Opinion

It’s been more than 10 years since the permanent closure of East Contra Costa Fire Protection District’s Station 54. But thanks to Contra Costa County’s Measure X and the 2022 …

The following Letter to the Editor was submitted by Art Ray in remembrance of Dennis Richmond who KTVU announced has passed away. Dear Editor: Thursday August 2, 2007 I walked …

The following letter to the community was released this week via Contra Costa County Supervisor Ken Carlson regarding immigration and the LGBTQ+ Community–as well as his District. Dear Friends, I …

The over-the-top rhetoric that is being spewed out during Antioch City Council Meetings has just become silly and nothing short of a train wreck. On Friday night, a special city …

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 …