Local students take it upon themselves to achieve school district goals as part of...
When striving to reach lofty goals in youth education, some of the best ideas come from those with the greatest potential to achieve change: the students.
That's the main principal behind the unique Potential Project,...
Kennedy High silk-screen business booming in inaugural year
The Kennedy High silk-screen business implemented by award-winning art teacher Steve Mainini is booming, with students earning $5,000 in profit in its first year, according to a school official.
Mainini, who was the school district's...
High school students encouraged to apply for Chevron Richmond Black History Scholarship
Local high school seniors are encouraged to apply for the 2015 Chevron Richmond Black History Scholarship (BHAC) program, which provides scholarships for up to four college-bound seniors.
The scholarships are awarded in honor of William...
Founders of Poor Little Rich Boy clothing line planning annual scholarship fund for local...
Poor Little Rich Boy, a clothing and accessories company co-founded by Richmond natives Michael Dade and Trevaj Siller, has committed to donating 5-percent of semi-annual net sales to help fund a scholarship for a...
UC Berkeley chancellor addresses Berkeley Global Campus dispute in open letter to Richmond
UC Berkeley Chancellor Nicholas Dirks sent an open letter to the Richmond community on Friday reiterating a promise to sign agreements ensuring local residents benefit from the construction of the Berkeley Global Campus at...
RichmondBUILD receives nearly $200,000 EPA grant to place graduates in green jobs
RichmondBUILD, the highly successful local job training program that places 80-percent of its graduates in jobs with an average starting wage of $18.33 per hour, has received a $192,300 grant from the U.S. Environmental...
Cesar Chavez Elementary students write to President Obama, receive heartfelt response
The third and fourth grade classes at Cesar Chavez Elementary School in Richmond sent such persuasive essays to the White House, they received a response from the Obama Administration, according to the West Contra...
Healthy Village Festival returns to downtown Richmond on Saturday, June 6
Mark your calendars for the return of the Healthy Village Festival in Richmond on Saturday, June 6.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the block that includes Community Green Space Park on Macdonald Avenue at...
Black high school seniors from Richmond can win $250 by writing an essay
Black high school seniors from Richmond who plan to attend college have an opportunity to earn a $250 scholarship toward their education by writing an essay, according to community advocate Rodney Alamo Brown.
This week,...
De Anza High grad recognized for persevering in Arena Football League
Ruschard Dodd-Masters, a Richmond native and De Anza High grad, was recognized Friday in the Las Vegas Review-Journal for persevering for six seasons in the Arena Football League’s minor league before becoming a quality...
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Subway campaign raises $14,600 for Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano
A Subway campaign held in recognition of Hunger Action Month in September raised $14,600 for the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano.
On Wednesday,...
Vallejo man gets 40 years to life for two Richmond murders
A 23-year-old Vallejo man was sentenced today to 40 years to life in prison for fatally shooting Javonte Prothro and Chrisean Nealy just three...
Why El Tapatio is proposing this 1,800 square foot addition
A well-known food business on 23rd Street is seeking to construct a new building on its property that aims to make its operations more...
