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Application period opens for Chevron Richmond Somos Scholarship
By Kathy Chouteau
The Somos Employee Network at the Chevron Richmond Refinery has kicked off the application period for its annual scholarship. Now in its...
Richmond native unveils first feature film, ‘I Can’t Sleep’
By Kathy Chouteau
Ever since she was a little girl growing up in the Richmond View neighborhood, Gina Rose dreamed of making films. Next month,...
Why Richmond Furniture is going strong after 30 years
By Mike Kinney
Richmond Furniture has served the community for over three decades and counting and remains on the list of best local stores on...
Stay at home order lifted, Contra Costa County returns to purple tier
By Kathy Chouteau
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) officials ended the Regional Stay at Home Order today, which lifts the order for all regions...
Richmond Girl Scout Troop turns to ‘Digital Cookie’ sales amid pandemic
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond Girl Scout Troop #33895 is appealing for community support as it revs up for sales of its scrumptious cookies online instead...
Los Leyva Western Wear burglary suspect busted while shoplifting at Home Depot
A suspect in the burglary at Los Leyva Western Wear in Richmond on Saturday was arrested that same day after being caught shoplifting at...
Richmond police to hold DUI checkpoint on Friday
The Richmond Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint in the Richmond Hilltop area on Friday, Jan. 29, from approximately 6 p.m. to 2...
Driver crashes through overpass barrier, lands on I-80
An out-of-control pickup truck smashed through the concrete barrier of a Pinole overpass before dropping nose-first onto the freeway Sunday afternoon, according to police.
The...
Food bank giveaway coming to Richmond Civic Center Friday
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano will once again be giving away food to community members in need at Richmond Civic Center...
Contra Costa County aims to deliver 1M COVID-19 vaccine doses by July 4
In the wake of President Joe Biden's administration setting forth plans to administer 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses during the first 100 days of...
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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...