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Contra Costa County Library unveils new storytime content
By Kathy Chouteau
When it comes to storytime, two choices are even better than one. To that end, the Contra Costa County Library is unveiling...
Richmond Promise resources keep students on track amid pandemic
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond Promise is busy at work making sure the COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t derail students’ college dreams. The organization providing college scholarships and...
WCCUSD expands student meal program, adding supper
The West Contra Costa Unified School District announced today it has expanded its student meal program during the COVID-19 school closure, adding supper to...
WCCUSD officially closes school campuses for remainder of academic year
The West Constra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) has closed school campuses for the remainder of the academic year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The...
WCCUSD takes action after Newsom’s remarks on school closures
By Kathy Chouteau
On the heels of California Gov. Gavin Newsom indicating the likelihood of schools remaining closed for the rest of the academic year...
DonorsChoose to supply teachers with remote-learning grants
Shelter-in-place orders that have closed schools across the Bay Area have shined a spotlight on the potential of remote learning. But they have also...
WCCUSD unveils distance learning plan, addresses report cards
The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD), which has extended school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic until May 4, unveiled a new...
CCC Foundation buys 120 laptops to support remote learning
By Kathy Chouteau
The Contra Costa College Foundation has risen up during the COVID-19 pandemic to support students in need.
When Contra Costa College closed...
Bay Area counties extending school closures through May 1
Public school systems in six counties, including the Contra Costa County Office of Education, will extend school closures through May 1 in order to...
WCCUSD expands food service sites to meet high demand
By Kathy Chouteau
The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) has announced that it has expanded its food service program during the COVID-19 school...
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San Francisco Bay Ferry breaks April ridership record
The San Francisco Bay Ferry set a new record this April, carrying 285,886 passengers, which surpasses the previous April high set in 2019.
The milestone...
Traverse hosting free community event on Friday
Traverse is hosting a free community event this Friday, May 8, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.. The event will take place at the...