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Two Design Review Board members resign over Council's anti-Israel resolution

Richmond councilmembers aim to extend voting rights to undocumented residents

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Three members of the Richmond City Council aim to see if the city has the authority to extend voting rights in city elections to...
Golden State Model Railroad Museum set for grand reopening

Golden State Model Railroad Museum set for grand reopening

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The Golden State Model Railroad Museum (GSMRM), located at Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline in Richmond, is celebrating its grand reopening on Sunday, July 11. For the...
7 Stars wins best dispensary in 'Best of the East Bay' awards

Richmond cannabis dispensary ‘710 event’ to celebrate concentrates

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By Kathy Chouteau A Richmond cannabis dispensary that is offering cannabis products for just one cent to vaccinated customers, and is also hosting a COVID-19...
Chief Bisa French, the first woman and also the first woman of color to lead the Richmond Police Department, announced she will retire effective Dec. 1, 2025, concluding a 26-year career during which she rose up the ranks. Chief French began her tenure with the department in 1998 as a police officer. Over the years, she served as a sergeant, lieutenant, captain and deputy chief. She was appointed as police chief in 2020. Chief French is being hailed for her emphasis on building trust between police and community members. Despite efforts by City Council to defund the RPD in recent years, Chief French oversaw some of the city's lowest homicide rates. The department credits her with expanding de-escalation training, improving technology and deepening collaboration with residents and local organizations. "Serving the City of Richmond has been the honor of my life," said Chief French. "Leading this department and working alongside the men and women of RPD-whose commitment and compassion inspire me every day-has been the highlight of my career. I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in me and proud of what we have accomplished together." The City of Richmond will initiate a search for a new police chief.

Richmond police chief calls for ordinance changes to address illegal fireworks

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Anticipating there would be ample illegal fireworks activity during the Independence Day weekend, the Richmond Police Department sent out a special detail of 16...
20-year-old San Pablo man found murdered at Oroville campground

20-year-old San Pablo man found murdered at Oroville campground

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The community is mourning the loss of a 20-year-old San Pablo man and former star quarterback at El Cerrito High, who was found murdered...
East Brother Beer launches two summer brews

East Brother Beer launches two summer brews

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By Kathy Chouteau If you’ve got the backyard, they’ve got the beer, according to Richmond’s East Brother Beer Co., which has unveiled two new summer...
San Pablo approves expansion for Paradise Indian Restaurant The restaurant, located at 3550 San Pablo Dam Road in Sobrante Plaza since 1997, will now be allowed to sell full liquor instead of only beer and wine. The business is also growing by taking over the vacant space next door in Suite B. This expansion increases the restaurant from about 3,250 square feet to 5,000 square feet. The extra room will allow for 30 more seats, bringing the total capacity to 110 customers. Co-owner Gurjinder Singh told the commission that the change was necessary because customers often asked for spirits and would go elsewhere when they were not available. The commissioners voted unanimously to approve the plan under certain conditions, including that the restaurant cannot advertise hard liquor on its main signs or windows. The restaurant’s hours will stay the same, closing at 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.transportation job fair coming to San Pablo City Hall

San Pablo worries about Richmond’s decision to reduce police funding

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The City of San Pablo launched a Citywide Public Safety Survey this month due to safety concerns about rising crime in Richmond and the...

The Factory Bar launches indoor service and expanded hours

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By Kathy Chouteau The Factory Bar in Richmond has announced that, for the first time since its launch amid the pandemic, it has opened its...
Richmond reckons with fireworks pollution

No Richmond neighborhood spared from illegal fireworks deluge

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By Mike Kinney The predicted deluge of illegal fireworks that lit up over Richmond during the Fourth of July weekend left no neighborhood at peace...
Taste of Richmond sizzles with culinary adventure

Assemble celebrates reinvention with ‘3rd of July’ food fest

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By Kathy Chouteau Richmond’s recently reimagined Assemble Marketplace is hosting a “3rd of July Launch Party” at its location and at the adjacent Craneway Pavilion...
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Richmond teen launches 'Story Time' initiative to support early literacy

Richmond teen launches ‘Story Time’ initiative to support early literacy

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A 15-year-old local advocate is taking a direct approach to addressing literacy challenges among youth in her community. Kendyl Drisker has established Story Time with...
Local 'No Kings' organizers to lead May Day rally in Richmond

Local ‘No Kings’ organizers to lead May Day rally in Richmond

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Community members are organizing a rally and march in Richmond on Friday, May 1, to observe International Workers’ Day. The event begins at 4 p.m....
Richmond residents get life-saving smoke alarms via community partnership

Richmond residents get life-saving smoke alarms via community partnership

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By Mike Aldax The American Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region hosted its Sound the Alarm event at the Shields-Reid Community Center in Richmond on...