21/08/2024
https://ccpulse.org/2024/08/19/daunting-but-memorable-a-sophomores-guide-to-freshman-year/ On my first day of high school, I was so excited but completely unprepared. Here are some tips from what I learned as a freshman.
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https://ccpulse.org/2024/08/19/daunting-but-memorable-a-sophomores-guide-to-freshman-year/ On my first day of high school, I was so excited but completely unprepared. Here are some tips from what I learned as a freshman.
https://ccpulse.org/2024/08/16/assemblymembers-discuss-fentanyl-overdose-crisis-among-youth/
An Assembly committee discussed the urgency of combatting the rise in overdose deaths among youth in recent years primarily due to ingesting fentanyl.
Dance, art, music, food and youth activities were part of the Multicultural Festival hosted by the Antioch Recreation Department and Bay Area Backyard Movement.
https://ccpulse.org/2024/08/13/the-pecking-order-of-chicken-and-waffles-in-contra-costa-county/ Traveling and researching far and wide for the sweet and savory all-day meal, I narrowed down some of CoCo County’s top options for chicken and waffles.
The new policy calls for more accountability for racist behavior.
Environmental hazards, including asbestos, were found last month at Stege Elementary School, prompting it to be temporarily closed.
As the ’24 elections get into full swing, anti-immigrant rhetoric is growing increasingly ugly, with real world consequences for migrant communities.
https://ccpulse.org/2024/08/08/cch-recommends-indoor-masking-to-avoid-covid-19/
Contra Costa Health recommends people wear masks in crowded indoor settings to avoid contracting COVID-19 amid an increase in infections across the Bay Area.
https://ccpulse.org/2024/08/05/trump-return-to-power-would-spell-trouble-for-immigrants-experts-say/
Immigration specialists say Trump would revamp his xenophobic laws undone by President Biden and worsen intolerance and economic harm.
Rich City Rides bike shop wasn't burglarized, police say, pointing to possible dispute between business partners
https://ccpulse.org/2024/08/01/congressman-john-garamendi-opposes-closing-amtrak-station-in-antioch/
U.S. Rep. John Garamendi sent a letter to the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors opposing the proposed closure of the Antioch Amtrak Station.
https://ccpulse.org/2024/07/31/high-schoolers-react-to-coming-financial-literacy-requirement/
Beginning with the 2027-28 school year, a semester-long course dedicated to personal financial literacy will be required for California high school students.
Since he retired from Major League Baseball at 24 because of shoulder problems, the “Play ball!” Les Cain grew up hearing turned into “Order in the court!”
Black and Latino suspects are arrested at higher rates than their overall representation in Contra Costa and white and Asian suspects at lower rates.
https://www.theguardian.com/film/article/2024/jun/20/chinatown-movie-anniversary
The 1974 noir boasts standout acting from Jack Nicholson and director Roman Polanski at peak form but it’s Robert Towne’s deft, intelligent script that takes breath away
https://ccpulse.org/2024/07/23/two-contra-costa-women-doused-with-liquid-and-told-to-leave-in-martinez/
Two American women of Indian and Bangladeshi descent say they were drenched with liquid and told to leave while in Martinez this July.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library in partnership with the California Department of Social Services and the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs as part of the Stop the Hate program. To report a hate incident or hate crime and get support, go to CA vs Hate.
Two American women of Indian and Bangladeshi descent say they were drenched with liquid and told to leave while in Martinez this July.
https://ccpulse.org/2024/07/08/el-panel-debate-sobre-la-creacion-de-puentes-en-tiempos-de-mayor-odio-y-polarizacion/ The Pulse organizó un panel de activistas comunitarios, organizadores y periodistas para debatir sobre cómo crear puentes en esta era de polarización y odio.
Este recurso cuenta con el apoyo total o parcial de fondos proporcionados por el Estado de California, administrados por la Biblioteca Estatal de California en asociación con el Departamento de Servicios Sociales de California y la Comisión de California sobre Asuntos de Asiáticos e Isleños del Pacífico como parte del programa Detengamos el Odio. Para denunciar un incidente de odio o un delito de odio y obtener apoyo, visita CA vs Hate.
The Pulse organizó un panel de activistas comunitarios, organizadores y periodistas para debatir sobre cómo crear puentes en esta era de polarización y odio.
https://ccpulse.org/2024/07/20/un-informe-de-la-csu-indica-niveles-record-de-delitos-motivados-por-el-odio-en-las-grandes-ciudades/ “Faith Under Fire”, un informe de 2023 del Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism, indica un aumento de los delitos motivados por el odio, sobre todo contra judíos y musulmanes.
Este recurso cuenta con el apoyo total o parcial de fondos proporcionados por el Estado de California, administrados por la Biblioteca Estatal de California en asociación con el Departamento de Servicios Sociales de California y la Comisión de California sobre Asuntos de Asiáticos e Isleños del Pacífico como parte del programa Detengamos el Odio. Para denunciar un incidente de odio o un delito de odio y obtener apoyo, visita CA vs Hate.
(CAvsHate.org) Read in English Por Michael J. Fitzgerald El informe del 2023 “Faith Under Fire”, parte del análisis anual del Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism de la Universidad Estatal de California en San Bernardino, indica que los delitos motivados por el odio en las 10 grandes ciud...
https://ccpulse.org/2024/07/19/veolia-completes-40-million-wastewater-treatment-upgrade-project/
Veolia North America announced upgrades expected to improve wastewater treatment, environmental compliance and odor control for Richmond and nearby areas.
https://ccpulse.org/2024/07/18/neither-radicalization-nor-efforts-to-fight-it-exist-in-a-vacuum/ A trio of panelists at the Eradicate Hate summit spoke about how their individual efforts to prevent radicalization “create a larger mosaic.”
