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After holiday hiatus, El Garage reopens today with new offerings

After holiday hiatus, El Garage reopens today with new offerings

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By Mike Kinney and Kathy Chouteau Great news for fans of El Garage (a.k.a. everyone): after a one-month closure, the owners of Richmond’s ever-popular eatery...
Richmond Promise seeks mentors for program scholars

Richmond Promise seeks mentors for program scholars

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By Kathy Chouteau Want to make a significant difference in the life of a Richmond youth? Richmond Promise, an organization which provides $1,500 renewable, four-year...
San Pablo pastors seek funding for soon-to-launch re-entry home

San Pablo pastors seek funding for soon-to-launch re-entry home

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By Kathy Chouteau A trio of San Pablo pastors is appealing for community support toward the purchase of a re-entry home that aims to help...

TikTok video featuring dancing Richmond principal goes viral

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A TikTok post featuring a popular Richmond principal dancing while on a distance-learning call with young students is going viral. As of this writing, the...
575 street sweeping signs proposed for Richmond neighborhoods

Richmond council votes to suspend street sweeping citations, consider voluntary program

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Richmond City Council on Tuesday voted to suspend ticketing for street sweeping violations during the COVID-19 shelter-in-place period, and to consider modifying the program...
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Richmond Promise, FASFA/Dream Act deadlines fast approaching

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By Kathy Chouteau Two important scholarship deadlines are approaching in March for high school students in Richmond with aspirations of pursuing a post-secondary education. The...
San Pablo approves expansion for Paradise Indian Restaurant The restaurant, located at 3550 San Pablo Dam Road in Sobrante Plaza since 1997, will now be allowed to sell full liquor instead of only beer and wine. The business is also growing by taking over the vacant space next door in Suite B. This expansion increases the restaurant from about 3,250 square feet to 5,000 square feet. The extra room will allow for 30 more seats, bringing the total capacity to 110 customers. Co-owner Gurjinder Singh told the commission that the change was necessary because customers often asked for spirits and would go elsewhere when they were not available. The commissioners voted unanimously to approve the plan under certain conditions, including that the restaurant cannot advertise hard liquor on its main signs or windows. The restaurant’s hours will stay the same, closing at 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.transportation job fair coming to San Pablo City Hall

San Pablo adopts 2021 slogan: ‘Year of Resilience’

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The San Pablo City Council on Monday unanimously adopted the city's official slogan for 2021: 'Year of Resilience." Every January since 2012, the city has...
WCCUSD proposes 10% staff cut to pay for 8% raises and close $127 million deficit The West Contra Costa Unified School District has proposed a 10% staff reduction across all unions to help fund recently negotiated 8% salary increases and address a looming $127 million structural deficit. During a January 14 budget presentation, district staff revealed that the 10% workforce cut is a central part of a $60 million savings plan needed over the next three years to keep the district from falling into state receivership. This fiscal crisis stems from the gap between these higher labor costs and a significant decline in state revenue. The proposed layoffs would impact approximately 140 full-time positions within the United Teachers of Richmond alone. Acting Associate Superintendent Jeff Carter informed the board that the district must slash $3.1 million in the 2025–2026 school year, followed by a much larger $42.4 million cut in 2026–2027 and a final $14.2 million the following year. In addition to reducing staff, the district is exploring the "right-sizing" of its school network by merging or closing under-enrolled campuses, which could save an estimated $11.3 million. To maintain daily operations in the meantime, the district is rapidly depleting its emergency reserves. Officials confirmed that a $28.5 million special reserve fund will be completely exhausted, while another $13 million is being withdrawn annually from retiree health benefit accounts. These recommendations will now move to the Board of Education, which is expected to begin formal discussions and voting on specific school closures and layoff notices throughout February.

WCCUSD to open K-12 Virtual Academy in 2021-2022 school year

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By Kathy Chouteau The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) is preparing to open a K-12 Virtual Academy during the 2021-2022 school year. It...
First COVID-19 vaccine shipment to Contra Costa County could happen next week

Contra Costa officials to host town hall on COVID-19 vaccine rollout

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Contra Costa County elected and health officials are set to host a virtual town hall on Friday to update the community on the ongoing...
Richmond author’s children’s book answers call of ADHD community

Richmond author’s children’s book answers call of ADHD community

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By Kathy Chouteau Richmond resident and author Rayna Best has written a children’s book called Animated Like Me with a resounding message about self-acceptance and...
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‘Family Game Night’ launches at Richmond’s Multicultural Bookstore

‘Family Game Night’ launches at Richmond’s Multicultural Bookstore

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By Kathy Chouteau Tamara Shiloh of the Multicultural Bookstore & Gifts and ChuckT of Rich City Studios are teaming up to bring a monthly “Family...
Former Richmond pastor gets life without parole for child sexual assault

Former Richmond pastor gets life without parole for child sexual assault

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Emilio Alberto Esperanza-Pacheco, a former pastor at God's Lighthouse of Truth Church in Richmond, has been sentenced to 120 years to life plus life...
Red Oak Victory launches pancake breakfast season on Mother’s Day 

Red Oak Victory launches pancake breakfast season on Mother’s Day 

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By Kathy Chouteau The SS Red Oak Victory, a historic World War II Victory ship docked at the Port of Richmond, will host its first Pancake Breakfast...