Don’t-miss events Saturday: Education Fair, peace summit and Richmond Art Center winter reception
Rain or shine, there are important events in Richmond on Saturday that community members should definitely consider attending.
First, parents and guardians should head to the second annual West Contra Costa County Education Fair, which...
Richmond council urging WCCUSD to prioritize Valley View Elementary rebuild
After learning that plans to build a new Valley View Elementary School campus is facing delays, Richmond council on Tuesday voted unanimously to urge the West Contra Costa Unified District Board of Education to...
West County families encouraged to attend free K-12 education fair in Richmond on Feb....
The community is encouraged to attend a free education fair on Feb. 7 where families can learn about quality K-12 education options for their children.
The second annual West Contra Costa County Education Fair will...
Nonprofits, public agencies can tap Feb. 5 training on volunteer team building in Richmond
Local nonprofits and public agencies can benefit from learning how to effectively recruit, manage and motivate volunteers who are often their lifeblood.
That's why the Volunteer Center of the East Bay (VCEB) is encouraging local...
Crestmont School to hold Magic Show & Mixer for parents of prospective students
Crestmont School in Richmond will hold a Magic Show & Mixer on Saturday to allow parents of prospective students an opportunity to chat with current parents at the school and board members.
The free event...
St. David School to hold open house Sunday, financial aid session Wednesday
St. David School is holding an open house for prospective students and their families on Sunday.
The open house will take place from noon to 2 p.m. at the school, located at at 871 Sonoma...
School district seeks community input on proposal to rename Gompers High
The community is encouraged to offer input on a proposal to rename Samuel Gompers High School after well regarded local school administrator Sylvester Greenwood.
Public meetings will be held Monday at Pinole Middle School Library,...
Jael Myrick named Richmond’s vice mayor for 2015
Richmond councilmember Jael Myrick, a rising star in local politics, has been named vice mayor of the city for 2015.
At Tuesday's council meeting, Councilmember Nat Bates nominated Myrick to assume the yearlong post and...
Students can see Selma at Century Hilltop Theatre for free at 10:50 a.m. Monday
Along with a large volunteer effort along Richmond Greenway Monday to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service, middle school and high school students can get free admission to the film Selma...
Kennedy High seeking speakers for career event on Jan. 21
Kennedy High is seeking speakers for its "Career, College Changing our Community" program on Jan. 21, a student sponsored event aiming to get young people college and career ready.
Richmond professionals from diverse careers as...
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Richmond charter middle schools to hold inaugural celebration of Black excellence
By Kathy Chouteau
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