YouthWORKS Feels the Effects of City Staffing Shortages
YouthWORKS, which places young Richmond residents in paid internships, has just two primary staff members. It is one of many city departments stretched thin....
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Oct
19
Oct
Incumbent’s Rivalries Resurface in Antioch District 1 City Council Race
Antioch City Council member Tamisha Torres-Walker is running against the woman she unseated in 2020 and a woman who called for her resignation....
18
Oct
Two Trustee Spots Up for Grabs on West Contra Costa Board of Education
Three candidates for two WCCUSD school board seats spoke to The CC Pulse about teacher and staff shortages, COVID protocols and more....
18
Oct
Q&A: Park Director Says There Are ‘More Things to Be Done’ in Bay Point
Lifelong Bay Point resident and director on the Ambrose recreation board Eduardo Torres spoke to the Pulse about parks, playgrounds and politics....
17
Oct
Obstacles Exclude Disadvantaged Voters from Democratic Process
Efforts to disenfranchise voters — particularly persons who are disabled or not white — were the focus of a Sept. 30 Ethnic Media Services briefing....
15
Oct
Teens Ask City Council Candidates About the Issues
In a youth-led forum hosted by the Safe Return Project, Richmond City Council candidates addressed public safety, food insecurity and quality of life....
14
Oct
Public Safety, Measure U Debated by Richmond Mayoral Candidates
The four men running for mayor debated on Oct. 6 issues facing the city, including public safety, homelessness and Measure U at Hilltop Community Church....
13
Oct
FDA Expands Eligibility for Omicron Booster Vaccines to Children Ages 5-11
Children ages 5-11 are eligible for the COVID-19 booster vaccine targeting the omicron variant, after the FDA expanded the vaccine's authorization Wednesday....
13
Oct
More Than 100 Players Participate in Richmond Chess Festival
More than 100 people of all ages and skill levels from around the Bay Area competed in a chess tournament in Richmond for National Chess Day....
12
Oct
Kennedy High Football Has Winning Streak Snapped
After starting the season 5-0, the Kennedy High Eagles were blown out Oct. 8 by St. Mary's College High School in a lopsided 37-0 bout....
12
Oct
‘Kennedy Is Still Stuck’: School Board Addresses Equity Issues at Richmond High Schools
People called for upgraded facilities at Kennedy and Richmond high schools, saying they've been left behind in comparison with the rest of the WCCUSD....
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Oct
Don’t Gamble, Kids. It’s Not Worth the Risk
Whether it's through online gaming or playing school games competitively, more and more youth are becoming budding gamblers....
10
Oct
Contra Costa Health Gets $1.5 Million Violence Prevention Grant
Contra Costa Health said Oct. 4 it was awarded a $1.5 million grant to develop public health strategies to reduce violence, especially in East and West County....
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Oct
DOJ Expands Its Elder Fraud Task Force to Stop Scams Targeting Older Americans
The U.S. Department of Justice has expanded its Elder Fraud Strike Force, which targets foreign-based fraud schemes that target American seniors....
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Oct
Discontent Continues With Bright Futures Contract Still Not Renewed
People again asked the WCCUSD to renew its contract with Bright Futures, which provides academic and social support primarily to Black students....
