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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,...

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

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...

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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...

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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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Lowered youth attendance leaves local Fraternal Order of Eagles chapters struggling

By Arianna Caramagno, Arts and Culture Editor Oct 24, 2024

The lack of involvement in the El Cerrito and San Pablo chapters of the Eagles Club, which is formally known as the Fraternal Order of Eagles, has recently led to obstacles with holding events and raising...

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Students cite lack of media coverage in Gaza during CCC Palestine teach-in

By Nojixa Anacleto, Web and Social Media Editor Oct 23, 2024

Contra Costa College held a Palestine “teach-in” Monday, hosted by the Muslim Student Association (MSA), the Middle Eastern North African Club, (MENA) Asian Pacific Islander Student Association with...

(Philippine Studies professor Lily Ann Villaraza poses with Contra Costa College’s APIDA club after a panel about Philippine history in San Pablo, Calif. on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024.

‘We need to learn and critique how that history is being told:’ Philippine Studies professor urges focus on history

By Nojixa Anacleto, Web and Social Media Editor Oct 16, 2024

When most people hear about Filipino heritage, they usually think of things such as jeepneys, ube ice cream, adobo and karaoke. However, many people fail to find instances of historic moments throughout...

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The 10 propositions California voters will see on the ballot this year

By Nojixa Anacleto, Web and Social Media Editor Oct 16, 2024

The Election is around the corner, and many of us usually wait until the last minute to look at what we need to be voting for that could affect our lives. As voting is more important now than ever for...

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