Pittsburg City Council Unofficially Supports Prop. 36
While all members support Prop. 36, which would increase penalties on some thefts and drug crimes, the Pittsburg City Council shied away from backing it....
10
Oct
03
Oct
Antioch Police Confirm Reported Prowler Was Mountain Lion Wednesday Night
Antioch police responded Wednesday to a report of a prowler behind their home in the 200 block of William Reed Drive. The prowler wasn't human....
03
Oct
Richmond Renaissance to Develop New Arts Corridor
Richmond City Council voted to award up to $50,000 to Independent Arts and Media, fiscal sponsor of Richmond Renaissance, to plan an arts corridor....
03
Oct
Antioch Mayor Introduces New City Manager, Filling Longtime Vacancy
Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe said in a statement that Bessie Scott's extensive background in police accountability and reform will aid Antioch....
02
Oct
West County School Board Names Interim Superintendent
The West Contra Costa Unified School District Board of Education has named Kim Moses to become interim superintendent after Kenneth Hurst retires....
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....
19
Sep
San Pablo City Council Gives Elected Officials a Raise, Renames Columbus Day
San Pablo City Council members will be paid $1,422 per month by the end of the year. The city clerk and city treasurer will see their pay increase to $312....
18
Sep
Pittsburg’s Dream Courts Get Closer to Becoming Reality
A new sports complex and a hotel appear to be headed for Pittsburg, which could both boost tourism and economic development in the city....
13
Sep
‘Pedie’ Perez May Soon Have Richmond Street Named for Him
Richmond City Council unanimously approved measures that could see a section of street renamed for "Pedie" Perez and would try to prevent nepotism....
13
Sep
Agency Gives San Pablo Small Businesses, Economy a Boost
San Pablo City Council on Sept. 3 heard from the city's Economic Development Corporation and moved toward giving its own members a raise....
12
Sep
‘This Is About Racism’: Allegations of Improper Meeting Among Antioch Council’s Black Members Go Unproven
In the latest example of Antioch's racial and political divides, the City Council's Black members were hit with allegations that could not be proven....
09
Sep
Pinole Chief of Police Retires After 36 Years
Pinole Police Chief Neil Gang, known for his approach to police reform, retired last week after working for 36 years in law enforcement....
06
Sep
Contra Costa County Launches Expanded Basic Health Care Coverage
Contra Costa County this week launched its expanded Basic Health Care coverage for uninsured residents, which no longer considers immigration status....
05
Sep
WCCUSD Finally Passes Budget to Keep Financial Control
Two months after failing to pass a budget, the West Contra Costa school board adopted its 2024-25 budget and will maintain local control of district finances. ...
05
Sep
Advocates Express Outrage and Disappointment as Calif. Reparations Bills Stall in Legislature
Advocates from across California protested at the Capitol after the Legislature failed to bring two critical reparations bills to the floor for a full vote....
