Founding visitor spurs future innovations at Kennedy Fab Lab
By Kathy Chouteau
There’s nothing like a visit from your founding ideator to spur future inspiration. This fact is especially true when you run a Fab Lab (fabrication laboratory).
Sherry Lassiter, president & CEO of The...
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...
Ed Fund celebrates 40 years of helping students create brighter futures
By Kathy Chouteau
The Ed Fund, which funds programs for West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) students so that they thrive in higher learning environments, is celebrating its 40th anniversary Thurs., May 25.
The special...
Bay Area Discovery Museum to bring STEAM program to Richmond
The Bay Area Discovery Museum is bringing its STEAM program to the Richmond Public Library on Friday, July 7, and Friday, July 21.
The hands-on, multi-sensory STEAM program for children preschool through grade 3 encourages...
GO WCC launches ‘College Early & Often’ series
This story was originally published by GO Public Schools West Contra Costa.
By Lexi Lopez Crothers
In a world that is constantly evolving, it’s essential to provide our students with the tools and resources they need...
East Brother releases ‘crisp and clean’ Blonde Ale
By Kathy Chouteau
If you happen to hear about a “blonde” cut loose on Canal Blvd., it’s just East Brother Beer Company’s Blonde Ale being released into the Richmond wilds.
East Brother’s first new “core beer”...
Wave-making activists visit Richmond’s Making Waves Academy
Noted California artist Rigo23, along with Robert King, the last surviving member of the Angola-3 and a longtime prison reform and justice system activist, visited Making Waves Academy in Richmond on Friday, April 22,...
Keyz 2 The Future to host giveaway of backpacks and school supplies
Keyz 2 The Future will join community partners in hosting a free giveaway of backpacks and school supplies on Sunday, Aug. 6.
The "Be Smart" event will also feature food, activities and a jumper from...
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...
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...
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Tibetan association aims to relocate from Richmond site to larger space
By Mike Kinney
The Tibetan Association of Northern California (TANC) aims to relocate from its current Richmond location to a property that can provide more...
Plan in works to preserve International Hotel’s Black history
By Kathy Chouteau
From the ashes of Richmond’s fire-ravaged International Hotel, a phoenix may soon rise.
During the Tues., Nov. 28 Richmond City Council meeting, Councilmember...
New farmers market coming to Richmond
A new farmers market is coming to Marina Bay, and there are plans to relocate the existing farmers market at 24th Street and Barrett...
