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Some students are seen enjoying themselves during the Middle College High School Culture Night in Richmond, Calif., on Thursday, April 25, 2024. As they get ready to dive into their plates of food.

Contra Costa College, Culture Night 25 April 2024, San Pablo, Calif.

Contra Costa College, Culture Night 25 April 2024, San Pablo, Calif.

Students and attendees gathered together at the Middle College High School Culture Night in Richmond, Calif., on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Students represent Indian Punjabi wear during the Middle College High School Culture Night Fashion Show in Richmond, Calif., Thursday, Apr. 25, 2024. A kurta pajama and a sharara are worn.

Film director, Brandon Loran Maxwell along with cast member John Ulloa taking a photo during the American Homeboy event in the Knox Performing Arts Center at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, on Friday, April 12, 2024.

This long anticipated film screened at CCC had a successful turnout

By Nojixa Anacleto and Leon Watkins
April 19, 2024
Some of the attendees are seen enjoying the music and dancing during Comet Day at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

Students waiting in line to enjoy some ice cream during Comet Day at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

Students during the Comet Day resource fair at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

DJ is set up and ready to play music during Comet Day at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

A view of dozens of students at the Comet Day resource fair at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, on Thursday, April 18, 2024

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Comet Day at CCC

April 19, 2024
CCC MESA club discussing with students during Comet Day at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

Students during the resource fair at Comet Day at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

Host Lorena Gonzalez welcomed the crowd during the American Homeboy event in the Knox Performing Arts Center at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, on Friday, April 12, 2024.

Lorena Gonzalez gives praise and thanks to those who helped during the American Homeboy event in the Knox Performing Arts Center at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, on Friday, April 12, 2024.

A view of lowriders that were present at the car show during the American Homeboy event in the Knox Performing Arts Center at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, on Friday, April 12, 2024.

An interior view inside a lowrider in the car show during the American Homeboy event in the Knox Performing Arts Center at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, on Friday, April 12, 2024.

A view of some of the lowriders that were present in the car show during the American Homeboy event in the Knox Performing Arts Center at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, on Friday, April 12, 2024.

Another look at the lowriders that were present in the car show during the American Homeboy event in the Knox Performing Arts Center at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, on Friday, April 12, 2024.

A view of some of the lowriders that were present in the car show during the American Homeboy event in the Knox Performing Arts Center at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, on Friday, April 12, 2024.

Attendees enjoying some of the lowriders that were present in the car show during the American Homeboy event in the Knox Performing Arts Center at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, on Friday, April 12, 2024.

Comet's Head Coach, Albert Strane, called in the team from the outfield, to give defensive tactics, against Los Medanos players, during the Contra Costa College vs. Los Medanos College baseball game on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in San Pablo, CA.

[Photo] ‘We had the game’ says Comet player after taking a second loss against Mendocino College

April 30, 2024
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, speaking to the audience, delivering her respect and devotion in supporting not only for the Vietnam Veterans but all service personnel who serve this country at Pier 1 in San Francisco, CA, on Friday, March 29, 2024.

Photo gallery: Vietnam War Veterans honored at Pier 1 in San Francisco

By Leon Watkins, Advocate Photographer
April 6, 2024
A view of USNS Harvey Milk docked at Pier 30/32 in San Francisco, CA on Friday, March 29, 2024.

Photo gallery: San Francisco welcomes the Navy’s USNS Harvey Milk

By Leon Watkins, Advocate Staff
April 6, 2024
Veterans stand to receive a complete commemorative Vietnam Veterans lapel pin, from Rear Adm. Richard Meyer, Deputy Commander THIRD Fleet, U.S. Navy, at Pier 1 in San Francisco, CA on Friday, March 29, 2024.

Lewis Loeven, Executive Director of San Francisco Fleet Week Association, at the Vietnam War Veteran’s Commemoration ceremony at Pier 1 in San Francisco, CA, on Friday, March 29, 2024.

Stuart Milk, the nephew of civil rights leader Harvey Milk, emphasizes his uncle's work at docked Pier 30/32 in San Francisco, CA, on Friday, March 29, 2024.

Mayor of San Francisco London breed reflects on the work of Harvey Milk at Docked Pier 30/32 in San Francisco, CA, on Friday, March 29, 2024.

The main deck aboard the USNS Harvey Milk, docked at Pier 30/32 in San Francisco, CA, on Friday. March 29, 2024.

Contra Costa Comet player, Shane N. Bowen, sets himself up ready to tag the Napa player out in the Contra Costa College vs. Napa Valley College baseball game, at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Contra Costa Comet player, Aldo D. Icazbalceta, hurdles a mighty Comet pitchout at the Contra Costa College vs. Napa Valley College baseball game, at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Contra Costa Comet player, Dwayne White Jr. shows his agility as he approaches second base during the Contra Costa College vs. Napa Valley College baseball game, at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

[Photo] Comets baseball team falls short of victory against Napa Valley

By Brett Butson, Advocate Staff
April 4, 2024
Lady Comet player, # 32 shows that she is a force to be reckoned with during the Contra Costa College vs. Yuba College game, at San Pablo, CA, Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Comets’ basketball players and coaches reflect on a challenging season

By Brett Butson and Leon Watkins
March 14, 2024
Contra Costa Comet player, Jamil Harris, shows that a Comet can't be stopped during the Contra Costa College vs. Alameda College at Contra Costa College in San Pablo CA, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024.

