NASA program offered to Contra Costa College students
NASA is offering up an out-of-this-world opportunity to Contra Costa College students.
NASA has selected CCC as its only Northern California campus for its National Community College Aerospace Scholar program, according to CCC.
As part of the...
Contra Costa County Office of Education to host job fair
The Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) will host a job fair highlighting permanent, and substitute classified and certificated positions on Thursday, Oct. 27, in Pleasant Hill.
The event will take place from 3...
Richmond Promise application period opens
By Kathy Chouteau
Today, high school seniors from Richmond and North Richmond can start the process of making their college dreams a reality with the launch of the Richmond Promise Scholarship Application period for the...
Contra Costa County Library program provides 24/7 online tutoring service
Contra Costa County Library is encouraging patrons to take advantage of its live online tutoring service that is now available 24/7.
Brainfuse HelpNow offers access to math, reading and writing tutors who are fluent in...
Richmond Rotary delivers $100 checks to all Peres Elementary teachers
By Mike Kinney
Teachers are known to dig into their own pockets to ensure their students have the supplies they need for their education.
Recognizing this, members of the Richmond Rotary Club pay a visit to...
San Pablo to install rectangular rapid flashing beacons near schools
Six pairs of rectangular rapid flashing beacons will soon be installed at five locations near San Pablo schools to enhance visibility of school children.
The beacons will be installed on Broadway Avenue at 15th and...
Salesian student honored with award for outstanding technology project
By Kathy Chouteau
Yaphet Yonas, a local youth learning technology, entrepreneurship and leadership skills in The Hidden Genius Project’s Intensive Immersion Program at RYSE Youth Center, earned the Baba Eugene Lemon Award for Outstanding Technology...
Ed Fund hosting virtual open house for West County community
The West Contra Costa Public Education Fund (Ed Fund) is hosting a virtual open house for the broader West County community on Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 4- 5 pm via Zoom.
Community members will learn...
R&R Hospitality Academy set for grand opening in Richmond
By Kathy Chouteau
R&R Hospitality Academy is a new Richmond organization that helps prepare and certify low income young adults for careers in the hospitality industry, in part by tasking the program's students with preparing...
Richmond preschool set for ‘Grand Opening’ of expanded new location
By Kathy Chouteau
Curious Explorers Academy (CEA), a Richmond preschool serving three-and-four-year-old children, is celebrating the “Grand Opening” of its new location Sat., Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The preschool, which has been...