29
Jul
29
Jul
County Gives All Clear After Flaring at Chevron Refinery
Contra Costa County health officials gave the "all clear" shortly after flaring was reported Tuesday afternoon at the Chevron Richmond refinery....
29
Jul
Deputy Sheriffs Union Donates to Recall D.A. Becton Campaign
The Contra Costa County Deputy Sheriffs Association has donated $50,000 in support of the effort to recall District Attorney Diana Becton....
27
Jul
Experts Warn ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Bring Harm to Health, Climate and Economy
American Community Media hosted a panel discussion July 11 on the impacts of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" on the economy, healthcare and the environment....
27
Jul
Padilla Introduces Permanent Residency Legislation
Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., reintroduced legislation Friday that could open up a pathway to permanent residency for millions of undocumented immigrants....
25
Jul
Community Demands End to ICE Collaboration at Contra Costa TRUTH Act Forum; Sheriff Refuses
The Board of Supervisors hosted a forum Tuesday that outlines local law enforcement's level of cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement....
25
Jul
Historic East Brother Light Station Needs Money to Continue Operations
Operations and public access to the historic East Brother Light Station are at risk if repairs to the Richmond island's only access point are not funded....
25
Jul
Transportation Officials Look to Get More Funding and People on Board
As Bay Area transit agencies face budget deficits, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission discussed strategies to stabilize and expand public transit....
25
Jul
Economic Strain Replaces Social Justice as Top Issue for Young Californians, Poll Finds
A recent poll found that economic concerns such as increased cost of living and inflation have become the top voting issue for young Californians....
24
Jul
California Dept. of Public Health Recommends Vaccines for Students
The California Department of Public Health recommends that families make sure their children's vaccinations are up to date as the new school year approaches....
22
Jul
For Many Grads Like Me, a College Degree Isn’t a Guarantee
The author advocates giving students "real tools, real information and real options to thrive in today’s economy and get them where they want to be."...
22
Jul
EdSource: State Joins Lawsuit Over Trump Ban on Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants
California and 20 other states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for barring undocumented immigrants from more than 12 public benefit programs....
22
Jul
West Nile Virus Detected in County
A California scrub jay in San Ramon is the first bird in Contra Costa County this year to test positive for West Nile virus....
21
Jul
I Went Back to L.A. After the ICE Raids. One of My Favorite Areas Felt Like a Ghost Town
A local high school student writes about her family's recent trip to Los Angeles following immigration raids and how it differed from other visits....
21
Jul
Supervisors Holding Forum Tuesday to Discuss Cooperation With ICE
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will host a forum Tuesday on local immigration enforcement activities and the state TRUTH Act....
