New Richmond Library resource helps with homework, resume and more
By Kathy Chouteau
Homework help, paper feedback and resume assistance are at community members’ fingertips thanks to Brainfuse, a new on-demand eLearning resource launched by the Richmond Public Library for people of all ages.
As part...
All-organic food boxes support WCCUSD families and local farms
By Kathy Chouteau
Amid school closures during the pandemic, one bright spot has been the partnership between Conscious Kitchen and the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD), which has resulted in the distribution of...
WCCUSD teachers recognized for teaching excellence
With the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest challenging classroom environments nationwide in 2020, teachers across the West Contra Costa Unified School District stepped up their game to ensure educational and inclusive learning environments.
Particularly these...
Women leaders inspire youth at S.H.E. Leads STEM Summit
By Kathy Chouteau
A coach for the San Francisco Giants, the diversity leader of a multi-national corporation and the founder of a popular media and technology company joined a Zoom call on Tuesday sharing at...
Parents to rally to reopen WCCUSD schools on anniversary of closures
A coalition of parents, caregivers, students and community members who are calling for the reopening of West Contra Costa School District (WCCUSD) schools for in-person learning plan to rally at Nicholl Park in Richmond...
WCCUSD students shine at Berman Speech Invitational
By Kathy Chouteau
In February, local nonprofit The Practice Space partnered with the El Cerrito High School Speech and Debate Team to host the Berman Speech Invitational, an online speech and debate tournament featuring middle...
Both indoor and outdoor youth sports now able to resume in California
Student-athlete advocates who successfully lobbied to allow outdoor youth sports to resume in California have more reason to celebrate after health officials updated their guidance this week to enable indoor youth sports to start...
Richmond Promise application deadline is March 14
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Promise Scholarship application deadline is March 14, 2021.
By applying for a Richmond Promise Scholarship, students can receive $1,500—renewable for up to four years—toward a two-year or four-year college and/or a...
Summit to empower female students on STEM career paths
By Kathy Chouteau
The Junior Achievement of Northern California’s annual S.H.E. Leads STEM Summit March 8-10 may be going virtual this year, but its aim will remain steadfast: connecting business leaders and outstanding Northern California...
Former Terrapin Crossroads chef launches new Richmond bistro
By Kathy Chouteau
Some might be daunted at the prospect of launching a new restaurant amid a pandemic. But backed by 20 years of culinary experience—much of which has been spent as the head chef...
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Red Flag Warning issued for North Bay and East Bay
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for the North and East Bay, the first of the season, from tonight through Monday...
Free Junior Giants clinics this month; league starts in June
By Kathy Chouteau
Know what’s even better than going out to the ball game? Playing in it! Local boys and girls ages 5-14 will have...
Appointments no longer needed at Contra Costa COVID vaccination sites
By Kathy Chouteau
An appointment is no longer necessary to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at county-run vaccination sites, according to Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS)....
