A retired Contra Costa County schoolteacher has initiated federal litigation, alleging county officials infringed upon his First Amendment rights by imposing fines for political signage displayed outside his residence and subsequently placing a lien on his property, according to a complaint filed by the ACLU of Northern California.
Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton called for a broader and more humane understanding of accountability in the criminal legal system, emphasizing the need for restorative justice initiatives to supplement traditional punishment and promote public safety.
Hundreds of community members marched in Concord’s Monument neighborhood to show love and solidarity with immigrant families facing increased immigration enforcement, with elected officials and faith leaders joining in to affirm support and reject injustice.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office is participating in the investigation of a fatal incident involving an on-duty Richmond police officer that occurred Thursday morning on westbound Interstate 80 in Hercules, with the California Highway Patrol leading the investigation and the Attorney General’s Office overseeing the legal review.
The campaign to recall Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton has ended after organizers missed a key filing deadline, reaffirming her commitment to equitable public safety and highlighting the resistance to systemic change in the justice system.
Former Antioch police officer Devon Wenger was convicted of conspiracy against rights for using excessive force and concealing misconduct, marking a step towards accountability in the investigation into the Antioch Police Department.
Essie Justice Group’s report, in partnership with the National Black Women’s Justice Institute, highlights the critical role that Black women with incarcerated loved ones play in supporting individuals reentering society after incarceration, and calls for greater investment in women-led reentry systems to reform bail practices and remove systemic barriers.
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Dear Sheriff Livingston and Honorable Members of the Board of Supervisors: The people of Contra Costa County…
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