I’m Reaching the End of My Rope, but I’m Still Holding On
A local young man opens up about his mental health: "It seems so funny to think I thought I had a grasp on it before," he writes....
31
Jul
31
Jul
Unions Flex Muscle Not Seen in Decades
In the hottest labor summer in 40 years, unions are demanding better contracts for working people who can’t live on their paychecks....
28
Jul
The Internet Brings Out the Worst in Us
The veil of anonymity is said to reveal the worst in people. When I played online multiplayer games for the first time, I was called slurs for the first time....
28
Jul
UC, DOE Hosted Webinar to Help Students Prepare for Student Loan Repayment
With federal student loan repayment and interest resuming soon, borrowers should be aware of their payment options, including income-based plans....
28
Jul
Chemtrade Fined $1.15 Million for Air Quality Violations at Richmond Plant
A company that provides industrial chemicals was fined $1.15 million Thursday for air quality violations at its sulfuric acid manufacturing plant in Richmond....
27
Jul
California Launches Hotline to Make Reporting Hate Crimes Easier
In response to an increase in hate crimes, the California Civil Rights Department launched a hotline and online portal for hate crimes and incidents in May....
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....
26
Jul
Richmond Firefighters’ Union Takes Unanimous Vote of No Confidence Against Fire Chief
The firefighters allege that the chief has allowed staffing levels to get so low they have been forced to work an unreasonable number of hours with no time off....
25
Jul
Overcrowding at Contra Costa Shelter Puts Animals at Risk
In part one of a series about Contra Costa Animal Services and pet adoption, a look at overcrowding in the shelter and the deadly consequences it can have. ...
24
Jul
In Fight Against Substance Use Disorder, Calif. Health Advocates Focus on Mental Health, Education
Programs such as See Her Bloom help Black women with substance abuse disorders by sharing resources and allowing women to tell their stories....
24
Jul
EdSource: West Contra Costa Unified Among Districts Struggling to Staff Special Education Classes
More than 200 special education paraprofessional positions in West Contra Costa Unified School District — about 33% — are unfilled, despite recruitment efforts....
23
Jul
Antioch Officers, Chief Don’t Show Up for Hearing on Racial Justice Act
Antioch police officers subpoenaed to testify didn't appear for a hearing over whether they — and other officers — violated California's Racial Justice Act....
23
Jul
California to Provide Free Immigration Legal Help for Undocumented Farmworkers
California farmworkers in state labor investigations will soon be able to access free legal services to safely report bad-acting employers.....
23
Jul
East County NAACP Praises Retiring Antioch Police Chief Ford, Calls for Community Input in Naming His Successor
NAACP East County chapter President Odessa Lefrancois said Ford facilitated difficult conversations, visiting barber and beauty shops and more....
21
Jul
On the Brink of a Possible Strike, Richmond UPS Workers Are Staying Prepared
With their contract nearing expiration, about 30 UPS Teamsters met early Thursday in Richmond to rehearse picketing for a potential strike. ...
