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News   -   Dec 18, 2023 California School Dashboard returns, local schools show mixed results
California School Dashboard returns, local schools show mixed results

Previously halted thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, The California Schools Dashboard is once again available to the public, offering an updated snapshot of how students across the state are performing, including those enrolled in West Contra Costa Unified School District. The dashboard utilizes data from the 2022-2023 school year'

News   -   Dec 15, 2023 Contra Costa County surveys residents about Community Warning System
Contra Costa County surveys residents about Community Warning System

Contra Costa Health is asking residents to complete a survey about what they think of the county's Community Warning System and what improvements they would like to see in the system. The CWS is a community notification system that alerts residents about emergencies affecting public health or safety,

Point Molate development plans derailed, park plans move forward
News   -   Dec 19, 2023 Point Molate development plans derailed, park plans move forward

After years of legal wrangling, a court has found that the environmental impact report for the proposed development of Point Molate was flawed, which environmental groups say clears the way for creating a new shoreline regional park. The Point Molate Mixed Use Project envisioned a mixed-use community comprising open space,

by Soren Hemmila
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News   -   Dec 19, 2023 Point Molate development plans derailed, park plans move forward
Point Molate development plans derailed, park plans move forward

After years of legal wrangling, a court has found that the environmental impact report for the proposed development of Point Molate was flawed, which environmental groups say clears the way for creating a new shoreline regional park. The Point Molate Mixed Use Project envisioned a mixed-use community comprising open space,

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Dec 18, 2023 California School Dashboard returns, local schools show mixed results
California School Dashboard returns, local schools show mixed results

Previously halted thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, The California Schools Dashboard is once again available to the public, offering an updated snapshot of how students across the state are performing, including those enrolled in West Contra Costa Unified School District. The dashboard utilizes data from the 2022-2023 school year'

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Dec 15, 2023 Contra Costa County surveys residents about Community Warning System
Contra Costa County surveys residents about Community Warning System

Contra Costa Health is asking residents to complete a survey about what they think of the county's Community Warning System and what improvements they would like to see in the system. The CWS is a community notification system that alerts residents about emergencies affecting public health or safety,

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Dec 15, 2023 City council's Hilltop visions: revamping Richmond's dead mall
City council's Hilltop visions: revamping Richmond's dead mall

The Richmond City Council provided feedback last week on the future of Hilltop as part of the Hilltop Horizon Specific Plan, which will guide future development at the mall and surrounding areas. During the discussion, council members revealed their own visions for the property. Cesar would like to see a

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Dec 06, 2023 New Pt. Richmond sign alerts residents of 'Fire Danger Today'
New Pt. Richmond sign alerts residents of 'Fire Danger Today'

A new "Fire Danger Today" sign has been installed at the bottom of West Cutting Boulevard to alert residents about weather conditions that increase the danger of wildfires are present. The sign, which is broken into color-coded segments ranging from low to extreme, indicates the current level of

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Dec 01, 2023 Report: Two powerlines failed preceding Monday's Chevron flaring event
Report: Two powerlines failed preceding Monday's Chevron flaring event

Part of the Chevron Richmond Refinery was operating without a backup power source when a loss of power caused significant flaring Monday afternoon, according to a report released by Chevron. Hours before the flaring, an electrical line feeding a portion of the facility failed, eliminating backup power to a segment

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Nov 28, 2023 Contra Costa County unveils around-the-clock mental health services for Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime
Contra Costa County unveils around-the-clock mental health services for Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime

Beginning December 1, those experiencing behavioral health, mental health, or substance crisis will be able to call the A3 Miles Hall Crisis Call Center, which will be operating around the clock to provide assistance for those in need. The Crisis Call Center offers callers the opportunity to talk to trained

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Nov 28, 2023 Bay Area Air Quality Management investigates Chevron flare
Bay Area Air Quality Management investigates Chevron flare

A statement issued by Bay Area Air Quality Tuesday morning said they are currently investigating a level one incident that occurred at the Chevron Refinery in Richmond Monday afternoon, which led to unplanned flaring and smoke visible to many around the Bay Area. "On November 28, 2023, at 8:

by Linda Hemmila
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