West Contra Costa Charter School Report Raises ‘Uncomfortable Questions’
At its Wednesday meeting, the WCCUSD board discussed student achievement and retention in the district and charter schools it oversees....
16
Jun
16
Jun
Contra Costa Fire to Discuss Wildfire Safety at Pinole Town Hall Saturday
Contra Costa Fire Protection District will host a special fire safety town hall at 10 a.m. Saturday in Pinole to help residents prepare for wildfire season....
15
Jun
Pinole Celebrates Pride, Juneteenth and Its Birthday
The city of Pinole celebrated Pride — for the first time — Juneteenth and its 120th birthday with a party Sunday at Fernandez Park....
15
Jun
Response to Immigration Crisis Largely Ignores Root Causes
Millions of people around the world are trying to escape the dangers of climate change, extreme poverty and violence, but many are ineligible for asylum....
14
Jun
Group Uses Sports to Combat Hate Speech
The United Nations and Eradicate Hate Global Summit partnered in 2022 to establish the Sports Working Group to collaborate with teams to increase acceptance....
14
Jun
To Me, the LGBTQ+ Community Means Family
A 20-year-old bisexual woman from Pinole shares how family helped her embrace the LGBTQ+ community even as her religion brought her shame....
13
Jun
Young Gay Man Had to ‘Get Out of Richmond’ to Find Community
Growing up gay in a large Catholic, Latino family in Richmond, Carlo Figueroa often felt there was no one to show him how to “be gay.”...
13
Jun
The REAL ID Delivers Conveniency: Apply for Yours Today
The REAL ID will be required to fly within the U.S. beginning May 7, 2025, but the DMV suggests getting one now. Read to find out how....
12
Jun
Panel Outlines Strategies for Battling Hate, Hate Crimes
A panel offered a wealth of insight and advice on battling hate crimes during a presentation May 18 titled "Standing Up to Hate Crimes in California."...
12
Jun
Report Finds Bay Area Unhoused Youth Faced Increased Challenges Since Pandemic
A new report looks at how living standards and health outcomes of homeless youth in San Francisco and Alameda counties worsened since the onset of COVID-19....
09
Jun
Richmond LGBTQ+ Community Celebrates Pride, Says ‘We Have a Long Way to Go’
Richmond Rainbow Pride held its ninth annual Pride Month event in Civic Center Plaza on Sunday in a return to in-person celebration....
09
Jun
BART Board Approves Parking, Fare Increases
The average fare is set to go up 23 cents after the BART Board of Directors approved rate hikes on fares and parking fees....
08
Jun
WCCUSD Faces Tough Calls to Maintain Financial Control
The WCCUSD School Board received an overview of next year’s proposed budget that requires significant cuts to avoid losing control of its finances. ...
08
Jun
DA Drops Felony Charges Over Investigators’ Role in Racist Texts
A texting scandal involving the Antioch Police Department has apparently let two felony suspects off the hook this week, at least temporarily....
07
Jun
Five-Year Forecasts See Budget Deficit Coming for Richmond
City staff presented three scenarios for Richmond's budget over five years to City Council on Tuesday. Even the "optimistic" one predicts a deficit. ...
