District Considers Impact of Curriculum, Conditions on Student Success
Student achievement is slowly rising in the West Contra Costa Unified School District for some student groups while most others struggle....
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Nov
22
Nov
Richmond Adopts CROWN Act Against Black Hair Discrimination
Richmond will review and update policies to prevent discrimination based on race-based hairstyles and educate workers to increase acceptance of hair diversity....
22
Nov
10-Year-Old Antioch Girl Punches Would Be Vehicle Thief With Siblings Inside
Antioch police say a 10-year-old girl likely saved her siblings from a thief with a barrage of punches aimed at the suspect trying to steal her mother's car....
22
Nov
What Trump’s Immigration Plans Mean for the U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to launch the largest deportation program in U.S. history. What does this mean for undocumented and legal immigrants?...
22
Nov
New Report Reveals Skyrocketing Rates of Islamophobia on State’s College Campuses
Since the Oct. 7, 2023 attack that sparked the Israel-Hamas war, Muslim students at colleges throughout California have endured surging rates of Islamophobia....
22
Nov
What Explains the Latino Turn Toward Trump?
The 2024 election showed a sharp right tilt among Latino male voters, though it's less clear what drove this or it reflects a lasting political realignment....
20
Nov
Democrats Wonder What Went Wrong as Trump Gains Ground With Key Voter Groups in 2024 Election
Following Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris, Republicans are counting their wins: with white women, Latino voters and a Republican trifecta....
18
Nov
Jon Heinz Built a Winning Culture for Liberty High Basketball
The Liberty High boys basketball team won 2 games the year before Jon Heinz took over as coach. Now, it's the best in its league. He'll step down next year....
18
Nov
Antioch Police to Get Extra Pay for Extra Work in Problem Areas
Antioch Police Department officers will be paid double for working extra shifts as part of an effort to reduce a recent surge in violence. ...
18
Nov
Guadalupe Enllana Confident She’ll Hold Her Lead in WCCUSD Race
An update to unofficial election results shows Guadalupe Enllana has over 900 votes over Otheree Christian for a seat on the WCCUSD board....
18
Nov
Antioch Resident Appointed to Agricultural Board
Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed two Bay Area residents to a statewide council and an agricultural board, respectively, the governor's office said last week....
14
Nov
Backpacking In Peru Taught Me a Lesson on Health and Humility
A Richmond student, studying in Boston to be a health worker, shares what she learned about healthcare on a service-learning trip to Peru....
14
Nov
CA Secretary of State Outlines Vote Counting Process in Week After Election
Secretary of State Shirley Weber said California has specific protocols that require several weeks to finalize counts to ensure each vote is validated....
14
Nov
Pittsburg High Runs Away With Win Against Rival Antioch High
The Pittsburg High Pirates plundered senior night for the Antioch High Panthers, who allowed eight touchdowns by seven players....
14
Nov
The Planet’s Most Existential Threat Was Left Out at the Ballot Box
Climate change barely registered in voters’ minds this election. The economy, democracy and immigration overtook the pressing existential threat....
