Newsom Wants to Change Criminal Justice and Healthcare in California
Change is coming to California’s oldest and most notorious prison and entire criminal justice system, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday....
24
Mar
22
Mar
Last Fiscal Year, Richmond’s Revenue Was Up and Spending Was Down
After a long day of bad weather, the city of Richmond got some good news on its financial state during Tuesday's Richmond City Council meeting....
15
Mar
Antioch City Council Suspends City Manager Cornelius Johnson
Antioch City Council voted Tuesday to suspend City Manager Cornelius Johnson. Mayor Lamar Thorpe and council member Tamisha Torres-Walker were not present....
08
Mar
Richmond Again Addresses Illegal Dumping
In its first in-person meeting since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Richmond City Council talked Tuesday about a constant issue: illegal dumping....
01
Mar
Richmond Considers Effects of Ending Pandemic State of Emergency
Richmond is considering ending its state of emergency over COVID-19, which could put an end to eviction moratoriums and virtual meetings....
27
Feb
Public Works Department to Brief Supervisors on Budget Troubles
The Contra Costa County Public Works Department says its budget issues have been caused or worsened by inflation and the pandemic, among other things....
26
Feb
U.S. Rep Barbara Lee Officially Kicks Off Senate Campaign at Laney College
Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, held the formal kick-off Saturday for her candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat that has been held by Dianne Feinstein since 1992....
23
Feb
Pittsburg Looks to Add Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Pittsburg City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution to apply for funding for electric vehicle charging stations....
22
Feb
Richmond Takes Another Step Forward With Public Bank East Bay
Richmond City Council approved having city officials discuss plans for the Public Bank East Bay with the other parties: Berkeley, Oakland and Alameda County....
21
Feb
Rep. Barbara Lee Joins Competitive Race to Replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Rep. Barbara Lee, the highest ranking Black woman in the U.S. Congress, said Tuesday she would enter the race to replace U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein....
08
Feb
Richmond Approves Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
Richmond City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan that should make it easier to get around the city on foot or via bike....
02
Feb
Q&A: Doria Robinson on Shared Responsibility for Richmond’s Long-Term Future
New council member Doria Robinson spoke to Richmond Pulse about housing, Chevron and what her election means for Urban Tilth, which she has led since 2007....
28
Jan
AARP Legislative Counsel Talks Congressional Progress for Seniors
No matter which side of the aisle a senior is on, there's a good chance they'll benefit from legislation Congress passed in 2022 that took effect this month....
25
Jan
Crime Is Down in Richmond. New Reporting Could Push Numbers Back Up
Richmond Police says property and violent crimes have decreased, but changes in how it reports data could make the numbers go up even if crime doesn't....
20
Jan
Pittsburg Takes Steps to Help Kids Get Safely to School, Raises Human Trafficking Awareness
The Pittsburg City Council on Tuesday recognized Human Trafficking Awareness Month and approved a measure to help make school crossings safer....
