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Richmond’s East Brother Beer expands into Texas
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond’s East Brother Beer Company has announced that it has expanded its distribution to Texas. The brewery’s lineup of core classics, coupled with...
Richmond firefighters douse large encampment blaze, no injuries
Richmond firefighters within 20 minutes extinguished a blaze that broke out at a large homeless encampment in the area of Castro Street and the...
Art in Windows exhibitions featured at two downtown locations
If you haven't viewed the Art in Windows exhibition in Richmond yet, you're missing out. But you have time.
The exhibition featuring eight local artists...
Over 700 new trees coming to Richmond via grant-funded projects
By Kathy Chouteau
Groundwork Richmond is poised to launch two significant projects that will vastly expand Richmond’s green canopy with the Wellness Trail Project and...
Walmart now accepting walk-up COVID-19 vaccinations
All Walmart pharmacy locations nationwide, including at the store at Hilltop Mall in Richmond, are now accepting walk-up vaccine appointments, as supply allows, along...
3 finalists for Contra Costa College president
By Kathy Chouteau
Contra Costa College is one step closer to having a new president. The Contra Costa Community College District recently announced three finalists...
Volunteers needed for ‘Community Clean-Up’ of Nevin Park
By Kathy Chouteau
Moving Forward is calling out to community volunteers to show some love for their “other mother” this Sat., May 8 from 10...
Man arrested after fatal dog shooting and police standoff in Pinole
A police standoff with an armed man in Pinole this morning led to a shelter-in-place order that closed Shannon and Tara Hills elementary schools...
Contra Costa County COVID-19 vaccine supply ‘now plentiful’
Contra Costa County said its supply of COVID-19 vaccine is "now plentiful" and so it is offering vaccinations to anyone age 16 and over,...
Gyuto Foundation raises $82K for medical relief in India; plans prayer service
By Mike Kinney
The Gyuto Foundation Buddhist Monastery in just a few days raised over $82,000 toward emergency medical relief efforts in India, which is...
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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...