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Richmond's East Brother Beer expands into Texas

East Brother Beer brings home gold, silver at USA Beer Ratings

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By Kathy Chouteau Richmond’s East Brother Beer Co. recently announced some “hoppy” news on social media: All five of its core beers won medals at...

7 Stars commissions Bay Area artist to install mural facing I-80

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By Molly Myman 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center has installed a 10-foot-long mural featuring symbols of peace, love, and cannabis designed by Bay Area artist...
Richmond police focus attention on drug sales on Maconald Ave. near 25th St.

1,350 vehicles pass through sobriety checkpoint in Richmond, no DUI arrests

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By Mike Kinney No DUI arrests were made during a sobriety checkpoint in Richmond on Saturday, although dozens of citations were handed out and two...
Two Design Review Board members resign over Council's anti-Israel resolution

Richmond announces mandatory vaccination policy

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By Kathy Chouteau Starting today, the City of Richmond has instituted a mandatory vaccination policy that requires all City personnel to be fully vaccinated, subject...
$1B estimated just to plan for second transbay crossing, regional rail enhancements

$1B estimated just to plan for second transbay crossing, regional rail enhancements

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Before any shovel hits the ground on construction of a proposed second transbay rail crossing between Oakland and San Francisco, an estimated $1 billion...
After holiday hiatus, El Garage reopens today with new offerings

Spirit & Soul Festival heading to El Garage this September

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By Kathy Chouteau What do El Garage restaurant, a Prince tribute band and $500 in cash have in common? That would be Richmond Main Street...
WCCUSD proposes 10% staff cut to pay for 8% raises and close $127 million deficit The West Contra Costa Unified School District has proposed a 10% staff reduction across all unions to help fund recently negotiated 8% salary increases and address a looming $127 million structural deficit. During a January 14 budget presentation, district staff revealed that the 10% workforce cut is a central part of a $60 million savings plan needed over the next three years to keep the district from falling into state receivership. This fiscal crisis stems from the gap between these higher labor costs and a significant decline in state revenue. The proposed layoffs would impact approximately 140 full-time positions within the United Teachers of Richmond alone. Acting Associate Superintendent Jeff Carter informed the board that the district must slash $3.1 million in the 2025–2026 school year, followed by a much larger $42.4 million cut in 2026–2027 and a final $14.2 million the following year. In addition to reducing staff, the district is exploring the "right-sizing" of its school network by merging or closing under-enrolled campuses, which could save an estimated $11.3 million. To maintain daily operations in the meantime, the district is rapidly depleting its emergency reserves. Officials confirmed that a $28.5 million special reserve fund will be completely exhausted, while another $13 million is being withdrawn annually from retiree health benefit accounts. These recommendations will now move to the Board of Education, which is expected to begin formal discussions and voting on specific school closures and layoff notices throughout February.

WCCUSD may limit outdoor activities amid ‘Spare the Air’ alert

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By Kathy Chouteau As the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) issued a “Spare the Air” alert Aug. 19-20 due to wildfire smoke from...
Two teens arrested after allegedly shooting gun near Kennedy High

Two teens arrested after allegedly shooting gun near Kennedy High

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Two of three juvenile suspects were arrested after shooting a gun near the Kennedy High campus on Wednesday afternoon, police said. Police responded to the...
Free household hazardous waste and mattress collection event coming soon

Free household hazardous waste and mattress collection event upcoming

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By Kathy Chouteau Got a mattress, hazardous materials or the like hanging around the house? RecycleMore has just the remedy: It’s hosting a free “Household...

Tia Carroll’s new album is so good, ‘You gotta have it!’

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By Mike Kinney Like the best of Blues artists, Tia Carroll's voice lifts spirits no matter the level of tragedy in its message. Take "Ain't...
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Thousands pack 23rd Street for Richmond Cinco de Mayo Festival

Thousands pack 23rd Street for Richmond Cinco de Mayo Festival

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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...
Plans for 45 new Garrity Way townhomes headed to Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review plans for 45 townhomes on Garrity Way

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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

Chevron Richmond reports safety gains and free home upgrades at town hall

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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...