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Gov. Newsom: Schools must stay closed if county is on coronavirus watch list
Schools located in counties that are on the state's watchlist for concerning COVID-19 outbreaks must start the upcoming academic year with distance learning, Gov....
Contra Costa supes extend moratoriums on evictions, rent increases
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously passed an urgency ordinance that extends moratoriums on evictions for residential tenants and small...
Richmond plans for eventual reopening of pools amid pandemic
By Kathy Chouteau
Pending Contra Costa County health directives, Richmond hopes to open its pools soon so that the community can enjoy a summertime splash.
According...
How Gov. Newsom’s latest COVID-19 order impacts Contra Costa County
In Contra Costa County, offices for "non-essential" business sectors, as determined by the state, must close, along with hair salons, barber shops and indoor...
Contra Costa prohibits indoor worship, tightens mask mandate amid COVID-19 case uptick
Contra Costa County health officials are tightening face-covering requirements and temporarily prohibiting indoor worship in response to an 8.04 percent rise in the percentage...
Las Montañas Supermarket funds grocery gift cards for families amid pandemic
July 2 was a banner day for a local grocery store that supported local families in need amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Thursday, July 2,...
WCCUSD to start next school year with distance learning
When school resumes on Aug. 17, West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) students will continue distance learning, with only some high-needs students allowed...
San Pablo council approves new COVID-19 housing assistance grant program
The San Pablo City Council last week amended and extended the city's COVID-19 Housing Assistance Grant Program with the aim of maximizing its benefit...
County heath order cancels Red Oak Victory’s July 4 reopening
The SS Red Oak Victory will no longer hold its grand reopening on Independence Day after county health officials decided Tuesday that a spike...
Contra Costa County pauses COVID-19 reopening
Contra Costa County public health officials announced Monday they are delaying the reopening of businesses and activities that were set to resume on July...
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Thousands pack 23rd Street for Richmond Cinco de Mayo Festival
By Mike Aldax
The 21st Annual Richmond Cinco de Mayo Festival drew thousands of residents to the 23rd Street corridor today. Organized by the 23rd...
Planning Commission to review plans for 45 townhomes on Garrity Way
A plan to build 45 townhomes on a vacant lot at 3151 Garrity Way in the Hilltop District of Richmond is moving to its...
Chevron Richmond reports safety gains and free home upgrades at town hall
By Mike Aldax
Chevron Richmond reported a 62 percent drop in notices of violation over the last half-year and a downward trend in flaring events...