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WEBSep 4, 2024 · Incarceration and justice reform’s ripple effects continue to be felt heavily in our society. Our prison news coverage delves into the complex issues surrounding the penal system, shedding light on the ongoing challenges and reforms that impact the lives of those behind bars and the communities they return to- including reporting by prison journalist Steve Brooks, who was selected to ...
Reported mountain lion sighting in Antioch poses minimal risk to …
WEB23 minutes ago · “It may come as a surprise to many newer Antioch residents and some of our longtime residents that we have mountain lions (or a mountain lion) in the area, but with easy access to Black Diamond Mines and Contra Loma Regional Parks via the many wonderful trails, PG&E easements and lots of expanses of open space that are dotted between the residential areas, traversing the City of Antioch is a ...
Housing & Homelessness - Local News Matters
WEBHousing & Homelessness. Construction work progresses at 401 S. El Dorado St. in Stockton, Calif., on Nov. 23, 2022. A groundbreaking ceremony at the site in June 2022 launched the construction of at least 30 affordable housing units for unhoused people living with mental illness. (Harika Maddala/ Bay City News / Catchlight Local)
‘I won’t let them drink’: The California towns where clean drinking ...
WEB2 days ago · Twelve years ago, California became the first state to recognize clean, safe, affordable and accessible drinking water as a human right.In 2019, Legislators and Gov. Gavin Newsom approved a law that gave rise to the state’s Safe and Affordable Funding program. Today, about 98% of Californians are served by water systems that meet state standards, and over $1 billion in state grants have ...
Tax measures abound this November; voters advised to pay close ...
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Politics still local and personal — but only for independents, not ...
WEBJun 15, 2024 · The same is true for other significant political questions: Independents’ political views and perspectives on key issues also reflect the economic and social conditions they see and experience every day.. In contrast, Democrats’ and Republicans’ ideas of what problems deserve government attention and how to solve them are much less likely to be based on their own life experiences, and ...
COVID-19 Information Hub - Local News Matters
WEBClick the button to the right to find a variety of interactive graphics that allow you to see how the coronavirus pandemic is playing out across the country. Explore the Data. Providing information to help you navigate the novel coronavirus pandemic, including the region's daily cases, updates on protective measures and other.
Bay Area Civic Engagement Hub - Local News Matters
WEBSep 5, 2024 · Bay Area Civic Engagement Hub - Local News Matters. University of the Pacific DeRosa University Center turns into a polling place for Election Day in Stockton, Calif., on Nov. 8, 2022. (Harika Maddala/ Bay City News / Catchlight Local) Supporting democracy is a key part of the mission of Bay City News Foundation.
Inside/Out - Local News Matters
WEBSep 4, 2024 · The Media Center at San Quentin. Inside the confines of the country’s first prison newsroom, incarcerated journalists find voice in stories that break barriers and challenge perceptions from the inside out. Founded in 1940, San Quentin News’ storied history marks decades of dedication to uncovering truth behind bars.
Interactive news map by Bay Area News Collective shows what’s …
WEBSep 27, 2021 · Interactive news map by Bay Area News Collective shows what’s happening. by Staff, Bay City News September 27, 2021. These maps were generated as part of a geotagging experiment that was developed for Bay Area News Collective, a collaborative project with Bloom Labs and seven local newsrooms in the San Francisco Bay Area. These maps will help ...