City Leaders Offer Ways Forward in Tough Times
We turned to community, business and political leaders in search of some optimism in the face of the coronavirus, racism, climate change, and widespread unemployment....
08
Jul
01
Jul
CCCAA Fall Sports in Jeopardy as COVID-19 Cases Rise
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to potentially reverse the state’s reopening will undoubtedly impact the California Community College Athletic Association’s plans to resume sports in the fall....
01
Jul
Fear of Public Charge Rule Keeps Immigrants From Seeking Health Care During Pandemic
The Trump Administration’s reimplementation of the public charge rule has kept immigrants from accessing health care and other needed services during the COVID-19 pandemic....
24
Jun
Richmond Revolution Celebrates ‘Black Joy’ for Juneteenth
A Juneteenth celebration at Richmond’s Marina Bay Park on June 20 showcased African American history and featured Black businesses and performers....
22
Jun
El Concejo Avanza Hacia un Presupuesto Equilibrado, No Hacia Retirar Fondos a la Policía
"Nuestros valores, nuestras creencias se reflejan en nuestro presupuesto", dijo el concejal de Richmond, Eduardo Martínez, en la reunión virtual del martes....
21
Jun
Te’s Corner: To the Ones Who Sowed the Seeds and Stayed
Donté Clark writes a poem in honor of the fathers "who fought, cried and died for our freedom when the world would never show."...
19
Jun
Richmond Teacher Is ‘Very Happy’ UCs Dropped the SAT, ACT
As a teacher who grew up and works in Richmond, I am very happy the University of California has eliminated the SAT and ACT from its freshman admission requirements....
18
Jun
SCOTUS Ruling Gives Dreamers a Night of Restful Sleep
A young woman describes the fear and anxiety caused by the Trump administration's efforts to end DACA and the relief brought by the SCOTUS ruling upholding it....
17
Jun
Contra Costa Eases Up on Religious Services, Pools and Salons
Contra Costa County eased restrictions on barber shops, salons, places of worship, funerals and pools but urges people to keep their distance and wear masks....
17
Jun
Health Officials Stress COVID-19 Testing as County Reopens
LifeLong Medical Care’s staff urges Richmond residents to get tested for the coronavirus ahead of Contra Costa County's loosening of its shelter-in-place restrictions....
17
Jun
Las Personas Mayores Enfrentan Mayores Riesgos Físicos y Mentales de COVID-19
COVID-19 proporciona una tormenta de riesgos casi perfecta para las personas mayores y aquellos en hogares de ancianos se encuentran en la situación más peligrosa....
15
Jun
Older People Face Higher Physical and Mental COVID-19 Risks
COVID-19 provides a nearly perfect storm of risks to older people and those in nursing homes are in the most dangerous situation....
14
Jun
CCC Women’s Soccer Recruitment Rebounds Despite the Coronavirus
Two years ago, the Contra Costa College women’s soccer team did not have enough players. Now, even among shutdowns and shelter-in-place, its enrollment numbers are back up....
12
Jun
Protest Caravan “Mobilizes People” from San Pablo to Richmond
As demonstrations continued across the East Bay in response to the police killing of George Floyd, Contra Costa College stood in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement by organizing...
