Don Lau reported that the Dan Tanita Free Dental Clinic reopened on October 17 after almost a year of being closed due to changing legal requirements! Special thanks to volunteer Clinic Director Dr Josh Rosales for his commitment to getting the Clinic open. Also thanks to admin support Quarana McKnight-Davis and Principal Colette West. Bringing smiles back to the students at Peres!!
Continue reading →Friday, October 31
Meet District Governor of 5160, Joy Alaidarous.
Joy Alaidarous is honored to serve as the District Governor of Rotary District 5160, a region spanning Northern California and representing over 70 Rotary clubs committed to “Service Above Self.”
A dedicated Rotarian, Joy has been deeply engaged in advancing Rotary’s mission of promoting peace, supporting education, improving health, and strengthening communities both locally and globally. Her leadership emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and building bridges across cultures and generations.
Continue reading →🎙️Saturday, October 25th, from 10 AM to 5 PM at COBIZ Richmond for a full day of free, family-friendly chess and community fun, hosted by the West Coast Chess Alliance @thewcca @cobizrichmond
Sponsored by Richmond Rotary
Continue reading →Friday, October 24
Meeting at La Strada
Cecilia Garibay
Caliber Public Schools
At Caliber Public Schools, we believe that every student deserves a rigorous, equitable, and joyful education—one that not only prepares them for college and career, but equips them to thrive as leaders and changemakers in their communities.
Each year, we serve almost 2,000 students across our campuses in historically underserved communities. Our scholars are brilliant, resilient, and full of potential. They deserve every opportunity—and every resource—we can provide.
That’s why I’m reaching out today to ask for your partnership in a bold vision for the future of Caliber.
Friday, October 17
Cheryl Cotton
WCCUSD Superintendent of Schools
Cheryl is a Richmond native, a former district administrator, and a former student who attended district schools in San Pablo and El Cerrito. She is the first African American woman to hold the permanent role of superintendent.
Cheryl previously served as the deputy superintendent of public instruction at the California Department of Education, overseeing the instruction, measurement and administration branch. She has also served as the California Department of Education’s deputy superintendent of human resources and labor relations.
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