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‘Loving Hands’ to give away 300 BBQ lunches in Point Richmond
By Kathy Chouteau
“Community, unity, music and good food” will be the name of the game Sat., Aug. 14 when Richmond nonprofit House of Loving...
Richmond: Canal Blvd. to close for railroad track repairs
BNSF emergency repairs on the railroad tracks on Canal Boulevard about 170 feet south of West Cutting Boulevard will cause partial lane closures today...
Bradshaw unseats 20-year incumbent to head carpenters’ union
The Northern California Carpenters Regional Council’s (NCCRC) membership have elected Jay Bradshaw as their new leader. Members of the council, which represents more than...
Richmond police investigate multiple injury shootings Wednesday
Richmond police investigated multiple injury shootings Wednesday, including a man shot by his brother, a motorist in a separate incident who was shot on...
WCCUSD superintendent announces weekly COVID-19 testing
By Kathy Chouteau
The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) will begin weekly COVID-19 testing next week and will require staff members to show...
U.S. Labor Secretary visits RichmondBUILD to promote Build Back Better agenda
By Kathy Chouteau
U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh visited RichmondBUILD with Rep. Mark DeSaulnier Wednesday to promote the Biden-Harris administration’s investments in the Bipartisan...
Contra Costa County Library offering free swag bag for Comic Book Days
In honor of the 20th anniversary of Free Comic Book Day, all Contra Costa County Library branches will offer free comic swag bags between...
Driver charged with injuring pedestrian while doing ‘donuts’ in Richmond
An injury collision involving a driver who was allegedly spinning donuts at a Richmond intersection last month has resulted in felony charges, according to...
Pickleball courts to be unveiled in Richmond
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond’s Booker T. Anderson Park will be the scene of the “Grand Opening” this Sat., Aug. 14 of a place to play...
Large community-led job expo planned for Nicholl Park in Richmond
By Mike Kinney
Contra Costa County government officials, trade union representatives, faith-based organizations and private businesses are partnering to host a large Job Expo at...
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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...
Sheldon Elementary to host student music and debate showcase
Sheldon Elementary School will host "A Night of Brazilian Rhythm & Voice" on Thursday, May 21. The event takes place from 6-7 p.m. in...