Richmond Asks Property Not to Raise Seniors’ Rent
Richmond City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to ask the owners of the Heritage Park at Hilltop senior living community not to impose a planned rent increase....
30
Nov
29
Nov
New ‘Glydcars’ Transit System Potentially Headed to East County
The East Contra Costa County Dynamic Personal Micro Transit project would use zero-emission, autonomous, four-person Glydcars, if implemented....
29
Nov
Air District Issues 4 Violations to Chevron Over Monday’s Refinery Flaring
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued four notices of violation to Chevron connected to Monday's flaring episode at its Richmond refinery....
28
Nov
Veil of Fire and Smoke Over Richmond From What Chevron Says Is a Flare
The sky over Richmond turned black with smoke around 4 p.m. Monday, with flames shooting from the Chevron refinery in what the company called a flaring event....
27
Nov
Smoke at Chevron Refinery Caused by Flaring Activity After Power Loss
Smoke was seen over the Chevron refinery in Richmond on Monday afternoon due to a partial loss of power that caused flaring activity....
20
Nov
Community Members Call for Police Oversight Committee at Antioch Council Meeting
Advocacy group Reimagine Antioch at the City Council meeting this week called for transparency and community oversight regarding the city's Police Department....
17
Nov
Antioch Council Does a U-Turn on Approach to Sideshows
After advancing an ordinance that would have targeted sideshow spectators, the Antioch City Council decided Tuesday to target sideshow organizers instead....
16
Nov
Pittsburg School District Sued Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct of Former Coach
A lawsuit filed this week against the Pittsburg Unified School District alleges two former students were sexually abused by a coach at Pittsburg High School....
14
Nov
Pittsburg to Install Safety Measure at Five School Crossings
The city of Pittsburg will begin the installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons around school sites this month to improve pedestrian safety. ...
08
Nov
Richmond Approves New Cameras for Law Enforcement
Richmond City Council on Tuesday approved 70 new automatic license plate readers and 40 pan-tilt-zoom cameras to prevent and solve crime....
08
Nov
Supervisors Hear Annual Report on Homelessness
Contra Costa Health Services gave a report Tuesday on homelessness in Contra Costa County to the Board of Supervisors. Cost of living is a key factor....
27
Oct
To Deter Sideshows, Antioch Sets Its Sights on Spectators
Antioch could target spectators at sideshows. But not all council members are convinced that an ordinance targeting bystanders would reduce sideshows....
25
Oct
City of Richmond Officially Stands With People of Palestine
After hearing over five hours of public comment, the Richmond City Council passed a resolution Tuesday in solidarity with the Palestinian people of Gaza....
24
Oct
California, 32 Other States Sue Social Media Company Meta Over Alleged Harm to Children
The lawsuit alleges that Meta purposely created addictive and harmful social media platforms that it then markets to children....
19
Oct
Contra Costa County Seeks Member for Transportation Advisory Group
The Contra Costa Transportation Authority's Citizen Advisory Committee offers advice and makes recommendations to the CCTA Board of Directors....
