Pandemic Pushed Arrests Down, Report Shows
Stay-at-home orders and other efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 could help explain why arrests were down in California from early 2020 to mid-2021....
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Feb
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Feb
Contra Costa County Looking for New Members of Civil Grand Jury
Applications are open through March 24 for Contra Costa County residents who would like to serve as "citizen watchdogs" on the civil grand jury....
10
Feb
CDC Formally Adds COVID-19 Vaccine to Recommended Vaccine Regimen for Children, Adolescents
The CDC added the COVID-19 vaccine to its recommended immunization schedule that guides schools and health care providers....
09
Feb
RHS Student Wants to Take the N-Word ‘Out of People’s Vocabulary’
"The student used a slur and no one really cares. People are so blind to it that it makes me upset. It’s like we’re poisoned," writes a Richmond High student....
09
Feb
Advocates File Lawsuits Against Bay Area Cities, Alleging Housing Plan Failures
Richmond is one of a dozen Bay Area cities sued so far by housing advocates who allege they are failing to do their part to meet housing needs....
08
Feb
Richmond Approves Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
Richmond City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan that should make it easier to get around the city on foot or via bike....
07
Feb
Current Events Worsen Long-standing Trauma for Many Asian Elders
As Asian American and Pacific Islander elders deal with trauma caused by historical and contemporary violence, they struggle to access mental health care....
06
Feb
Tyre Nichols Almost Made it Home
The killing of Tyre Nichols at the hands of a Memphis Police special task force has sparked increased demands for police reform nationwide. ...
06
Feb
Salesian College Preparatory High School Again Undefeated in Tri-County-Rock League
Salesian College Prep won its final regular season boys varsity basketball game with a 77-32 victory over De Anza High on senior night Feb. 3....
05
Feb
Californians Encouraged to Cash in on Free State Park Admission Opportunities
Being on CalWORKS or Social Security or in the fourth grade or having a library card — those are a few of the ways to get into California state parks...
05
Feb
El Cerrito Joins Other California Communities With ‘Prohousing’ Designation
El Cerrito was recognized for housing-friendly policies, joining a list of seven other California cities and counties to get the "prohousing" designation....
03
Feb
School Board Recognizes Black History Month, Asked to Put Stop to Slur
At a meeting Wednesday in which the West Contra Costa school board recognized Black History Month, discussion turned to the use of racist language in schools....
02
Feb
Q&A: Doria Robinson on Shared Responsibility for Richmond’s Long-Term Future
New council member Doria Robinson spoke to Richmond Pulse about housing, Chevron and what her election means for Urban Tilth, which she has led since 2007....
01
Feb
Richmond Police Warn of ‘Hot Spots’ Where Strong-Arm Robberies Happened Recently
Police say a rise in robberies means people should pay attention to their surroundings and avoid walking while distracted and carrying valuables in plain sight....
01
Feb
Antioch Residents Fed Up With Recent Crime
Crime in Antioch rose in 2022 from 2021 but, overall, has declined over the past 10 years. Residents say there's still too much violence....
