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WriterCoach Connection appeals for volunteers for fall coaching season

WriterCoach Connection appeals for volunteers for fall coaching season

Kathy Chouteau WriterCoach Connection is readying for back-to-school in Contra Costa County and beyond by calling for volunteers for its fall coaching season. The organization’s volunteer coaches—who are fully trained and background-checked—offer free online and in-person...
The Factory Bar to mark three year with Surf & Turf Boozy Brunch

The Factory Bar to mark three years with Surf & Turf Boozy Brunch

By Kathy Chouteau Set your smartphones for a Surf & Turf Boozy Brunch Sun., Aug. 20 at 11 a.m., when The Factory Bar in Richmond will celebrate its three year anniversary. The popular bar—which rebelliously launched...
Keyz 2 The Future to host giveaway of backpacks and school supplies

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...
FIERCE Advocates, collaborators to host free ‘Back to School Jumpoff’

FIERCE Advocates, collaborators to host free ‘Back to School Jumpoff’

By Kathy Chouteau FIERCE Advocates, formerly known as Building Blocks for Kids (BBK), will help local kids get ready for the upcoming academic year by hosting “Ivan’s 3rd Annual Back to School Jumpoff” on Sat.,...
Olympian stops by Nystrom Elementary to read to students

Olympian stops by Nystrom Elementary to read to students

By Kathy Chouteau A Team USA Olympian was in the house Mon., July 17 at Nystrom Elementary School in Richmond, when three-time Track and Field Gold Medalist, Tianna Madison Bartoletta, stopped by to read to...
Hercules High’s Advanced Orchestra selected to play at state festival

Hercules High’s Advanced Orchestra selected to play at state festival

By Kathy Chouteau Hercules High School’s Advanced Orchestra is basking in the glory of great successes in the past year. The group is one of only five high schools statewide chosen to perform for the...
Pinole police increase presence at middle school after rumored threat

WCCUSD to host two job fairs this month

The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) is hiring for a variety of positions and is hosting two job fairs in the coming weeks, the first at Pinole Middle School on Thursday, July...
Groundwork Richmond graduates first Workforce Cohort

Groundwork Richmond graduates first Workforce Cohort

By Kathy Chouteau Groundwork Richmond celebrated the graduation of its first Workforce Cohort Thurs., June 29 for Richmond young adults aged 18-25 who participated in the Workforce Development program, according to Workforce Development Director Sarah...
Bay Area Discovery Museum

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...
Richmond High music director fundraising to send students to summer camp

Richmond High music director fundraising to send students to summer camp

Andrew Wilke, devoted director of the Richmond High School Music Department, has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser aiming to send 10 student musicians to La Honda Music Camp in Hayward, which runs for one week...

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College for free? Richmond Promise and WGU partner to make it possible

College for free? Richmond Promise and WGU partner to make it possible

By Kathy Chouteau Richmond Promise scholars can receive degrees from West Governors University (WGU) at little to no cost thanks to a partnership between the...
Community Alliance Church announces Christmas programs

Community Alliance Church announces Christmas programs

By Kathy Chouteau Community Alliance Church heralded its plans to host two special Christmas programs this holiday season, including a “Blue Christmas Service” Dec. 20...
Richmond surveys residents on planned renovation of Main Library

Richmond surveys residents on planned renovation of Main Library

The Richmond Public Library is gathering input from residents about planned renovations of the historic Main Library. "We want to hear from Richmond residents about...