Zepeda Beats Butt in Game of Chance Tiebreaker to Win Council Seat
After Cesar Zepeda and Andrew Butt received the same number of votes for Richmond City Council District 2, the race was decided by chance....
06
Dec
05
Dec
Torres-Walker Keeps Antioch Council Seat by Three-Vote Margin
After appearing to finish in third place, Tamisha Torres-Walker held on to her Antioch City Council seat with just three votes more than Joy Motts....
02
Dec
Big Business, Corruption and Blind Following Mar Voting for Some East Bay Residents
For some, voting is a demonstration of democracy and people power. But some East Bay residents don't believe in the electoral system or that their vote counts....
02
Dec
District 2 Council Race Ends Tied, Will Be Decided by Game of Chance Friday
Candidates Andrew Butt and Cesar Zepeda received the same number of votes in the race for City Council District 2, prompting a tiebreaker....
11
Nov
Initial Indications Point to Low Voter Turnout in Richmond
Richmond residents voted for a new mayor, three new City Council members and rent control in the midterm election on Tuesday....
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....
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....
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....
17
Oct
Obstacles Exclude Disadvantaged Voters from Democratic Process
Efforts to disenfranchise voters — particularly persons who are disabled or not white — were the focus of a Sept. 30 Ethnic Media Services briefing....
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....
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....
