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Measure G Won All Across the School District

The Measure G parcel tax for West Contra Costa County schools, unlike most of the past parcel…

Government November 8, 2012 at 06:32 am

Final Tally: West County School Measures Win Big, If…

Final election results show that the two property tax measures for West Contra Costa County…

Government December 10, 2012 at 05:35 am

Does Kensington 'Support' the WCCUSD?

In this guest feature, Kensington parent Charles Reichmann questions Kensington's strong…

Schools December 6, 2012 at 04:13 pm

Council Tones Down Anti-Prop 32 Measure

The El Cerrito City Council agreed to amend its resolution against Prop 32, a state measure on…

Government September 19, 2012 at 09:52 pm

School Board Public Hearing & Workshop on Funding Priorities

Faced with continuing financial strains, the school board for West Contra Costa schools will…

Schools December 17, 2012 at 06:30 am

Piano Instruction: Solfeggio and Transposing

Solfeggio, or using Do, Re, Mi, etc. musical syllables is a valuable adjunct to naming notes…

Shirley Kirsten's Blog August 22, 2012 at 08:32 pm

Letter: Unjustified Attack on Chief Harman's Raise

A letter to the editor from Kensington resident Rodney Paul says an anonymous flyer attacking…

Government August 9, 2012 at 05:56 am

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Kensington Vote June 7 Could Affect Police, Other Services

At least here the voters decide. The ballot measure would raise the spending limit for the…

Government May 25, 2011 at 02:54 pm

0 Recommend Eric Riess

Misleading 'Democratic' Election Mailer in El Cerrito,…

A "Democratic" mailer appears to be from the Democratic Party, but it was produced by a group…

Government November 5, 2012 at 02:47 am

Rina, 5, practices "The Hunting Call" by Gurlitt

Rina perched herself at the Steinway grand piano to play a snatch from Faber's Developing…

Shirley Kirsten's Blog August 23, 2012 at 07:09 pm

School Board Candidates at Harding School Monday Night

The four candidates for two school board seats in the West Contra Costa Unified School…

Government September 23, 2012 at 05:00 am

Where's My Polling Place?

Don't know where to vote today? We've got the official answer if you live in El Cerrito,…

Government November 6, 2012 at 06:22 am

WCCUSD Board and community workshop on December 19, 2012

The WCCUSD Board of Education will engage the public in a priority setting workshop on…

Todd Groves's Blog December 17, 2012 at 05:22 pm

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Vote for Kensington Police Protection Special District…

KPPCSD voters: reject Toombs Gillette. Process for citizens complaints favor police; credit…

Greg Collis's Blog November 3, 2012 at 02:33 pm

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Furor Over Kensington Police Chief’s Credit Card

Tempers ran high and shouting could be heard at the board meeting Thursday night of the…

Government July 17, 2011 at 03:55 pm

0 Recommend Dale F. Mead

Prop 37 (label GMOs): Addressing $48 Million in Lies,…

Prop. 37 is a well-written proposition, by a diligent group of food industry, food policy,…

Andy Shrader's Blog November 6, 2012 at 02:03 am

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Piano Lessons: Theory and Christmas Music Interwoven

During this holiday season students can explore Christmas music while expanding their theory…

Shirley Kirsten's Blog November 19, 2012 at 04:46 pm

Should It Be Easier To Pass School Parcel Taxes in El…

Since 1983 WCCUSD has put nine parcel taxes on the ballot. Three have passed.

Government May 9, 2013 at 01:49 pm

J.S. Bach and Tempo in the Little Preludes

I explore the universe of tempo in Bach's set of miniature preludes and how character, affect,…

Shirley Kirsten's Blog November 15, 2012 at 11:19 pm

On the Berkeley Housing Trail: Eugene O'Neill Style

Searching for a Berkeley rental can be a hair-raising experience!

Shirley Kirsten's Blog August 17, 2012 at 06:00 am

My Review of a creative new teaching material for young…

Irina Gorin excels in producing an exciting Musical Journey embedded in Fairy Tales.

Shirley Kirsten's Blog October 13, 2012 at 06:21 pm