East Brother Beer Co. to host fundraiser for Richmond Promise
Grabbing a pint at East Brother Beer Co. in Richmond on Wednesday will help support a program that is making college financially attainable for all Richmond and North Richmond youth.
The brewery at 1001 Canal...
Lake Elementary hosts 3rd Annual African-American Read-In
Lake Elementary hosted its African-American Read-In on Tuesday, where community members went to the school in San Pablo to act as guest readers as part of a yearly Black History Month event, according to...
El Cerrito High’s wellness center celebrates 20th anniversary
The James Morehouse Project at El Cerrito High, a wellness center providing on-campus access to medical and dental services, counseling, and youth development services, enjoyed a 20th anniversary celebration on Thursday.
"During the celebration, ECHS...
WCCUSD to host teacher recruitment fair
Recently approved pay hikes for teachers has the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) hopeful to see an increase in prospective educators interested in joining the district.
This Saturday, Feb. 2, from 9 a.m....
Richmond Public Library launches new, free online training courses
The Richmond Public Library is launching new and free online training courses run by Knowledge City, according to Mayor Tom Butt.
With over 13,000 online videos, Knowledge City offers timely online training in business, computer,...
School resource officer program facing funding cuts
The program that staffs police officers at local schools and school events will face significant funding restraints in the near future, Richmond police Chief Allwyn Brown states in a report set to be discussed...
More details released about tomorrow’s big WCC Education Fair
Forty West Contra Costa public schools, both district and charter, will be showcased along with resources from over 25 nonprofits at the first ever West Contra Costa Education Fair at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium...
Richmond High band director wins emerging educator award
Richmond High's inspiring young band director won an emerging educator award this month from the California Music Education Association, a recognition that doesn't surprise his students or the school district in the least.
Four years...
McKinley Williams-John Easterling chess tourney set for Jan. 26
The 8th Annual McKinley Williams-John Easterling Community Chess Tournament is set for Saturday, Jan. 26.
The whole community is invited to this free tournament at the Richmond Recreation Complex at 3230 Macdonald Ave. The quad-style tourney...
Mister Phillips opposes WCCUSD Board presidency selection
On Dec. 12, 2018, Tom Panas, member of the West Contra Costa Unified School District Board of Education, was chosen by fellow members as the Board's president for 2019. In the following opinion piece,...
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