Challenges Persist for Homeowners of Color, but Help is Available
Homeowners of color, including one from Richmond, their attorneys, and housing experts spoke on a panel Nov. 2 for Ethnic Media Services....
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Nov
15
Oct
San Pablo Renters to Rally for City Council Approval of Rent Control
Contra Costa-ACCE will lead the "The Rent Is Too Damn High! San Pablo City Council Rally for Rent Control" Monday at 5 p.m. at San Pablo City Hall....
07
Aug
Renters in Pittsburg, San Pablo Demand Passage of Rent Stabilization Ordinances
On Monday, Aug. 7, renters will attend the San Pablo and Pittsburg City Council meetings to urge local policymakers to pass rent stabilization ordinances....
26
Jul
Antioch Council Passes Ordinance to Protect Tenants
Though the state has some anti-harassment protections for tenants, Antioch did not have any until now, following a 3-1 vote Tuesday by City Council....
13
Jul
Jovanka Beckles Seeks ‘Green New Deal’ for Richmond in State Senate Campaign
"I am the most diverse candidate running in this election. Black. Latin. Immigrant. Queer. Woman. Mental health professional," says Jovanka Beckles....
28
Apr
Antioch Opens Housing and Service Center for Homeless People
Opportunity Village will provide mental health and substance abuse support while giving formerly unhoused people a roof over their heads....
19
Apr
I’ve Watched Antioch Go Downhill as Prices Go Up
As I've grown from a teen growing up in Antioch to a single mom raising her kids here, I've seen the city downgrade and become unaffordable....
09
Feb
Advocates File Lawsuits Against Bay Area Cities, Alleging Housing Plan Failures
Richmond is one of a dozen Bay Area cities sued so far by housing advocates who allege they are failing to do their part to meet housing needs....
05
Feb
El Cerrito Joins Other California Communities With ‘Prohousing’ Designation
El Cerrito was recognized for housing-friendly policies, joining a list of seven other California cities and counties to get the "prohousing" designation....
02
Feb
Q&A: Doria Robinson on Shared Responsibility for Richmond’s Long-Term Future
New council member Doria Robinson spoke to The CC Pulse about housing, Chevron and what her election means for Urban Tilth, which she has led since 2007....
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....
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....
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....
26
Aug
Richmond Voters to Decide Fate of Proposed Rules to Strengthen Rent Control
A group of Richmond tenants and housing rights activists launched a campaign Wednesday in support of the rent control initiative that will appear on the ballot....
25
Aug
Antioch City Council Passes Rent Stabilization Law After More Than a Year of Trying
The Antioch City Council passed a rent stabilization ordinance Tuesday night before a cheering room full of renters and advocates....
