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First-ever wine bar coming to The Point?
By Kathy Chouteau
Point Richmond may be getting its first-ever wine bar. On Thurs., May 6, the City of Richmond’s Planning Commission is set to...
ConFire adjusts response tactics due to fire season’s early arrival
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) on Monday announced a return to full responses for all grass, vegetation and wildland fires --...
Antique John Deere engine powers free ‘Ice Cream Social’
By Kathy Chouteau
How do some free ice cream and a little socialization sound after hibernating for more than a year? Emmett Zediker of Emmett’s...
WCCUSD Board votes in favor of 100 percent in-person learning in fall
West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) schools will reopen for 100 percent in-person learning in the fall, as long as local, state and...
Richmond man faces hate crime, battery charges after attack in El Cerrito
A Richmond man could face hate crime and felony battery charges in connection with an attack on a man of Middle Eastern descent in...
Marshawn Lynch’s Point Richmond home for sale
Marshawn Lynch's waterfront Point Richmond home is listed for sale for $5.275 million, according to Realtor.com and other online real estate listing sites. The...
Najee Harris celebrates NFL draft selection to Steelers at Marshawn Lynch’s restaurant
Najee Harris, who once lived in a Richmond homeless shelter with his family before thriving as a running back at Antioch High, celebrated his...
Ed Fund celebration to honor teaching excellence
By Kathy Chouteau
The Ed Fund will host a free, virtual “Soaring to Excellence” celebration Thurs., May 6 from 5-6 p.m. during which it will...
Swalwell, Becton set to participate in East Bay Law Day
By Kathy Chouteau
Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-15) will be the keynote speaker and Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton the mock trial judge at the...
Separate fatal shootings in Richmond Tuesday appear connected
Separate fatal shootings on Tuesday that claimed the lives of 31-year-old James Langford III and 21-year-old Tyree Wilson appear to be connected, police said.
At...
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Planning Commission to review plans for 45 townhomes on Garrity Way
A plan to build 45 townhomes on a vacant lot at 3151 Garrity Way in the Hilltop District of Richmond is moving to its...
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...