A Boy’s Desire to Help Becomes a Community Celebration
A young boy's good intentions — and many steaming cups of hot chocolate later — manifested into about 300 free turkeys and even more hot plates of food served up...
06 Dec
04 Dec
2020 Census Promises to Be Most Hi-Tech Ever
Officials say this will be the most hi-tech census ever conducted with the vast majority of people living in the U.S. expected to fill out questionnaires online starting in mid-March....
15 Nov
Your Census Questions, Answered
In an effort to address questions and concerns regarding the census, Richmond Pulse tapped a census expert to answer questions from Richmond community members....
15 Nov
Census Takers Needed Across Contra Costa
Contra Costa County and the U.S. Census Bureau are seeking qualified individuals to conduct the 2020 Census throughout the county....
02 Oct
Contra Contra County Seeks Drug & Alcohol Advisory Board Members
A volunteer Contra Costa County board that studies issues regarding the treatment, prevention and recovery from alcohol and drug use is looking for several new board members....
27 Sep
Contra Costa County Census Grants Available
Contra Costa County this week released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for grants to help local organizations and agencies working to encourage participation of county residents in the 2020 U.S....
19 Sep
Contra Costa County Suspends Criminal Justice Admin Fees
People going through the criminal justice system in Contra Costa County will no longer have to pay certain administrative fees....
13 Sep
WCCUSD Board Addresses Bond Program With Its Oversight Committee
The West Contra Costa Unified school board met with its Citizens Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) on Wednesday to discuss ways to shape up the district’s school bond program in preparation...
02 Sep
Contra Costa County to Make Voting More Convenient with 24/7 Ballot Drop-Off Boxes
By Joel Umanzor JrContra Costa County is trying to make voting easier by installing 15 outdoor boxes where residents will be able to drop off their ballots at any time.Paul...
24 Aug
CCC President Resigns Following Investigation
Former Contra Costa College (CCC) president Katrina VanderWoude has resigned amidst a foggy investigation into complaints from staff, but left with a six-figure settlement....
21 Aug
Block Party Brings Services to the People
As the summer sun set over the Richmond sky, Jenna Galvan-Speers gave U.S. military veterans information about benefits available to them....
17 Jul
Naval Weapons Station to Become Regional Park
By Michael J. Fitzgerald | Photo credit: CNWS_Stephen JosephThe Concord Naval Weapons Station officially joined the East Bay Regional Park District July 13 in a ceremony at the former naval...
21 May
DA’s Office Launches First Diversion Program for Youth
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s office is launching its first Restorative Justice Diversion (RJD) program for youth who face incarceration, in hopes of shifting them towards the social services...
20 May
Contra Costa County Launches Juvenile Restorative Justice Program
Contra Costa County plans to begin training staff this summer for its first youth restorative justice diversion program, a joint effort of the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office, the...
01 May
Local Governments Seek Input on Federal Grant Spending
A county-wide survey to help determine community priorities for spending $60 million in expected funding from Community Development Block Grants and other federal programs is underway....
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