Career instructor teaches powerful life lessons that go beyond the books
By Kathy Chouteau
Jay Lloyd, who originally hails from the Motor City, has Chevron Richmond’s Regional Occupational Program (ROP) firing on all cylinders since taking over as its instructor in August 2021.
The program provides local...
It will be beers and cheers at fundraiser for Richmond Promise
By Kathy Chouteau
Later this month, a golden opportunity will be afoot to drink beer in support of a good local cause.
The Richmond Promise, which helps Richmond youth earn postsecondary degrees and certificates, will host...
‘Food & Wine Festival’ fundraiser to feed CCC’s Culinary Arts Academy
By Kathy Chouteau
Great food will be served up for a good cause when Contra Costa College’s Culinary Arts Academy hosts its “Food & Wine Festival” Sun., April 23 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The...
LPS-Richmond seniors network with adult professionals at inaugural event
Leadership Public Schools in Richmond (LPS-Richmond) recently took a new step to prepare its students for adult life by holding its inaugural Senior Networking Brunch, during which seniors networked with more than 30 professionals...
Richmond Promise welcomes essential staffers into the fold
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond Promise has welcomed two new staff members onto its team, including Director of Development Maya Kamath and Director of Communications Ben Enos.
Executive Director Chris Whitmore welcomed Kamath and Enos to the...
Richmond Promise scholarship application deadline closes March 17
Calling all high school seniors from Richmond and North Richmond: The Richmond Promise Scholarship Application period for the 2022-2023 school year closes on Friday, March 17.
Application Link is here.
The Richmond Promise Scholarship is available to...
Lake Elementary School replacement project underway
The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) recently broke ground on a two-phase campus replacement project at Lake Elementary School that is expected to be complete in summer 2025.
The new campus at 2700...
Fundraiser at Rigger’s Loft to support Contra Costa College students
By Kathy Chouteau
Support local students while enjoying an evening on the bay at Contra Costa College Foundation’s fundraiser Wed., May 24 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Rigger’s Loft in Richmond.
During the special fundraising affair, visitors...
Hercules High choir performs at Oakland A’s game
The Hercules High School Concert Choir, under the direction of Arleen Wong, performed the National Anthem at the Oakland A’s game on May 15, according to the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD).
It...
Dr. Kimberly Rogers takes helm as Contra Costa College president
By Kathy Chouteau
Dr. Kimberly Rogers has been selected as the 15th president of Contra Costa College (CCC) by the Contra Costa Community College District (4CD). A vote to ratify her contact will occur at...
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George Floyd murder galvanizes local church to help Black homebuyers
By Kathy Chouteau
In the tumultuous wake of George Floyd’s murder by Minnesota police in 2020, the Arlington Community Church in Kensington was spurred by...
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...
Nevin Plaza affordable housing project kicks off
By Kathy Chouteau
EAH Housing has launched its two-phase affordable housing project at Nevin Plaza, 2400 Nevin Ave. in Richmond. The nonprofit housing development and...
