SNAP Delays Sign of Greater Threat to Social Safety Net, Advocates Say
Advocates say the delay to SNAP, or CalFresh, benefits this month is only one part of the plan to dismantle safety net programs....
11
Nov
10
Nov
Attorneys General Fight Federal Attempts to Claw Back Food Benefits
A battle over whether the government is required to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in November has escalated to the Supreme Court....
10
Nov
Pittsburg Weighs Concerns and ‘High Hopes’ for New Mental Health and Recovery Center
Pittsburg will get Contra Costa's first sobering center and try to fill a gap in East County youth services, but the project isn't without community concerns. ...
10
Nov
Not A ‘Battle’ Antioch Wants: Second Controversial Housing Project Gets Council Greenlight
Antioch City Council approved the Wildflower Station Townhomes 2 project from DeNova Homes to fend off the threat of being sued but doesn't seem happy about it....
07
Nov
‘Keep Fighting’: North Richmond Pushes on After EPA Cancels $19 Million Climate Grant
What was meant to be North Richmond's first sanctuary for air-quality disasters and extreme heat is stalled after the Trump administration revoked its funding....
06
Nov
County OKs $21 Million for Emergency CalFresh/SNAP Funding
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors declared a local emergency this week over disruptions in allocation of federal food funding....
05
Nov
‘We Put Our Money Where Our Mouth Is’: Contra Costa to Cover Partial SNAP Payments
Supervisors on Tuesday approved the issuance of debit cards to be loaded with about half of a family’s typical monthly CalFresh benefit....
03
Nov
Contra Costa Residents Optimistic Prop 50 Would Bring Positive Changes to Congress
Prop 50 would authorize a temporary redrawing of the state's congressional district map, a move Gov. Gavin Newsom says is necessary to restore balance....
31
Oct
Where to Find Free Food in Contra Costa County Amid Looming SNAP Delays
To supplement any potential replacement benefits, we’re providing a list of free food distribution sites and discounts for those in East and West Contra Costa....
31
Oct
Proposition 50 Voting Guide: What to Do If You Need a New Ballot or Made a Mistake
If voters made a mistake on their ballot, it got damaged, or they never received one, they can contact the county or go to a polling place for a replacement....
30
Oct
Antioch to Reconsider Opposition to Housing Project
Antioch City Council decided this week that it would reconsider its stance on a housing development that it previously indicated displeasure with....
29
Oct
California Sues Federal Government for Halting SNAP Benefits
Amid the federal government shutdown, the USDA under President Donald Trump announced that it would not roll out food stamps for the month of November....
26
Oct
Antioch Kicks Off General Plan Update Process
Antioch officials have begun a two-year process that will revamp the city’s “blueprint” for decisions around development, transportation and public services....
23
Oct
Richmond Doesn’t Want to ‘Choose Sides,’ Stalls Again on Supporting Tribe’s Bid for Recognition
Richmond City Council again pushed a decision on whether to support the Muwekma Ohlone bid for federal recognition over concerns from other tribes....
23
Oct
At San Francisco Rally, Fears of Federal Deployment Around the Bay Area Remain
Despite President Trump canceling plans to send federal troops to San Francisco, uncertainty remains on whether the rest of the Bay Area will be spared....
