Richmond high school interns spend summer working in Chevron labs
By Mike Aldax
Standing before her peers and professional scientists in a conference room at the Chevron Richmond Technology Center (RTC) on Aug. 9, a typically shy Nhijae Barnett was visibly nervous. Who wouldn’t be?...
Contra Costa community colleges expand free tuition program
The Contra Costa Community College District (4CD) announced today it has expanded its Full-time Free Tuition Program.
The program has removed a previous requirement that participants be a first-time student, and the door to free...
The Ed Fund readies to roll out arts mini-grants for WCCUSD
By Kathy Chouteau
The West Contra Costa Public Education Fund (the Ed Fund) is poised to open the application period on Sept. 1 for its Bradley Arts Mini-Grants that bolster classrooms and schools throughout the...
Richmond Promise distributes laptops to college-bound students
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond Promise teamed up with Tech Exchange to host a laptop distribution event for college-bound scholars at the Richmond Main Public Library on Sat., Aug. 26.
Funded via Richmond Promise’s grant from the...
WCCUSD unveils fingerprinting party dates for volunteer badges
By Kathy Chouteau
Are you a parent, legal guardian or community member who wants to volunteer at a West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) school or event? If so, first, you need to get...
Richmond Metro by T-Mobile holding annual school supplies drive
By Mike Kinney
Metro by T-Mobile at 12800 San Pablo Ave. in Richmond (at the corner of Esmond Avenue) will hold its 7th Annual Backpack and School Supplies Giveaway during store hours from Friday, Aug....
WCCUSD teacher vacancies draw concern
The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) started the new school year with 80 teacher vacancies, “which may lead to shuffling teachers during the first few weeks of school,” according to a new...
Temple Beth Hillel religious school begins Aug. 20
Start your child’s Jewish education early. Temple Beth Hillel’s religious school begins its new school year on Sunday, Aug. 20.
The school features small, personalized classes that cater to each student’s individual needs, from pre-K...
WriterCoach Connection appeals for volunteers for fall coaching season
Kathy Chouteau
WriterCoach Connection is readying for back-to-school in Contra Costa County and beyond by calling for volunteers for its fall coaching season.
The organization’s volunteer coaches—who are fully trained and background-checked—offer free online and in-person...
The Factory Bar to mark three years with Surf & Turf Boozy Brunch
By Kathy Chouteau
Set your smartphones for a Surf & Turf Boozy Brunch Sun., Aug. 20 at 11 a.m., when The Factory Bar in Richmond will celebrate its three year anniversary.
The popular bar—which rebelliously launched...
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East Bay Center for the Performing Arts to host Fall Gala
By Kathy Chouteau
The East Bay Center for the Performing Arts is emerging from a three year pandemic party pause to host its 13th Annual...
Food lines long in Richmond as residents endure rising costs
By Mike Kinney
Food Bank volunteers greeted long lines of people waiting in their cars and along the sidewalk at Thursday's bi-monthly food distribution event...
Pinole City Council honors centenarians
By Kathy Chouteau
The Pinole City Council took time during its Tues. Sept. 19 meeting to honor three of the city’s centenarians with proclamations in...
