WCCUSD unveils distance learning plan, addresses report cards
The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD), which has extended school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic until May 4, unveiled a new distance learning program and guidelines Wednesday night.
Teachers, principals and families/parents...
CCC Foundation buys 120 laptops to support remote learning
By Kathy Chouteau
The Contra Costa College Foundation has risen up during the COVID-19 pandemic to support students in need.
When Contra Costa College closed March 15 due to the crisis, it transitioned into an...
Bay Area counties extending school closures through May 1
Public school systems in six counties, including the Contra Costa County Office of Education, will extend school closures through May 1 in order to minimize the spread of COVID-19, it was announced today.
The extension...
WCCUSD expands food service sites to meet high demand
By Kathy Chouteau
The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) has announced that it has expanded its food service program during the COVID-19 school closures to include eight new locations. The additions come as...
Richmond breweries keep beer flowing during shelter-at-home order
By Kathy Chouteau
Although COVID-19 may have forced the temporary closure of many local businesses, Richmond’s breweries have found a way to keep the beer flowing to customers.
Richmond’s East Brother Beer Co. is offering its...
Salesian reports success in first week of distance learning
Salesian College Preparatory in Richmond is reporting success in the first week of using its distance learning program, Schoology.
The program launched Tuesday as schools closed in compliance with the coronavirus-related shelter-in-place order. After a...
Ed Fund appeals for donations for WCCUSD families in need
By Kathy Chouteau
The Ed Fund is rallying community support for West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) families in need during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
In a statement on its website, the Richmond-based nonprofit appealed...
WCCUSD schools to temporarily open to distribute distance learning materials
By Kathy Chouteau
The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) announced Tuesday that it will temporarily open all of its schools for a three-hour window from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 19.
The...
RPAL invites college-bound students to apply for scholarship
By Colette Wright
College-bound local high school seniors are encouraged to apply for the Richmond Young Scholar Scholarship.
The Richmond Police Activities League (RPAL) is offering scholarships from $500 to $3,000 to graduating seniors from Richmond,...
WCCUSD launches meal distribution service today; updates locations
By Kathy Chouteau
Given the fluid, evolving landscape of COVID-19 related measures, the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) announced last night an update to its meal distribution sites during school closures.
Also announced—and in...
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