Pittsburg Teen Says Peers Vape to ‘Escape’ From Stress
A Contra Costa high school athlete talked to the Pulse about why some of his fellow teens turn to vaping and why he doesn't....
06
Dec
03
Dec
Isolation Common Among Local Elders During Pandemic
Four older women who live in Richmond or San Pablo share how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their lives and their mental health....
02
Dec
Being Back in School Presents Its Own Challenges
Students from two West Contra Costa high schools tell the Pulse how they feel about being back in school in the final installment in a series....
01
Dec
Registration Still Open for First California Community College Esports Tournament
Anyone with a California community college email address may sign up to play Madden or Rocket League competitively in a new esports tournament this month....
30
Nov
Richmond Censures Mayor, Approves Interim City Manager
The City Council approved the acting city manager for a three-month term that could become permanent and accused Mayor Tom Butt of sharing private information....
30
Nov
Vaccination Protects Children from the Dangers of COVID-19
California Surgeon General and pediatrician Dr. Nadine Burke Harris says the COVID-19 vaccine gives children "an essential layer of protection."...
30
Nov
La vacunación protege a los niños de los peligros de la COVID-19
Cirujana General de California: La vacunación no solo ayuda a prevenir resultados alarmantes, sino que reduce el contagio del virus a nuestros seres queridos....
29
Nov
Workers Putting Themselves First — by Quitting
As the pandemic forced people to rethink their priorities, the "Great Resignation" has seen millions quit their jobs in search of better work-life balance....
27
Nov
New Campaign Addresses Food Insecurity Affecting 8 Million Californians
To bring awareness to food insecurity, this month the California Association of Food Banks launched an anti-hunger initiative called Everyone to the Table....
25
Nov
Teens Thankful for Life and the Little Things on Second COVID Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving comes around for the second time in the pandemic, Kennedy students tell us they're grateful for their loved ones, their health and even school....
24
Nov
After Escaping Abuse, Immigrant Victims Forced to Endure Long Waits With Little Hope
Many people of all genders who have survived domestic violence come to the U.S. to escape their abusers. But that's far from the end of their troubles....
23
Nov
I’m Thankful for My Vegan Diet Full of Love
Thanksgiving gives one young woman the opportunity to share the love and nostalgia of the holidays with her family through her vegan diet....
22
Nov
A Special Time in History: Young People Reflect On Their Lives During COVID-19
A single mom, a college senior, an entrepreneur and a hair stylist/makeup artist share how the pandemic has affected their lives....
19
Nov
Parents Complain About WCCUSD Vaccine Mandate
The West Contra Costa school board also decided Wednesday to allow fundraising to resume on campus and to honor Sikh and Indigenous Americans....
18
Nov
City Council Rejects New Fireworks Ordinance, Will Look For Other Solutions
City Council voted down an ordinance that would have made it illegal to possess, sell, store, use, display, ignite or discharge fireworks in Richmond....
