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Richmond museum to host free presentation on Victor Arnautoff
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Museum of History & Culture will host a free presentation on the life and work of artist Victor Arnautoff called...
Two victims of Richmond mass shooting identified
Two of three victims killed in a mass shooting in Richmond have bee identified by the Contra Costa Coroner's Office as Andres Morales Garcia,...
Con Fire announces toll-free number to report illegal fireworks use
Residents can more efficiently report illegal fireworks use to authorities using a toll free number, 1-833-885-2021, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con...
Richmond author unveils newest Japanese cookbook
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond author Lucy Seligman has announced the release of her second cookbook, Easy Japanese Recipes for the Home Cook. The author said...
Contra Costa Animal Services issuing tech-savvy PetHub ID tags
By Kathy Chouteau
Starting today, Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS) will begin issuing PetHub ID tags for all new license applications, renewals and replacement licenses....
Sarah Calderon takes helm as president of Groundwork USA’s Board of Directors
Sarah Calderon, longtime leader serving the nonprofit Groundwork Richmond, has been named president of the Board of Directors of the national organization Groundwork USA.
Groundwork...
San Pablo Library to expand WiFi hotspot lending in city-county partnership
San Pablo Library will be able to lend an additional 50 WiFi hotspot devices to patrons in a cost-sharing partnership with the County.
On Tuesday,...
Richmond’s Liu to make senior international skating debut
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond resident and two-time reigning U.S. women’s figure skating champ, Alysa Liu is set to make her senior international debut, according to...
Richmond eyes vacant property tax to fund fight against blight
Richmond is considering pursuing a tax on owners of vacant properties in the city that are vacant, and using the tax revenue to pay...
‘Every drop counts’ amid record dry year in East Bay
By Mike Kinney
As the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) forges ahead with providing water and sewage treatment services around-the-clock for 1.4 million customers,...
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Richmond teen launches ‘Story Time’ initiative to support early literacy
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
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
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...