Former WCCUSD Student Becomes Its First Black Woman Superintendent
Incoming West Contra Costa schools Superintendent Cynthia Cotton has been a student, parent of a student trustee and administrator in WCCUSD....
06
Jun
06
Jun
Richmond Area Public Schools to Get Air Filtration Upgrades
The Bay Area Air District Board of Directors approved sending $4 million to communities around the region to support home and school air filtration programs....
05
Jun
From Dark Clouds to Rainbow Flags: Richmond’s 11th Annual Pride Event Shines at Civic Center Plaza
Hundreds gathered at Civic Center Plaza on Sunday to celebrate the 11th annual Richmond Rainbow Pride, this year titled "Forged in Resistance, Shaped by Love."...
04
Jun
Hercules Cultural Festival Highlights City’s Diversity With Eats and Entertainment
The Hercules Cultural Festival drew 7,000 people to Refugio Valley Park on Sunday afternoon for seven hours of family-friendly fun with food and performances....
04
Jun
Contra Costa Animal Services Hosting Free Adoption Event Saturday
Contra Costa Animal Services is one of many animal shelters offering free or nearly free pet adoptions Saturday for California Adopt-a-Pet Day....
04
Jun
Air Quality Advisory Extended Through Thursday Due to Canadian Wildfire Smoke
The Bay Area Air District has extended an air quality advisory through Thursday because of wildfire smoke coming from Canada. It was first issued Monday....
03
Jun
Richmond Youth Use Art to Heal, Lead and Organize
In Richmond, young people are empowering themselves with art, using spaces provided by local organizations and community hubs....
03
Jun
RFD Moves Toward Better Medical Services
Richmond on May 27 moved forward with the beginnings of a years-long transition to the Fire Department offering paramedic services, a higher level of care....
03
Jun
Refinery Report Finds Blame for Three-Day February Fire
Not enough workers, training or supervision and contractors not following the timing of a work permit were among factors in the Feb. 1 Martinez refinery fire....
02
Jun
Richmond Police Commission to Get New Investigator
The Richmond City Council approved a $50,000 contract for an interim investigator for the Community Police Review Commission. ...
29
May
Bay Area Teams Step Up to Strike Out Hate
The San Francisco Giants and Oakland Roots are teaming up with the California Civil Rights Department’s CA vs Hate initiative....
27
May
Antioch Advances Homekey+ Application for Supportive Housing
If approved, a hotel would become a permanent housing site for homeless families and individuals who have experienced behavioral health issues....
27
May
‘It Crashed Into My Life’: How a Latina Leader Lives—and Leads—with PTSD
"it has made me more empathetic, more human, and more aware of the urgency to build systems that prioritize mental wellness as much as any other public policy."...
25
May
Pittsburg Police Union Calls on City to Support Officers
The Pittsburg Police Officers Association says the department is struggling with poor officer retention and some of the lowest pay in the county....
23
May
Experts Discuss Potential Rise of Authoritarianism, Demise of Democracy in the U.S.
As President Trump asserts his powers, concerns are mounting that the U.S. is heading toward authoritarianism and the end of democracy....
