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The Advocate
Two new measures will appear on November’s general election ballot for San Pablo voters. One is a rent control initiative that will prohibit “residential real property rental rate increases for some rental units that exceed sixty percent of the Consumer Price Index increase or three percent, whichever is lower” according to the San Pablo, CA official...
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Based on their Halloween theme this year, “Zombie Night,” the play is centered on some members of a community college Drama Club who plan to host a Halloween party at an abandoned farmhouse somewhere near their school. However, their plans become complicated by the farmhouse’s history: it was once occupied by a Dr. Thanatos, who...
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The Richmond Progressive Alliance, which has dominated Richmond’s policy-making for the past 20 years, is facing a challenge in the upcoming mayoral election. At a community forum on Oct. 1, RPA-backed candidate Claudia Jimenez faced off against the more moderate Ahmad Anderson, both promoting their platforms and frequently displaying deeply different approa
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A fire broke out in the Art Building at Contra Costa College on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at approximately 3 p.m. Sources say that the origins of the fire are unknown; however, the Grandview Independent reported that Campus Police Services Officer Jose Olivera claimed the fire was set intentionally. Campus spokesperson Larry Womack could not...
The Advocate
Richmond Mayoral candidates Ahmad Anderson and Claudia Jimenez will square off in a moderated forum to share their competing visions for Richmond, answering questions and addressing concerns from Richmond voters ahead of Election Day, on November 3. All in the community, including CCC students, are welcome to attend. People can submit questions in advance, o
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The Compass Center, an on-campus hub where students can pick up no-cost food, clothing, hygiene products, and school supplies, is now open on the Contra Costa College campus. Located directly inside the Student and Administration Building, the new center also includes a student lounge and study space, a campus food pantry, and a student-parent study...
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As Richmond approaches its upcoming city council election, District 3 incumbent Doria Robinson is seeking re-election in a competitive race against challenger Brandon Evans, centered on housing, public safety, and economic equity. In a phone interview with The Advocate, Robinson reflected on her time in office, her background in Richmond, and the priorities
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In the lead-up to Richmond’s upcoming city council election, candidates are making their case to voters across the city. Among them is Brandon Evans, a 36-year-old District 3 candidate running against incumbent Doria Robinson, whose campaign centers on a familiar but often debated idea: that leaders should come from the communities they represent. At 36,...
The Advocate
What is Measure G? In short, Measure G allocates $920 million in government bonds to fund construction projects for the three colleges in the 4CD: Contra Costa, Diablo Valley, and Los Medanos Colleges. More specifically, this money is meant to fund the following; according to the actual text of the measure, which you can read...
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The organizers who brought the “No King Rally” to El Sobrante, California on March 28, 2026 gathered again on Friday to celebrate the labor force. “We’re here this evening to support workers, not billionaires,” said Judy Weatherly, one of the organizers of the rally. ‘We are here every Friday night, but tonight is a special...
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