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....
Competitors at Richmond chess tourney range in age from 6 to 78
In what may be the city’s most age-diverse competition, 44 players spanning from ages 6 to 78 years old participated in the 8th Annual McKinley Williams-John Easterling Community Chess Tournament in Richmond on Saturday.
The...
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,...
No injuries in North Richmond garage fire today
All occupants escaped unharmed from a house fire in North Richmond today, according to Local 188, the union representing Richmond firefighters.
The mid-afternoon fire sent firefighters to a home near 3rd Street and Chesley Avenue.
"Within...
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...
Richmond Plunge set to reopen on Feb. 1
The Richmond Plunge is set to reopen after undergoing repairs for the last five months.
A celebration reception for the reopening has been scheduled for Friday, Feb. 1, from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at...
Republic Services to launch West County compost giveaway program
Need compost for your garden?
Republic Services is set to launch a new compost giveaway program for West Contra Costa residents.
Starting Feb. 6 and each first Wednesday of the month thereafter, West County households can...
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...
AC Transit seeks public input on fare hike proposals
AC Transit is proposing to increase fares in phases over the next five years until it reaches $3 in Fiscal Year 2023-24.
The proposal would increase the adult cash fare, currently $2.35, by 15 cents,...
East Brother Beer Co. offers $1 pints to federal employees
East Brother Beer Co. has brewed beer to benefit wildfire victims, hosted fundraisers for a local holiday festival, and has also given thanks to local teachers.
Now, the community-minded brewery has its focus on local...
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Winter Solstice gathering at Point Pinole to feature singing and ‘shrooms
By Kathy Chouteau
Got plans for the Winter Solstice? How about a community song circle and mushroom walk?
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Richmond Fire Youth Academy to host Open House for prospective recruits
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Fire Youth Academy will host an “Open House and Sign-Up Info Day” Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8 a.m. to 2...
From its first campus in a Richmond shipyard, 4CD marks 75 years
By Kathy Chouteau
The Contra Costa Community College District (4CD) is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
The Governing Board of 4CD will launch a year of celebrations...
