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A community guide to understanding refinery flares
We recognize that the community is concerned with flaring and the noise and visual effects it may create. We have created this guide, with...
San Pablo police release video of armed robbery at restaurant
San Pablo police hope members of the public will help them identify a gun-toting robbery suspect seen in newly-released video footage.
At 3 p.m. on...
Richmond bookstore to celebrate opening of new storefront
By Kathy Chouteau
Multicultural Bookstore and Gifts is celebrating a “Grand Reopening” at its new location at 260 Broadway in Richmond starting at noon Fri.,...
Vaccine van visiting businesses, organizations in Contra Costa
Contra Costa County businesses and organizations can now request visits from the County's COVID-19 vaccination van.
Starting today, locations where five or more members of...
Emeryville man fatally shot in Richmond
A 37-year-old Emeryville was fatally shot in the 3000 block of Shane Drive in Richmond, police said.
About 12:25 p.m., police received a ShotSpotter gunshot...
Lensaa Temesgen earns Richmond Public Library college scholarship
Lensaa Temesgen, a graduating senior at Middle College High at Contra Costa College, earned a $1,000 scholarship from the Friends of the Richmond Public...
Richmond shows Pride for diversity citywide
From an elementary school to the Civic Center to Chevron Richmond, flag-raising ceremonies across the community are celebrating Pride and diversity in the month...
North Richmond community walk to promote need for traffic safety
By Mike Kinney
The community is invited to join a community walk in North Richmond on Monday that aims to raise awareness about the need...
Richmond man, 19, arrested for gunpoint robbery in San Pablo
A 19-year-old Richmond man has been arrested in connection with a gunpoint robbery Tuesday at a San Pablo restaurant.
On Tuesday afternoon, an employee of...
National park shares passing of ‘Rosie’ Kay Morrison
By Kathy Chouteau
The Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park has announced the passing of original wartime-era “Rosie,” Kay Catherine Morrison, at...
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A healthy dose of nature: ‘Park Rx Day’ comes to Nicholl Park
By Kathy Chouteau
Got something that ails you? The City of Richmond’s Community Services/Recreation Department has just the remedy: A day outside at Nicholl Park.
It’s all...
Volunteers clean and adopt Humphrey Playlot on Earth Day
By Kathy Chouteau
Volunteers fanned out along the perimeter of Humphrey Playlot in Richmond on Earth Day, pulling weeds, picking up trash and sprucing up...
New park eyed for Pullman neighborhood
Richmond is considering buying a vacant lot at South 27th Street and Florida Avenue to build a new park and playground for the Pullman...