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Dr. Ruth Fernández named executive director of First 5 Contra Costa

First 5 Contra Costa has announced the hiring of Dr. Ruth Fernández as its executive director. Fernández previously served as Deputy Director at First 5 Contra Costa, the nonprofit that invests in programs and activities...

Betty Reid Soskin ‘back at work’ after stroke

Five months after suffering a stroke, resilient National Park Services (NPS) ranger, author, and civil rights activist Betty Reid Soskin is set to return to work at the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home...
Ed Fund awards $27K in Black History Month grants to WCCUSD schools

WCCUSD to transition 7 Richmond schools into K-8s

UPDATE: On Wednesday, Jan. 15, the WCCUSD halted its plan to transition schools at the request of the Board of Education. Follow-up story here. The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) is set to...
Richmond police chief calls for ordinance changes to address illegal fireworks

Interim Chief French to deliver keynote at MLK Jr. commemoration

Richmond Interim Police Chief Bisa French is set to deliver the keynote speech at Contra Costa County's 42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The free public event, which celebrates...

WCCUSD: New family enrollment begins Jan. 21

The enrollment period for new families wishing to attend their West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) neighborhood school opens at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, including for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten, the WCCUSD...
Become a Richmond Promise mentor

Free college money and guidance! Apply for the Richmond Promise

As high school seniors anticipate college acceptance season, a Richmond nonprofit is working overtime to ensure the city’s students have the funding and guidance they need to succeed at whichever campus they end up. The...

Mister Phillips announces DCCC re-election bid

Mister Phillips has filed papers to run for re-election to the Democratic County Central Committee. He will be on the March 3, 2020, Primary Election Ballot. A Navy veteran, attorney and member of the West...
Coalition of Bay Area Elections Officials encourage Vote by Mail

Taxpayers Association invites public to discuss March ballot measures

Do you know what to expect on the March 3, 2020 ballot?  Do you feel frustrated or confused about the ballot measures?  Are you confident about what your vote means? The Contra Costa Taxpayers Association...
WestCAT launching expanded Route JX service on May 22

On Spare the Air weekdays, WestCAT will be free to ride

WestCAT will offer free rides when Spare the Air alerts fall on weekdays in 2020. The Spare the Air Program provides advance notice when air quality is expected to be unhealthy and aims to educate...

Amid enrollment season, families invited to education fair

With the West Contra Costa Unified School District's enrollment for new families and school transfers fast-approaching, local families will be able to attend a one-stop shop of information about district schools and programs at...

Latest Articles

Plan in works to preserve International Hotel’s Black history

Plan in works to preserve International Hotel’s Black history

By Kathy Chouteau From the ashes of Richmond’s fire-ravaged International Hotel, a phoenix may soon rise. During the Tues., Nov. 28 Richmond City Council meeting, Councilmember...
New farmers market coming to Richmond, existing market to relocate

New farmers market coming to Richmond

A new farmers market is coming to Marina Bay, and there are plans to relocate the existing farmers market at 24th Street and Barrett...
San Pablo to build full-service park next to Contra Costa College

San Pablo to build full-service park next to Contra Costa College

By Kathy Chouteau The City of San Pablo held an event Tues., Nov. 28 to celebrate its plans to build the “San Pablo Area for...