West County Lego Robotics inspires students’ passion for STEM
By Kathy Chouteau
They call him “Mr. M” and he knows a thing or two about inspiring a passion for STEM learning in Richmond students.
Peter Margolis, a retired Silicon Valley teacher and San Pablo resident,...
WCCUSD superintendent: District to negotiate $22M in cuts with unions
West Contra Costa Unified School District Superintendent Matthew Duffy recently released this update about how the school district is addressing a $47.8 million budget deficit.
Matthew Duffy
As we get ready for the much anticipated President...
Richmond school will be renamed after former First Lady Michelle Obama
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond’s Wilson Elementary will be renamed after former First Lady Michelle Obama, after the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) voted unanimously in favor of the change on Wednesday.
It's the first...
WCCUSD and unions release joint statement on budget cuts
In a joint statement, the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) and its employee unions said they aim to work together to limit cuts to classrooms, particularly at the highest need schools, as...
WCCUSD Board to consider naming Richmond school after Michelle Obama
An ad hoc committee has recommended that the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) Board of Education rename Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in Richmond after First Lady Michelle Obama.
The recommendation comes after two...
Over 500 East Bay girls gather for Richmond STEM summit
By Kathy Chouteau
Girl power was on full display in Richmond today. Over 500 young women from East Bay high schools gathered at a daylong summit at Richmond Memorial Auditorium to learn about STEM careers...
Contra Costa College to host resource fair for undocumented students
By Kathy Chouteau
Contra Costa College is inviting undocumented students to a free resource conference on Saturday, Feb. 22.
Hosted by the Dreamers Alliance of Contra Costa College, the “Empowering the Dream: Heal, Rise & Lead...
Op-Ed: Vote yes on Measure R
This Op-Ed by the Yes on Measure R campaign was signed by Consuelo Lara, West Contra Costa Trustee; Leslie Reckler, President Bayside Council PTA’s; Jose De Leon, Principal Richmond High School; and Demetrio Gonzalez,...
Op-Ed: Vote no on Measure R
The following is an Op-Ed by Ben Steinberg of the "No on Measure R" campaign. To view an Op-Ed that advocates in favor of Measure R, click here. Also, click the Contra Costa County...
WCCUSD Superintendent posts update on budget deficit
By Matthew Duffy, West Contra Costa Unified School District Superintendent
As our secondary schools begin the second semester of the school year, we are still deeply involved in trying to navigate our current budget challenge....
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Bridge’s ‘Chef Popup and Pickup’ offers free meals this month
By Kathy Chouteau
Bridge Commissary Kitchen at Bridge Storage and ArtSpace in Richmond is rolling out the “Chef Popup and Pickup," and this month lunch...
‘Eggcellent’ submissions wanted for Richmond virtual contest
By Kathy Chouteau
In a sign of the times and of the season, the City of Richmond Library and Community Service Department is taking its...
Man struck, killed by vehicle on Giant Road in San Pablo
A pedestrian was struck and killed in San Pablo on Friday night, police said.
At 11:17 p.m., San Pablo police responded to the 2800 block...
