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Deadline nears for Kaiser Permanente’s low-income health care program

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There’s a new option for people struggling to find affordable health care coverage, and the deadline to apply for this Kaiser Permanente program this year is fast approaching. Kaiser Permanente’s Community Health Care Program provides...
Kaiser Permanente’s geriatric surgery verification program recognized

Kaiser Permanente’s geriatric surgery verification program recognized

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By Antonia Ehlers At Kaiser Permanente Richmond, Oakland and Walnut Creek medical centers, geriatric patients have a holistic care team to care for their physical, spiritual, and emotional needs. All three of these hospitals recently received...
GO WCC launches 'College Early & Often Series'

GO WCC launches ‘College Early & Often’ series

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This story was originally published by GO Public Schools West Contra Costa. By Lexi Lopez Crothers In a world that is constantly evolving, it’s essential to provide our students with the tools and resources they need...
San Pablo EDC to host virtual hiring fair for healthcare jobs

San Pablo EDC to host virtual hiring fair for healthcare jobs

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The San Pablo EDC is hosting a Virtual Hiring Fair featuring local healthcare jobs on Wednesday, July 26 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The hiring fair will feature LifeLong Medical Care and La Clinica. ...
A Few of My Favorite Things: A Taste of Richmond returns

A Few of My Favorite Things: A Taste of Richmond returns

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By Kathy Chouteau Ah, my old familiar friend, Taste of Richmond, is finally returning after a pandemic pause and cue my happy dance because it’s easily one of my favorite local events with fab food,...
Richmond to celebrate diversity throughout June

Guest Commentary: Assessing LGBTQ+ friendliness in Richmond

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By Greg Brock June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! The LGBTQ+ community has made significant strides in recent years, fighting for equality, acceptance, and inclusion. While progress has been made across the United States, LGBTQ+ friendliness...
Kaiser Permanente Northern California is recruiting for its Mental Health Training Program

Kaiser Permanente is recruiting for its Mental Health Training Program

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By Antonia Ehlers To help strengthen and diversify the mental health care workforce and meet a growing demand for mental health care, Kaiser Permanente Northern California is currently recruiting for its Mental Health Training Program. The...
Guest commentary: Overcoming the legacy of redlining in Richmond

Guest commentary: Overcoming the legacy of redlining in Richmond

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By Greg Brock April is Fair Housing Month, a time to reflect on the strides we’ve made towards ensuring equal access to housing opportunities for all individuals. As we celebrate progress in fair and inclusive...
A heartfelt thank you from a cancer survivor

A heartfelt thank you from a cancer survivor

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By Mike Kinney Recently, I received a powerful spiritual anti-cancer Turtle medicine bag medallion and rope necklace from Chief Gordon Plain Bull Jr., a member of the Assiniboine and Sioux Reservation located near Fort Peck,...
Richmond High substitute teacher fired after attack on teen who used racial slur

Richmond High substitute teacher fired after attack on teen who used racial slur

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West Contra Costa Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Chris Hurst issued a statement today regarding the firing of a Black substitute teacher seen on video physically attacking a student who called him a...

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Annie’s Annuals, Richmond cultivator of California garden culture, closes

Annie’s Annuals, Richmond cultivator of California garden culture, closes

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By Kathy Chouteau The news came from my editor and landed with the sting of a thousand hornets: Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, the Richmond garden...
7 Stars installs 100-foot-wide 'cannabis dispensary' mural along I-80

7 Stars installs 100-foot-wide ‘cannabis dispensary’ mural along I-80

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The award-winning cannabis dispensary 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center, located at 3219 Pierce St. in Richmond, recently installed a 100-foot-wide mural with nine-feet-tall lettering...
Richmond Golf Club director wins 2024 NCPGA 'Player Development Award'Guntrum has over 15 years of experience working with students of all ages and skill levels, according to the Richmond Golf Club. He's held positions as lead assistant at Burlingame Country Club in Hillsborough, and as head golf Professional at Berkeley Country Club. He opened his open golf academy at Richmond Golf Club, which opened its lesson book in May 2019. The Northern California PGA section consists of over 400 golf facilities and 1,100 PGA members and associates. The NCPGA hosts an annual meeting and award ceremony to honor the stars among them. Nominations are peer-driven and voted on by a committee of PGA Members. "We are certainly proud of Jon and hope you are too," the Richmond Golf Club announced. "Please find the time to say congratulations the next time you see him!"

Richmond Golf Club director wins 2024 NCPGA ‘Player Development Award’

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Jon Guntrum, the Richmond Golf Club's director of instruction, recently won the 2024 Player Development Award from the Northern California of the Professional Golfers’...