Bridging Art and Activism to Bring Change to Richmond
Deontá Allen made a little free library and helped paint "Black Lives Matter" in the Civic Center as part of his goal to help the community through art. ...
15
Dec
14
Dec
Council to Consider ‘Path Forward’ for Castro and Rydin Safe Parking Sites
City Council voted to let people keep living in vehicles at the Rydin and Castro encampments while a committee considers the future of these safe parking sites....
13
Dec
Activists Try to Renew Black People’s Connection to Land and Healthy Food
In the talk "Black Farmers: Food Justice and Land Stewardship," speakers explored food insecurity in the Bay Area in racial and historical contexts....
12
Dec
Youth Finance Institute of America Advises Young Job Seekers
As the Great Resignation has led to many job openings, the Youth Finance Institute of America held a workshop for young people looking to enter the workforce....
09
Dec
WCCUSD May Push COVID-19 Vaccine Deadline
Under current rules, West Contra Costa students 12 and up are supposed to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 3 to continue attending school in person....
08
Dec
Waiting to Get Kids Vaccinated Comes With Its Own Risks
Many parents say they want to wait before getting their kids the COVID-19 vaccine, but experts say it's crucial for children's physical and mental health....
07
Dec
Contra Costa Finishes Strong, Beats Foothill for Inaugural Chris Pappas Bowl
The Contra Costa College Comets beat Foothill College for community college football's first Chris Pappas Bowl, capping their first winning season in six years....
07
Dec
After ‘Track Meet in the First Half,’ Salesian Advances to Football Championship
After a back and forth first half, Salesian Prep beat Aragon High 36-28 and will move on to play for the CIF Division 6-A state championship....
06
Dec
Pittsburg Teen Says Peers Vape to ‘Escape’ From Stress
A Contra Costa high school athlete talked to the Pulse about why some of his fellow teens turn to vaping and why he doesn't....
03
Dec
Isolation Common Among Local Elders During Pandemic
Four older women who live in Richmond or San Pablo share how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their lives and their mental health....
02
Dec
Being Back in School Presents Its Own Challenges
Students from two West Contra Costa high schools tell the Pulse how they feel about being back in school in the final installment in a series....
01
Dec
Registration Still Open for First California Community College Esports Tournament
Anyone with a California community college email address may sign up to play Madden or Rocket League competitively in a new esports tournament this month....
30
Nov
Richmond Censures Mayor, Approves Interim City Manager
The City Council approved the acting city manager for a three-month term that could become permanent and accused Mayor Tom Butt of sharing private information....
30
Nov
Vaccination Protects Children from the Dangers of COVID-19
California Surgeon General and pediatrician Dr. Nadine Burke Harris says the COVID-19 vaccine gives children "an essential layer of protection."...
30
Nov
La vacunación protege a los niños de los peligros de la COVID-19
Cirujana General de California: La vacunación no solo ayuda a prevenir resultados alarmantes, sino que reduce el contagio del virus a nuestros seres queridos....
