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Richmond Charter Academy wins appeal to stay open

by Zack Haber June 12, 2025, 3:00 p.m.

However, Contra Costa County education office board plans to consider imposing financial conditions on the Richmond middle school.

The Contra Costa County Board of Education Area 1 candidates are Daniel Heiss (left) and Anthony Caro.

Contra Costa County Board of Ed: Caro concedes race to Daniel Heiss in Area 1

by Natalie Hanson Nov. 15, 2024, 3:38 p.m.March 12, 2025, 3:34 p.m.

Unofficial results released Nov. 22 show Daniel Heiss maintaining his lead with 59.2% of the votes cast.

Kids and adults crowd in front of a yellow school bus in dappled sun

Candidates for school races clash over budget, staffing of Richmond’s schools

by Natalie Hanson Oct. 11, 2024, 6:00 a.m.March 12, 2025, 3:34 p.m.

WCCUSD and County Education Board candidates made their cases at a recent election forum.

The Contra Costa County Board of Education Area 1 candidates are Daniel Heiss (left) and Anthony Caro.

County education board candidates dispute ballot description

by Zack Haber Sept. 24, 2024, 6:00 a.m.March 12, 2025, 3:35 p.m.

Richmond candidates running for the Contra Costa County Board of Education differ on their support of charter schools, which the board has some power over.

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Who runs Richmond’s schools? A guide to the WCCUSD, county and college school boards

by Julia Haney June 26, 2024, 11:52 p.m.Aug. 27, 2025, 4:14 p.m.

Learn how your Contra Costa County school districts operate so you can stay better informed about, or even influence, decisions that impact your community.