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Learn about WCCUSD’s academies from the experts: 5 of their newest graduates

Learn about WCCUSD’s academies from the experts: 5 of their newest graduates

This story was originally published by GO Public Schools West Contra Costa. By Natalie Walchuk Did you know that, on average, high schools in WCCUSD have just over 1,200 students? That’s almost double the size of...
WCCUSD to host community safety forum via Zoom

Statement from WCCUSD superintendent on elementary school shooting in Texas

Dr. Kenneth Chris Hurst, superintendent of the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD), released the following statement in reaction to the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday: Dear WCCUSD...
Mayor Tom Butt: Road dust is Richmond's most dangerous pollutant

Mayor Tom Butt: Road dust is Richmond’s most dangerous pollutant

By Richmond Mayor Tom Butt From a health and environmental standpoint, the most important result of street sweeping is the debris you cannot see. Recent research has revealed that a chemical found in car tire debris...
I found pride and purpose in the building and construction trades

I found pride and purpose in the building and construction trades

By Antwon Cloird  Whether it's through community service or on the construction site, I have been lucky to find my "Pride and Purpose" in building bonds -- along with roads and structures -- in the...
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Richmond Main Street announces downtown street banner project

The Richmond Main Street Initiative (RMSI) on Tuesday announced a new Downtown Street Banner project with artist Tiffany Conway, CEO of Project Get Gree, and local videographer Malcolm Jackson. The street banners, which will emphasize...
Congressman DeSaulnier to host Coronavirus and Education Virtual Town Hall

Congressman DeSaulnier releases statement in wake of mass shooting in Richmond

Congressman Mark DeSaulnier released a statement Monday in the wake of a mass shooting in Richmond Sunday night that killed three people and wounded five others. The congressman's statement follows in full: “Yet again, we grieve...
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Richmond’s Lyft program providing subsidized rides to vaccinations

Seniors and disabled individuals in Richmond are encouraged to use the city's R-Transit Lyft program to reach COVID-19 vaccination sites (except for those that are drive-thru). The on-demand program has been operating around the clock,...
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At Vista High School, learning truly does happen your way

This story was originally published by GO Public Schools West Contra Costa. By Natalie Walchuk One blink on your drive up Barnard Street and you may miss the entrance to Vista High School — one of...
Ahead of NFL draft, Najee Harris returns to GRIP shelter where he once lived

Ahead of NFL draft, Najee Harris visits GRIP shelter where he once lived

By Brandon Mercer On Thursday night, an NFL team representative will come to the podium at the 2021 NFL Draft and announce they are selecting for their ranks a once homeless man who spent part...
WCCUSD counselor helps students think about life after high school

WCCUSD counselor helps students think about life after high school

This story was originally published by GO Public Schools West Contra Costa. By Natalie Walchuk Counselor Erica Martinez has a clearly defined mission: help high school students discover their passions and find a path that will...

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Mom killed in Rodeo crash caused by driver fleeing police

Mother killed in crash caused by driver fleeing police in Rodeo

A 31-year-old mother of twin 6-year-old boys was killed in a vehicular accident in Rodeo Thursday night that was caused by a driver fleeing...
BART to install new fare gates systemwide by 2026

BART to install new fare gates systemwide by 2026

By Kathy Chouteau If you’re catching a BART train a few years from now, and something looks a little different, it’s probably just the station’s...
Small Richmond tree crew tackles mighty feat amid storm

Small Richmond tree crew tackles mighty feat amid storms

By Mike Kinney Rashad Osborn and his crew recently responded to the 900 block of 32nd Street on a report of two plum trees uprooted...