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3 suspected catalytic converter thieves busted in El Cerrito
Three suspected catalytic converter thieves were arrested in El Cerrito early Monday, police said.
At 2:01 a.m., officers were dispatched to the parking lot of...
WCCUSD high school graduation schedule announced
By Kathy Chouteau
Great news for graduating West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) seniors: Outgoing Superintendent Matthew Duffy recently announced that “high school graduations...
New WCCUSD superintendent unveils entry plan
The West Contra Costa Unified School District's (WCCUSD) new superintendent, Dr. Kenneth Chris Hurst, has unveiled an "entry plan" outlining some of his goals...
Richmond police respond to six shootings in seven days
Richmond police responded to six shootings over seven days -- from Sunday, May 9 to Sunday, May 16 -- and are seeking the public's...
No injuries in 2-alarm fire on Richmond’s 23rd Street
By Mike Kinney
No injuries occurred as the result of a 2-alarm fire at a long-vacant commercial building at 23rd Street and Grant Avenue this...
Richmond: Call for local artists for Cherry Blossom Row project
By Kathy Chouteau
City Ventures is seeking applications from Bay Area artists for a public art opportunity to design a pedestrian trellis and decorative structure...
Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder opens walk-up service window
The Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder's Office has opened a walk-up service window starting today.
"Anyone wanting in-person Clerk-Recorder services may come to the service window, to...
Lowrider community pays tribute to Richmond High Class of 2021
By Mike Kinney
After a turbulent year, Richmond High seniors deserve a smooth ride to graduation -- or ten.
On Friday, the lowrider community held their...
Mobile vaccine clinics to roll into local schools next week
By Kathy Chouteau
Starting next week, certain Contra Costa County public school campuses will host free COVID-19 vaccine clinics for students ages 12 and over...
Richmond trash receptacle replacement project moving to 3rd phase
Richmond is set to enter the third phase of a project to swap out old public trash-receptacles with versions that have solar-powered compactors and...
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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...