OPINION: Law enforcement is what we do to people. Public safety is what we do with people.

By Gregory Hodge As a mayoral candidate, I want to see Department of Violence Prevention’s (DVP) current budget of $28M doubled to $56M. That would allow...

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Oakland Promise and Kaiser Support Promising Student

By Carla Thomas When Sandy La applied to two programs while a senior at Oakland High, she had no idea the Oakland Promise program would truly...

Meet the Woman Who Spearheaded Equity, Inclusion in the Business World

By Keith Burbank, Bay City News Eleanor Ramsey, president and CEO of the firm Mason Tillman Associates, has been creating change for Black people and other...

IN MEMORIAM: Mary Agnes English Sparrow, 102

Mary Agnes English Sparrow was born in Beaumont, Texas, April 3, 1920. She graduated from Prairie View College, in Prairie View, Texas with a degree in...

Supes ‘Excited’ About Proposed Workforce Housing For Teachers, County Employees

By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News Foundation The perennial issue of affordable housing in Marin County went before the Board of Supervisors on Sept. 13...

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Learn about Changes Coming for November Election

Sept. 29 online workshop to explain Marin’s new vote center model Courtesy of Marin County The Marin County Elections Department will host a virtual public workshop...

New Lifelong Medical Center Holds Dedication Ceremonies in Richmond

By Clifford L. Williams A cascade of blue and white balloons, amazing colorful artwork, and nearly 300 excited patrons, were all part of the grand dedication...

Jurors Who Take Public Transit Can Now Be Reimbursed Following Bill Signing

By Thomas Hughes, BCN Foundation A bill to allow California jurors to be reimbursed for using public transportation was signed into law Sept. 15 by Gov....