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Defender Hector Mejia beats the outstretched Napa College goalie to score a goal for the Comets, in San Pablo, Calif., at Contra Costa College, on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021. (Photo/Joseph Porrello)

Comets soccer team has another tough tie at home 

By Joseph Porrello , Staff Writer November 4, 2021

The Contra Costa College Comets men’s soccer team felt robbed of a victory by the officiating crew after they ended up with a four-all tie Oct. 22 in San Pablo.  The Comets’ four goals matched...

Head Coach Otis Yelverton addresses his Comets football team after a victory against Foothill College, as their team saunters to the locker room, In San Pablo, Calif., at Contra Costa College on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (Photo/Joseph Porrello)

Golden Eagles break Comets’ undefeated streak

By Joseph Porrello , Staff Writer November 4, 2021

The Contra Costa College football team is having an amazing season, staying undefeated with a win on Oct. 23 against the formidable Foothill College in San Pablo for the Comet’s homecoming game before...

Midfielder Javier Villa tries to create some offense for the Comets against the Marin College Mariners in San Pablo, Calif., at Contra Costa College, on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (Photo/Joseph Porrello)

After pandemic shutdown, Comets sports return to life 

By Joseph Porrello , Staff Writer November 3, 2021

Sports programs at Contra Costa College are beginning to move toward normalcy again after nearly two years, albeit with some new restrictions.  Interviews last month with athletic department leaders...

How Contra Costa students, staff are adjusting to a post-COVID campus life

By Jo Bruno, Staff Writer November 2, 2021

A year and a half after COVID brought school operations to a halt, students, instructors and staff are working their way back to business-as-usual. While almost everyone has learned how to cope with...

Contra Costa College students must get COVID-19 vaccines to return to campus 

By Savannah Serrano, Staff writer November 1, 2021

All Contra Costa College students who want to come to campus next semester for spring 2022 will need to be vaccinated, according to an announcement posted on the school's website, which also said that...

On May 6, Honors student Angelina Padilla receives her grad pack at the drop-off zone in her familys 1957 Chevrolet, decorated with flags and a big bow. (From left to right) Larry Womack, David De La Cruz, Jason Cifra, Dennis Franco and Kate Weinstein distribute grad packs to students .

Graduation to Celebrate Students Virtually

By Daniel Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief May 20, 2021

For the second year in a row, Contra Costa College will celebrate the accomplishments of its decorated students with a virtual graduation ceremony. Links to, and information about, the ceremony can...

Patients enter the Student Lounge to check in for their vaccine appointments on Jan. 25. Contra Costa Health Services has taken over the Student Lounge, the Student Dining Room and the Fireside Hall to be used as stations for the vaccine clinic.

COVID-19 Vaccines Administered On Campus

By Daniel Hernandez, Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2021

In the nationwide effort to end the COVID-19 pandemic, Contra Costa County Health Services has teamed up with the District Office to open a vaccination clinic on campus at Contra Costa College. The clinic...

Contra Costa County is placed under purple tier restrictions as California faces a surge in COVID-19 cases. The latest statisctics come from the state of California from covid19.ca.gov.

COVID-19 update: Contra Costa County falls back to Purple Tier status

By Christian Medina, Advocate Staff November 24, 2020

The State of California is once again shutting down as California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a modified stay-at-home order on Nov. 19, affecting roughly 94% of the state as counties have fallen back...

Governing Board Trustee Greg Enholm was the subject of an anonymous complaint filed in November 2019. An investigation soon followed with allegations and Board Policy violations.

Enholm questions timing of investigation’s release

By Daniel Hernandez, Social Media Editor November 23, 2020

After an anonymous complaint was filed, the Contra Costa Community College District Governing Board followed through with an investigation against Trustee Greg Enholm over allegations of inappropriate...

Screenshot Social Justice Day Forum Nov. 19, Zoom Teleconference.

4CD student leaders discuss activism and social justice

By Emma Hall, Advocate Staff November 20, 2020

4CD student leaders discuss activism and social justice Student leaders from Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College, and Los Medanos College gathered virtually Thursday, Nov 19 to speak about their...

Judy Walters and Fernando Sandoval on brink of District Board

Judy Walters and Fernando Sandoval on brink of District Board

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2020

A week after the Nov. 3 General Election, Judy Walters and Fernando Sandoval are projected to win seats on the Contra Costa Community College District Board (4CD). Currently, Vicky Gordon is the trustee...

Fernando Sandoval and Judy Walters are taking the lead in the race for 4CD Governing Board trustees in Wards 5 and 2, beating their incumbent opponents Greg Enholm and Vicki Gordon respectively.

District Board Trustees Gordon and Enholm down big margins in county election

By Emma Hall, Advocate Staff November 6, 2020

Contra Costa Community College District Board challengers Judy Walters and Fernando Sandoval hold strong leads in the race to replace 4CD Board Trustees Vicki Gordon and Greg Enholm, respectively. Contra...

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