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Turkey Drive at RPAL welcomes sign-ups, support
By Kathy Chouteau
The Black Neighborhood (TBN) is partnering with the Richmond Police Activities League (RPAL), Prospect Sierra and Lacy’s Community Resources Foundation for its...
Nomination period opens for Ed Fund’s Teaching Excellence Awards
The time has come to recognize the excellent teachers of the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD).
The nomination period has opened for the...
‘JM Toy Giveaway’ part of growing charities run by local family, friends
Jairo Martinez, a 31-year-old Richmond native who currently resides in Pinole, says his parents taught him and his siblings to be grateful for what...
Victim of fatal shooting in Richmond identified
The victim of a fatal shooting in Richmond on Monday has been identified by the Contra Costa County Coroner's Office as Demetra Brock, 50,...
Pedestrian fatally struck on Hilltop Drive in Richmond
A female pedestrian died after being struck by two vehicles in the area of Hilltop Drive and Moyers Drive in Richmond early today, police...
Con Fire: Seasonal wildfire danger has ended
By Kathy Chouteau
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) announced today it has reduced initial vegetation fire responses to a single fire engine,...
RichmondWORKS hosting on-site recruitment with Express Employment
Job seekers may be well on their way to employment before Thanksgiving thanks to on-site recruitment events in Richmond with Express Employment Professionals, which...
New FoodMaxx app aims to deliver savings to customers
FoodMaxx on Wednesday rolled out a new mobile app that provides shoppers with digital coupons and special offers to increase savings, according to The...
East Bay Relief Fund to administer grants to individuals in the arts
By Kathy Chouteau
Artists and related workers living in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties can apply for funding to help weather the pandemic courtesy of...
Woman fatally shot in Richmond
Richmond police are investigating a shooting Monday evening that claimed the life of a 50-year-old woman.
At 5:23 p.m., officers responded to the 300 block...
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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...