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Grandson says muralist welcomed controversy
Pete Arnautoff had seen some of his grandfather’s famous murals but the one an East Bay museum is hoping to restore he only just...
Hardware Store Revived in Pinole
A new Ace Hardware store officially opened at 1440 Fitzgerald Drive in Pinole this week.
The 30,707 square-foot store is located at the former Orchard...
Local Girls Treated to Day of STEM Fun
A dozen members of Girls Inc. of West Contra Costa County (WCCC) were treated to a fun-filled day of activities hosted by a group...
Chevron speaks to Alan Davis
Q: How long have you worked at Chevron?
I’ve worked for Chevron 30 years – starting in June of 1989. My undergraduate degree is in...
Life of Former Major League Baseball Player Elijah “Pumpsie” Green to...
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors last week unanimously passed a resolution declaring August 25, 2019 as Elijah “Pumpsie” Green Day.
Green will be...
Back to School Fundraiser and Cookout Set for Aug. 17
A group of local residents and community-based groups will host a back to school cookout, on Saturday August 17 at Cerrito Vista Park, 7007...
New drone public safety program coming to San Pablo
By Colette Wright
The San Pablo Police Department this week introduced a new drone at the community’s annual National Night Out event.
The drone, dubbed US-1,...
Keeping things running
By Scott Smith
On a daily basis, the Richmond Refinery produces gasoline that fuels our cars, jet fuel that powers commercial airplanes and diesel that...
Meet Gail Thomas and learn about Rubicon Programs
What is Rubicon Programs’ mission?
We help people break the cycle of poverty through economic empowerment. Our goal is to get people to the point...
Chevron Speaks to Lucia Watson, Operational Excellence Assurance Team Leader
Tell us about your career with Chevron.
I have worked at Chevron for 30 years in a variety of roles. I have had several different...
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Betty Reid Soskin recovering after stroke diagnosis
Famed National Park Services ranger Betty Reid Soskin has been recovering for the past week after suffering a stroke.
The announcement was made by Soskin’s...
WCWD announces four new executive hires
Four new executives recently hired by West County Wastewater District (WCWD), which collects and treats wastewater, possess skills that “will enhance WCWD’s level of...
UPS seeks to expand, modernize Richmond distribution center
United Parcel Services (UPS) is looking to expand and modernize its distribution center at 1601 Atlas Road in Richmond.
The Atlas Road site encompasses 63.3...
