Contra Costa County Library to eliminate overdue fines
Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, Contra Costa County Library will eliminate overdue fines on all library materials, becoming the first county library system in California and largest in the state to eliminate fines for everyone.
The...
CAP program guides low-income Bay Area students to college success
The college experience is intimidating for any student, let alone a student from a low-income upbringing in Richmond.
For DeMario Brown, a student-athlete at California State University, Bakersfield, the college intimidation factor wasn't the consequence...
Chevron E-Bike Challenge fostering young engineers
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond High students were so prepared for their bicycle competition afternoon, they barely had to pedal.
At the RHS track in late afternoon, students in the Richmond High Engineering Partnership Academy tested...
St. David School to hold breakfast fundraiser
St. David School is inviting the community to its annual breakfast fundraiser this Sunday, Dec. 2.
For $8, you'll get three pieces of bacon, sausage, or a combination, along with your choice of two of...
CCC, WCCUSD schools closed today
Contra Costa College will remain closed today due to unpredictable poor air quality caused by the Camp Fire in Northern California.
All three Contra Costa Community College District schools will remain closed, including Diablo Valley...
All Contra Costa schools to close Friday due to Camp Fire smoke
All Contra Costa County schools, including the West Contra Costa Unified and Contra Costa College, will be closed on Friday due to the persistent poor air quality caused by smoke from the devastating Camp...
Teachers union calls for school closures due to Camp Fire smoke
West Contra Costa Unified (WCCUSD) schools remained open Tuesday despite a request by its teachers union Monday to close them until the air quality improves.
After the fast-moving, devastating Camp Fire in Butte County began...
Youth Entrepreneur Day to focus on downtown innovation
For insight into Richmond’s future, we ought to consult with local youth who are, naturally, Richmond's future.
This Saturday, Nov. 17, young adults, including high school students, are invited to a unique Youth Entrepreneur Day...
John Henry High ‘in good standing’ with WCCUSD
John Henry High is in compliance with its charter and in "good standing" with the West Contra Costa Unified School District, the district's superintendent stated in a letter last week to the California School...
Travis Credit Union to host Budget for Homeownership workshop
From the first treehouse you visit as a child, home ownership is a desire ingrained in us from an early age. As Americans, the house with the picket fence is as organic to our...
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Over 650 served at 71st Charles Reid Foundation Christmas Party
By Mike Kinney
After 71 consecutive years, the Charles Reid Foundation Christmas Party hasn’t skipped a beat.
Over 650 attendees received toys and clothing during the...
49ers, Giants greats join Richmond native’s annual toy drive
Thanks to Stephen Ashford's 4th annual toy drive, kids in need in Richmond and East Palo Alto will have some cheer this holiday season.
The...
Bridge Holiday Open House delivers art, merriment and more
By Kathy Chouteau
Bridge Storage and ArtSpace’s Holiday Open House and Block Party on Saturday touted “The More the Merrier” as its art exhibition mantra,...
