Antioch: Motts Appears to Win Council Seat From Torres-Walker, Who Won It in 2020
Joy Motts appears set to return to the Antioch City Council, beating the person who took her seat in 2020, Tamisha Torres-Walker....
09
Nov
09
Nov
California ’22 Mid-Term: Historic Wave of Black Candidates Set to Win Election
For the first time in California history, there is a chance that three Black state constitutional officers will be elected to serve in office at the same time....
08
Nov
Experts Address Doubts About Election Process
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber spoke ahead of Election Day about the electoral process, election deniers and making sure your vote counts....
03
Nov
Native American Vote Has to Overcome Many Barriers
Native Americans are prevented from voting in many ways, but when they do vote, they can make a huge difference, like helping President Biden win Arizona....
28
Oct
Q&A: In His ‘Last Rodeo, Win or Lose’ Nat Bates Considers His Legacy
City Council member Nat Bates spoke to the Pulse about his efforts to become mayor of Richmond again and his hopes to teach young people about politics....
27
Oct
Who Will Replace Tom Butt as Richmond’s Mayor?
Richmond Mayor Tom Butt is approaching the end of his political career, and four men are vying to take his spot leading the city government....
24
Oct
Antioch District 4 Council Race Features 2 Incumbents, Retired Cop, Police Commissioner
A former Richmond Police lieutenant, a police commissioner and two current council members are vying for a seat on the Antioch City Council....
20
Oct
Elections ’22: Prop 26 and Prop 27 Are Dueling to Make Sports Gambling Legal
On Nov. 8, California voters have a choice between two ballot initiatives to legalize and tax sports betting: Prop 26 and Prop 27....
19
Oct
Incumbent’s Rivalries Resurface in Antioch District 1 City Council Race
Antioch City Council member Tamisha Torres-Walker is running against the woman she unseated in 2020 and a woman who called for her resignation....
18
Oct
Two Trustee Spots Up for Grabs on West Contra Costa Board of Education
Three candidates for two WCCUSD school board seats spoke to The CC Pulse about teacher and staff shortages, COVID protocols and more....
15
Oct
Teens Ask City Council Candidates About the Issues
In a youth-led forum hosted by the Safe Return Project, Richmond City Council candidates addressed public safety, food insecurity and quality of life....
14
Oct
Public Safety, Measure U Debated by Richmond Mayoral Candidates
The four men running for mayor debated on Oct. 6 issues facing the city, including public safety, homelessness and Measure U at Hilltop Community Church....
06
Sep
Props 26 and 27 Could Help Some Tribes, But Not All
Props 26 and 27 would change Indian gaming, but some tribes — like the Lytton band, which operates a casino in San Pablo — don't stand to benefit....
02
Sep
Former Richmond Mayor Nat Bates is Running Again
Nat Bates has been Richmond mayor twice before, both times in the 1970s. In 2014, he lost the job to Tom Butt. Now, he wants the job again....
19
Jul
Q&A: Shawn Dunning Made Richmond His Home. Now, He Wants to Lead It
Shawn Dunning says he would bring a new approach to governing Richmond if elected mayor: "I'm not restrained by doing things the way they've always been done."...
