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WCCUSD: Staff cuts unavoidable to solve budget deficit
Facing a projected $47.8 million budget deficit in the 2020-21 fiscal year, the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) held a community forum...
Contra Costa College celebrates groundbreaking for science center
Contra Costa College held a groundbreaking ceremony last week for a $73 million Science Center that features a 55-seat planetarium and rooftop astronomical observation...
Richmond Promise Scholar spotlight: Sharon Jackson
Meet the Richmond Promise Scholars, a growing movement of hundreds of students from Richmond and North Richmond who are currently attending over 100 colleges...
WCCUSD board takes no action at special meeting on superintendent’s performance
West Contra Costa Unified District Board President Tom Panas said in a statement that no action was taken at a special meeting Friday night...
Mister Phillips: Unwise to terminate WCCUSD superintendent at this time
By Mister Phillips
On Monday, I announced that School Board President Tom Panas, CPA, has called a special school board meeting for this Friday at...
Janet Napolitano kicks off UC application period at Hercules schools
University of California President Janet Napolitano visited Hercules middle and high schools last week in order to kick of the application filing period for...
Dr. Damon A. Bell selected as Contra Costa College interim president
Dr. Damon A. Bell has been selected as interim president of Contra Costa College. He assumes the post following the controversial resignation of former...
Richmond Promise Scholar spotlight: Merari Castillo
Meet the Richmond Promise Scholars, a growing movement of hundreds of students from Richmond and North Richmond who are currently attending over 100 colleges...
‘Expressive Leaders’ launch party set for Richmond Food Hall
A small cohort of young leaders are set to embark on a six-month project where they will use their voice to make a difference...
Richmond Promise, CCC host national conference at UC Berkeley
While President Obama's goal to transform the U.S. into the world's best educated, most competitive workforce by 2020 won’t come to fruition, Dr. Martha...
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Planning Commission to review plans for 45 townhomes on Garrity Way
A plan to build 45 townhomes on a vacant lot at 3151 Garrity Way in the Hilltop District of Richmond is moving to its...
Chevron Richmond reports safety gains and free home upgrades at town hall
By Mike Aldax
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Sheldon Elementary to host student music and debate showcase
Sheldon Elementary School will host "A Night of Brazilian Rhythm & Voice" on Thursday, May 21. The event takes place from 6-7 p.m. in...