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‘I’m here to get the word out about our district:’ Jennifer Ortega comments on her new position at 4CD

By Juliana Libunao, Advocate Intern Mar 18, 2025

The Contra Costa Community College District recently announced its newest addition to the leadership staff, Jennifer Ortega, who will be taking over as the Director of Communications and Community Relations....

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New immigration guidelines cause fear about I.C.E entering schools

By Oscar Cornejo, Advocate Staff Mar 12, 2025

On Jan. 21, the administration of President Donald Trump rescinded guidelines that limited immigration enforcement officers to enter sensitive locations such as schools – a break from past practice in...

 Counselor Alfred Zuniga ( left) explains how to use insite portal to create an educational plan during a counseling session in the student service center on sept.19.

Alfred “Al” Zuniga former leader of La Raza Studies program dead at 91

By Paola Torres, Spanish Editor Mar 12, 2025

Alfred “Al” Zuniga, one the founders of the La Raza Studies program at Contra Costa College, passed away on Feb. 14, according to an email from college president Kimberly Rogers. He was 91. Zuniga,...

Picture of students in line Waiting for free lunch 
 Time 1:00 pm 
 On February 26 2025

Free lunch program at CCC cafeteria returns

By Marisol Leal, Media Editor Feb 26, 2025

The CCC Wellness Center and coordinator Hope C. Dixon is pleased to announce free lunches for the Spring semester that began on February 11, 2025. These passes are available to active registered students...

Gateway to College office in the Applied Arts building at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.

District campuses plan to expand and improve 4CD early college credit programs

By Arianna Caramagno, Managing Editor Feb 26, 2025

During the Jan. 15 governing board meeting Dave Belman, the Dean of Student Success at Los Medanos College, Alex Stern, the Interim Senior Program Manager for Early College Credit at Contra Costa College,...

General education building at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

4CD email listserv policy controversy continues following investigation on CCC professor and policy changes

By Arianna Caramagno, Managing Editor Feb 26, 2025

Last month third party investigators completed an investigation into a list of discrimination and policy violation allegations concerning Contra Costa College professor Asad Kabir and members of the 4CD...

Members of United Teachers of Richmond wear red to showcase their support of the union. Jan 29.

WCCUSD faculty campaign for better learning environment 

By Juliana Libunao, Advocate Intern Feb 24, 2025

It was a sight to behold when teachers from the West Contra Costa Unified School District showed up to work recently wearing red in a recent display of solidarity as their union representatives began their...

Stege Elementary School. (Google Street View)

How staff and students at Stege Elementary School are adjusting to their new location after dangerous conditions were found at the school over the summer

By Abigail Yee, Advocate Contributor Dec 11, 2024

El Cerrito, CA - Several staff members of Stege Elementary School protested the conditions that they and their students are facing at the West Contra Costa Unified School District Board of Education meeting...

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Tsunami warning canceled but causes some panic around the Bay Area

By Nojixa Anacleto Dec 5, 2024

A 7.0 earthquake near Humboldt County – several hours north of Contra Costa College – triggered a tsunami warning from the National Weather Service for Northern California and Oregon. The alert, which...

Sophie and Eman A talking about the Lack of rights for middle eastern students. At Contra Costa College, San Pablo, Calif. Nov.

Solidarity event for Palestine and Professor Asad Kabir held at Contra Costa College

By Faith Bennett and Arianna Caramagno, Advocate Staff Dec 5, 2024

On Nov. 25, a demonstration was held by the Associated Student Union at Contra Costa College, bringing awareness to the tragedies occurring in Gaza, the lack of acknowledgment of the identities of Middle...

ELC Building Dec. 3 2024

Contra Costa College expands Early Learning Center

By Paola Torres, Spanish Editor Dec 4, 2024

The Early Learning Center is expanding and improving their facilities. This is funded by The Mexican American Opportunity Foundation.  This new opportunity will serve families of all races and ethnic...

Contra Costa Community College District building. (Google Street View)

Contra Costa Community College District (4CD) reports increased high school student capture rates

By Jairam Sandino-Duarte, Photo and Visual Editor Nov 21, 2024

During the Contra Costa Community College District’s (4CD) Nov. 13 Governing Board meeting, there was a discussion regarding an annual report that summarizes enrollment and success data for recent high...

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