Bank of America names Richmond High senior ‘Student Leader’
Navigating high school isn't easy. But Richmond High senior Ryan Saechao has still found time to serve on student councils and volunteer at a soup kitchen, among other community advocacy efforts.
The hard work has...
8 students earn Chevron SOMOS employee network scholarships
Nereyda Maldonado, a Richmond native who graduated from Richmond High, is now a decade into her career as special events coordinator at the Chevron Richmond Refinery. Not only does she love her job, she...
West County gets first Freedom School
They danced, sang, chanted and read. They were free.
This summer, West County is welcoming its very first Children's Defense Fund Freedom School.
Fifty local children -- 20 percent of whom are homeless -- are enrolled...
Cesar Zepeda appointed to West County Wastewater District board
Richmond community advocate Cesar Zepeda has been appointed to the West County Wastewater District Board of Directors.
Zepeda was appointed to fill the seat left vacant following the recent passing of Director Leonard McNeil. Zepeda...
Richmond Promise expanding mentorship program, seeks mentors
The Richmond Promise is expanding its mentorship program and seeking individuals who can support its Scholars in their academic, personal, and career success.
Building on the success of our 2018 mentor pilot program, the Promise...
Contra Costa College food pantry open to all students
Did you know that Contra Costa College keeps a food pantry open to all students, regardless of income, because, "groceries are expensive!"
Any enrolled student wanting to use it must sign in at the Student...
60 sites where WCCUSD is serving summer meals to youth
Starting today, children under the age of 18 can eat a free breakfast, lunch and dinner at one of 60 locations in West Contra Costa County during the summer.
The West Contra Costa Unified School...
Healthy Moves Outdoors Event starts summer on the right foot
Start the summer on the right foot with an active, health-focused community event for local families.
The community is invited to the Healthy Moves Outdoors Event on Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 1...
County libraries serving free lunches to youth this summer
At eight Contra Costa Library locations including the San Pablo and El Cerrito libraries, free lunches will be offered to youth 18 and under during summer.
Along with lunch, the libraries will offer a variety...
Contra Costa College investigating its president and two VPs
The following is an announcement from Fred E. Wood, chancellor of the Contra Costa Community College District, about the placing of college President Dr. Katrina VanderWoude and two others in leadership on administrative leave...
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Gyuto Foundation director fundraising to bring vision care to rural India
By Mike Kinney
Ven. Thupten Donyo, director of the Gyuto Foundation, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in East Richmond Heights, is fundraising to bring a...
GRIP soup kitchen adds live music
The Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP) has souped things up in its soup kitchen by inviting in live music.
GRIP recently posted a great story...
Richmond Promise’s Scholars Celebration set for Saturday
UPDATE: The Cal Band canceled its planned performance at Saturday's celebration. The story has been updated to indicate this.
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Promise Scholar...
