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Michelle Obama School gifted 500 cyber safety workbooks
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond’s Michelle Obama School is set to be the lucky recipient of 500 cyber safety workbooks entitled “Ready, Get Set, Connect!” thanks to a...
Disc golf course no longer planned for Hilltop Lake Park
By Mike Kinney
The plan for a disc golf course at Hilltop Lake Park has ended up deep in the rough, after the Richmond Recreation...
Roma Caffé and Bar welcomed to Point Richmond
Point Richmond has a new cafe. Local and family-owned Roma Caffé and Bar opened in March and currently serves coffee, breakfast and lunch, and...
Gyuto Foundation hosts prayer service for Covid-ravaged India
By Mike Kinney
The Gyuto Foundation Buddhist Monastery in Richmond hosted a special prayer ceremony Saturday for the victims of the Covid-19 pandemic in India...
Red Flag Warning issued for North Bay and East Bay
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for the North and East Bay, the first of the season, from tonight through Monday...
Free Junior Giants clinics this month; league starts in June
By Kathy Chouteau
Know what’s even better than going out to the ball game? Playing in it! Local boys and girls ages 5-14 will have...
Appointments no longer needed at Contra Costa COVID vaccination sites
By Kathy Chouteau
An appointment is no longer necessary to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at county-run vaccination sites, according to Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS)....
Richmond pools reopen after 13-month closure
After a 13-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, both of Richmond's public pools reopened this week.
"Patrons lined up outside at 6:45 a.m. for...
Fire breaks out at Castro Street encampment for 2nd straight night
By Mike Kinney
For a second straight night, Richmond firefighters battled a large blaze at a homeless encampment in the area of Castro and Hensley...
At Vista High School, learning truly does happen your way
This story was originally published by GO Public Schools West Contra Costa.
By Natalie Walchuk
One blink on your drive up Barnard Street and you may...
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Chevron Richmond reports safety gains and free home upgrades at town hall
By Mike Aldax
Chevron Richmond reported a 62 percent drop in notices of violation over the last half-year and a downward trend in flaring events...
Sheldon Elementary to host student music and debate showcase
Sheldon Elementary School will host "A Night of Brazilian Rhythm & Voice" on Thursday, May 21. The event takes place from 6-7 p.m. in...
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...