Daunting But Memorable: A Sophomore’s Guide to Freshman Year
On my first day of high school, I was so excited but completely unprepared. Here are some tips from what I learned as a freshman....
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Aug
16
Aug
New Antioch Cannabis Stores Required to Support Equity
A social equity program requires approved cannabis retailers to support local nonprofits that serve communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs....
16
Aug
American Red Cross Facing Blood Donation Shortage
Blood donations, especially of Type O, are urgently needed amid an emergency nationwide shortage, partly because of extreme weather, of blood supply....
16
Aug
Assemblymembers Discuss Fentanyl Overdose Crisis Among Youth
An Assembly committee discussed the urgency of combatting the rise in overdose deaths among youth in recent years primarily due to ingesting fentanyl....
15
Aug
Third Annual Multicultural Festival in Antioch Is ‘Like a Holiday That Brings Families Together’
Dance, art, music, food and youth activities were part of the Multicultural Festival hosted by the Antioch Recreation Department and Bay Area Backyard Movement....
14
Aug
Richmond Will Get $550 Million, Remove Refinery Tax From Ballot in Chevron Settlement
Richmond approved a $550 million settlement with Chevron that staves off substantial potential litigation and removes a tax on the refinery from the ballot. ...
14
Aug
Ed Fund, Richmond Promise & WCCUSD Receive $72,000 Grant
The grant is meant to support efforts to boost financial aid completion rates, which are down nationwide, throughout West Contra Costa County....
13
Aug
The Pecking Order of Chicken and Waffles in Contra Costa County
Traveling and researching far and wide for the sweet and savory all-day meal, I narrowed down some of CoCo County’s top options for chicken and waffles....
13
Aug
Cameras, Security Added Following Alleged Assault on Minor at Pittsburg Public Pool
Pittsburg's city manager said the city will add more cameras in public places following a report of sexual assault on a minor at a municipal pool last month....
12
Aug
WCCUSD Adopts New Anti-Racism Policy, Asks What It Means to Be Held ‘Accountable’
Despite being divided on a nearly identical statement earlier in the year, the West Contra Costa school board unanimously voted to pass a anti-racism policy. ...
12
Aug
Pittsburg Makes Changes to Its Housing Plan
The Pittsburg City Council revised its housing element to further include fair housing opportunities across the city and stay compliant with state law. ...
11
Aug
Political News Is in Its ‘Double-Checking Era’
“We’re now entering the first A.I. election in which A.I. deepfakes and A.I. disinformation has the power to inundate our political discourse."...
11
Aug
Antioch Police Officer Is Convicted of Wire Fraud as Part of Larger Scandal
Morteza Amiri is the sixth former Antioch or Pittsburg police officer convicted of wire fraud as part of larger investigations into police brutality and racism....
11
Aug
West Nile Virus Is Confirmed in Oakley
Two groups of mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus in Oakley, the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday....
09
Aug
Problems at Stege Elementary, Now Temporarily Closed, Had ‘Happened Too Long’
Environmental hazards, including asbestos, were found last month at Stege Elementary School, prompting it to be temporarily closed....
