Contra Costa College Career and Internship Fair set for April 3
Contra Costa College will host its annual Career and Internship Fair on Wednesday, April 3, from 10 am. to 1 p.m.
Students from Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College, and Los Medanos College are invited to attend and...
Literacy Festival ‘books’ its return to Richmond
By Kathy Chouteau
An essential building block of education will be celebrated when the City of Richmond joins with community partners to host “Richmond’s 2024 Annual Literacy Festival” Sat., April 13 from 10 a.m. to...
Middle College High named 2024 California Distinguished School
Middle College High School of the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) was named as a 2024 California Distinguished School.
The school, which is no stranger to impressive state and national performance rankings, is...
Four WCCUSD educators earn Ed Fund Teaching Excellence Awards
The West Contra Costa Public Education Fund (Ed Fund) recently surprised four educators with 2024 Teaching Excellence Awards.
The winning teachers are Isabel Gil-Garcia, 12th grade Government, 11th-12th grade Gender and Women’s Studies at Richmond...
The Factory Bar makes down-time rewarding for local teachers
By Kathy Chouteau
The Factory Bar in Richmond is ringing in its “Second Annual Teacher’s Attendance Contest” this week, much to the anticipated delight of local educators.
“The enthusiasm and energy around last year's contest was...
Pinole Valley High’s Ariana Salvador wins countywide poetry competition
With dramatic and expressive recitations of poems by Tanaya Winder and Roisin Kelly, Pinole Valley High School senior Ariana Salvador won Contra Costa County's 2024 Poetry Out Loud competition on Saturday, Feb. 10.
The Contra...
Richmond Promise Scholarship application period opens
High school seniors from Richmond and North Richmond can begin the process of making their college dreams a reality with the launch of the 2024 Richmond Promise Scholarship.
Eligible students can apply now for the...
De Anza High girls soccer team honored as TCAL champs
On Monday night, Coach Joseph Aguilar of the De Anza High girls soccer team was presented with the TCAL Stone Division Championship banner for the 2023-2024 season.
Eight student athletes were also recognized for TCAL...
Moving Forward launches scholarships for students pursuing higher education
A Richmond nonprofit organization recently launched a new scholarship for local students needing financial assistance to pursue higher education.
Moving Forward is inviting local students to apply for the new Moving Forward Scholarship. Scholarship awards...
St. David School to host Open House
St. David of Wales Catholic School, located at 871 Sonoma St. in Richmond, is inviting prospective families to an Open House on Sunday, Jan. 28.
Attendees will learn about the school's academic program, extra-curricular activities,...
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Cosmetology school seeks to operate near Richmond Target
A cosmetology vocational school seeks to locate at the Macdonald 80 Shopping Center in Richmond.
Applicant Sunil Sharma is requesting a conditional use permit from...
El Garage closes downtown Richmond restaurant
By Kathy Chouteau
El Garage, the Richmond restaurant that sprouted from humble beginnings slinging quesabirria tacos in a local driveway/garage while drawing social media acclaim,...
Johnny Boi smashing it at Richmond ‘Restaurant Week’
By Kathy Chouteau
Taste of Richmond’s “Restaurant Week” stopped by new restaurant phenom Johnny Boi Smash Burger in Point Richmond Thursday, Oct. 10—and so did everyone else...