CCC player #21, Christopher Sanders shows a comet reach is greater than a Cougar in the Contra Costa College vs. Alameda College basketball game in San Pablo CA, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024.

Contra Costa Comet player, Amari Robinson, takes an Alameda player to the hoop at the Contra Costa College vs. Alameda College basketball game, at Contra Costa College in San Pablo CA, on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.

Lady Comet player, # 10 drives through Laney's defense during the Contra Costa College vs. Laney College game at San Pablo, CA, on Thursday, February 22, 2024.

Contra Costa Comet player, Kaleb Allison rises to the hoop during the Contra Costa College vs. Yuba College men's basketball game, at the Contra Costa College in San Pablo CA, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024.

Contra Costa Comet player, Amari Robinson moves around Yuba player to score another point at the Contra Costa College vs Yuba College men's basketball game at Contra Costa College, in San Pablo CA, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024.

[Photo] Comets walk away with another loss at home

February 27, 2024
CCC player, Joseph Gould, drives through the Yuba College players during the Contra Costa College vs. Yuba College in San Pablo, CA, on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Contra Costa Comet player, Mikey Pierce, set himself up to bring another point home during the Contra Costa College vs. Yuba College men's basketball game, at Contra Costa College in San Pablo CA, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024.

Guest speaker, Diamano Coura and her group invite the audience to join in during the 25th Anniversary Community Celebration, African Heritage Month, “Cultural Art: From Classical Africa to the Americas” at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.

CCC 25th Annual African Heritage Month celebration

By Leon Watkins, Advocate Staff
February 17, 2024
The Lady Comets come together, with a plan to control the game at the Contra Costa College vs. Solano College game at San Pablo, CA, on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.

CCC player, Mikey Pierce stuns the Solano college players, as he goes airborne in scoring another point during the Contra Costa College vs. Solano College game in San Pablo, Calif., on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.

The audience gives the guest speakers their undivided attention during the 25th Anniversary Community Celebrating, African Heritage Month, “Cultural Art: From Classical Africa to the Americas” at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.

Manu Ampim, Prof. of history and African-American Studies, Department Chair History, anthropology and geography (HAG) drops science on the monuments in Egypt during the 25th Anniversary Community Celebration, African Heritage Month, “Cultural Art: From Classical Africa to the Americas” at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.

African Heritage Event Mistress of Ceremonies Prof Nzingha Dugas during the 25th annual African Heritage Month celebration, “Cultural Art: From Classical Africa to the Americas” at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.

Alumnus Bridget Lott shares her experience of an African-American student during the 25th Anniversary Community Celebration, African Heritage Month, “Cultural Art: From Classical Africa to the Americas” at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.

Lady Comet #4, drives her way through Merritt College players to make another point at the Contra Costa College vs Meritt College game in San Pablo, CA, on Friday, January 26, 2024.

Contra Costa Comet player no#. 9, DB Tasean Young, reach is greater than the Reedley players. San Pablo Ca 14 October 2023, Contra Costa College vs Reedley

The one that got away

By Leon Watkins, Sports Editor
October 26, 2023
Contra Costa Comet player no#. 8, Halimah Honstm - Ahmed MB and Contra Costa Comet player no#. 12, Isabel Fernandez Oppo / RH, show Yuba College 49ers how teamwork “works” San Pablo Ca 29 September 2023, Contra Costa College, Women’s Volleyball vs Yuba College

Comets’ volleyball takes the game against Yuba College

By Leon Watkins
October 10, 2023
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[Photo] Comets breakout another win at home

By Brett Butson, Staff Writer
October 3, 2023
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Contra Costa Comet player no#. 24, Paulo Souza (Forward) shows his agility in holding on to the ball and not injuring Delta College player. San Pablo Ca 15 September 2023. CCC vs Delta College

Contra Costa Comet player no#. 9, Mark Salagado (Forward) determine to keep the ball, from Delta College player. San Pablo Ca 15 September 2023, CCC vs Delta College

Contra Costa Comet player no#. 1, Brian Tafoya Chavez, (Goalkeeper) launches the ball, with such force, landing it close to Delta College goal San Pablo Ca 15 September 2023, CCC vs Delta College

Contra Costa player no#. 9, maintains even with the grip of a Foothill player. San Pablo Ca 05 September 2023 CCC vs Foothill

[Photo] After two wins, Comets tie at home

By Brett Butson, Staff Writer
September 15, 2023
Comet hitter London Penland, 15, slides safely to third base during Contra Costa College's 5-8 loss against Yuba College at Comet Baseball Field on April 10.

Squad faces Yuba College in three game series

By Leon Watkins
April 14, 2018
English major Ellis Ryan Mille tutors a student in the Library Learning and Resource Center.

[Photo] Home schooling pays off

By Ryan Geller, News Editor
April 10, 2018
During the 2018 Chinese New Year's Parade in San Francisco, California.

Pageantry, fireworks, dragons

By Leon Watkins, Denis Perez
March 1, 2018

[Photo] Comets fail to overcome early deficit to conference leaders

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor
February 9, 2018
The Applied Arts Building has been fenced off during its renovation, which continues through the 2018 spring semester. The renovations are planned to be completed by the end of the semester.

Applied Arts Building renovation brings change, detours

By Denis Perez and Leon Watkins
January 30, 2018
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