."

02 Oct

On the Record With Governor Gavin Newsom: Saving Water & Building a More Resilient Future

California's climate has changed, causing worsening heat, wildfires, flooding and drought. We need to adapt, in part, by saving water, writes Gov. Gavin Newsom....

01 Oct

County Lifts Health Orders That Expanded COVID Testing Access Early in the Pandemic

Contra Costa County closed its dedicated COVID-19 testing sites, but free test kits are still available at libraries and county vaccination sites....

Crowd with signs, some that say "rent control now" or "housing is a human right." People of all ages are in the crowd, including children and seniors

30 Sep

Antioch City Council Approves Amended Rent Stabilization Ordinance

The Antioch City Council voted 3-2 Tuesday on a measure that will limit rent increases in the East Contra Costa County city....

A young Latina woman dressed in cap and gown with her father. They are holding up a Mexican flag. She is also holding a bouquet of flowers and her diploma holder.

28 Sep

Billions of Dollars Couldn’t Repay My Parents’ Love

A Mexican American college student from Antioch pays tribute to her immigrant parents for the sacrifices they made and lessons they taught her....

Front of a multi-story building with large sign that says LifeLong Medical Care William Jenkins Health Center

28 Sep

William Jenkins Health Center Finally Celebrates Opening

LifeLong Medical celebrated the opening of its Richmond location more than two years after the William Jenkins Health Center opened its doors....

A group of people, some standing and some in wheelchairs, some wearing masks and some not

27 Sep

What Inclusion for All Means: California Embraces Master Plan for Older Adults

Advocates met Sept. 20 in Sacramento at a conference for California's 10-year Master Plan for Aging, meant to address inequities for older and disabled people....