Low-cost mobile spay/neuter clinic now stops at 2 Contra Costa shelters
A volunteer fundraising effort helped bring the SNIP trailer to local animal shelters to help ease overcrowding.
Up to 93K Contra Costa County residents could lose health insurance under Trump cuts
Undocumented residents would especially be impacted by the loss of Medi-Cal coverage. County leaders are scrambling to find a solution.
7 things to do in Richmond this weekend
Highlights include No Kings protests, spring egg hunts, and Taste of Richmond food sampling event.
3 things to know in Richmond: bridge traffic; free groceries; city budget
Richmond bridge lane closure to end soon; free groceries and city budget meetings.
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Family of San Pablo teacher shot in Oakland: Her story ‘cannot be ignored’
Latetia Bobo’s family and attorney declined to say whether they would pursue legal action in connection with the March 7 shooting at an Oakland nightclub.
Californians facing deportation could be guaranteed an attorney under new program
Defendants in criminal court have a constitutional right to an attorney. A bill authored by Assemblymember Mia Bonta would provide legal representation to those in immigration court.
Richmond’s Voices of Reason draws on rich tradition of Black American vocal music
The vocal group, based at the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts, has released a recording capturing its celebratory version of the 2022 single “Magic” by Compton-raised rapper Vince Staples.
Local Iranians are intensely stressed about war as they celebrate new year
While Richmond City Council considers anti-war resolution, a local theater and an El Cerrito school focus on listening and healing.
County reschedules César Chavez event following sexual abuse allegations
The Mexican-American labor movement icon had deep East Bay ties. A news investigation uncovering claims of rape and abuse is causing a reckoning.
7 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include a celebration of National Rosie the Riveter Day, Plant Nerd Day and an upcycle workshop.
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