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Rubicon Programs’ new president & CEO is Richmond born
 By Kathy Chouteau
Dr. Carole Dorham-Kelly has been appointed president and CEO of Rubicon Programs, a Richmond-based nonprofit with an almost 50-year history focusing on...
Let Them Play: Growing California coalition urges Gov. Newsom to resume sports
The science and data are in: youth sports must be allowed to resume in California. That’s the message from a growing coalition of high...
Pinole Valley High honored for girls’ access in AP Computer Science
By Kathy Chouteau
Pinole’s Spartan ladies are representing in the sciences. This week, the College Board honored Pinole Valley High School with its AP Computer...
Bay Trail Confidential show to feature Richmond section of trail
By Kathy Chouteau
Bay Trail Confidential, a monthly show on Zoom, will feature the Richmond section of the Bay Trail on Wed., Feb. 3 at...
Kimyatta Newby is County’s Student Humanitarian of the Year
By Kathy Chouteau
Kimyatta Newby of San Pablo has been honored as Contra Costa County’s 2021 Student Humanitarian of the Year. The Middle College High...
Creative force behind hit PBS show ‘Miss Scarlet & The Duke’ is a former...
By Kathy Chouteau
When it comes to Hollywood success stories, it’s hard to top the tale of a former Richmond newsman turned prominent executive producer...
La Korita food truck coming soon Rumrill Blvd. in San Pablo
A mobile food vending truck called La Korita, is set to open soon at 1291 Rumrill Blvd., near Sanford Avenue.
On Tuesday, the City of...
St. David School to host virtual open house on Sunday
St. David School at 871 Sonoma St. in Richmond is hosting a virtual open house on Sunday, Jan. 31.
The event, which runs on Zoom...
Proud Richmond math teacher starts fundraiser for his 60 AP students
A math teacher at Leadership Public Schools-Richmond is so proud of his 60 AP Calculus students for putting in the work at a difficult...
Wildcat Canyon among parks closed due to high winds
Wildcat Canyon Regional Park/Alvarado Park is among the ridgeline parks closed through Thursday at 8 a.m. due to safety concerns and cleanup needs resulting...
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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...