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If you are in danger, ALWAYS call 911.
Richmond Pulse recently received a grant from the state aimed at preventing hate crimes. This program, administered by the California Department of Social Services in partnership with the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs (CAPIAA), is part of ongoing efforts in California to provide direct support for communities impacted by hate incidents and support victims.
https://ccpulse.org/2024/07/15/mas-estudiantes-de-kennedy-se-hacen-conscientes-del-acoso-escolar/
Alumnos Kennedy High School cuentan cómo los insultan y otras situaciones de acoso en persona o a través del Internet de las que han sido testigos o que han sufrido.
Dr. Garen Wintemute of the Firearm Research Prevention Center discusses Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy's calling gun violence a public health issue.
https://www.portchicagoweekend.org/index.html
Port Chicago Weekend is a four-day festival of entertainment and educational initiatives which align with and support the 80th Anniversary of the national World War II and civil rights history of Port Chicago, California.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library in partnership with the California Department of Social Services and the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs as part of the Stop the Hate program. To report a hate incident or hate crime and get support, go to CA vs Hate.
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Any victim or witness of a hate incident or hate crime in California can report online at any time at CAvsHate.org. Or call 833-8-NO-HATE (833-866-4283) Monday-Friday from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. Outside these hours, you can leave a voicemail or call 211 for support. Online reporting is available in 15 languages, and the hotline provides support in over 200 languages. Richmond Pulse recently received a grant from the state aimed at preventing hate crimes. This program, administered by the California Department of Social Services in partnership with the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs (CAPIAA), is part of ongoing efforts in California to provide direct support for communities impacted by hate incidents and support victims. #cavshate
Richmond was one of 11 communities named by the National Park Service in December as an American World War II Heritage City. https://richmondpulse.org/2024/01/10/richmond-named-world-war-ii-heritage-city/
Any victim or witness of a hate incident or hate crime in California can report online at any time at CAvsHate.org. That's c-a-v-s hate dot org.Or call 833-8-NO-HATE (833-866-4283) Monday-Friday from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. Outside these hours, you can leave a voicemail or call 211 for support. Online reporting is available in 15 languages, and the hotline provides support in over 200 languages. #CAvsHate
Richmond’s wastewater treatment facility released foul odors beginning Dec. 4, prompting a special council meeting to get an explanation.
📣📣📣This is how you can report hate crimes and hate incidents if you are a victim or witness! Go to the cavshate.org website and make a report by phone or online anonymously. Victims and witnesses of hate crimes and hate incidents can report using the free hotline. California vs Hate is not affiliated with law enforcement and people can report anonymously. 🫂 If you are in danger, ALWAYS call 911.📞 #CAvsHate
https://richmondpulse.org/2023/10/15/richmond-knocks-off-kennedy-oilers-girls-volleyball-advances-in-playoffs/ The Richmond High School girls’ varsity volleyball team defeated Kennedy High at home during the first round of the Tri-County Athletic League playoffs
https://richmondpulse.org/2023/09/25/qa-sikh-richmond-man-reflects-seven-years-after-brutal-hate-crime-attack/ Maan Singh Khalsa, a Sikh Richmond man who was the victim of a high-profile hate crime, spoke to the Pulse about he is still affected seven years later.
https://richmondpulse.org/2023/09/14/san-pablo-city-council-hears-housing-plans/ San Pablo city staff and the Economic Development Corporation both gave updates to the City Council on Sept. 5 that pertain to housing
https://richmondpulse.org/2023/07/28/the-internet-brings-out-the-worst-in-us/ The veil of anonymity is said to reveal the worst in people. When I played online multiplayer games for the first time, I was called slurs for the first time.
https://richmondpulse.org/2023/07/07/fireworks-light-up-richmond-sky-but-dont-brighten-everyones-night/ Richmond celebrated Independence Day a day early with its annual 3rd of July event at Marina Bay Park, but not everyone was happy with the fireworks.
https://richmondpulse.org/2023/05/22/to-stop-hate-step-out-of-the-silo/ An international panel of experts from the US and Europe says more collaboration across organizations and communities is key to countering the rise in hate.
https://richmondpulse.org/2023/05/08/richmond-joyfully-welcomes-back-cinco-de-mayo-festivities/ The Cinco de Mayo festival and Peace and Unity parade returned to Richmond over the weekend for the first time since 2019.
https://richmondpulse.org/2023/04/17/dons-baseball-victorious-in-intra-county-De Anza High defended its home field by taking down Salesian College Preparatory High in a closely contested game.
Waste dumping by oil refineries including Chevron Richmond causes high levels of water pollution, endangering people and wildlife. https://richmondpulse.org/2023/04/21/contra-costa-refineries-water-pollution-goes-largely-unchecked/
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https://richmondpulse.org/2023/04/19/ive-watched-antioch-go-downhill-as-prices-go-up/ As I've grown from a teen growing up in Antioch to a single mom raising her kids here, I've seen the city downgrade and become unaffordable.
https://richmondpulse.org/2023/04/04/oakland-woman-brings-vegan-mexican-food-to-richmond/ Marbella Zepeda, a financial advisor and immigrant, opened the Vegan Vibes/Vibras Veganas pop-up to make vegan Mexican food more accessible.
https://richmondpulse.org/2023/04/03/increasing-access-to-healthcare-reduces-poverty-policy-group-finds/ On March 30, the Public Policy Institute of California presented its research report on how health insurance affects people living in poverty.
https://richmondpulse.org/2023/03/13/for-international-womens-day-richmond-embraces-equity/ Richmond celebrated International Women’s Day on March 11 with the 16th annual Sisters in Solidarity event, placing an emphasis on equity and community service.
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