Midterms Spotlight Rising Latino Power
The full tally of the Latino vote on the mid-term election is not in yet, but the available information makes one thing clear: Latino power is rising....
25
Nov
25
Nov
All Clothes Are Gender Neutral, If You’re Not Afraid
I started hating the world because of how differently it treated me when I wore comfortable, dirty, loose-fitting clothes more acceptable for boys versus those that highlighted my feminine shape....
Elections Reshape Richmond’s Leadership
Richmond’s voters elected two new city councilmembers and a pair of new school board members, creating significant change in the city’s political landscape....
24
Nov
Trump Effect — Mid-Terms a Turning Point For Asian American Voters
The 2018 mid-terms marked the pivotal moment when Asian Americans made a difference — as voters, candidates and historic winners....
24
Nov
Mississippi Senate Race May Be Defining Moment for Black Voters
Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s remark to a colleague that “If he invited me to a public hanging, I’d be on the front row” put the Magnolia State at center stage for black voters in the 2018 mid-term elections....
22
Nov
Commission Votes to Rename Park After Peacemaker
On December 4, the City Council will vote on the proposal to rename Atchison Village Park in honor of Richard Boyd....
22
Nov
Why I Understand What Is
I know I taught that team at least one thing: your word should be bond to your life....
21
Nov
Alcaldes de West County Colaboran en Cumbre Económica
En la Cumbre Económica del Condado de West Contra Costa, los líderes de los condados y los empresarios locales se reunieron para intercambiar ideas sobre cómo aumentar los ingresos de las ciudades y las pequeñas empresas. ...
19
Nov
For a Second Language, My Home, Not the Classroom, Was the Greatest Teacher
Since being multilingual is important to me, and I wasn’t offered many options in school, I’ve taken it upon myself to learn on my own...
17
Nov
In Our Words: The Best Things About Richmond/San Pablo (and what we wish would change)
The CC Pulse recently asked some Kennedy and Richmond High students about their likes and dislikes of growing up Richmond and San Pablo....
16
Nov
Voters Approve Tax Aimed at Helping Kids
Voters in Richmond approved Measure H, which will increase the real estate transfer tax in the city. The measure passed with 64 percent of the vote, as of this writing....
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 rose above the hills and grave stones....
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....
