T-Mobile and Patch are highlighting the contributions made by teachers.
Mojdeh Mehdizadeh has worked at 4CD for 36 years, most recently as interim chancellor.
Dr. Rogers was chosen for her tireless dedication to higher education as an administrator and teacher over the past 20 years.
Wold recently served as associate superintendent of business services for the West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Parents in the Martinez and Mt. Diablo unified school districts can mark the first day of school and other important dates this school year.
Rogers is now the 15th permanent president of Contra Costa College. The 4CD Governing Board voted June 14 to ratify her contract.
Kimberly Rogers, who has served as the acting president since last June, has been selected for the permanent role.
Contra Costa College is seeking 60 or more participants for its NASA program.
Some await official acceptance letters, while others have their fingers crossed that allowed to attend the school of their choice.
It's one of 10 U.S. colleges chosen to participate in the program funded in part by a $20 million grant from MacKenzie Scott.
Lunches are first-come, first-served and only while supplies last, but in its first four weeks, has yet to turn a student away.
The Community Impact Scholarship program is open to high school seniors who live in Travis Credit Union's 12-county service area.
Be sure you have your permit! For the Fall 2022 semester, 4CD is pleased to announce we are waiving the fees to obtain parking permits.
Local schools start soon. Here are some key dates to know for the upcoming academic year in Martinez.
US News ranked thousands of schools across California and the United States. See where ASHS falls.
Come and sample the excellent food and beverages offered by over 40 participating Bay Area restaurants and wineries.
The district is on the state's fiscal watch list because of declining reserves.
"The governing board and Dr. Bryan Reece have mutually decided to part ways."
A job fair later this month will give teachers a one-stop opportunity to talk to multiple districts in Contra Costa County.
You do not need a teaching credential. A single website guides you to apply as a substitute teacher anywhere in Contra Costa County.
See how FAFSA applications changed for Martinez area high schools.
The union says teachers' salaries in the district are the lowest in the county, which causes high turnover and many vacancies.
"We must all continue to do everything possible to keep kids safely attending schools," the Association of Bay Area Health Officials said.
Parents in Martinez can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
The Salvation Army and Walmart partner to "Stuff the Bus" for local children in need. Here are the back-to-school supplies they need most.
See how college aid applications changed for Martinez area high schools.
"The science is now clear that the risk of transmission among children wearing masks is very low, even with reduced spacing between desks."
From a field of 16,000 finalists, the College Park High School student was among 2,500 chosen to receive a $2,500 scholarship.
Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Martinez Patch.
The deadline to apply is June 1 and awards will be announced in August.
The school will hold the title for two years.
The portion of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing. See the data for Contra Costa County.
With a January reopening likely delayed, the district will "press forward working on a safe learning plan, open classrooms or not."
"The people here are good people, and they're problem solvers," said Superintendent Julie Synyard, who's been on the job since mid-October.
Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified Assistant Superintendent Julie Synard takes over for Christopher "CJ" Cammack who left for Fremont USD.
Waivers must be approved locally and by the state before a school can resume in-person classes.
Currently, all local schools must start online because Contra Costa County is on the state "Watch List." But now there's a waiver process.
"You are leaving Martinez in better shape than you found it," School Board President Jonathan Wright told Superintendent "CJ" Cammack.
The pandemic has forced teachers like College Park High School's Dylan Bland to adapt goals and lessons to a virtual setting.