Levantador de Potencia Encuentra Fuerza en Una Falla
Jonathan Santos ve el levantamiento de pesas como un vehículo para ganar un día la competencia mundial "Hombre más fuerte del mundo"....
22
Apr
Wicks Sponsors Bill to Fund Anti-Gun Violence Programs
A California Assembly bill to strengthen state investment in gun violence prevention programs won bipartisan support from the Assembly Committee on Public Safety on April 9....
22
Apr
Comets Soar Over Eagles in 13 Innings
Defensive errors in the final inning of regular play spurred a 13-inning contest during the Contra Costa College Comets’ 5-4 win against the Mendocino College Eagles. The April 19 game...
16
Apr
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....
16
Apr
Richmond High’s Schmalz Honored for Teaching Excellence
Madison Schmalz was one of four teachers in the West Contra Costa Unified School District honored with the Teaching Excellence Award, better known as Teacher of the Year. It’s given...
15
Apr
Bill Aimed at Preventing Police Deadly Force Moves Forward
The California Act to Save Lives, AB 392, cleared its first hurdle at the State Capitol. The Assembly Public Safety Committee voted 5-2 in favor of the legislation which is...
14
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
BART Budget Reflects Concerns Over Safety, Fare Evaders
Bay Area Rapid Transit announced this week that police and fare inspectors have started working overtime with the goal of improving public safety at its stations....
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....
10
Apr
Unclogging I-80 Requires More Transportation Options
To discuss the challenges people face and what’s being done to clear up the problematic I-80 corridor, District 15 Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, and representatives from Hercules, Pinole, and local transportation...
09
Apr
State Leaders Kick Off $100.3M Census Push With Call to Ethnic Media, CBOs to Help Get Word Out
California isn’t playing around in its effort to avoid an undercount in the 2020 Census....
08
Apr
Contra Costa County Wants Everyone Counted
Contra Costa County has created a public awareness campaign to ensure every resident is counted in the 2020 U.S. Census, which begins next April. ...
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
It’s Kinda Dangerous To Be An Emcee
Since the murder of Tupac on September 13, 1996, nearly 30 American rappers of note have died due to gun-related violence....
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...
