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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...

Governing Board discusses special report on student success and resolution supporting veterans

Governing Board discusses special report on student success and resolution supporting veterans

By Ilan Helfman, Leandro Cervantes, Advocate Staff Nov 21, 2024

MARTINEZ – The governing board for the Contra Costa College District held its monthly meeting this past Wednesday. The council members addressed a wide range of subjects including a special report on...

Apollo 16 Command Module at U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Alabama, USA.

From Comets to comets

By Ilan Helfman, Chief Copy Editor Nov 21, 2024

To infinity and beyond. No, it’s not Buzz Lightyear – it’s NASA’s student launch challenge, which tasks teams from across the U.S. with designing, building, and launching a high-powered rocket.  The...

Archive: Photo of the General Education building at Contra Costa College campus. Captured in 2016.

4CD employee email policies spark controversy after CCC professor is punished for political emails

By Arianna Caramagno, Arts and Culture Editor Nov 21, 2024

Earlier this month, the Contra Costa Community College District put CCC philosophy and humanities professor, Asad Kabir, on administrative leave for sending emails in faculty and staff email listservs...

Contra Costa Comet player no#. 9, DB Tasean Young, Not only catches the past, he bows to the camera, after scores a touchdown.

San Pablo Ca 23 September 2023, Contra Costa College vs Laney College

Contra Costa College to host first-ever Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony

By Ivoire Arrington, Advocate Staff Nov 7, 2024

The Hall of Fame is dedicated to former Contra Costa athletes and coaches. Its inaugural induction ceremony, which will honor 100 athletes who have “demonstrated excellence,” is going to be held Friday,...

Sandoval, Honig leading in 4CD Governing Board race

Sandoval, Honig leading in 4CD Governing Board race

By Shawn Williams, Editor in Chief Nov 7, 2024

Up for election is Ward 2, which represents people in central parts of Contra Costa County, and Ward 5, which represents eastern parts of the county.  As of Wednesday afternoon, Ward 5 incumbent Fernando...

California Department of Health Care Services offers new free mental health support platforms to youth

California Department of Health Care Services offers new free mental health support platforms to youth

By Arianna Caramagno, Arts and Culture Editor Nov 7, 2024

Early this year, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) launched the behavioral health virtual service platforms Soluna and BrightLife Kids as part of a $4.6 billion dollar investment...

Photo illustration by Nojixa Anacleto

What is President Trump’s plan for the next four years?

By Nojixa Anacleto Nov 6, 2024

As election polls ended on Nov. 5, enough ballot results arrived for major news outlets to call the race: Donald J. Trump will be the 47th President of the U.S., with Vice President JD Vance by his side. This...

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What El Cerrito High School students are prioritizing this election

By Abigail Yee, Advocate Contributor Nov 5, 2024

El Cerrito, Calif. – As election season comes to a close and candidates make their final campaigns, it is clear that certain groups will play crucial roles in determining the results. One demographic...

District students and staff share conflicted emotions toward the election

District students and staff share conflicted emotions toward the election

Students and faculty at Contra Costa College have complicated feelings about political issues and the presidential candidates this election season. In interviews with The Advocate, students and staff...

Blueprints on what the Facility final product. Courtesy of the Native American Health Center on Derby Ave and International Blvd, Oakland Calif.

The NAHC is creating affordable housing

By Nojixa Anacleto, Web and Social Media Editor Oct 30, 2024

In early Dec. of 2025 the Native American Health Center will have 76 different sized units of housing in Oakland available to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The NAHC is a nonprofit...

Photo illustration by Nojixa Anacleto

Contra Costa College students, faculty react after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe launches controversial joke at Trump rally

By Nojixa Anacleto, Web and Social Media Editor Oct 30, 2024

After conservative comedian Tony Hinchcliffe described Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage,” at a recent campaign rally for former President Donald Trump’s, the comedian – and the Republican...

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