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Effort underway to make bridge bike-ped path permanent
By Kathy Chouteau
An upcoming online Bay Trail Confidential event will discuss efforts to make access to the Richmond San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Path...
Ahead of NFL draft, Najee Harris visits GRIP shelter where he once lived
By Brandon Mercer
On Thursday night, an NFL team representative will come to the podium at the 2021 NFL Draft and announce they are selecting...
Middle College High recognized as ‘California Distinguished School’
By Kathy Chouteau
Middle College High School in the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) has been honored by the California Department of Education...
Soulful Softball Sunday invites community to 80s-themed roller-skate party
By Mike Kinney
Soulful Softball Sunday is inviting the community to a 1980s roller-skate party at Lucretia Edwards Park in Marina Bay on Sunday, May...
Construction kicks off on Richmond Wellness Trail
By Kathy Chouteau
Construction of Phase 1 of the Richmond Wellness Trail project kicks off this week with the contractor performing exploratory potholing and surveying,...
Nystrom Elementary believes reading is a civil right
This story was originally published by GO Public Schools West Contra Costa.
By Natalie Walchuk
As we look to return to in-person instruction, we have a...
Richmond gets grant to help create equity-based cannabis economy
By Kathy Chouteau
The City of Richmond has gotten some green in the form of a $75,000 GO-Biz Cannabis Equity Type-I Grant to create an...
3 local employers to attend San Pablo EDC virtual hiring fair
Looking for a great job with a local employer? Zoom or call in to the San Pablo EDC’s virtual hiring event on Wednesday, April...
Richmond History Trivia Event to support local museum
By Kathy Chouteau
In a match made in history heaven, The Factory Bar will host a fundraiser on its outdoor patio for the Richmond Museum...
EBMUD Board to consider drought declaration at Tuesday meeting
UPDATE: The EMBUD Board of Directors voted to declare a Stage 1 drought shortage at its April 27, 2021 meeting.
Persistent dry conditions in the...
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Thousands pack 23rd Street for Richmond Cinco de Mayo Festival
By Mike Aldax
The 21st Annual Richmond Cinco de Mayo Festival drew thousands of residents to the 23rd Street corridor today. Organized by the 23rd...
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...