Op-Ed: Why Richmond voters should reject Measure U
By James Lee
Richmond businesses are not opposed to a revision of the current Business License Tax. In fact, the Richmond Chamber and the Council...
WCCUSD issues statement after finding Trump letter in food boxes
The West Contra Costa Unified School District released this statement Thursday about a letter from President Donald Trump showing up in food boxes being...
WCCUSD Board candidates urged to support career technical education
This Community Views piece was submitted by Ron Whittier, Tech Futures (IT Academies); Hon. Judy Johnson, Contra Costa County Bar Association (Law Academies); Desmond...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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Community helps fund SOS Richmond’s new shower trailer
By Kathy Chouteau
After years of weathering breakdowns and repairs, S.O.S. Richmond (Safe Organized Spaces) will soon have a new shower trailer to serve neighbors...
Pinole Valley High students showcase Earth Day photography at senior center
A special Earth Day art exhibit at the Pinole Senior Center features photography captured by talented students at Pinole Valley High School.
The students brightened...
San Pablo career fair highlights jobs not easily replaced by AI
Are you looking for a great job with excellent pay and outstanding benefits? A job that won’t be easily replaced by AI? Come to...