Apply now for Chevron’s Black history awareness scholarship
High school seniors in the West Contra Costa Unified District (WCCUSD) are encouraged to apply for the annual Chevron Richmond Black History Awareness Scholarship program.
Applications can be accessed here and must be received by...
Apply now for Chevron’s Black history awareness scholarship
High school seniors in the West Contra Costa Unified District (WCCUSD) are encouraged to apply for the annual Chevron Richmond Black History Awareness Scholarship program.
Applications can be accessed here and must be received by...
Enterprise Holdings launches automotive training program at Contra Costa College
By Kathy Chouteau
Enterprise Holdings, the world’s largest car rental provider and operator of the Enterprise, National and Alamo companies, is launching its Automotive Collision Engineering Pilot Program at Contra Costa College (CCC) in San...
WCCUSD releases survey in response to in-person learning legislation
West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) families are being asked to respond to a survey about a possible return to in-person instruction. The "Thought Exchange" survey aims to "gather families’ feelings around returning...
WCCUSD Santas deliver gifts to kindergarteners’ homes
By Mike Kinney
Santa Claus came early for dozens of students at Downer Elementary in Richmond.
Today, three Santas (who also happen to be employees of the West Contra Costa Unified School District), hopped on First...
Verde Elementary mural inspires students to ‘reach for the stars’
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond’s Verde Elementary unveiled a vibrant new mural this month with the inspirational title, “Reaching for the Stars.” Although, due to the pandemic, the students didn’t have a hand in painting it,...
‘Sugar-Coated Toy Shop’ sweetens holidays for Nystrom students
By Mike Kinney
About 150 Richmond children will have a sugar-coated holiday season thanks to a sweet gesture by Sacramento cupcake makers.
Last year, Mrs. LaQueanya Henry, who owns Sacramento-based Sugar-Coated Cupcakes with her daughter Mechiala,...
Annual Verde fundraiser a success despite pandemic
By Kathy Chouteau
Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia’s 22nd annual fundraising drive for Verde Elementary School in North Richmond proved successful despite the pandemic.
Mostly individual donors rallied to raise more than $3,000 to purchase...
Nystrom Elementary penny drive raises $1,900 for homeless
By Mike Kinney
A Richmond elementary school's penny drive raised $1,900 for a local homeless shelter and services program.
On Tuesday, Rachel Porzig, vice principal at Nystrom Elementary at 230 Harbour Way South, and the Rev....
‘Finance U’ events to give the 411 on financial aid and more
By Kathy Chouteau
Travis Credit Union is launching two interactive, virtual events in December to help educate youth about financial aid opportunities for postsecondary education, selecting a school and prepping for campus life and admissions....
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By Mike Kinney
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Richmond Art Center calling for artists for African Diaspora exhibit
By Kathy Chouteau
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