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Richmond police celebrate retirement of Lt. Donovan Decious
The Richmond Police Department recently celebrated the retirement of Lt. Donovan Decious after 20 years of service to the city and multiple accolades and...
Richmond museum readies for ‘Artist Pop-Up Shop’
By Kathy Chouteau
An opportunity to “take in” some art and also “take it with you” is occurring this Saturday, March 14 from 1-5 p.m....
Hercules boosts local business with new grants and gift card bonuses
The Hercules City Council is putting more money into programs that support local shops and restaurants.
Earlier this year, the council approved new funding for...
Temple Beth Hillel invites public to Passover Seder in Richmond
Temple Beth Hillel at 801 Park Central St. in Richmond will hold its annual Passover Seder on Saturday, April 4, at 5:30 p.m.
The event...
Middle College High School named California Distinguished School
Middle College High School was recently named a 2026 California Distinguished School, marking a repeat achievement for the institution.
The school operating at Contra Costa...
New affordable housing opens at Legacy Court in North Richmond
"Today, WE made history in North Richmond!"
Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia posted the announcement in the wake of the grand opening Friday for...
Caliber cancels classes to mourn teacher killed in Oakland shooting
A beloved teacher at Caliber: Beta Academy in San Pablo was one of two people killed during a mass shooting that injured five others...
WCCUSD educators nominated for County Teacher of the Year
Benjamin Carpenter of Kennedy High School joins Carolyn Landau of Kensington Elementary School as West Contra Costa educators nominated for the 2026–2027 Contra Costa...
Richmond United proposes soccer fields for vacant downtown lot
The Richmond United Soccer Club wants to turn a city-owned lot in Downtown Richmond that has been empty for 15 years into a hub...
Garden supply store on San Pablo Ave. plans three-story expansion
A garden shop in the Richmond Annex neighborhood aims to nearly double its footprint by adding a three-story building on what is currently an...
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Richmond teen launches ‘Story Time’ initiative to support early literacy
A 15-year-old local advocate is taking a direct approach to addressing literacy challenges among youth in her community.
Kendyl Drisker has established Story Time with...
Local ‘No Kings’ organizers to lead May Day rally in Richmond
Community members are organizing a rally and march in Richmond on Friday, May 1, to observe International Workers’ Day.
The event begins at 4 p.m....
Richmond residents get life-saving smoke alarms via community partnership
By Mike Aldax
The American Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region hosted its Sound the Alarm event at the Shields-Reid Community Center in Richmond on...