This is our reputation in libraries in the Bay Area — we do a lot with very little,” says county librarian Alison McKee.

In her talk, “Fight for Immigrant Rights: Farmworkers in Contra Costa County,” Mendoza explained that immigrant farmworkers often face difficult obstacles when it comes to getting essential resources ...

Come see what items were put in the time capsule as gifts to the current residents of Hope. The Hempstead County Historical Society will meet on Tuesday evening April 22, 2025 at the Tailgaters Burger ...

Despite attracting a diverse cohort from across Contra Costa County since its fall 2016 opening, enrollment has steadily declined in recent years, dropping to 361 during 2023-24 –– just shy of ...

Contra Costa County is a diverse community with more than 1.1 million people, more than 37% of whom speak a language other than English, according to 2020 U.S. Census data. The county’s library ...

Eight of the suspects are currently in custody at the Contra Costa County Jail and are awaiting arraignment. The combined bail of the suspects is nearly $22 million. “Organized retail theft ...

The Contra Costa District Attorney's Office filed a 33-count felony complaint against eleven members for crimes ranging from conspiracy and grand theft to second-degree robbery. The thefts ...

CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — The Cumberland County Historical Society (CCHS) announced that it has acquired a rare Underground Railroad letter dating back to 1847. According to CCHS, the historic ...

There are nearly 35% more homeless people in Contra Costa County than three years ago, according to an annual survey of homelessness, which county officials say underscores a severe shortage of ...

The 2nd Annual Ethnic Studies Summit will take place at Contra Costa College on Friday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The summit, themed “Reviving Resistance — Solidarity and Resurgence,” is a free ...