Supervisor Gioia holding annual Verde Elementary fundraiser
Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia's annual fundraiser for Verde Elementary will continue this year, except his related holiday party will occur on Zoom rather than in person.
Every year for more than two decades,...
No dance at 68th Annual Snow Ball, but scholarship competition will go on
By Mike Kinney
Despite the pandemic, the Richmond Community Services Department is still planning to crown a king and queen at its 68th Annual Snow Ball event, set to take place virtually this December.
High school...
Chevron and Oakland A’s provide $30k technology grant to WCCUSD
By Kathy Chouteau
Apple iPads and data plans are headed to Stege Elementary thanks to a $30,000 donation by Chevron and the Oakland A's Community Fund to support distance learning in the West Contra...
WCCUSD superintendent to resign at end of school year
By Kathy Chouteau
Superintendent Matthew Duffy of the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) has announced that the current 2020-2021 school year will be his last heading up the district.
Duffy expressed in a community...
WCCUSD to celebrate Native American heritage in November
As the nation celebrates and preserves Native American culture this month, so will the West Contra Contra Unified School District (WCCUSD).
The WCCUSD Board passed a resolution Wednesday honoring Native American History Month at its...
Michelle Obama School ‘flexible learning spaces’ a Bay Area first
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond’s state-of-the-art Michelle Obama School was unveiled this morning during a Virtual Grand Opening ceremony on Facebook Live that gave the community a front row seat to what Principal Claudia Velez called...
Details on Michelle Obama School virtual grand opening Thursday
By Kathy Chouteau
New details have emerged regarding the Michelle Obama School’s Virtual Grand Opening, which is set for 11-11:30 a.m. Thurs., Oct. 29 on Facebook Live at @MichelleObamaSchool.
The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD)...
New tool helps families tackle college financial aid process
This story was originally published by GO Public Schools West Contra Costa.
By Natalie Walchuk
GO West Contra Costa and the Richmond Promise are proud to offer a toolkit to support families as they navigate...
College district board approves contract for new chancellor
Dr. Bryan Reece has become the 9th permanent chancellor of the Contra Costa Community College District, after the district's governing board approved his contract at its Oct. 14 meeting.
He will begin work Nov. 1...
Contra Costa College’s spring semester to remain online
By Kathy Chouteau
The Contra Costa Community College District, home to Contra Costa College in San Pablo as well as two additional colleges and educational centers, will be holding its spring 2021 semester courses and...
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Leadership Associates hired to find next WCCUSD superintendent
Leadership Associates, a Southern California organization that helps school boards select superintendents and executive leaders, is being tapped to assist in the search for...
Bay Area Rescue Mission gives ‘boxes of hope’ to people in need
By Kathy Chouteau
They’re called “boxes of hope,” and by the looks on the faces of the people receiving them, they deliver precisely what they...
Museum officials concerned about planned sale of former San Pablo City Hall property
By Mike Kinney
Future development plans for the 4.64-acre former San Pablo City Hall property at San Pablo Avenue and Church Lane have drawn concern...
