Why’d you buy that? An inside look at spending habits
“It was on sale! I just HAD to buy it!”
“You only have one life, just treat yourself.”
“This shirt is so cute on me. I’m only spending under $20. Oh wait, $49.00 isn’t that bad...
Hundreds march to protest John Henry High’s possible charter revocation
By Mike Kinney
Hundreds of students, staff and families of John Henry High School marched Wednesday evening from Richmond Civic Center to the West Contra Costa Unified school board meeting at DeJean Middle in order...
Richmond school’s charter facing revocation; rally planned
John Henry High School, a public charter school at 1402 Marina Way South in Richmond operated under Amethod Public Schools, is under threat of having its charter revoked following reports that administrators instructed teachers...
Richmond Promise scholarship application now live
Spread this important news! The 2018-19 Richmond Promise Scholarship Application became live today. For more information and to apply, go here.
The Richmond Promise Scholarship provides funding of up to $1,500 a year for up...
Pinole Valley High coach named Oakland Raiders’ Coach of the Week
Last week, former Oakland Raiders running back Charlie Smith stopped by Pinole Valley High -- along with a $1,000 check from the NFL team.
That's because Spartans head coach Luke Bodwin earned the Oakland Raiders'...
La Promesa de Richmond crea una “cultura de éxito universitario” en la ciudad
Más de 80 alumnos recién graduados de secundaria de Richmond se sentaron atentos en la Sala Fireside de CCC, al estilo salón de clase, preparándose para estudiar acerca de los incentivos económicos, presupuestos, vida...
Paid tutors sought for program serving local, low-income students
Community members interested in a job or volunteer opportunity are encouraged to become paid tutors and mentors to local, low-income youth from third through ninth grades.
The Multicultural Institute is recruiting for about seven positions...
Salesian receives STEM grant from Toshiba foundation
Salesian College Preparatory has announced the school has received a $5,000 STEM grant from the Toshiba America Foundation (TAF) thanks to the school's science teacher, Dr. Lida Antonian.
The grant will fund hands-on learning equipment...
Richmond resident’s estate gifts $835,000 to Contra Costa College Foundation
A recent $835,000 gift from the estate of Geraldine M. Packard will help more students re-enter Contra Costa College for a second chance to successfully complete a degree program.
The Contra Costa College Foundation recently...
2019 Richmond Promise Scholarship Launch set for Oct. 1
The Richmond Promise, a program offering scholarships to all college-bound high school seniors from Richmond and North Richmond, is set to launch its 2019 scholarship application process on Oct. 1.
That day, students and their...
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As promised, Richmond-based East Brother Beer Co. is set to release the Resilience IPA on Thursday, Dec. 20, and will donate all money from...
Volunteers prep for massive Richmond toy/food drive
It felt like a grand, secret toy store.
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Donut-spinning driver collides with car containing father and child
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