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Contra Costa County caps third-party delivery fees charged to restaurants
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to temporarily cap fees charged to restaurants by third-party delivery companies like Uber Eats,...
Contra Costa extends moratoriums on evictions, rent increases
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors unanimously extended a temporary moratorium on evictions for certain residential tenants, and also on certain residential rent...
San Pablo EDC virtual hiring event features local companies
The San Pablo EDC (Economic Development Corporation) is hosting a Virtual Hiring Event from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday featuring local companies.
The event...
Prolific Home Depot thieves busted in Hercules
Hercules police arrested two suspects in a multi-million-dollar scam targeting Home Depot stores in which the suspects allegedly stole items from stores and returned...
Mixed-use development approved for ex-San Pablo City Hall site
By Mike Kinney
A 4.64-acre former San Pablo City Hall property at San Pablo Avenue and Church Lane is set to become a mixed-use development...
Richmond filmmaker readies to release one film and shoot the next
By Mike Kinney and Kathy Chouteau
You could say that Richmond resident and independent filmmaker, Jayson Johnson, is a triple threat: he not only directs...
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge path sets 100K mark for bicycle trips
The number of bicycle trips across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge pedestrian-cycling path -- which opened on Nov. 16, 2019 -- has eclipsed the 100,000...
RPAL seeks youth for Lego Robotics program; calls for mentors
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond Police Activities League (RPAL) is on the lookout for local school-age youth interested in diving into some STEM learning and exploration...
Driver fatally shot on I-80 in Richmond
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on I-80 in Richmond Saturday night.
The shooting occurred in the westbound lanes east of Richmond Parkway....
Richmond council asked to pick site for Safe Parking Pilot Program
Richmond is seeking a location to establish a Safe Parking Pilot Program that will provide a secure place for people who live in their...
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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...