Posts Tagged ‘Contra Costa County’
In East Bay, immigration reform gets lukewarm reviews
As word spread through Richmond, Oakland and other East Bay cities with large immigrant populations of the President’s executive orders easing some restrictions of federal immigration policy, families and support groups affected by the new orders reacted with a mix of relief and disappointment. “It’s not enough,” said Claudia Jimenez, a former member of the…
Read MoreCounseling sessions on Medicare benefits to be held tomorrow
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program plan to counsel at least 50 people about Medicare benefits. Don’t miss out, swing by 5625 Sutter Ave. in Richmond for help.
Read MoreWith an iPhone, artist Mindy Pines photographs the everyday beauty of Richmond
In one of her photo essays, City of Pride and Purpose, artist Mindy Pines, captures Richmond on election day.
Read MoreInmates walk free in Contra Costa County after Prop 47 passage
On Friday, Contra Costa County Judge Terri Mockler ordered the release of 15 inmates in an attempt to comply with new mandates set forth by Proposition 47.
Read MoreVoters set to reduce numbers of criminals in California prisons
Proposition 47, also known as the “Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act,” would downgrade six felony crimes, drug possession, grand theft, shoplifting, check forgery, receiving stolen property and writing bad checks.
Read MoreDoctors Medical Center propped up by state funds, long-term still in doubt
A senate bill allocating $3 million to Doctor’s Medical Center in San Pablo is intended to keep the hospital in operation but will likely not last beyond March, 2015. Uninsured and low-income patients may be forced elsewhere while officials struggle to find solutions to keep the DMC’s life support running.
Read MoreProposed charter school sparks heated debate
Summit Public Schools had their petition to open a new high school in El Cerrito denied by the West Contra Costa Unified School District – a decision which the Richmond City Council backed. The result: a heated debate about educational opportunity in Richmond, and what effect a new high school might have on existing schools.
Read MoreContra Costa County receives federal grant
The U.S Department of Justice has awarded $700,000 in federal grants to two organizations in Contra Costa County, paying for programs to enhance the services given to trafficking victims and battered women. “It is really huge for us and we are really rejoicing,” said Rebekah Truemper who works for STAND! For Families Free of Violence.…
Read MoreContra Costa leads the Bay Area for Secure Community deportations
Contra Costa County has deported more people than any other county in the Bay Area through Secure Communities, a partnership between Immigration and Customs Enforcement and local law enforcement agencies, according to data ICE released under the Freedom of Information Act.
Read MoreCounty Board of Supervisors approves $4 million to invest in jail alternatives
Step foot into the Reach Fellowship for Women in North Richmond, and Dr. Edwina Perez Santiago will greet you like an excited aunt hosting a holiday dinner party. “Come on in baby,” she says to the women as they enter through the front door, a welcome accompanied by a warm smile and a handshake. There…
Read MoreContra Costa passes realignment budget
Contra Costa County officials approved a budget of more than $20 million at a meeting in Martinez today to both continue operations in the jails, probation department and courts, as well as develop community partnerships geared around reentry. More than a year after California transferred responsibility for low-levels felons to county jurisdiction, the Community Corrections…
Read MoreCoalitions made for LGBT youth
A group of students, teachers, parents, and politicians gathered at Harding Elementary, Saturday as a first step to help communication efforts between the Contra Costa LGBTQ community support groups and the school systems. Participants said it’s important to open lines of communication with schools, while the children are young.
Read MoreStill Talking: County officials commend collaboration, need realignment budget
One year has passed since California transferred responsibility for low-level felons to its counties, and Contra Costa officials have yet to pass a budget for the $19 million the county received in July to handle the transition — stalling services for inmates and people getting out of jail now. At a meeting Thursday the Community…
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