How Do California Schools Rank Compare to the Rest of the Nation?

A new study by a financial advice company may surprise you.

CSU Executives Awarded Pay Raises

Funding for the raises is coming from the state.

University of California Announces Living Wage Raises

"This is the right thing to do -- for our workers and their families," UC President Janet Napolitano said.

What Would Be The Most Effective Way For CA To Implement Recreational Use Of Marijuana?

Law students from Stanford offer analysis on the issue if voters do approve ballot measures in 2016.

Pinole Students Win Awards at Alameda County Fair

They competed against students from six counties.

Lottery Millionaires Donate $7 Million for Hispanic Leadership Institute

This California couple won Mega Millions, now they’re helping educate the next generation of Hispanics.

How To Post Your Student's Graduation Announcement on Pinole, Hercules Patch

Share your news for FREE on our site. And it's easy, too!

How To Post Your Student's Graduation Announcement on Pinole-Hercules Patch

Share your news for FREE on our site. And it's easy, too!

Tuition at UC Schools Not Going Up For 6th Year in a Row

UC's base tuition would remain at $12,192 through 2016-17

Handling Campus Sex Assaults: CA Attorney General Issues New Guidelines

An estimated 1 in 5 undergrads are victims at some point, and now universities will coordinate investigations with local law enforcement.

Pinole High Student Receives Local Scholarship

The scholarship was awarded by the Contra Costa County Office of Education.

Free Performances in the Park This Sunday

Musicians and singers have been practicing all year to prepare for this performance.

Hercules Teacher Honored for Excellence

Hanna Ranch Elementary School teacher Keith Valdez has been recognized.

Local Middle and High Schools Honored for Excellence

Contra Costa County has more schools on the list than any other county in northern California.

Pinole and Hercules Students: Sponsor A Blood Drive And You Could Win A Scholarship

The money goes toward college! It's all part of the "Leaders Save Lives" program with the American Red Cross.

Pinole Valley High Spartan Cheer Squad Finishes in Top 10 at Nationals

The USA Spirit Nationals cheer competition was held in Anaheim last weekend.

Pinole Valley High to Take Part in Santa Cruz Jazz Festival

The festival is this weekend.

Contra Costa Receives $1.4M Grant to Improve Preschool Quality for Low-Income Children

Contra Costa County was one of 16 California counties to receive this grant.

California Reevaluates Role of School Standardized Test Results

California to shift from a school quality measure based solely on exam results to one that would include other factors.

Pinole Valley High Marching Band to Perform in SF Chinese New Year Parade

The Spartans will ring in the Year of the Ram on Saturday.

Town Hall Meetings Set to Discuss Accountability Plan with School District Stakeholders

Two meetings will be held in Richmond

UC System Mandates Measles Vaccine For 2017 Freshmen

The system’s existing policy requires only vaccination against hepatitis B, although some individual campuses have additional requirements.

Pinole Valley High School Hosts First Spartan Mini Cheer Clinic

Ages 5-13 are encouraged to sign up and go! Fight! Win!

West Contra Costa Unified School District Seeks Input on Renaming Alternative High School After Former Superintendent

The three meeting dates are an opportunity for the public to give input on the decision to rename the school.

Students in Pinole and Hercules Invited to Participate in Water Creativity Poster Contest

Students across the state must submit their entries by March 31, 2015.

Know A Stand-Out, Young Volunteer In Pinole or Hercules?

Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program nominations for youth, ages 6 to 18, begin Jan. 30.

Too Much Homework? Stanford Researchers Agree

Is your home a battleground on weeknights? Stanford researchers find "busy work, by its very nature, discourages learning."

Bay Area Football: Raiders and 49ers Head Coach Shake-Ups

Two announcements in two days: Defensive line coach succeeds SF 49ers' Harbaugh; Oakland selects East Bay native as team's new chief.

Health Clinic to Serve Students, Contra Costa Community at Kennedy High

The facility, made possible by a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is one of 40 within the county.

Contra Costa County High School Mock Trial Looking for Volunteer Legal Professionals

Students from San Ramon, Danville, El Cerrito, Richmond, Pinole and Hercules are among the many schools competing.

East Bay Woman Sworn In as Contra Costa County's New Superintendent of Schools

Karen Sakata is the county’s first female superintendent schools, as well as the position’s first Asian American.

Healthy Schools Act Law Expanded to Further Protect Children in Pinole, Hercules and CA

More info for parents about pest management in schools

Alzheimer's Game Changer: Scientists Find That Changing One Molecule Reverses Memory Loss

Brain cells called microglia chew up toxic substances and cell debris, calm inflammation and make nerve-cell-nurturing substances.

Schools to Reopen on Friday

Any hopes of a 4 day weekend were dashed by the district.

West Contra Costa Unified Schools Closed on Thursday

Classes are canceled due to the inclement weather that is forecast.

Pinole Valley High Beats Windsor

Goooooo Spartans!

District Project Wins Statewide Award

The project is recognized for improving school climates.

Richmond School Awarded Grant to Equip Classrooms with New Technology

The school is one of 114 schools in 29 states and one of 11 schools in California to receive the grant.

District Sets Public Hearing on De Anza High School Building Name

The meeting is scheduled on Monday, October 6, 2014, at 6:30 p.m.

Local Control Accountability Plan Committee of the West Contra Costa Unified School District Meeting

The meeting is scheduled for September 30 in the library at Kennedy High School