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WCCUSD schools to reopen Friday after power restored
All West Contra Costa Unified District (WCCUSD) schools that closed today due to the planned PG&E power shutoff will reopen Friday, as the power...
Chevron Fuel Your School launches for 10th straight year
Ten years ago, philanthropist and entrepreneur Charles Best joined forces with Chevron on a clever program that has communities across America “fueling” local schools.
The...
Making Waves Academy celebrates campus expansion
Making Waves Academy celebrated the expansion of its Richmond campus on Saturday that enables the public charter school to grow to as many as...
Your Monday Night Football pizza order can benefit a local school
Plan to order pizza for the San Francisco 49ers host the Cleveland Browns in Monday Night Football tonight?
Consider ordering from Mountain Mike's at 3340...
WCCUSD shifts football game times, increases security due to violence
Violence related to football games -- including a shooting that injured three teenagers and one adult near De Anza High Friday night -- has...
Contra Costa Teachers of Year honored at Concord gala
They didn't win the overall competition, but nevertheless three West County educators were honored among 22 in Contra Costa County honored as Teachers of...
Richmond’s transformative summer
Peter Nguyen knew from an early age he was academically gifted. Even so, the first-generation American who grew up in Richmond said college wasn’t...
WCCUSD superintendent aims to address safety at football games
In his newsletter, Superintendent Matt Duffy addressed the shooting that occurred across the street from De Anza High after Friday night's football game that...
Richmond Rotary donates $100 to every Peres Elementary teacher
By Rafael Lima
As part of an annual tradition, members of the Rotary Club of Richmond dropped into Peres Elementary School on Wednesday to present...
Shops at Hilltop, West County Reads to host free reading celebration
West County Reads has partnered with the Shops at Hilltop to hold a free reading event on Saturday, Oct. 5, that will feature book...
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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
Chevron Richmond reported a 62 percent drop in notices of violation over the last half-year and a downward trend in flaring events...
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...