Football: Hercules High Wins, Pinole Valley Loses

The Titans shut down Mission High, 44-0, in their home opener

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

School Safety Tips for Pinole and Hercules Students

Here are some safety tips to keep Pinole and Hercules students safe this school year.

State Test Scores Improve In Fewer Than Half Of WCCUSD Schools

Collins Elementary and Stewart Elementary achieve the highest scores in the Pinole-Hercules area

New Principal Wants Pinole Valley High To Be "The Community's School"

Kibby Kleiman takes over at PVHS after working at high schools in Richmond for the past 25 years

Should Students Be Allowed To Bring Cell Phones To School?

Schools have policies in place that try to balance the need for safety with the problem of classroom disruption

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

Charter School Petition Rejected By West Contra Costa School Board

Supporters of the new campus in El Cerrito will appeal the decision to county education officials

West Contra Costa Students Score Below Average In State Tests

The district's 2013 STAR test scores are similar to last year's results

West Contra Costa School Leaders Hear About Strengths, Weaknesses

Report details for board members the ways the school district can improve

Higher Property Taxes May Be Coming for West Contra Costa School District Residents

Lower property assessments could fuel an increase in tax rates for school bonds

West Contra Costa Unified To Receive State Funds To Upgrade Schools

The district is receiving a portion of Prop. 39 funds to fix up its campuses

Public Hearing Tonight On West Contra Costa School District Budget

The school board is expected to vote on the $269 million spending plan at its meeting Wednesday night

Nutrition Center Continues To Feed Children During The Summer

The school district facility makes sure students don't go hungry during summer break

WCCUSD School Board To Hear About Property Assessments, Bond Projects

Most West Contra Costa Unified High School Grads Do Not Take Required Courses For College

WCCUSD Board To Discuss Plan To Increase Property Value Assessments

Another WCCUSD Town Hall Thursday in Pinole

The district is holding public outreach on its future five-year strategic plan.

Chipotle Offers Free Burritos for Teachers May 7

The Pinole location is holding a buy-one, get-one-free promotion for teachers and educators for Teacher Appreciation Day.

Would-be WCCUSD Charter School Responds to District Criticism

District staff have recommended the board deny Caliber Schools' charter petition; the petitioners say the district got many basic facts wrong.

WCCUSD Will Continue Adult Ed Program

The West Contra Costa Unified School District will maintain funding for adult education — especially English language instruction — at about the current level during the next fiscal year.

Is Your High School Student Ready for College?

Hercules and Pinole Valley miss the cut in a new report rates the best high schools in the state

WCCUSD to Consider Laying Off Some Employees

The equivalent of about 10 employees could lose their jobs.

Town Hall Thursday Night on the Future of Schools in Hercules

The West Contra Costa Unified School District is gathering public input on a future five-year strategic plan.

Lyrid Meteor Shower 2013 Peaks this Month: When to Watch Shooting Stars

The Lyrids can be unpredictable—often in great ways.

Graduation Rates Increase At Pinole and Hercules Schools

Fewer students are graduating in the West Contra Costa Unified School District.

Pinole Students to Perform at Jazz Festival Thursday

Young musicians from El Cerrito, Pinole and Richmond will perform this evening in the West Contra Costa Unified School District's first-ever Jazz Festival.

Teachers Vote Down Tentative Labor Deal with WCCUSD

A tentative agreement between the United Teachers of Richmond and the West Contra Costa Unified School District has been voted down.

School District and Teachers Reach Tentative Deal, Could Give Raises

The United Teachers of Richmond union says it will resume negotiations with the West Contra Costa Unified School District in April.

Alameda Parcel Tax Ruling: No Impact Yet in West County

Wednesday's state Court of Appeal ruling against an Alameda school parcel tax will have no immediate impact on West Contra Costa schools and pose only a relatively small risk of future financial loss, board member Charles Ramsey said.

West Contra Costa Schools Could Win Under Gov. Brown's New School Funding Proposal

State officials released district-level details about a plan to give more money to poorer schools.

School Bonds: West Contra Costa Unified Used Controversial Long-Term, High-Interest Loans

WCCUSD is among hundreds of districts throughout the state using capital appreciation bonds to finance major projects. Taxpayers will repay at least $33 million for a $2.5 million loan.

Does Hercules Need More School Cops?

Hercules is the only city in the West Contra Costa Unified School District with only one district-funded police officer.

HARVEST FAIRE

Elder Law Workshop

A Study of CHP Data Looks at Polluting School Buses

The contractor used by WCCUSD maintains a relatively new fleet.

Seven Keys to Creative Writing

Genealogy for Beginners to Experts with the California Genealogical Society

Discover Richmond: Economic Summit 2012

Ohlone Elementary School Construction Could Begin in 2011

Plans are underway for constructing a new $29 million facility.