Crime Is Down in Richmond. New Reporting Could Push Numbers Back Up
Richmond Police says property and violent crimes have decreased, but changes in how it reports data could make the numbers go up even if crime doesn't.
Civil Rights in Education Come Under Threat
The future of education and civil rights for marginalized students may soon be in jeopardy, a panel of experts warned Jan. .
30 January, 2023
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Nominees Sought for 2023 Youth Hall of Fame
People have until Feb. 17 to nominate someone who is 12-18 years old for the 2023 Contra Costa County Youth Hall of Fame Awards.
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Jan. 31 Is Deadline for Signing Up for Health Insurance in California
The open enrollment period for Californians to secure health insurance plans ends Jan. 31. Lower-cost options are available, depending on income.
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Owner Wants Lady J’s Soul Food to Be ‘a Family Reunion’
Jacqueline Williams opened the restaurant Lady J's with her sister to bring soul food in a homey environment to Pittsburg.
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Report: Cops Search Black California Teens Six Times More Than White Peers
The California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board released its annual report on policing in December, which looked at 58 law enforcement agencies.
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Pro-Immigrant Policy Unlikely in Near Future, Experts Say
With a conservative House of Representatives and Supreme Court, immigration rights advocates say immediate positive changes to immigration policy seem unlikely.
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State Water Officials Create Interagency Drought Planning Task Force
Though the recent storms has improved California's drought conditions, state water leaders are preparing for the inevitable dry season soon to come.
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Future of BART Likely to Hinge on Voter-Approved Funding Measure, Officials Say
Revenue is down along with ridership, jeopardizing BART's long-term future, the agency says. Transportation officials are considering turning to the voters.
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Crime Is Down in Richmond. New Reporting Could Push Numbers Back Up
Richmond Police says property and violent crimes have decreased, but changes in how it reports data could make the numbers go up even if crime doesn't.
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