Powerlifter Finds Strength in Failure
Richmond resident Jonathan Santos sees powerlifting as a vehicle to one day win the annual World’s Strongest Man competition. It’s a dream that won’t be easy....
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Apr
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Apr
Mx Creates Space for Those Who Dare to Drag
Phoebe Hosley moved to California from Massachusetts at the start of high school. The Pinole Valley senior found community among other queer students, even bringing people together by creating the...
12
Apr
Career Fair Offers Chances of a New Future
Brittany Young was looking for a job. That’s why she attended the annual West Contra Costa County Career Fair at Contra Costa College last month....
05
Apr
Passionate About Youth Justice? The County Needs You
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is looking for five residents interested in serving on the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council....
04
Apr
‘Art in March’ Teaches Larger Lessons
Knowledge in the arts can help a child expand their mind. The administration at Lavonya DeJean Middle School has seen this first-hand for the last two years at their annual...
01
Apr
College Admissions Scandal Reveals Cracks in Higher Education Equity
This scandal revealed what I already suspected: the system is rigged....
23
Mar
Sticks or Hands, Victor McElhaney Drummed for Life
Oakland native Victor McElhaney’s abilities on the drums, according to those who knew him as a talented young drummer, gave those who could hear him a release from the stressors...
21
Mar
Out On the Town With the East Bay Bike Party
Earlier this month, more than 200 cyclists of all ages rode together as the EBBP, which continues to be a way for cyclists of all skill levels and ages to...
20
Mar
Often Overlooked, Some ‘Blerds’ Embrace The Title
While these achievement gaps are a pressing concern for families and district staff, a college counselor at Kennedy High School says that one group, in particular, is left out of...
16
Mar
‘Sisters in Solidarity’ Delivers on Its Message
Empowered women empower women. This was evident at the annual Sisters in Solidarity event, hosted by the City of Richmond. ...
15
Mar
First, the Good News
These days there’s enough bad news going around, so The CC Pulse asked students at Contra Costa College to give us good news — and good news only....
12
Mar
Field Trip Takes Verde 5th Graders Into Snow-Packed Mountains
Thirty fifth-graders from Verde Elementary School in North Richmond attended the school's first-ever overnight field trip Feb. 6 to 8. ...
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Feb
Unfocused Oilers Come Up Short, Lose North Coast Section Final to Montgomery, Again
As the final whistle blew, signaling the end of the 2019 North Coast Section Division 2 soccer championship, reality hit the Richmond High School boys’ team. The Montgomery High Vikings...
24
Feb
Richmond High Oilers Advance to NCS Finals
After beating Livermore High and Concord High, the Oilers faced off against Las Lomas High School in the semi-finals on Feb. 20, again at home. The Oilers won that game...
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Feb
Richmond Rains Goals on Livermore, Advances to Second Round of NCS
Neither a rainstorm nor the Livermore High School Cowboys were able to stop the Richmond High School Oilers boys’ soccer team from advancing from the North Coast Section round one...
