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Craneway Pavilion pickleball club ‘indefinitely’ closes

Sports June 3, 2025 0

By Kathy Chouteau The pickleball club at the Craneway Pavilion is indefinitely closed as the East Bay Pickleball Association reports it is seeking legal action...

New Arlington Park tennis center set for dedication, grand opening

Sports May 29, 2025 0

The newly constructed El Cerrito Tennis Center will be dedicated in a grand opening ceremony at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 13. The center...

WCCUSD proposes 10% staff cut to pay for 8% raises and close $127 million deficit The West Contra Costa Unified School District has proposed a 10% staff reduction across all unions to help fund recently negotiated 8% salary increases and address a looming $127 million structural deficit. During a January 14 budget presentation, district staff revealed that the 10% workforce cut is a central part of a $60 million savings plan needed over the next three years to keep the district from falling into state receivership. This fiscal crisis stems from the gap between these higher labor costs and a significant decline in state revenue. The proposed layoffs would impact approximately 140 full-time positions within the United Teachers of Richmond alone. Acting Associate Superintendent Jeff Carter informed the board that the district must slash $3.1 million in the 2025–2026 school year, followed by a much larger $42.4 million cut in 2026–2027 and a final $14.2 million the following year. In addition to reducing staff, the district is exploring the "right-sizing" of its school network by merging or closing under-enrolled campuses, which could save an estimated $11.3 million. To maintain daily operations in the meantime, the district is rapidly depleting its emergency reserves. Officials confirmed that a $28.5 million special reserve fund will be completely exhausted, while another $13 million is being withdrawn annually from retiree health benefit accounts. These recommendations will now move to the Board of Education, which is expected to begin formal discussions and voting on specific school closures and layoff notices throughout February.

WCCUSD reinstates Pinole Valley High baseball coaches

Sports May 14, 2025 0

The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) announced Tuesday the reinstatement of Pinole Valley High School coaches who were placed on leave while...

WCCUSD investigates allegations of racist remarks at baseball games

Sports May 6, 2025 0

The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) announced it is investigating "racial harassment and inappropriate remarks" allegedly made by student-athletes during recent varsity...

Cal and Richmond College Prep collaborate through the power of sport

Sports May 2, 2025 0

By Kathy Chouteau U.C. Berkeley’s (Cal) Volleyball team has embarked on a meaningful collaboration with Richmond College Prep (RCP) and other schools in Richmond, aiming...

Richmond Steelers kick off BBQ with food, games and early registration

Sports April 29, 2025 0

By Kathy Chouteau The Richmond Steelers youth football team is hosting its “Annual Steelers Day BBQ” Sunday, May 4 from 12-5 p.m. at State Court...

Richmond ferry to provide pilot service to SF Giants games at Oracle Park

Richmond ferry launches pilot service to SF Giants games at Oracle Park

Sports April 24, 2025 0

San Francisco Bay Ferry says it will launch pilot service this season straight to Oracle Park for San Francisco Giants home games. Ferry service between...

Rosie the Riveter Open Water Swim to raise funds for Richmond park

Sports April 15, 2025 0

The Rosie the Riveter Open Water Swim on Saturday, May 24, will raise funds for Rosie the Riveter Trust, the official nonprofit partner of...

Registration open for April 21-May 15 Adult Learn to Swim Classes

Sports March 27, 2025 0

Richmond Swims is once again holding its popular, low-cost, beginning swim lessons for adults at the Richmond Plunge, from April 21-May 15. In addition, there...

Basketball tournament and mural unveiling to honor late RPD detective

Sports March 25, 2025 0

By Kathy Chouteau Richmond Police Department Detective Orlando “OJ” Johnson—a popular youth mentor at RPAL (Richmond Police Activities League)—was on the cusp of being honored...

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