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Contra Costa County hikes healthcare premiums amid projected budget deficit Original

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By Sierra Lopez Verified
| The Mercury News Verified
MARTINEZ — Concerned by the thousands of Contra Costa County residents expected to soon be kicked off of Medicare, county leadership has decided to redirect a $10 million subsidy away from one of its employee healthcare plans, spiking premiums for some county employees. On Tuesday, supervisors approved healthcare premium hikes of about 73% and 39.5% for staff and retirees covered under two county healthcare options, known as Plan A and Plan B.
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Fight over data centers hits Richmond Original

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By Sierra Lopez Verified
| The Mercury News Verified
RICHMOND — Data centers are now under a temporary ban in Richmond, following a council vote Tuesday night, making the city the third in the region to put the brakes on the rapidly-growing industry. The council agreed to ban data centers for 45 days, a period that can be extended up to an additional 22 months and 15 days, with the aim of giving the city time to evaluate whether and how data centers can fit into the community.
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Contra Costa County adopts anti-ICE policy Original

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By Sierra Lopez Verified
| The Mercury News Verified
MARTINEZ — An anti-ICE cooperation policy was adopted by supervisors Tuesday, bringing Contra Costa County in line with other Bay Area jurisdictions after more than a year of deliberation. The unanimously approved policy prohibits the use of county resources for assisting federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials with immigration operations unless presented with a judicial warrant, and requires staff to direct requests to legal counsel or designated staff.
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