Tap Into Transit: BART Opens Gates to Easier Way to Pay
BART riders can now tap their Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express debit or credit cards as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay at the fare gates....
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Aug
18
Aug
Hundreds Attend Bay Point’s First Community Resource Fair
The inaugural Bay Point Community Resource Fair on Saturday was designed to connect residents with free services, critical resources and a sense of community....
16
Aug
Supervisors OK 4-Year Plan to Establish County Black Wellness Hub
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors unanimously greenlit a three-phase implementation plan for the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub....
15
Aug
Sanctuary City Status for Antioch Still in Limbo
A sanctuary city policy has sat awaiting consideration in Antioch since President Trump's election in November. City Council indicated it is still on the table....
15
Aug
Next Antioch City Clerk Will Be Appointed, Not Elected
Antioch says it could save close to $1 million by having the council appoint a city clerk, instead of holding a special election after Melissa Rhodes resigned....
13
Aug
Hospital Incident Spurs Push to End ICE Collaboration in Contra Costa
Healthcare workers joined community advocates Tuesday in urging Contra Costa supervisors to halt sheriff cooperation with federal immigration enforcement....
13
Aug
Contra Costa Supes Appoint New Health Director Who Held Similar Job in SF
The Contra Costa Health director will be Dr. Grant Colfax, who previously led the San Francisco Public Health Department and AIDS policy under President Obama....
12
Aug
Richmond Police Release Footage of Officer-Involved Shooting That Killed Man
Angel Montano appears to have been experiencing a mental health episode and armed with knives when he was shot and killed Aug. 4 by Richmond Police....
12
Aug
‘Action Is About Support’: New AUSD Superintendent Meets the Community
Newly appointed Antioch Unified School District superintendent Dr. Darnise Williams was formerly welcomed at a meet-and-greet on Aug. 2....
11
Aug
North Richmond Block Party Connects Renters With Pathways to Homeownership
The Buy Back the Jets block party in North Richmond aimed to connect Las Deltas residents with tools and resources to buy a home in their neighborhood....
11
Aug
Bay Area Transit Agencies Say Bye-Bye to Long Transfers, Prepare to Get in Sync
The Big Sync, a coordinated effort among Bay Area bus and rail public transportation operators, means schedule changes and, ideally, easier transfers....
11
Aug
Park District Acquires 140 Acres for Future Parkland in East County
A 140-acre tract of woodlands and grassland south of Antioch and southwest of Brentwood will be preserved as part of the future Deer Valley Regional Park....
08
Aug
Antioch Police Oversight Commission Considers Removing Member Over Frequent Absences
The Antioch Police Oversight Commission has plans to consider ousting one of its own for what some members call “persistent” and “habitual” absences....
06
Aug
New Senior Care Center Opens in El Sobrante
The Center for Elders' Independence on Friday opened a new PACE, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, center on San Pablo Dam Road....
06
Aug
New Regionwide Transit Pass Now Arriving After Pilot Programs Yield Positive Results
Following the success of trials of an unlimited Bay Area transit pass, universities and major employers are deciding whether to join the BayPass program....
