Parents Complain About WCCUSD Vaccine Mandate
The West Contra Costa school board also decided Wednesday to allow fundraising to resume on campus and to honor Sikh and Indigenous Americans....
19
Nov
18
Nov
City Council Rejects New Fireworks Ordinance, Will Look For Other Solutions
City Council voted down an ordinance that would have made it illegal to possess, sell, store, use, display, ignite or discharge fireworks in Richmond....
10
Nov
Richmond Terminates City Manager, Mayor May Face Litigation
Turmoil continues in Richmond as Mayor Tom Butt was accused of possibly violating the Brown Act and could soon face legal action in an unspecified matter....
06
Nov
Players and Parents Support Coach Before WCCUSD Board
Football-related controversy and the COVID-19 vaccine came up during a special school board meeting convened to discuss inequity in education....
05
Nov
City Council Pushes Back Against Chevron’s Report On Flaring
Chevron said the recent flaring events at the Richmond refinery were necessary after a storm, but City Council members weren't satisfied....
04
Nov
Richmond City Attorney Resigns, Mayor Blames RPA
City Attorney Teresa Stricker told Richmond officials she would leave her post in January but didn't say why, prompting speculation from Mayor Tom Butt....
02
Nov
Contra Costa Health Services Prepares to Vaccinate Children 5-11
With kids 5-11 expected to be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine soon, Contra Costa County is getting ready, with thousands of doses on the way....
01
Nov
Chevron Refinery Flaring Events Raise Air Pollution Concerns
Twice last week, flaring events spewed smoke, fire and gases into the air around the Chevron Richmond refinery, concerning residents and closing three schools....
28
Oct
WCCUSD Appoints New Director of Operations
Also at the special meeting were calls to give students more chances to be heard and a demand for the district to do more about campus gun violence. ...
27
Oct
CCHS Offers Advice on COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses
With booster shots now available for all three vaccines, county health officials encourage those at higher risk of severe COVID-19 to increase their protection....
25
Oct
Public Safety Task Force to Give City Council Monthly Reports
The Richmond City Council voted to receive monthly updates on public safety proposals that cover issues including youth employment and mental health crises....
21
Oct
School Board Votes to Honor Indigenous and Filipino Heritages
The West Contra Costa school board met Tuesday for a special meeting to discuss the vaccine mandate and vote on resolutions related to awareness days and months....
15
Oct
Without Enough Support, Some WCCUSD Students Are ‘Struggling to Function’
Official reports of physical violence are down, but one community member said students are being attacked and asked the WCCUSD to bring back campus officers....
14
Oct
Police Chief French Put on Administrative Leave Amid Investigation
A domestic violence restraining order has been filed against Richmond Police Chief Bisa French and her husband, Oakland Police Sgt. Lee French. ...
07
Oct
West Contra Costa Board of Education Discusses Anti-Vaccine Protestors on Campuses
Anti-vax protestors, COVID-19 testing, textbooks and teacher shortages were all discussed at the Oct. 6 West Contra Costa school board meeting....
