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They’re from the Bay: Local high schools grab spotlight in rapper LaRussell’s music videos

by Maame-Abena Dwumfuoh, Contra Costa Youth Journalism April 21, 2026April 20, 2026

ACROSS BAY AREA HIGH SCHOOLS, one rapper is showing students that creativity and community can go hand in hand. LaRussell, a 31-year-old independent artist from Vallejo and founder of the multimedia brand and record label Good Compenny, has been attracting attention from his recent visits to local high schools. Through videos on popular platforms such […]

June ballot measure asks El Cerrito voters to write next chapter for the city’s aging library

by Christopher Laursen-Bailey, Contra Costa Youth Journalism April 19, 2026April 21, 2026

Seeking acceptance: Law granting students direct admission to 16 CSUs opens new doors

by Mischa Caluma, Contra Costa Youth Journalism April 10, 2026April 8, 2026

From retired to rehired: Contra Costa County fire chief returns amid search for a successor

by Gabe Agcaoili, Bay City News April 9, 2026April 8, 2026

$2.6B in federal aid to Northern California pension plan serving 138,000 workers

by Nicole Tingson, Bay City News April 8, 2026April 6, 2026

Judge rules Contra Costa County tax measure language lacks neutrality, must be revised

by Tanay Gokhale, Bay City News April 7, 2026April 6, 2026

Brentwood breaks ground on $155M project to improve local access to county services

by Andres Jimenez Larios, Bay City News April 2, 2026April 1, 2026

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About 3,000 Tenet nurses get new contract, including at San Ramon, Manteca facilities

‘No Kings’ in photos: A look at how Bay Area protesters took part in this weekend’s events

by Pete Young, Bay City News March 29, 2026March 29, 2026

Last officer sentenced in Antioch, Pittsburg police abuse and corruption case

by Kiley Russell, Bay City News March 26, 2026March 25, 2026