Contra Costa County Finally Returns to Orange Tier
Contra Costa County last reached the orange tier, which allows indoor dining and religious services at 50% capacity, on Oct. 27....
14
Apr
13
Apr
Biden Taps Former Richmond Chief Chris Magnus to Lead Border Patrol
Chris Magnus set himself apart as Richmond's chief of police. Now, President Joe Biden plans to nominate him to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection....
07
Apr
Richmond Will Get $20.81 Million In Federal Money
Richmond will get the money in two payments under the American Rescue Plan. The city hopes to approve a new budget June 22, following three community meetings....
30
Mar
Contra Costa Opens Vaccine Eligibility to Everyone 16 and Up
Thanks to a strong increase in supply, everyone 16 and older who lives or works in Contra Costa County is eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine....
29
Mar
WCC School Board Approves Hybrid Reopening Plan
West Contra Costa schools are set to open April 19 for partial in-person learning after a 4-1 vote by the board of education on Friday....
18
Mar
WCCUSD Charter School Committee Sets Priorities and Explores Updates to Board Policy
The WCCUSD charter school committee discussed its priorities and updating board policy in accordance with changes to California charter school law....
15
Mar
Bay Area Health Officers Endorse All Three Vaccines
Getting vaccinated against the coronavirus is more important than whether it is made by Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson, say Bay Area health officials....
12
Mar
Contra Costa County Moves to Red Tier; Indoor Dining Allowed Sunday
Contra Costa's return to the red tier under California coronavirus restrictions will allow restaurants, schools and more to resume some in-person activity....
11
Mar
Richmond Council Does Not Agree on Budget-Guiding Principles
The Richmond City Council failed to reach a consensus Tuesday on budget-guiding principles intended to support long-term fiscal sustainability....
04
Mar
Antoine Whittley’s Family Keeps Up Search for Him and Closure
Three weeks after 17-year-old Antoine Whittley disappeared from the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, his family and police are still searching for answers....
01
Mar
School Board Urged to Plan In-Person Reopening
Parents, teachers and two private schools and a district that have reopened addressed the WCCUSD board in a meeting on in-person learning amid the coronavirus....
24
Feb
Council Reverses Hilltop Decision, Picks New Location for Safe Parking Program
The Richmond City Council switched gears on the location of a site for people living in their cars, now favoring the Civic Center over Hilltop Mall....
19
Feb
COVID-19 Vaccine Open to Contra Costa Teachers, More Essential Workers
Contra Costa County residents who work in childcare, education, food, agriculture or emergency services are now eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine....
10
Feb
Chevron Oil Spill Is Under Investigation
Supervisor John Gioia said Chevron will be held financially responsible for leaking hundreds of gallons of oil into San Francisco Bay off Point Richmond....
05
Feb
Homeless Parking Pilot Program Heading to Hilltop Mall or Civic Center
Richmond will establish a pilot parking program with services for homeless people living in their cars at a Hilltop Mall or Civic Center parking lot....
