Opinion

The following Letter to the Editor was submitted Paula Wherity regarding Supervisor Federal Glover who announced retirement and would not serve another term on the Contra Costa County Board of …

Optimism is how I begin 2025 as I truly believe a lot of good things will begin to happen within Contra Costa County this year. In 2024, as wild as …

“Tis the day of Christmas and I just want to say Merry Christmas to all and may today be filled with nothing buy joy and happiness. It has been a …

This week, the City of Antioch will get a much needed changing of the guard with newly elected Mayor Ron Bernal and councilmembers Donald Freitas and Louie Rocha who have …

You win some and you lose some after reviewing election results and that is how elections go, especially in Contra Costa County. All eyes are on the District 5 Contra …

It seems many in Contra Costa County have taken to the antics of National Politics in an attempt to get every last vote ahead of Tuesday’s election. I can’t blame …

The following letter was submitted for publication ahead of the upcoming Brentwood City Council Meeting regarding the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building October 3, 2024 Brentwood City Council 150 City Park …

National politics has divided this country for several years which has now trickled down to local Contra Costa County elections as topics often come up in county, council and school …

The following was provided by Jim Lanter, a resident of the city of Antioch on the upcoming 2024 election. We have an important city election coming up in November. I’m …

It never had to get to this point where the City of Antioch has now been labeled internationally as the “new Oakland” Had the city council taken serious a request …

The City of Antioch has invested a lot of money, time and effort into its homeless, housing and mental health programs but continues to fumble in transparency. On Tuesday, the …

As usual, the Antioch City Council majority remains asleep at the wheel when it comes to the impact crime is having on everybody in the City of Antioch. Antioch Police …

Rather than saying Happy Fourth of July, Antioch City Councilwoman Tamisha Torres-Walker instead posted “Happy 15 Days after Juneteenth”. It is not that difficult to say Happy Fourth of July …

Antioch City Councilmember Mike Barbanica came out strong with a proposal for sideshow ordinance and it’s sad no one is talking about it. This comes after the cities of Antioch …

Homelessness continues to be a main topic of discussion at each one of my community meetings. Our residents are rightfully concerned that California’s current approach to solving this crisis is …

The Antioch Unified School District Board of Trustees must act against Board President Antonio Hernandez as he is a liability to the district. Tonight, Trustees Gary Hack, Mary Rocha, Dr. …

It seems like every year we get a news cycle that the Antioch Unified School District is in crisis and Superintendent Stephanie Anello must resign or face termination. It’s predictable, …

Even when we all may get what we want with a sales tax being pushed aside for the time being, I cannot help but have a bitter taste in my …

Californians are in urgent need of $6.38 billion to address the pressing issue of behavioral health housing and thus, vote yes on Proposition 1. This funding is essential for establishing …

A diverse group of El Cerrito residents are demanding that the El Cerrito City Council pass a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza. So why isn’t the council listening? In …

The following letter was submitted by a group of parents from the Brentwood Union School District after the school board agreed to move forward with family sex education. Note, the …

The temporary closure of the Antioch library has placed the City of Antioch in the national spotlight yet again for all the wrong reasons. I wonder if Antioch residents have …

Last week, the City of Antioch received a report on its Unhoused Resident Services program which claimed an 82% success rate. The only problem is it didn’t include any data. …

Peace out 2023 and hello 2024 as I have created a list of 10 Things I Want to see Happen in 2024. Sure, I can wish for better driving habits …

The following open letter to Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton was submitted by Melanie Schwartz, mother of 2017 murder victim Alexandrea Sweitzer. Subject: DA Becton, Marsy’s Law, and Alexandrea …