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Tom Butt joins global coalition of mayors calling for support for Afghan refugees
Richmond Mayor Tom Butt is among over 50 mayors throughout the world calling upon their national governments to "immediately open their doors to Afghan...
Bay Area health officers reaffirm support for in-person school
Bay Area health officers announced Thursday their continued support for in-person learning at schools that employ safety protocols, despite the summer surge in COVID-19...
Man talked out of jumping off Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
A Richmond police sergeant, who is also an experienced crisis negotiator, talked a man out of jumping off the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge on Sunday,...
RPAL open house to exhibit new technology, myriad programs
By Kathy Chouteau and Mike Kinney
Got an emerging sports superstar in your household? Or how about a budding Top Chef? Your kids can explore...
New homeschooling coop opening in San Pablo
A nonprofit cooperative that offers tutoring programs for homeschooled children was granted a conditional use permit to operate in San Pablo by the city's...
Price reduced on Marshawn Lynch’s Point Richmond home
By Kathy Chouteau
Bidding on Marshawn Lynch’s for-sale home on Point Richmond’s waterfront has evidently not entered “Beast Mode." The famed former NFL running back,...
Off-duty San Pablo police officer saves baby’s life in Livermore
An off-duty San Pablo police officer saved a baby who appeared to be choking in Livermore last weekend, according to police and a report...
Man found deceased at homeless encampment near Richmond highway
A man found was found deceased at a homeless encampment near Interstate 580 and Castro Street Tuesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
CHP...
Thief steals car with child inside in Richmond
A thief stole a car while a 7-year-old was inside it in Richmond Monday morning, police said.
"The suspect stopped the car several blocks away,...
AC Transit to offer Fare Free Fridays in September
By Kathy Chouteau
AC Transit is kicking off “Fare Free Fridays” in September, which will see the bus transit agency provide free rides every Friday...
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Thousands pack 23rd Street for Richmond Cinco de Mayo Festival
By Mike Aldax
The 21st Annual Richmond Cinco de Mayo Festival drew thousands of residents to the 23rd Street corridor today. Organized by the 23rd...
Planning Commission to review plans for 45 townhomes on Garrity Way
A plan to build 45 townhomes on a vacant lot at 3151 Garrity Way in the Hilltop District of Richmond is moving to its...
Chevron Richmond reports safety gains and free home upgrades at town hall
By Mike Aldax
Chevron Richmond reported a 62 percent drop in notices of violation over the last half-year and a downward trend in flaring events...