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The Diablo Valley College chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America have released their list of demands to the District Office.

DVC student group seeks change at 4CD with list of demands

By Emma Hall, Advocate Staff October 6, 2020

Students from Diablo Valley College sent a list of demands for the Contra Costa Community College District on August 24, calling for change related to equity and the Black Lives Matter movement.  The...

During the Aug. 8 special Governing Board meeting, Dr. Harris shared that the board’s self-evaluation indicated it is facing a crisis.

4CD Governing Board deemed dysfunctional

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief October 5, 2020

Findings from its 2019-20 self-evaluation showed the Governing Board of the Contra Costa Community College District (4CD) is often dysfunctional and unwilling to work as a unit. The Administrative Procedure...

The latest COVID-19 statistics for Sept. 30, 2020 released by the state of California from covid19.ca.gov. Photo of Governor Gavin Newson from Instagram @cagovernor June 10, 2020.

Gov. Newsom’s Four-Tier Reopening Announced

By Christian Medina, Advocate Staff October 1, 2020

As of Aug. 31, California has 712,459 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with a 7-day average of 5,175 new cases, and Contra Costa County currently seeing 13,938 confirmed cases with 1,275 new cases over a 7-day...

Screenshot Chancellors Forum Sept. 17, Zoom Teleconference

District board selects Reece as permanent chancellor

By Emma Hall, Advocate Staff September 24, 2020

Bryan Reece, Ph.D. was selected as the permanent chancellor of Contra Costa Community College District on Tuesday. Reece was chosen during a closed session 4CD meeting where board members read comments...

Bryan Reece, Ph.D. was selected as the permanent chancellor of Contra Costa Community College District on Sept. 22.

Permanent chancellor chosen

By Eric Dionne, Advocate Staff September 23, 2020

The Contra Costa Community College District Governing board has announced it will begin contract negotiations with Bryan Reece, Ph.D., to become the next permanent Chancellor. The Governing Board revealed...

District Governing Board Member Vicki Gordon engaged in several acts of misconduct, failed to adhere to Board policy, and made improper communications to fellow Board members and District employees, according to an independent investigation by the district that concluded in July 2020.

Gordon Investigated for Misconduct, Harassment and Mismanagement

By Emma Hall, Advocate Staff September 21, 2020

District Investigation: Board Member Gordon Harassed Other Board Members, Engaged in ‘Several Acts of Misconduct’ District Governing Board Member Vicki Gordon engaged in several acts of misconduct,...

The final touches on the framework for the highly anticipated Science Center are being completed in this view of the north entrance to the building on Sept. 8.

Science Center construction advances to completion for July 2021

By Daniel Hernandez, Social Media Editor September 18, 2020

The long-awaited Science Center is finally taking shape at the Contra Costa College campus where the last two steel beams are to be placed onto the building’s three-story frame, symbolizing another step...

The Contra Costa Community College District Governing Board announced today that Raul Rodriguez, Ph.D., has withdrawn from the running to become the next permanent chancellor for the district.

Chancellor finalist pulls from candidacy

By Eric Dionne, Advocate Staff September 16, 2020

The Contra Costa Community College District Governing Board announced today that Raul Rodriguez, Ph.D., has withdrawn from the running to become the next permanent chancellor for the district. CCCCD said...

The Governing Board of the Contra Costa Community College District issued a press release on Friday night revealing Bryan Reece, Ph.D., and Dr. Raúl Rodríguez, Ph.D., are being considered for the chancellor position.

Permanent Chancellor Candidates Announced

By Eric Dionne, Advocate Staff September 14, 2020

The Governing Board of the Contra Costa Community College District has announced the two candidates to become the next permanent chancellor. The District issued a press release on Friday night revealing...

Interim Chancellor Eugene Huff (right) and Former Chancellor Fred Wood (left) discuss the formation of an interim presidential hiring committee at a Fireside Hall meeting with CCC staff on Aug. 15, 2019 during a public forum.

Interim Chancellor Huff Ousted by District Governing Board

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief September 10, 2020

The Governing Board of the Contra Costa Community College District decided not to extend the contract of Interim Chancellor Eugene Huff Tuesday night, effectively terminating his relationship with the...

Contra Costa College announced during a virtual Town Hall meeting on April 23 that due to the shelter-in-place order the commencement ceremony for the class of 2020 will be held in a virtual graduation platform.

Meetings bring change to commencement and course withdraw policy

By Cindy Pantoja, Editor-in-Chief May 8, 2020

Students’ high hopes of returning to campus for face-to-face instruction for the remainder of the semester crashed after Contra Costa County extended its shelter-in-place order last week. The Contra...

West County Medical Center Family Physician Alan Siegel, 51, holds a biohazard bag with a test sample while he explains the an information sheet he gave to a patient who came to the West County Medical Center for a coronavirus test in San Pablo Avenue on April 27. The sample will be placed in a chilled cooler and picked up to be delivered to a testing facility.

County tests residents with symptoms at multiple locations

By Denis Perez, Creative Director May 8, 2020

The shelter-in-place order issued by California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been extended through May and one of his requirements for the state and Contra Costa County to reopen is that testing must become available...

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