Family Giving Tree gives 200 ‘education relief kits’ to San Pablo students
The Family Giving Tree recently donated 200 "education relief kits" for San Pablo students, according to the City of San Pablo.
The city has had a partnership with the Milpitas-based nonprofit for 10 years that...
WCCUSD confirms decision not to renew Manzanita Middle’s charter
By Don Gosney
When the WCCUSD Board of Education met on for a Special Called meeting on Tuesday, April 28, there was a misunderstanding by almost all of the 60 public speakers and even some...
WCCUSD to hold meeting on fate of Manzanita Middle School Charter
The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) is set to hold a special hearing tonight on the fate of Manzanita Middle School in Richmond.
On Wednesday, April 22, the WCCUSD Board of Education voted...
WCCUSD trustee opposes vote to close Manzanita Middle School
Tonight at 6:30 p.m., the WCCUSD Board of Education is set to meet to adopt "findings of facts" regarding the charter petition renewal of Manzanita Charter School. A public hearing for the renewal was...
WCCUSD mulls grading policy amid COVID-19 lockdown
The following is a communication about proposed grading policy amid the COVID-19 school closures released collectively by Matthew Duffy, WCCUSD superintendent; Jose DeLeon, president of the West Contra Costa Administrators Association; and Demetrio Gonzalez-Hoy,...
County providing emergency childcare for essential workers
The Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) is collaborating with several County partners to implement an emergency child care program to support all essential workers during the COVID-19 crisis.
Care is being...
DonorsChoose helps keep kids learning at San Pablo school
By Kathy Chouteau
For students at E.M. Downer Elementary School in San Pablo, the adjustment to distance learning has been made far more fun thanks to their new Legos, microscopes, Rubik’s cubes, Tetris boards and...
New Richmond blues foundation plays on amid challenging times
Kathy Chouteau
The North & Greater Richmond Blues Foundation, Inc. is overcoming unexpected adversity while making its debut. But just as the music plays on, so too does Executive Director DeJeana Burkes, who hasn’t let...
Contra Costa County Library unveils new storytime content
By Kathy Chouteau
When it comes to storytime, two choices are even better than one. To that end, the Contra Costa County Library is unveiling new storytime content via two online platforms during the COVID-19...
Richmond Promise resources keep students on track amid pandemic
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond Promise is busy at work making sure the COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t derail students’ college dreams. The organization providing college scholarships and guidance to hundreds of students from Richmond and North Richmond...
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Young organizers behind Richmond protest call for unity, action
By Mike Kinney
At noon today, a protest is planned for Richmond Civic Center that will feature speeches and performances, followed by a march to...
Amid social unrest, diversity celebrated in Richmond
An annual pledge to diversity and inclusion is taking place in Richmond this month with the raising of the Juneteenth and LGBT Pride flags...
FBI seeks help to ID van involved in shooting of federal officers
The FBI San Francisco Division is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a white van used in the shooting of two federal officers...
