Op-Ed: My childhood was because of your Census participation
By David Tucker
The city of Richmond – sitting on the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay – has a rich history due to these bodies of water. During World War II, the Richmond...
Older adults find ways to help – and stay safe – in upcoming election
by Ashby Village, local non-profit
In the last election, they volunteered as poll workers, putting in long hours to help voters cast their ballots. They walked precincts, rang door bells, drove people to their local...
Covid the Corvid – Free as a bird
This story was originally posted in Mayor Tom Butt's e-mail forum.
By Mayor Tom Butt
On April 29, 2020, a former member of my mayoral staff texted me, “Hi Tom! I found a little fledgling crow...
WCCUSD Trustee Phillips’ statement on re-opening MOU
By Mister Phillips
On Wednesday, August 26, 2020, the school board will consider Item F1: Accept Phase 2 Conditions for Reopening MOU with Bargaining Units. An MOU or memorandum of understanding is a legally binding...
Op-Ed: Standardized testing maintains systemic racism in public schools
By Consuelo Lara
The destructive effects of standardized testing have been verified from numerous studies. These tests have a long connection with the stigmatizations of children of color and children of poverty. These tests have...
Richmond’s top cop reacts to George Floyd’s death
Richmond Interim Police Chief Bisa French posted a statement to social media today about the death of George Floyd. Here it is in full:
"My heart was very heavy this week watching the events in...
WCCUSD announce car-based ceremonies for Class of 2020
By WCCUSD Superintendent Matthew Duffy
Summer is rapidly approaching and we have a lot of work to do to end the school year positively and productively. I know that you have been waiting to get...
WCCUSD: Graduation ceremonies will be virtual due to COVID-19
By Matthew Duffy, superintendent of the West Contra Costa Unified School District
The school year ends in four weeks. Time has flown by as we have tried to deal with the impact of transitioning to...
WCCUSD ‘finalizing plans’ for high school graduations
By WCCUSD Superintendent Matthew Duffy
First, I would like to wish all of the mothers a Happy Mothers Day and Día de las Madres. Even though a normal celebration may not be possible due to...
WCCUSD confirms decision not to renew Manzanita Middle’s charter
By Don Gosney
When the WCCUSD Board of Education met on for a Special Called meeting on Tuesday, April 28, there was a misunderstanding by almost all of the 60 public speakers and even some...
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Call for artists for large-scale commissions at Hacienda project
By Kathy Chouteau
Mercy Housing and the Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDC) are calling out to professional artists in the nine Bay Area counties respond...
Community mourns passing of GRIP head cook Pesa Laulea
By Mike Kinney
Pesa Laulea loved the soul classics. While on duty as head cook of the Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP), which provides shelter...
Vegetation fire burns 4.5 acres near Parchester Village
A vegetation fire burned about 4.5 acres near the Parchester Village neighborhood and Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Sunday night, according to fire officials.
Thirty-six firefighters...
