New Laws for Motorists take Effect on Jan. 1
Law enforcement will be able to cite self-driving vehicle manufacturers for their cars traffic violations under one of California's upcoming vehicular laws....
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Dec
Mayor Martinez Under Scrutiny After Social Media Post and Apology
Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez has apologized for his posts about the Bondi Beach shooting, but some say it's not enough, including City Council members....
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Dec
Betty Reid Soskin, Civil Rights Activist, Park Ranger and Beloved Richmond Elder, Dies at 104
Betty Reid Soskin, a civil rights activist, historian and Richmond resident whose life spanned more than a century of American history, died Sunday at 104....
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Dec
A Richmond Christmas Tradition Continues at Porter Boys Tree Lot
The Porter Boys Tree Lot is a family business that has sold Christmas trees from the same spot in Richmond every holiday season for more than 50 years....
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Dec
WCCUSD Renews Another School Charter Despite Poor Performance
WCCUSD approved Voices West Contra Costa’s charter renewal but said the school needs to improve academic performance and recruitment of underrepresented groups....
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Dec
Betty Reid Soskin, Once the World’s Oldest Park Ranger, Dies at 104
Betty Reid Soskin, who was a national park ranger from the age of 85 to 100, has died at 104, the Rosie the Riveter Trust announced Sunday....
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Dec
Richmond City Attorney to Resign at Year’s End
Dave Aleshire will resign as Richmond's city attorney due to a health scare and travel demands but could still provide the city with legal services....
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Dec
Update: Antioch Reaches Settlement With Civil Rights Attorney in Police Misconduct Lawsuit
The settlement requires reforms to address major issues within the Antioch Police Department and an independent monitor for oversight and compliance....
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Dec
Settlement Agreement Announced in Antioch Police Misconduct Case
A civil rights lawsuit filed two years ago over Antioch Police misconduct is being resolved with a settlement that includes reforms of the department....
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Dec
10 Holiday Gifts Under $20
Gift giving isn’t about buying the most expensive, trendy or popular thing. It’s about showing appreciation for the people you care about....
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Dec
BART Board Elects New President, Vice President
The BART Board of Directors on Thursday elected Melissa Hernandez to become the new president of the board and Edward Wright as the new vice president. ...
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Dec
WCCUSD Details Financial Impact of Strike-Ending Agreements
WCCUSD said its tentative agreements with its teachers and classified staff will come with a price tag of more than $105 million over three years....
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Dec
Family Calls for Charges in Death of 72-Year-Old Yolanda Ramirez After Brentwood Arrest
The family of Yolanda Ramirez is calling for an independent investigation and accountability over the death of the Brentwood woman, 72, in police custody....
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Dec
San Pablo Seniors Getting $150k for Rising Rents, but ‘What Happens’ Next? Official Asks
Seniors who live in San Pablo mobile home parks and one City Council member said the one-time payments were not a long-term solution to rising rents....
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Dec
Pittsburg Teachers Union Declares Impasse in Negotiations With District
The Pittsburg Education Association declared impasse in negotiations with the Pittsburg Unified School District, the union said on Wednesday....
