Shields-Reid Gets a Shot at a New Life
After having closed off the sports courts for the repairs to be done, the new Shields-Reid courts were finally reopened last month for the local kids to test out....
15
Nov
A Flag for Each Veteran
In a long-standing tradition with the El Cerrito Lions Club and the Bay Area Scout Troupes, the Veteran’s Day flag placing event was held last Sunday, just as the sun...
15
Nov
Grant to Provide Free Car Seats
The state’s traffic safety office has awarded Contra Costa County a grant to provide car seats and child passenger safety training to families who most need them....
15
Nov
Anthony Caro: ‘Though I lost this election, I didn’t fail’
Being a 21-year-old candidate, I faced many challenges. Though I lost this election, I didn’t fail. ...
12
Nov
Richmond Recognizes Future Leaders for Their Present Actions
Too often, the achievements of young people go unrecognized, but that wasn’t the case during the first-annual “Youth of Honor” event....
09
Nov
Election Ushers in Shake-Up on City Council
Richmond City Council’s makeup took a decisive turn following Tuesday’s election with only one incumbent retaining a seat on the council....
08
Nov
Richmond’s Plastic Food Ware Ban Takes Effect Next Month
Beginning Dec. 15, straws and stirrers made from any kind of plastic will be prohibited from use or distribution by food, retail and lodging establishments in Richmond...
07
Nov
Scenes From a Midterm Election in Richmond
Photos from polling places and election watch parties across Richmond as voters, including candidates and their supporters, cast ballots in the 2018 midterm election....
03
Nov
West County Mayors Collaborate at Economic Summit
At the West Contra Costa County Economic Summit, county leaders and local business people came together to brainstorm ways to boost revenue for cities and small businesses alike....
01
Nov
Don’t Let the Unity and Energy of Halloween End Just Yet
Halloween, for me, will always be a day of unification in a month of good times that is best enjoyed secularly and as a child, no matter my age....
29
Oct
Chevron to Pay $160 Million in Settlement with EPA, DOJ
Chevron U.S.A Inc. has reached a $160 million settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other agencies, requiring it to make safety improvements at all of its domestic...
29
Oct
La Regla de Carga Pública No Se Ha Finalizado – Defensores Urgen que Continúen Inscritos a Servicios que Estén Recibiendo
El 22 de septiembre, el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional anunció planes para cambiar drásticamente los términos bajo los cuales se prohíbe que ingresen al país u obtengan residencia legal las...
26
Oct
Small, Yet Determined: Sorel Benitez Fights for Herself
Since the age of 11, Sorel Benitez has been participating in Muay Thai, a sport that originated in Thailand. It is also known as the “Art of Eight Limbs” because...
26
Oct
Kennedy Sophomore Recognized for Being ‘Hella Powerful’
Kennedy High School sophomore Jahiem Jones was recognized as “Community Champions” at the TCE Youth Awards on Oct. 21....
