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Miguel (on the left) Sonoma County Pomo Dancer Ome Tekpatl Grupo performing the Fuego Dance with another performer on the right. At the 32 annual Indigenous day Pow Wow in  MLK Civic Center Park, Berkeley Calif. October 12, 2024.

Indigenous people hold 32nd annual ‘powwow’ in Berkeley

By Nojixa Anacleto Oct 14, 2024

On Saturday, the Indigenous Peoples Day “Pow Wow” and Indian Market took place in MLK Civic Center Park in Berkeley, California. This event was full of local vendors, along with many Indigenous and...

From left to right Joanne, Lynn, Eliana, and Matthew coming in as they are introduced by the singers at the Indigenous Red Market in Derby Ave. in Oakland, Calif., on Oct. 6,2024

Indigenous dancers perform at Oakland’s ‘Indigenous Red Market’

By Nojixa Anacleto, Web and Social Media Editor Oct 7, 2024

The Indigenous Red Market took place on Sunday, Oct. 6 along Derby Ave. in Oakland, California. Next to the Native American Health Center, many local Indigenous vendors had their own handmade products...

Fisherman on kayaks spot a small humpback whale breaking the surface at Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay, Calif., on Sept. 7, 2024.

Humpback whale spotted at Half Moon Bay

By Nojixa Anacleto, Web Editor Sep 16, 2024

  A young humpback whale was spotted in Half Moon Bay's Pillar Point Harbor in early September. The whale – who was about 30 feet long – accidentally found its way into the small harbor...

23rd street, the site of the 2024 Cinco de Mayo Festival in Richmond, Calif, is packed with vendors and attendees. 

Cinco de Mayo 2024 in Richmond

By Jennifer Leahy, Advocate Staff May 16, 2024

On Sunday, May 5, 2024, 23rd street in Richmond, from Rheem Avenue to Clinton Avenue, hosted the city's Cinco de Mayo celebration. "This is the 19th Annual Festival," said Rocio Martinez, of the...

A view of dozens of students at the Comet Day resource fair at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, on Thursday, April 18, 2024

Photo Gallery: Comet Day at CCC

By Brenda Maldonado, Editor in Chief Apr 19, 2024

This year was a massive turnout for Comet Day, as many students got to know what makes Contra Costa College a great choice to start your higher education. Contra Costa College invited high schools...

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, speaking to the audience, delivering her respect and devotion in supporting not only for the Vietnam Veterans but all service personnel who serve this country at Pier 1 in San Francisco, CA, on Friday, March 29, 2024.

Photo gallery: Vietnam War Veterans honored at Pier 1 in San Francisco

By Leon Watkins, Advocate Photographer Apr 6, 2024

Dozens of Vietnam War veterans were honored Friday at a ceremony attended by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rear Admiral Richard Meyer in San Francisco. During the event, which was hosted by the...

A view of USNS Harvey Milk docked at Pier 30/32 in San Francisco, CA on Friday, March 29, 2024.

Photo gallery: San Francisco welcomes the Navy’s USNS Harvey Milk

By Leon Watkins, Advocate Staff Apr 5, 2024

City leaders, military personnel, and dozens of members of the public gathered Friday to welcome a new Navy ship named after Harvey Milk, the late San Francisco Supervisor who became the first openly...

Author Heather McGhee signs copies of her book, "The Sum of Us," after speaking to an audience at Contra Costa College on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, in San Pablo, CA.

Heather McGhee visits CCC

By Jennifer Leahy, Advocate Staff Feb 17, 2024

 

Richmond Annex Senior Center dancers perform for attendees at a Chinese New Year Celebration hosted by the City of Richmond's Community Services Department, on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Richmond Memorial Auditorium in Richmond, CA.

Chinese New Year celebration at Richmond Auditorium

By Jennifer Leahy, Advocate Staff Feb 17, 2024

  On Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, the City of Richmond's Community Services Department hosted a Chinese New Year Celebration at Richmond Memorial Auditorium in Richmond, CA. The community event...

Contra Costa Comet player no#. 9, DB Tasean Young, reach is greater than the Reedley players.

San Pablo Ca 14 October 2023, Contra Costa College vs Reedley

The one that got away

By Leon Watkins, Sports Editor Oct 26, 2023

    The Comets played the Reedley Tigers on Saturday, Oct. 14., the Tigers took the game at the end, with the final score 31 to 21.   Contra Costa Comets’  next football game...

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