Contra Costa County-commissioned report finds significant Black perinatal health disparities — up to two times higher than those white women experience.
Tag: Contra Costa County
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First measles case in Contra Costa County since 2023
County health officials say visitors to a Walnut Creek shopping area and a Kaiser ER could have been exposed this month.
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UPDATE: County hands out 800+ food boxes Monday; CalFresh funds seem to be mostly available
States are fighting the USDA’s request that they “undo” giving SNAP/CalFresh recipients their November food dollars.
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With SNAP benefits in limbo, Contra Costa to give CalFresh recipients food money
County to spend $21M on pre-loaded debit cards while visitors to a soup kitchen say they’re fasting, skipping meals and shopping at Dollar Tree to survive.
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How Richmond works: Your guide to local government and city operations
We’ve created a guide to help local residents get answers to their questions about the city, WCCUSD and Contra Costa County.
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Join us for a live discussion about air pollution in Richmond
Richmondside is hosting an event at the RYSE Center on Sept. 11 with residents and government officials to discuss the city’s environmental health — present and future.
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Contra Costa immigrant advocates push for county sanctuary status
Local organizers flooded Tuesday’s county Board of Supervisors meeting, saying July incident where ICE detainee was taken to John Muir hospital is “painful reminder” that agency “operates freely” in county.
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Contra Costa DA Diana Becton recall campaign gets $50K boost from sheriff’s union
The campaign has also brought on board consultant Richard Schlackman who worked on the successful recall campaigns of former DAs Chesa Boudin and Pamela Price.
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Contra Costa refinery closures bring labor unions and green activists together
An unlikely alliance of labor and environmental-justice groups is working to ensure the region is prepared for a future without big oil.
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‘External volatility’ threatens Contra Costa County’s $7B balanced budget
While the county’s proposed budget meets healthy fiscal standards, state and federal uncertainties could have “significant” impacts.
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Crime victims’ families behind DA Diana Becton recall say she failed them
If successful she would be third Bay Area DA recalled. Proponents include two Richmond murder victims’ families.
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Richmond’s Rodney Brown: From rapper, author, barber to humanitarian of year
The Soulful Softball founder is honored in spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for all he’s given to the community fpr more than a decade.
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Group backing recall of Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton remains mysterious
If successful, it would be the third district attorney recall in the Bay Area since 2022.
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Contra Costa County wins federal grant to retrofit childcare facilities in unincorporated areas
A large portion of the $356K federal grant will be used to retrofit licensed, home-based childcare facilities in low income, unincorporated areas of Contra Costa County.
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Left for dead: It’s a scramble to save growing numbers of abandoned, abused animals
With Contra Costa Animal Services full and Jelly’s in San Pablo losing its lease, Richmond area volunteers say they’re in crisis mode.
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Want to run for local office in November election? Here’s how
The candidate filing period to get on the ballot for the November Election is July 15 to Aug. 9.
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Need help paying rent? Contra Costa’s housing voucher waitlist deadline is Thursday
However, competition is stiff for limited spaces so make sure you’re prepared to verify that you qualify.
