College Admissions Scandal Reveals Cracks in Higher Education Equity
This scandal revealed what I already suspected: the system is rigged....
01
Apr
01
Apr
EBRPD Moves to Claim Railway at Miller/Knox
“The park is one of our only places of refuge,” Johnson said. “To propose reactivating that BNSF track is a slap in the face not only to the city of Richmond, but to the residents who consider that a place they can go and get fresh air.“...
31
Mar
Local Happenings: April 2019
The Community Services Department and Richmond Swims have come together to host a Water Safety Day for the community from 1 to 4:30 p.m., Sunday April 14 at the Richmond Swim Center, 4300 Cutting Blvd. There will be fun activities and information focusing on water safety and demonstrations, tours and...
23
Mar
Sticks or Hands, Victor McElhaney Drummed for Life
Oakland native Victor McElhaney’s abilities on the drums, according to those who knew him as a talented young drummer, gave those who could hear him a release from the stressors of life...
23
Mar
‘State of the City’ a Mix of Triumphs and Challenges
Richmond Mayor Tom Butt began his State of the City address with the overall finances of the city, saying they’re currently “stable.”...
21
Mar
Out On the Town With the East Bay Bike Party
Earlier this month, more than 200 cyclists of all ages rode together as the EBBP, which continues to be a way for cyclists of all skill levels and ages to come together one night each month. ...
21
Mar
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Decision to Block Death Penalty Was Four Decades In the Making
It what is being hailed as a bold, if controversial, move, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order earlier this month placing a moratorium on the state’s death penalty. ...
20
Mar
Often Overlooked, Some ‘Blerds’ Embrace The Title
While these achievement gaps are a pressing concern for families and district staff, a college counselor at Kennedy High School says that one group, in particular, is left out of the mix: black nerds....
20
Mar
Recuperando la Calle 23, Un Paso de Perrito a la Vez
Para los vecinos, como Benita Kapoor, la calle 23 es importante en la vida de Richmond. Ella va y viene por esa calle diariamente en bicicleta, es la calle principal y para ella es más que una calle. ...
16
Mar
‘Sisters in Solidarity’ Delivers on Its Message
Empowered women empower women. This was evident at the annual Sisters in Solidarity event, hosted by the City of Richmond. ...
15
Mar
First, the Good News
These days there’s enough bad news going around, so The CC Pulse asked students at Contra Costa College to give us good news — and good news only....
14
Mar
As Funding for School Resource Officers Comes Up For Debate, So Too Does Their Impact
Discussions around school safety include everything from school shootings and bullying to counselors and restorative justice practices. As these conversations expand, the presence of school resource officers, or police officers stationed on K-12 campuses, remains a central issue....
14
Mar
Spend Some Time in the Dark
Like developing film from a camera, some of the best work happens in the dark, where your best efforts and sacrifices are unseen and go unnoticed. ...
12
Mar
Field Trip Takes Verde 5th Graders Into Snow-Packed Mountains
Thirty fifth-graders from Verde Elementary School in North Richmond attended the school's first-ever overnight field trip Feb. 6 to 8. ...
09
Mar
Taking Back 23rd Street, One Pup Crawl at a Time
Last year, Benita Kapoor started walking her dog — a golden retriever named KK — with a group of people down 23rd Street....
