Kaiser Permanente is recruiting for its Mental Health Training Program
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
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
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
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...
Nation’s oldest elected official bids ‘final farewell’ to office
Former Richmond City Councilmember Nat Bates, who at age 91 was the nation's oldest elected official, penned this farewell speech for his final day in office Jan. 10, 2023.
By Nat Bates
After serving this great...
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...
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
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
By Antwon CloirdÂ
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...
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...
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Betty Reid Soskin marks 102nd birthday at her namesake school
By Kathy Chouteau
On the morning of her 102nd birthday, Betty Reid Soskin arrived with family members at her namesake Betty Reid Soskin Middle School...
RPD headquarters unveils welcoming waiting room for children, families
The Richmond Police Department has established a new waiting room at its headquarters aimed at making the experience more comfortable for children and families.
The...
Pinole police chief appointed as interim city manager
Pinole Police Chief Neil H. Gang has been appointed as the city's new interim city manager, effective Oct. 1, 2023, the city announced this...
