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$2M awarded for zero-emission mobility projects in Richmond
By Kathy Chouteau
Two Richmond recipients have been awarded $1 million each by the new Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program (CMO) to develop and...
El Sobrante middle school renamed in honor of Betty Reid Soskin
By Kathy Chouteau
Betty Reid Soskin, the iconic 99-year-old park ranger at the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, now...
Human trafficking operation on 23rd Street results in 4 arrests
Four arrests were made, and 10 victims were placed in victim services, during a human trafficking operation in Richmond on June 11 that focused...
North Richmond house fire contained to one room
A fire at an abandoned, boarded-up North Richmond home on Tuesday was brought under control within 10 minutes and contained to one room, according...
Basketball Rec League welcomes youth of all skill levels for sign-ups
By Kathy Chouteau
The West Contra Costa Salesian Boys & Girls Club “Basketball Rec League” is accepting players ages 7 through 14 of all skill...
Six Flags tickets offered to Californians getting first COVID-19 vaccine
By Kathy Chouteau
Local residents aged 12 and over who receive their first COVID-19 vaccine dose at two local clinics operated by LifeLong Medical Care...
MADD honors RPD officers for taking impaired drivers off road
Four of the six Richmond police officers recognized Monday by the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) collectively took 174 impaired drivers off the city's...
Video shows man leave El Cerrito Walgreens with $500 in stolen items
El Cerrito police released video surveillance Tuesday of a man leaving the Wagreens store with $500 worth of unpaid items last week after threatening...
Happy Lot Farm & Garden to unveil new treasures at its urban oasis
By Kathy Chouteau
The Happy Lot Farm & Garden, a formerly blighted lot that’s been transformed into a place where neighbors can grow organic food...
San Pablo police seek leads in murder of Shawn Anthony Tillis
Just over one year after his murder, San Pablo police released a plea to the public on Tuesday to help find those responsible.
Tillis, 27,...
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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...