Pittsburg Planning Commission Chair Appointed to City Council
Pittsburg City Council voted Monday to appoint Arlene Kobata, chair of the city’s Planning Commission, to its vacant seat for the rest of the term. ...
15
Jan
15
Jan
Former Pittsburg Mayor Becomes First African American Woman on Board of Supervisors
Shanelle Scales-Preston was sworn in Tuesday as Contra Costa's first Black female supervisor; Candace Anderson, as chair, and Diane Burgis, vice chair....
13
Jan
Stephenshaw Delivers 2026 California Budget Amid Wildfire Crisis
California Department of Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw presented the state’s $322.3 billion proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year on Jan. 10. ...
13
Jan
Richmond Gets $9.5 Million Federal Grant to Improve Streets
Improvements will include incorporating traffic calming measures such as lane reductions and adding bicycle and pedestrian improvements....
08
Jan
Four Candidates Remain for Open Pittsburg City Council Seat
Pittsburg City Council narrowed the choices for its vacant seat, inching closer to appointing a new colleague they hope will “hit the ground running.” ...
08
Jan
Q&A: ‘Health, Equity and Opportunity for All’ Is Supervisor Gioia’s Main Goal
The Pulse spoke with Contra Costa County District 1 Supervisor John Gioia about his accomplishments in 2024 and his goals moving forward....
06
Jan
Meet Some of the People Hoping to Land on Pittsburg City Council
Pittsburg City Council in a special meeting Monday will interview the candidates for the seat vacated by now-Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston....
03
Jan
Get Ready for Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafés in California
A new California law permits licensed cannabis dispensaries to add sit-in cafés to their sites, though the cannabis cafés would need local approval first....
31
Dec
We Shouldn’t Need the SAFETY Act to Protect LGBTQ+ Students — But We Do
The Support Academic Futures and Educators for Today’s Youth Act, or SAFETY Act, becomes California law Wednesday to protect LGBTQ+ students....
24
Dec
How Biden Lost the ‘Narrative War’ on Immigration
Experts at the nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute argue that Biden’s record on immigration was far better than public perception suggests....
23
Dec
Richmond Mayor Addresses Public Safety in ‘State of the City’ Days After Police Chief Decries Defunding
At 2024's last Richmond City Council meeting, Mayor Eduardo Martinez delivered the "State of the City" and Richmond became a sanctuary city for trans people....
19
Dec
San Pablo ‘Cop Campus’ Continues to Create Controversy and Discontent With Council
The San Pablo City Council appointed a new mayor and vice mayor at its last meeting of the year amid increasing calls to oust members. ...
19
Dec
Pittsburg Council Members, Not the Public, Will Choose Scales-Preston’s Replacement
Pittsburg will save around half a million dollars by appointing a replacement when Shanelle Scales-Preston leaves for the Board of Supervisors. ...
18
Dec
Supervisor Federal Glover Hears Praise on Last Day of 24-Year Tenure
Tuesday was Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors chair Federal Glover's last day as an elected official after nearly three decades of political life....
13
Dec
Critical Federal Health Safety Nets Are on the Trump Administration’s Chopping Block
The Trump administration may cut safety nets including Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program....
